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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 04:15 PM
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Ive busted the leather portion (side lumbar) of my drivers seat? Im 4'9 310lbs... any type of other seat to use??? Thanks! BIB BAD CELLO
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 04:22 PM
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How about the seat on a Lifecycle??? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
(Sorry...couldn't resist).
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 04:30 PM
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4'9" 310???????????????????????????? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 04:34 PM
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4'9" 310???????????????????????????? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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Ive busted the leather portion (side lumbar) of my drivers seat? Im 4'9 310lbs... any type of other seat to use??? Thanks! BIB BAD CELLO
I'm not sure of any company that manufactures extra wide seats, you may have to go custom from Recarro, I would start calling arround.

But from a health stand point I would shed some weight if I were you. Just think, your car will actually go faster.
Good luck..... :yesnod:
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 04:53 PM
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Ok seriously now, I looked into aftermarket seats and the only ones I could find are the Sparco seats. They are not for large drivers... Another company was making some but do not have the seats to market yet...

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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 04:57 PM
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Ignore the children!

If you're talking about a worn spot on the leather, that's a common problem. :cheers:
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 05:07 PM
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Why not take the passenger seat out and make it a bench seat in the front. It will be like you are watching a little league game.
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Ive busted the leather portion (side lumbar) of my drivers seat? Im 4'9 310lbs... any type of other seat to use??? Thanks! BIB BAD CELLO

:rolleyes: :crazy:
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 05:13 PM
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Ive busted the leather portion (side lumbar) of my drivers seat? Im 4'9 310lbs... any type of other seat to use??? Thanks! BIB BAD CELLO
4'9 and 310 lbs... that makes you round. Anyways, the side bolsters on earlier C5s were made of leather that damaged easly. Some time in either 99 or 00 GM started using vinyl on the sides instead of leather for better wear.
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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PICO, YOU'RE BACK!!!!
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 06:19 PM
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Just rip the chair out and throw in a beanbag :yesnod: :cheers:
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 06:26 PM
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I'm only gonna say this once.....attacks against any forum member are not allowed, no matter what you may think you know ;)

Until something's proven, keep the comments and posts to yourself....consider this a chance to delete or edit your comments ;) :cheers:
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 06:35 PM
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Are you sure you don't mean 5'9? My girlfriend is 4'9 and can barely drive my vette. Forum guys, ya'll are being a little rough but I've got to say this is one of the funniest threads I've ever read. Don't take it too personal Cello. :D :D :D :nono: :spam :U


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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 07:03 PM
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Just rip the chair out and throw in a beanbag :yesnod: :cheers:


and not to be a d!ck.....or step out of line....but a diet and work out plan would help ya get into a little better shape :yesnod:

if in fact the 4' 9" 310 lbs is correct

hope that helps :D

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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 07:23 PM
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Just rip the chair out and throw in a beanbag :yesnod: :cheers:



and not to be a d!ck.....or step out of line....but a diet and work out plan would help ya get into a little better shape :yesnod:

if in fact the 4' 9" 310 lbs is correct

hope that helps :D
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 07:30 PM
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I think I smell a :troll

His other thread was already locked, might as well lock this one up too. :D
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 08:26 PM
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Pics please... :seeya
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 09:26 PM
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Pics please... :seeya
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. . . and the sickness yet again rears it's ugly head. :yesnod:
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 09:33 PM
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You guys kill me, you really do! I haven't laughed this hard in a couple weeks, at least!
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