Will C5 seats fit in C4?
02-13-2012, 03:32 PM
#21
Le Mans Master
Funny this came up again. I'm getting ready to install brand new C6 take-out seats into a C5 conv. The owner states that the C5 seats are no longer comfortable and he rarely drives the car because of this.
12-14-2013, 01:47 AM
#22
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12-14-2013, 04:42 AM
#23
Racer
To the OP. This is my 2-cents on the subject...
If you ONLY looked at how the C4 seats are built compared to the C5 seats, it is blatantly obvious (once stripped down to the frames) that the C5 seats are more comfortable. Everything about them is built for support. They are wider but by small margins but feel larger. I just rebuilt a set of C5 sport seats and put them in my C4. What a difference it made! I used to hate the feeling of being trapped into my car before; like sitting into an open 5-gallon bucket.
I put new support springs/wires on the C5 seat frames, then a firm rubber pad to prevent the new foam from being sliced by the wires like cheese. Then I installed heated seat pads and finally the new leather covers. It's easier to get in and out of the car. You can shift and stretch easier once you're in the car. And they don't look like prop rejects from the movie TOP GUN.
Finally, they were EASY to install! Nothing to it. Four holes and a little hardware you can source at Walmart. The Corvette floor is basically flat. Once the C4 seat brackets are out, which take about three minutes to remove, there isn't anything in the way of installing the C5 seats. The "new" seats included everything; controls, rails, mounting feet, etc. I literally had the seats installed in less than 45 minutes. It took another hour to route my wiring and install two Hi/Low switches for my seat heat.
Oh, I also have a great source for leather covers and seat heaters that are CHEAP if you're interested. I could send a photo of mine if you'd like.
If you ONLY looked at how the C4 seats are built compared to the C5 seats, it is blatantly obvious (once stripped down to the frames) that the C5 seats are more comfortable. Everything about them is built for support. They are wider but by small margins but feel larger. I just rebuilt a set of C5 sport seats and put them in my C4. What a difference it made! I used to hate the feeling of being trapped into my car before; like sitting into an open 5-gallon bucket.
I put new support springs/wires on the C5 seat frames, then a firm rubber pad to prevent the new foam from being sliced by the wires like cheese. Then I installed heated seat pads and finally the new leather covers. It's easier to get in and out of the car. You can shift and stretch easier once you're in the car. And they don't look like prop rejects from the movie TOP GUN.
Finally, they were EASY to install! Nothing to it. Four holes and a little hardware you can source at Walmart. The Corvette floor is basically flat. Once the C4 seat brackets are out, which take about three minutes to remove, there isn't anything in the way of installing the C5 seats. The "new" seats included everything; controls, rails, mounting feet, etc. I literally had the seats installed in less than 45 minutes. It took another hour to route my wiring and install two Hi/Low switches for my seat heat.
Oh, I also have a great source for leather covers and seat heaters that are CHEAP if you're interested. I could send a photo of mine if you'd like.
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yibsobad (01-09-2024)
12-14-2013, 07:46 AM
#24
Race Director
12-14-2013, 08:23 AM
#25
Racer
Lol. Ooops. I'm surprised you are still subscribed to it in that case. He probably has it done by now. If it was me, it takes just about that long to actually get something started and finished. Oh well, that's what I get for trying to be helpful. Lol
12-14-2013, 09:33 AM
#26
Instructor
To the OP. This is my 2-cents on the subject... If you ONLY looked at how the C4 seats are built compared to the C5 seats, it is blatantly obvious (once stripped down to the frames) that the C5 seats are more comfortable. Everything about them is built for support. They are wider but by small margins but feel larger. I just rebuilt a set of C5 sport seats and put them in my C4. What a difference it made! I used to hate the feeling of being trapped into my car before; like sitting into an open 5-gallon bucket. I put new support springs/wires on the C5 seat frames, then a firm rubber pad to prevent the new foam from being sliced by the wires like cheese. Then I installed heated seat pads and finally the new leather covers. It's easier to get in and out of the car. You can shift and stretch easier once you're in the car. And they don't look like prop rejects from the movie TOP GUN. Finally, they were EASY to install! Nothing to it. Four holes and a little hardware you can source at Walmart. The Corvette floor is basically flat. Once the C4 seat brackets are out, which take about three minutes to remove, there isn't anything in the way of installing the C5 seats. The "new" seats included everything; controls, rails, mounting feet, etc. I literally had the seats installed in less than 45 minutes. It took another hour to route my wiring and install two Hi/Low switches for my seat heat. Oh, I also have a great source for leather covers and seat heaters that are CHEAP if you're interested. I could send a photo of mine if you'd like.
Oh, I also have a great source for leather covers and seat heaters that are CHEAP if you're interested. I could send a photo of mine if you'd like.
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yibsobad (01-09-2024)
12-14-2013, 09:41 AM
#27
Burning Brakes
Not something I would ever do, but to each their own. I have a C4 and C5 (Z06), and I would only go one direction - C4 seats into a C5. To me, the C4 seats are FAR superior.
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Studying4boards (09-12-2015)
12-14-2013, 11:11 PM
#28
Racer
I owned a brand new 2001 ZO6 back in the day and those seats sucked.
