C5 Drriver seat
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5th Gear
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From: West Palm Beach Florida
C5 Drriver seat
I have noticed about 1 inch of free play in the drivers seat position when coming to a stop or taking off quickly. Has anyone had this issue and what will it cost/take to repair. I just bought my 2002 C5 coupe about a month ago. Love it, has been a blast driving. Thanks
Heel & Toe
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
I have noticed about 1 inch of free play in the drivers seat position when coming to a stop or taking off quickly. Has anyone had this issue and what will it cost/take to repair. I just bought my 2002 C5 coupe about a month ago. Love it, has been a blast driving. Thanks
Safety Car
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From: Ravensdale WA
Easy fix. You do not need to buy the kit. You can use nylon washers from a hardware store and trim the sides. The kit has a wrench and good instructions though. I bought the kit and used nylon washers on the passenger seat. 
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From: oregon
an inch? wow
mine has a little wiggle and i've been meaning to do this. an inch is excessive, would make driving kind of dangerous
the kits with wrench and instructions are something like $25 if you shop around
actually, here's one and it shows what all you get
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-2...04-c5-z06.aspx
mine has a little wiggle and i've been meaning to do this. an inch is excessive, would make driving kind of dangerous
the kits with wrench and instructions are something like $25 if you shop around
actually, here's one and it shows what all you get
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-2...04-c5-z06.aspx
Instructor
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From: Jenison Michigan
Search the forum. I had the same issue with my 99 this summer. I was going to get the kit, then i found a step by step with pictures here on the forum. I bought $1.56 worth of nylon washers and about 1-1/2 hours of my time. I am far far from a wrench....if i can do this, anyone can...Seats are tight like new now.
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From: Jenison Michigan
Here it is. Gives part number for washer at Ace Hardware. It super easy. You will have to file/grind one side of washers flat....you will see it in the pictures.
http://www.lieblweb.com/c5seatfix.html
http://www.lieblweb.com/c5seatfix.html
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: oregon
Search the forum. I had the same issue with my 99 this summer. I was going to get the kit, then i found a step by step with pictures here on the forum. I bought $1.56 worth of nylon washers and about 1-1/2 hours of my time. I am far far from a wrench....if i can do this, anyone can...Seats are tight like new now.
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