C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

C3 seat hinges

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 04:06 PM
  #1  
dpw21562's Avatar
dpw21562
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 462
Likes: 1
From: Westernport Maryland
Default C3 seat hinges

Does any know if there is a manufacturer that makes an adjustable hing for a C3 seat?
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 04:13 PM
  #2  
oram's Avatar
oram
Intermediate
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
Default

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
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 06:20 PM
  #3  
Alan 71's Avatar
Alan 71
Team Owner
15 Year Member
Active Streak: 120 Days
Community Influencer
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 31,160
Likes: 4,236
From: Westminster Maryland
Default

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.
Regards,
Alan
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 09:57 PM
  #4  
trw's Avatar
trw
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 2,125
Likes: 9
From: Crescent City, CA
Default

You could also put washers under the front or rear mounting bolts to tilt it.
Hope this helps.
Terry
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 10:47 PM
  #5  
Billysvette's Avatar
Billysvette
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,373
Likes: 6
From: Baltimore MD
Default

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

Last edited by Billysvette; Apr 11, 2009 at 10:49 PM.
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:41 AM
  #6  
dpw21562's Avatar
dpw21562
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 462
Likes: 1
From: Westernport Maryland
Default Seat upgrade

Were the C5 seats power? I tried C4 seats without the power bases and didn't like how they sat.
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:54 AM
  #7  
Billysvette's Avatar
Billysvette
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,373
Likes: 6
From: Baltimore MD
Default

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.
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 07:55 PM
  #8  
DaJesterMan's Avatar
DaJesterMan
Racer
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
Default

yep, c5 seats rock! and it keeps it "in the vette family" you know?

-ks
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-3

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:47 PM
  #9  
lfrenchtx's Avatar
lfrenchtx
6th Gear
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Dallas TX
Default

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

Get notified of new replies

To C3 seat hinges





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:42 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-1
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Slideshow: 5 most and least popular Corvette model years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 13:25:01


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette buyer's guide

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-17 16:41:08


VIEW MORE