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Old Mar 15, 2021 | 09:11 AM
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What is the consensus on replacement seats. C5 or C6?

looking at comfort, fit, and incorporating the electronics. (Heat/cooling, movement, etc).
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Old Mar 15, 2021 | 11:07 AM
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I have C5 and I like them, but some people say they are too narrow and uncomfortable. I can’t comment on C6.
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I put C6 seats in my 69, huge improvement.
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Originally Posted by Dream Theater Fan
I put C6 seats in my 69, huge improvement.
what mods did you need to do? How much side room did you have with the C6 seats?

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https://www.mamotorworks.com/corvett...1-seats-657009
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Think about height of the seats! If you are a tall person, that might be an issue!
I am 5’8” . I put C5 Z06 seats in my 69. I used the above kit. I removed all electronics from the seats to lower them as much as I could. They still sit maybe 3/4 taller than the 69 original seats.
they slide front and back on the original 69 tracks. They do have the added tilting seat back as well as the ability to flip forward and latch.

Absolutely no electrics though!
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