[Z06] Seat change
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Pro
Joined: May 2003
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From: Reston VA
Seat change
I would like to change out the seats in my Z06, since they just don't provide enough bolstering for the track. I am considering the VE sport seats and was wondering if these would provide enough bolstering when used with a harness?
I would like to keep the car somewhat stock looking, that is why I am considering the VE sport converstion. If they do not work that well, I may consider the Caravaggio.
Please advise,
Chris
I would like to keep the car somewhat stock looking, that is why I am considering the VE sport converstion. If they do not work that well, I may consider the Caravaggio.
Please advise,
Chris
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Sunnyvale Ca
If you like the looks of the seats otherwise, you might try what I did if you have an auto upolstery(I spell that right?) guy nearby. I had one add padding to the sides, bottom and lumbar area of my 02 Z seats and it made a world of diff with the harness set up. That after my son and I had taken the car up to Thunder Hill awhile back and we both awakend the next day with sore everything 
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: crestview fl
Hey you sat in a new C-6 yet. Those seats are awesome and have good lateral bolster support. I'm wondering if GM has put it's price list out for C-6 seats? Do they have the same seat bolt attachment pattern. I would almost beat my check that they will bolt right in. not much in the cockpit has changed per the layout. Just my two cents
Mike
Mike
Safety Car
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From: Melbourne FL
Originally Posted by MikeP
Hey you sat in a new C-6 yet. Those seats are awesome and have good lateral bolster support. I'm wondering if GM has put it's price list out for C-6 seats? Do they have the same seat bolt attachment pattern. I would almost beat my check that they will bolt right in. not much in the cockpit has changed per the layout. Just my two cents
Mike
Mike
I was thinking the same thing about the C6 seats. I hope they will bolt right in. Not that they will be cheap. But, to have a seat with nice bolstering and retain the factory adjustability 
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Melting Slicks
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From: somewhere on a roadcourse
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I have the VE sport seats and use a B/K harness bar and simpson belts-works perfectly, has lots of comfort and support on the track and looks OEM when I am not on the track
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
I changed my drivers seat to a racing seat. Saved about 40 lbs too. It took a while to get use to the new seat as there are no springs in the seat so I feel every bump in the road 
Now that I have the racing seat in and ajusted it is easy to swap in and out with the stock seat.
But have thigh, rib and shoulder support now. This weekend will be the first time on the track with the new seat.
Tom
Now that I have the racing seat in and ajusted it is easy to swap in and out with the stock seat. But have thigh, rib and shoulder support now. This weekend will be the first time on the track with the new seat.
Tom
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I changed my drivers seat to a racing seat. Saved about 40 lbs too. It took a while to get use to the new seat as there are no springs in the seat so I feel every bump in the road Now that I have the racing seat in and ajusted it is easy to swap in and out with the stock seat.
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