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Old May 9, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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98 Convertible - 60K miles... Driver's seat moves back and forth a little when braking quickly. It's driving me crazy! One of my neighbors told me this is normal but it doesn't do it on my 04 Coupe. I looked at it and everything appears to be tight so I am not sure why the slippage. Any suggestions?

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Old May 9, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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It's rocking seat. Take a look at the Tech Tips or the C5 General Sticky for more info and information on how to fix it yourself.
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Old May 9, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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Yes, the rocking seat problem. There is a fix, it is a little involved but it works. If you were under warranty there is a TSB out for the fix.
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Old May 9, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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Fairly common. I have gotten used to it and think it adds to the experience. Really freaks out friends and family the first time the drive the vette. Since they feel a bit out of control, I think it keeps them honest.
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Old May 9, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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Turn up the radio. Works for everything else.

try this:
http://robbs.js-x.com/ken/vette1/

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Old May 10, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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Default Awesome!

Thanks you guys! It does "increase" the experience a little...

Thanks again!

Mitch
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