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Dec 14, 2007 | 09:08 PM

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damilleniumboy

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I think that the seating possition from your regular car, truck, suv, van, or whatever is way different than that of the vette. Adjust the seat every now and then to ease up the pressure points that are developed from long distance driving.

Dec 14, 2007 | 09:54 PM

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roscoe118

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I thought you were going to say you just got out of prison

Dec 14, 2007 | 10:30 PM

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From: Corona CA - "An Armed Society is a Polite Scociety"

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Originally Posted by TXZ0603

A pillow ????

Makes me sit too high.:o

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Dec 14, 2007 | 10:32 PM

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From: Corona CA - "An Armed Society is a Polite Scociety"

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Originally Posted by UKXPAT

That's weird, I drive 300 miles every weekend from Hermosa Beach to Palm Desert in my '04 CE and never have any problems with the seats being uncomfortable.

Maybe your seat foam has started to disintegrate? Perhaps check into replacement foam? Either that or try this:

But seriously, good luck and hope you get this sorted out!

I may have to replace it with the stock/aftermarket one but I just need the bottom part.

Dec 14, 2007 | 10:33 PM

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From: Corona CA - "An Armed Society is a Polite Scociety"

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Originally Posted by vettelover84

I drove from IL to CO... about 1100 miles... Awesome Drive!!! No Pain

Coming back to IL from CO was different!! I was hunched over for the whole trip because there was ICE/SNOW all over the Interstate!!! I went 55-65 MPH the whole way... After almost slding off the road 3 times I slowed down more and more!!! So the HUNCHING was not a good idea!!! But I still averaged 28 MPG!!!

A vette in the snow and not just to work? That's gutsy.

Dec 14, 2007 | 10:34 PM

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From: Corona CA - "An Armed Society is a Polite Scociety"

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Originally Posted by Jet-Jock

Yep I had no problems either FL to BWG to STL and back to FL 2200 miles total. Matter fact felt it was one of the most comfortable I've ridden in.

That's it! I'm getting a new seat!

Dec 14, 2007 | 10:37 PM

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From: Corona CA - "An Armed Society is a Polite Scociety"

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Originally Posted by 1BAV

Had an 01 Coupe a few years ago and drove it to Vegas. It tended to get a little uncomfortable after a long day of driving. The side bolster on the bottom part of the seat seamed to have began to wear and didn't provide support it should have. Have an 02 now and the seats had some extra padding put in them when they were redone and I have noticed they are quite comfortable. Took a 1200 mile trip a month ago and had no problems. The extra padding keeps the leather taught improving the appearance of the seat also. Very happy with it.

I guess the new padding is the trick.

What part of Austin are you from???
Ever go to The Lone Star Roundup? Day at the Drags? Alamo Draft House or the Continental club?

Dec 14, 2007 | 10:39 PM

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From: Corona CA - "An Armed Society is a Polite Scociety"

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Originally Posted by c5streak

Eat more bisquits and gravy!

That may be the problem!

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Dec 14, 2007 | 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by c5Cruiser

No but I think the padding is the problem. I had it re-done but it's still thin.

Friend who also has a C5 told me to tilt the front of the seat up on long trips. He learned the trick from flying commercial planes for years. Has always worked for me.

Dec 14, 2007 | 10:45 PM

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From: Corona CA - "An Armed Society is a Polite Scociety"

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Originally Posted by damilleniumboy

I have a 04 Dodge 3500 and a 07 Ford Fusion and both have pretty sturdy seats. The Vette's seat is a little soft. I also had a 95 Seville and those seats were the best ever!
Sold the Caddy but should have kept the seats.

Dec 14, 2007 | 10:46 PM

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From: Corona CA - "An Armed Society is a Polite Scociety"

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Originally Posted by roscoe118

I thought you were going to say you just got out of prison

Bwahahaha!

Dec 14, 2007 | 10:52 PM

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From: Corona CA - "An Armed Society is a Polite Scociety"

Anyone know what the difference is between the standard and the sport?

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...4&dept_id=1699

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...9&dept_id=1699

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Dec 14, 2007 | 11:31 PM

#33

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Quote:

Originally Posted by c5Cruiser

Anyone know what the difference is between the standard and the sport?

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...4&dept_id=1699

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...9&dept_id=1699

The sport seats have 2 slits in the upper portion of the seat back.... I think to accomodate a racing harness the standard doesn't have this

Dec 14, 2007 | 11:35 PM

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From: Corona CA - "An Armed Society is a Polite Scociety"

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Originally Posted by Luv My Vette

The sport seats have 2 slits in the upper portion of the seat back.... I think to accomodate a racing harness the standard doesn't have this

Okay. I thought the sport seat would have been stiffer. You may be right.

Dec 14, 2007 | 11:35 PM

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LOL, My wife and i did a 300 mile round trip run up the coast. I walked funny for two days after that.

Dec 14, 2007 | 11:37 PM

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yea Ive got sport seats (with the slit) haven't sat in a normal seat so cant tell if its stiffer?

Dec 14, 2007 | 11:38 PM

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From: Corona CA - "An Armed Society is a Polite Scociety"

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Originally Posted by 01Z516SPD

LOL, My wife and i did a 300 mile round trip run up the coast. I walked funny for two days after that.

I totaly understand. Sometimes I feel better after riding my motorcycle.

Dec 14, 2007 | 11:43 PM

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01Z516SPD

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actually I think the problem was that half the trip back was in heavy traffic into and thru LA, but at Least I was in a Vette right?

Dec 14, 2007 | 11:46 PM

#39

01Z516SPD

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Holly crap C5CRUISER your in corona

Where at in corona?

Dec 15, 2007 | 12:00 AM

#40

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Originally Posted by c5streak

Eat more bisquits and gravy!

This has been my solution.

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