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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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Hi All,

I have a 1999 Corvette FRC that came with manual base seats (non-power). I would like to upgrade to dual (driver and passenger) power sport seats but wanted to know what kind of issues, such as power connecters, installation issues, etc. that I should know about before I decide to purchase the seats.

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John
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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I can't answer the power interface question for you (I personally like my manual seats), but I did upgrade the seat backs to sport seats so I could run my shoulder harness through the headrest cutouts.

Why GM wouldn't allow sports seats in their "sports" model is logic I don't think I'll ever understand!

HTH, and have a good one,
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by VetteDrmr
Why GM wouldn't allow sports seats in their "sports" model is logic I don't think I'll ever understand!
I hear Ya! I don't understand it either.

John
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 06:21 PM
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Mine has broken twice where the automated part attach's near the drivers door and I am not that heavy to have broken it--you may want to see if there is some kind of after market seat--I like some of them but the better ones cost about as much as the car--
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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Check with Ken King at Vette Essentials about the seat issue. Tell him I sent you and hopefully he won't hold it against you!!!
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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I am 6'3 and find the slots in the sport seats too low for the 5 point shoulder belts. My shoulders are well above the slots. Have to bring the belts around the headreast.
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Yeah, I'm 6'0" and any taller I'd have the same problem.
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