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[Z06] Racing seat installation
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From: Orono MN
Racing seat installation
I just picked up a pair of Sparco Pro 2000 seats or a 2004 Z06. Does anyone have any tips / guidance on successfully installing them? I would like to keep the driver's side moveable if possible. I will also b using a harness bar & 6-point harness.
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gss,
I installed the same seats in my 02. I used the Sparco bottom mounting hardware and the manual slide kits. Both are available from Sparco distributors. PM me for info on the vendor that I got mine from. I don't think the vendor is a supporting one on this forum.
Phil
I installed the same seats in my 02. I used the Sparco bottom mounting hardware and the manual slide kits. Both are available from Sparco distributors. PM me for info on the vendor that I got mine from. I don't think the vendor is a supporting one on this forum.
Phil
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Use the hardbar stuff...it's by far the best. Go to the roadrace section of the forum...Harbar sponsors that section. I don't think anyone makes a movable slider for race seat mounts. You will be stuck with one position, so make sure it's comfortable.
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Jersey,
I got the specific (for the C5) Sparco bottom mount brackets, along with the sliders for my Sparco seats and the info that came with the sliders confirmed they were FIA homologated.
http://www.sparcousa.com/pseats_acc.asp?id=359
I got the specific (for the C5) Sparco bottom mount brackets, along with the sliders for my Sparco seats and the info that came with the sliders confirmed they were FIA homologated.
http://www.sparcousa.com/pseats_acc.asp?id=359
Last edited by flipper58; Apr 6, 2005 at 08:16 AM.
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Did the kits allow a simple bolt-in installation using the factory mounting studs? The dealer supplied me with side mounts and a slide for the driver side, but the side mounts are way too short for a Corvette.
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Phil
Thanks for the info. I tried to post private message, but could not. See posted reply.
Greg
Thanks for the info. I tried to post private message, but could not. See posted reply.
Greg
Originally Posted by flipper58
gss,
I installed the same seats in my 02. I used the Sparco bottom mounting hardware and the manual slide kits. Both are available from Sparco distributors. PM me for info on the vendor that I got mine from. I don't think the vendor is a supporting one on this forum.
Phil
I installed the same seats in my 02. I used the Sparco bottom mounting hardware and the manual slide kits. Both are available from Sparco distributors. PM me for info on the vendor that I got mine from. I don't think the vendor is a supporting one on this forum.
Phil
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Does Hardbar make custom mounts for bolt in installation? I checked out the website, but it wasn't real clear. I will call them tomorrow.
Thanks
Greg
Thanks
Greg
Originally Posted by 95jersey
Use the hardbar stuff...it's by far the best. Go to the roadrace section of the forum...Harbar sponsors that section. I don't think anyone makes a movable slider for race seat mounts. You will be stuck with one position, so make sure it's comfortable.
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Greg,
The mounts were a direct bolt in on the stock studs. It's a tight fit, but they do fit. Sparco part nos. for the brackets are 400SB019R and 400SB009L. You can email me at flipper58@comcast.net if you need any more info.
Phil
The mounts were a direct bolt in on the stock studs. It's a tight fit, but they do fit. Sparco part nos. for the brackets are 400SB019R and 400SB009L. You can email me at flipper58@comcast.net if you need any more info.
Phil
