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Aug 15, 2017 | 10:47 AM

DIABL0

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need replacement seats

Which seats come with all the hardware to install? Which brands are people buying? I don't race, my car is strictly a daily drive.

Aug 15, 2017 | 11:04 AM

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Be a little more specific....leather, synthetics, seat skins or complete seat.
There are many different ways to go.

Take a look at a post titled "synthetic seat covers". Its down about ten posts. It covers many different options.

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Aug 15, 2017 | 11:08 AM

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leather complete seats. something that holds you in place. They can be on sliders dont need electric.

Aug 15, 2017 | 11:10 AM

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i would also like to use the stock seat belts not a harness

Aug 15, 2017 | 11:25 AM

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Are your seats just damaged and you want a replacement or do you dislike factory seats?

If you just need replacement seats, try Marc at Vettenuts.

Aug 15, 2017 | 11:28 AM

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ya they dont move well and the back wont stay in place also have the rocking chair. I like to move to aftermarket.

Aug 15, 2017 | 01:02 PM

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will these accept the stock seatbelt?

https://www.corvettemods.com/C3-C4-C...-_p_12593.html

anyone try these before? how was install?

Aug 16, 2017 | 10:28 AM

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any one try these seats?

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Aug 16, 2017 | 11:12 AM

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why not contact Vettenuts or another recycler for a almost new set out of salvaged low mileage car?

Aug 16, 2017 | 11:15 AM

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i would rather go aftermarket. From what i have read they really hold you in place.

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Aug 16, 2017 | 11:35 AM

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will these accept the stock seatbelt?

https://www.corvettemods.com/C3-C4-C...-_p_12593.html

anyone try these before? how was install?

With A4's you have to install the driver seat on the passenger side and vice versa for the reclining mechanism to clear the seat belt spool on the bottom.

Aug 16, 2017 | 11:48 AM

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if i were to purchase them from that site and switching the seats from side to side they should be a direct bolt on?

Aug 16, 2017 | 12:01 PM

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Yes, many owners here have A4's installed.

I believe someone just posted a thread about it in this section not too long ago.

Aug 16, 2017 | 03:42 PM

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Quote:

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With A4's you have to install the driver seat on the passenger side and vice versa for the reclining mechanism to clear the seat belt spool on the bottom.

Thats what I had to do. They are a perfect fit.

Aug 16, 2017 | 03:56 PM

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So the reclining lever will be on the inside near the consol ?

Aug 16, 2017 | 05:58 PM

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Correct. I have seen someone mentioned they drilled a hole in the reclining handle and attached a pull type rig on it to make it easier to grab/locate.

Aug 16, 2017 | 06:08 PM

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There are a number of threads on A4's and their install. I modified the brackets to move the seats slightly closer inward and they are mounted on the correct side with recline levers on the outside by each door. With PhotoBucket holding your pics for ransom some threads no longer have the original accompany pictures however. I am in the process of replacing them with some seats from Braum along with changing over to C6 seat belts to avoid any clearance issues with a bottom mounted recoil like the C5 belts have. If you do a search on A4 Corbeau seats you will find a lot of info.

This should get you started https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ede-seats.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...yesterday.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-the-help.html

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Aug 16, 2017 | 07:29 PM

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Honestly, I think the Corbeau EVO's look pretty decent and not too out of place in a C5. Reasonably priced too.

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/int...ution-x-seats/

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Sep 1, 2017 | 12:15 PM

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i got he Corbeau a4's and im trying to install them but looking at the frames to bolt to the floor they look the same. They both have the seat belt bolt on the same side. Did they send me two of the same?

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Sep 1, 2017 | 12:26 PM

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Quote:

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Correct. I have seen someone mentioned they drilled a hole in the reclining handle and attached a pull type rig on it to make it easier to grab/locate.

That's what I had to do...

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