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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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Does any know if there is a manufacturer that makes an adjustable hing for a C3 seat?
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by dpw21562
Does any know if there is a manufacturer that makes an adjustable hing for a C3 seat?
not sure but why would u need to adjust the hinge and which c3 seat you referring to
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Perhaps you're looking for a way to adjust the amount of rake on the seat back? There are shims that go under the stops on the seat bottom if that's what you mean.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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You could also put washers under the front or rear mounting bolts to tilt it.
Hope this helps.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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Mine was like that too,so i finally went and bought c5 seats,they are one of the best things i bought for my car.so adjustable and so much more comfortable.My old seats made me feel like i was laying down .
Heres a pic to tease you with

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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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Were the C5 seats power? I tried C4 seats without the power bases and didn't like how they sat.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by dpw21562
Were the C5 seats power? I tried C4 seats without the power bases and didn't like how they sat.
Yes they were power but it was removed before i bought the seats,i didnot want that stuff anyway because it would have put the seat up higher.The seats still adjust fully ,recline and slide.These seats are very comfortable,our old seats really are bad for comfort.Do a search,alot of people have been doing this,you will love them.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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yep, c5 seats rock! and it keeps it "in the vette family" you know?

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anyone know a trick if the c3 seats wont fold down forward.. passenger side does.. but my driver side seems stuck..
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