Seat dimensions
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Racer
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Seat dimensions
I am looking at replacing my stock seats with fixed bucket seats and the dealers I am contacting are requesting the dimensions of the stock seat so they can check if any adjustments need to be made to the sliders/rails/brackets. Anyone have these dimensions? I have a 2003 Z06, but I assume the seat sizes are the same as a base C5, correct?
They are looking for the measurements at the widest points (usually shoulder area), top to bottom measurements, and base measurement.
Thanks!
They are looking for the measurements at the widest points (usually shoulder area), top to bottom measurements, and base measurement.
Thanks!
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Measure yours and go with it. ALL C5 seat dimensions are the same. No difference on any of them.
The biggest common complaint/problem are the relatively narrow seats, and that one thing limits many options out there. IIRC, it's on the order of 19" - 20", but don't quote me.
HTH
The biggest common complaint/problem are the relatively narrow seats, and that one thing limits many options out there. IIRC, it's on the order of 19" - 20", but don't quote me.
HTH
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Los angeles CA
Measure yours and go with it. ALL C5 seat dimensions are the same. No difference on any of them.
The biggest common complaint/problem are the relatively narrow seats, and that one thing limits many options out there. IIRC, it's on the order of 19" - 20", but don't quote me.
HTH
The biggest common complaint/problem are the relatively narrow seats, and that one thing limits many options out there. IIRC, it's on the order of 19" - 20", but don't quote me.
HTH
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As I said, all the commentary I've seen over the years on this matter has one overriding theme: C5 seat availability is VERY limited due to the narrow width and I would agree. Front to back is OK, height is OK but not width. I've looked at the dimensions of a lot of seats and the vast majority are simply too wide.
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Racer
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From: Los angeles CA
I personally have never seen any GM numbers as far as dimensions go. I installed C6 Z06 seats in mine and I had to get into that project pretty deep. The dimensions were not an issue at all, just the electrical related stuff is where I spent a lot of time.
As I said, all the commentary I've seen over the years on this matter has one overriding theme: C5 seat availability is VERY limited due to the narrow width and I would agree. Front to back is OK, height is OK but not width. I've looked at the dimensions of a lot of seats and the vast majority are simply too wide.
As I said, all the commentary I've seen over the years on this matter has one overriding theme: C5 seat availability is VERY limited due to the narrow width and I would agree. Front to back is OK, height is OK but not width. I've looked at the dimensions of a lot of seats and the vast majority are simply too wide.
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Yes and its true. My last C5 Z had Corbeau seats in it, and it was as tight a fit as possible. The seatbelt would get stuck between the widest part of the seat and the door. There was not enough room for the damn seatbelt to get by with the door closed. Imagine that... Thanks again for your input.
Wish I could have been more help.
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Terrific avatar by the way. I'm surprised it took this long for me to notice it.
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