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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Whenever I firmly brake, the seat slides forward on its tracks about a half-inch. Today I removed the seat and the track moves about a half-inch easily. I couldn't figure out why it is doing this? What stops the seat in the tracks? Should I remove the tracks and if so, how? What am I looking for? Thanks. By the way, it's an '02 Z06.
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Default Here is the thread that shows you how to fix it..

http://www.lieblweb.com/TechLinks/Co.../C5SeatFix.htm
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Here's the ultimate solution to all C5 seat issues:



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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by carnut101
Here's the ultimate solution to all C5 seat issues:

I didn't know Recaro made a seat that fit the C5. Which model is that?

To the OP, this is a problem commonly known as the dreaded "seat-rock". Search if you want more info.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 01:00 AM
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They dont. I made them fit and it wasn't easy (2 different seat mounts + welding and grinding. Yes I'm serious). The seat is out of a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. They are a very tight fit. I'm going to have them narrowed when I get them reupholstered.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by carnut101
They dont. I made them fit and it wasn't easy (2 different seat mounts + welding and grinding. Yes I'm serious). The seat is out of a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. They are a very tight fit. I'm going to have them narrowed when I get them reupholstered.
Wow, lots of work, but well worth the effort!
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDVS1
I didn't know Recaro made a seat that fit the C5. Which model is that?

To the OP, this is a problem commonly known as the dreaded "seat-rock". Search if you want more info.
Yeah, I originally did a few searches, but I didn't know it was called "seat rock".
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