Corbeau A4 install
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Corbeau A4 install
I used Toque's procedure as a reference
http://www.toquez06.com/corbeau.html
And also this youtube video
When removing the seats I used this plastic fastener removal tool
Picked it up at Pep Boys thinking it would come in handy for other jobs but it worked like a champ when removing the plastic covers on the floor - but be warned these must be slid forward then flipped up - I broke one of them but some krazy glue seems to have done a good job - saved the clips and rivets in case factory seats are ever reinstalled.
When swapping the seat belt ends there is a tang that fits into a hole on the factory seat bracket and this must be removed. Also the drivers-side seat belt end has a sensor wire that must be disconnected.
When fiddling with the washers I found it easier to drop them all on one of the bolts and wrap them with a little masking tape - but to be honest I'm not sure how big a difference they make - were I serious about raising the front of the seat base I'd get a longer bolt. Also I was unable to find flat 8mm washers but 5/16 worked OK - I did find 8mm for the lock washer and that I think was more important.
Mine have the lumbar bags - and I rerouted the hoses so the bulbs rest along the trans tunnel - thought they may stay out of harms way further from the door sill.
Also I put down a canvas drop cloth on the door sill but when swinging in the seat one of the bracket ends nicked the door panel - ouch!
Its a tight fit - getting all 4 floor studs on at the same time is tricky but the end result came out well and the butt-feel is much improved. The bolsters catch me on the sides of the thigh and we'll have to see if this becomes an issue on a road trip.
Of course a test ride was warranted - 25deg and dry roads - the TPMS started firing right away but I drove it till they warmed up then got it on the interstate - wow the engine was howling - nothing like dry 25deg air for a free HP boost!
http://www.toquez06.com/corbeau.html
And also this youtube video
When removing the seats I used this plastic fastener removal tool
Picked it up at Pep Boys thinking it would come in handy for other jobs but it worked like a champ when removing the plastic covers on the floor - but be warned these must be slid forward then flipped up - I broke one of them but some krazy glue seems to have done a good job - saved the clips and rivets in case factory seats are ever reinstalled.
When swapping the seat belt ends there is a tang that fits into a hole on the factory seat bracket and this must be removed. Also the drivers-side seat belt end has a sensor wire that must be disconnected.
When fiddling with the washers I found it easier to drop them all on one of the bolts and wrap them with a little masking tape - but to be honest I'm not sure how big a difference they make - were I serious about raising the front of the seat base I'd get a longer bolt. Also I was unable to find flat 8mm washers but 5/16 worked OK - I did find 8mm for the lock washer and that I think was more important.
Mine have the lumbar bags - and I rerouted the hoses so the bulbs rest along the trans tunnel - thought they may stay out of harms way further from the door sill.
Also I put down a canvas drop cloth on the door sill but when swinging in the seat one of the bracket ends nicked the door panel - ouch!
Its a tight fit - getting all 4 floor studs on at the same time is tricky but the end result came out well and the butt-feel is much improved. The bolsters catch me on the sides of the thigh and we'll have to see if this becomes an issue on a road trip.
Of course a test ride was warranted - 25deg and dry roads - the TPMS started firing right away but I drove it till they warmed up then got it on the interstate - wow the engine was howling - nothing like dry 25deg air for a free HP boost!
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MRBUMMS you are correct - the drivers side seat belt sensor could have been reconnected! I made a mistake and wound up with the wrong frame on the wrong seat and I had already attached the seat belt ends so I just swapped frames and left the belt retainers as-is - so now the retainer (with wire) is on the pass side and the one from pass side is on drivers. I thought to myself - "Hell the one on the drivers side gets a lot more use - why not swap them and even out the load" - a mistaken premise perhaps but struck me as reasonable at the time...
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Seat Height
I used Toque's procedure as a reference
http://www.toquez06.com/corbeau.html
And also this youtube video
2002 Corvette Z06 Front Seat Removal - YouTube
When removing the seats I used this plastic fastener removal tool
Amazon.com: Lisle 35260 Plastic Fastener Remover: Automotive
Picked it up at Pep Boys thinking it would come in handy for other jobs but it worked like a champ when removing the plastic covers on the floor - but be warned these must be slid forward then flipped up - I broke one of them but some krazy glue seems to have done a good job - saved the clips and rivets in case factory seats are ever reinstalled.
When swapping the seat belt ends there is a tang that fits into a hole on the factory seat bracket and this must be removed. Also the drivers-side seat belt end has a sensor wire that must be disconnected.
When fiddling with the washers I found it easier to drop them all on one of the bolts and wrap them with a little masking tape - but to be honest I'm not sure how big a difference they make - were I serious about raising the front of the seat base I'd get a longer bolt. Also I was unable to find flat 8mm washers but 5/16 worked OK - I did find 8mm for the lock washer and that I think was more important.
Mine have the lumbar bags - and I rerouted the hoses so the bulbs rest along the trans tunnel - thought they may stay out of harms way further from the door sill.
Also I put down a canvas drop cloth on the door sill but when swinging in the seat one of the bracket ends nicked the door panel - ouch!
Its a tight fit - getting all 4 floor studs on at the same time is tricky but the end result came out well and the butt-feel is much improved. The bolsters catch me on the sides of the thigh and we'll have to see if this becomes an issue on a road trip.
Of course a test ride was warranted - 25deg and dry roads - the TPMS started firing right away but I drove it till they warmed up then got it on the interstate - wow the engine was howling - nothing like dry 25deg air for a free HP boost!
http://www.toquez06.com/corbeau.html
And also this youtube video
2002 Corvette Z06 Front Seat Removal - YouTube
When removing the seats I used this plastic fastener removal tool
Amazon.com: Lisle 35260 Plastic Fastener Remover: Automotive
Picked it up at Pep Boys thinking it would come in handy for other jobs but it worked like a champ when removing the plastic covers on the floor - but be warned these must be slid forward then flipped up - I broke one of them but some krazy glue seems to have done a good job - saved the clips and rivets in case factory seats are ever reinstalled.
When swapping the seat belt ends there is a tang that fits into a hole on the factory seat bracket and this must be removed. Also the drivers-side seat belt end has a sensor wire that must be disconnected.
When fiddling with the washers I found it easier to drop them all on one of the bolts and wrap them with a little masking tape - but to be honest I'm not sure how big a difference they make - were I serious about raising the front of the seat base I'd get a longer bolt. Also I was unable to find flat 8mm washers but 5/16 worked OK - I did find 8mm for the lock washer and that I think was more important.
Mine have the lumbar bags - and I rerouted the hoses so the bulbs rest along the trans tunnel - thought they may stay out of harms way further from the door sill.
Also I put down a canvas drop cloth on the door sill but when swinging in the seat one of the bracket ends nicked the door panel - ouch!
Its a tight fit - getting all 4 floor studs on at the same time is tricky but the end result came out well and the butt-feel is much improved. The bolsters catch me on the sides of the thigh and we'll have to see if this becomes an issue on a road trip.
Of course a test ride was warranted - 25deg and dry roads - the TPMS started firing right away but I drove it till they warmed up then got it on the interstate - wow the engine was howling - nothing like dry 25deg air for a free HP boost!