Seats
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Drifting
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From: Kingman AZ
Seats
I'm 6'4 and I have a C3. I was wondering if anyone has experience with C4 or C5 seats in a C3. Being tall Im concerned about me or the seats fitting in. I saw some on another post at a reasonable price..just wondering
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Just a tip: Removing the pads from the underside of the T-tops will get you almost three full inches of head room. I removed my pads, and painted the raw panels black to match the car. Aside from having no cushion directly above the head it really clears out a lot of room and I'm much happier this way.
I can snap some pics later of what they look like sans pads.
I can snap some pics later of what they look like sans pads.
Pro
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From: Ozark MO
I can take any measurements that might help. Mine are C5 in a '76 with C3 seat tracks. I think the C5's sit a bit lower then the '82 seats I had, but it's been awhile. No idea compared to the original seats. I usually use the one piece Astro top which helps alot also. Let me know if I can help at all.
steve
steve
Racer
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From: Ellicott City MD
I have the standard non power C4 seats out of a 1988 mounted on the C3 tracks in my 1980. They do position you up a bit higher than the stock C3 seats but, IMHO, they support you much better while driving.
Instructor
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From: Bowmanville Ontario
I can take any measurements that might help. Mine are C5 in a '76 with C3 seat tracks. I think the C5's sit a bit lower then the '82 seats I had, but it's been awhile. No idea compared to the original seats. I usually use the one piece Astro top which helps alot also. Let me know if I can help at all.
steve
steve
This will eliminate differences between different types of T-tops.
I'm slightly tall myself and need to replace my seats as well.
Drifting
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From: Springfield Illinois
I just bought some C4 seats and I just got them yesturday!! All I can say is wow!!
One of the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in.
They aren't mounted in my car and wont be for some time so I cant be of any help as far as clearance goes.
One of the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. They aren't mounted in my car and wont be for some time so I cant be of any help as far as clearance goes.
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Pro
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From: Ozark MO
Bruce, measuring from the back of the seat bottom, right up the back of the seat to the roof trim I get 34 1/2". That's with the seat all the way back and the back pretty well on the body behind it. From the seat back to the speedometer bezel bottom, I got 33 1/2". You could check any loss or gain of legroom with that.
Instructor
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From: Bowmanville Ontario
Bruce, measuring from the back of the seat bottom, right up the back of the seat to the roof trim I get 34 1/2". That's with the seat all the way back and the back pretty well on the body behind it. From the seat back to the speedometer bezel bottom, I got 33 1/2". You could check any loss or gain of legroom with that.
Excellent!
I was thinking about how to measure legroom. You nailed it.
Thanks for the info.
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I just installed C5 seats in my 72 using the stock seat tracks, and they are a little higher. I am 6'1" and I still have some head room, but not much!