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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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I just picked up my 99 in early December and I have only had the chance to drive it twice. During those two drives I noticed the drivers seat "rocks" when shifting. Is this a "normal" occurence on the C5? Anyone have any homemade tricks for fixing it?

Overall I like this car better than my C4, but the seats are worse. Standard power seats, no sport.

Thanks for the help.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:36 AM
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This is a common problem and there have been some diy fixes online here - basically teking the seat track apart and putting in washers/shims. In my case (98 conv), I just moved the seats all the way back which works out well for me, I'm 6'3".
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:51 AM
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Step by step guide on how to fix this.

http://js-x.com/robbs/ken/vette1/
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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Thanks SlideRulz, have you done the fix yourself?
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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Not yet, thinking of doing it at the same time as the Frost King insulation since the seats will be out.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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I'm taking mine to the dealer Monday for the rocking seat problem. Wish me luck. I'm letting GM pay for it.
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