Fiero seats?
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Fiero seats?
Hi guys. I just did a search to answer a very specific question(s) about putting Fiero seats in a C3, and I couldn't find anything definitive.
I know some guys have done the swap, so I'm very interested what you have to say.
Can any year Fiero seats go into a C3?
Do the Fiero seats bolt right on the existing rails? Or are any mods needed?
Will the Fiero seats go all the way forward with the tops on?
I have found several pairs of Fiero seats for short $$, but I would like some specifics before I pull the trigger.
Thanks in advance. Jedi
I know some guys have done the swap, so I'm very interested what you have to say.
Can any year Fiero seats go into a C3?
Do the Fiero seats bolt right on the existing rails? Or are any mods needed?
Will the Fiero seats go all the way forward with the tops on?
I have found several pairs of Fiero seats for short $$, but I would like some specifics before I pull the trigger.
Thanks in advance. Jedi
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I think the only difference in the seats is some have the speakers in the headrest.
They do not bolt right on. You have to fabricate a bracket mate the seat to the Corvette rails.
The seats do not fold forward as much as the Corvette seats do because the bolsters get in the way. Its not too much of an issue to me.
They do not bolt right on. You have to fabricate a bracket mate the seat to the Corvette rails.
The seats do not fold forward as much as the Corvette seats do because the bolsters get in the way. Its not too much of an issue to me.
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I think the only difference in the seats is some have the speakers in the headrest.
They do not bolt right on. You have to fabricate a bracket mate the seat to the Corvette rails.
The seats do not fold forward as much as the Corvette seats do because the bolsters get in the way. Its not too much of an issue to me.
They do not bolt right on. You have to fabricate a bracket mate the seat to the Corvette rails.
The seats do not fold forward as much as the Corvette seats do because the bolsters get in the way. Its not too much of an issue to me.
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Thanks. Open to suggestions. Can you provide a link? Specs? Fab/mod info? Pix? Vendor(s)? Any info would be wicked good.
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The Fiero seats mod is one of the best I ever did. Ordered covers from MrMikes.com and modified the rails using the method PHPD7102 linked you to.
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should be a picture of what I mean here... The set of seats I seen on ebay were a nice tan ish color... in good shape.. for like under 500 bucks...
should be a picture of what I mean here... The set of seats I seen on ebay were a nice tan ish color... in good shape.. for like under 500 bucks...
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Alternative to Fiero Seats
An alternative to Fiero seats are the Corbeau A4s. The photos are the leather models for $1395.00 per pair. Non leather are half the price. They come with direct bolt in rails. For taller individuals, they have shaved rails for an extra inch of head room. I looked at a lot of seat options and found the Corbeau's to be very cost effective and most important, EASY to do.
They are a compromise, as I do think C5/C6 seats look very nice, and Fiero seats look good also. I didnt want to mess with fabricating custom rails, locating and refurbishing/reupholstering older seats. If seats were my only project, I may have gone a different route. Some may call my approach, lazy, lol. I bought my seats from Mike Mak at TPS Motorsports. He was very helpful and gave me an excellent forum member discount. The seats arrived in a week.
They are a compromise, as I do think C5/C6 seats look very nice, and Fiero seats look good also. I didnt want to mess with fabricating custom rails, locating and refurbishing/reupholstering older seats. If seats were my only project, I may have gone a different route. Some may call my approach, lazy, lol. I bought my seats from Mike Mak at TPS Motorsports. He was very helpful and gave me an excellent forum member discount. The seats arrived in a week.
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An alternative to Fiero seats are the Corbeau A4s. The photos are the leather models for $1395.00 per pair. Non leather are half the price. They come with direct bolt in rails. For taller individuals, they have shaved rails for an extra inch of head room. I looked at a lot of seat options and found the Corbeau's to be very cost effective and most important, EASY to do.
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They are a compromise, as I do think C5/C6 seats look very nice, and Fiero seats look good also. I didnt want to mess with fabricating custom rails, locating and refurbishing/reupholstering older seats. If seats were my only project, I may have gone a different route. Some may call my approach, lazy, lol. I bought my seats from Mike Mak at TPS Motorsports. He was very helpful and gave me an excellent forum member discount. The seats arrived in a week.
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They are a compromise, as I do think C5/C6 seats look very nice, and Fiero seats look good also. I didnt want to mess with fabricating custom rails, locating and refurbishing/reupholstering older seats. If seats were my only project, I may have gone a different route. Some may call my approach, lazy, lol. I bought my seats from Mike Mak at TPS Motorsports. He was very helpful and gave me an excellent forum member discount. The seats arrived in a week.
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Sorry found the link if you want to buy the brackets already made with the screws....
http://corvettec3.ca/fiero.htm
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The Fiero seats mod is one of the best I ever did. Ordered covers from MrMikes.com and modified the rails using the method PHPD7102 linked you to.
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Hey guys great info so far, and thanks for the replies. I have found several pairs of Fiero seats on line. Cheapest set was $35, most expensive $200.
Mr. Mikes has gotten rave reviews and I would consider his kit for covering and I would go for the pre fab mount plates (just one less to fab and more time spent troubleshooting other areas)
The A4's are nice too, but If I can do the seats for below $800 that would be wicked good. It would give me more $$ somewhere else in the car.
Those that have done redone their seats, did any of you have to redo the foam? If so, what can you suggest or share.
Thanks,
Jedi
Mr. Mikes has gotten rave reviews and I would consider his kit for covering and I would go for the pre fab mount plates (just one less to fab and more time spent troubleshooting other areas)
The A4's are nice too, but If I can do the seats for below $800 that would be wicked good. It would give me more $$ somewhere else in the car.
Those that have done redone their seats, did any of you have to redo the foam? If so, what can you suggest or share.
Thanks,
Jedi
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If you go with the Mr.Mikes upholstery kit, he supplies you with the tools and foam and glue to repair the foams before installing the covers. the most damage on the Fiero seats is generaly on the bolsters of the driver seat. As mentioned earlier, repair that damage and switch the seat bottoms to put the repair on the inside near the console.
When I installed the covers on my seats, I purchased a couple extra yards of 1/2in thick foam sheet from the fabric store and added it to all of the bolsters and headrest. Kind of made them look a bit overstuffed at first, but also kept out any ripples from the new covers.
When I installed the covers on my seats, I purchased a couple extra yards of 1/2in thick foam sheet from the fabric store and added it to all of the bolsters and headrest. Kind of made them look a bit overstuffed at first, but also kept out any ripples from the new covers.
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If you go with the Mr.Mikes upholstery kit, he supplies you with the tools and foam and glue to repair the foams before installing the covers. the most damage on the Fiero seats is generaly on the bolsters of the driver seat. As mentioned earlier, repair that damage and switch the seat bottoms to put the repair on the inside near the console.
When I installed the covers on my seats, I purchased a couple extra yards of 1/2in thick foam sheet from the fabric store and added it to all of the bolsters and headrest. Kind of made them look a bit overstuffed at first, but also kept out any ripples from the new covers.
When I installed the covers on my seats, I purchased a couple extra yards of 1/2in thick foam sheet from the fabric store and added it to all of the bolsters and headrest. Kind of made them look a bit overstuffed at first, but also kept out any ripples from the new covers.
