Replacing seats
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Le Mans Master
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From: Texarkana Texas
Replacing seats
I was just wondering if one can order new 2013 seats complete and are they a direct bolt in/plug up replacement for a 2006 Z06. Anybody ever done this before? GMPartshouse.com does not show a complete seat, just parts. Not wanting to spend a fortune for new seats.
Safety Car
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From: Northeast MA & Mad Beach FL
I asked the same question a few weeks ago... are the new seats just plug and play?
I talked with GMPartshouse and they said Complete new seats are not available for sale
But, there is a kit available to convert your seats to the new seats and has been done by a few on this Forum.
I had asked because someone was looking to trade their new seats for older seats for the cores to get them customized by Caravaggio.
Other than doing the conversion, if you found a set of new seats for sale/trade, as long as they are the same option level, heated seats etc .. apparently they can be simply bolted in, plugged in and good to go.
But I am not positive myself as my thread kinda died without a definite answer.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-possible.html
Hopefully others will chime in with more/definite info
I talked with GMPartshouse and they said Complete new seats are not available for sale
But, there is a kit available to convert your seats to the new seats and has been done by a few on this Forum.
I had asked because someone was looking to trade their new seats for older seats for the cores to get them customized by Caravaggio.
Other than doing the conversion, if you found a set of new seats for sale/trade, as long as they are the same option level, heated seats etc .. apparently they can be simply bolted in, plugged in and good to go.
But I am not positive myself as my thread kinda died without a definite answer.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-possible.html
Hopefully others will chime in with more/definite info
Le Mans Master
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From: Windermere FL
This is the answer to your question:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...s-of-pics.html
I have had this done, and some did it themselves.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...s-of-pics.html
I have had this done, and some did it themselves.
Safety Car
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
IF IF IF you could find complete 2013 seats for sale, I doubt you'd like the price.
And I'd be concerned about compatibility, as suggested by the "interchange chart" in this ad:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-08-09-10-...sories&vxp=mtr
So, although I believe the 2013 seats have the same basic structure as any C6 seat (someone chime-in and correct me if I'm wrong), the devil's in the details... seat features & compatibility are affected by trim level (1/2/3LZ) and model year.
Bottom Line: For guaranteed compatibility and reasonable cost, IMO your best bet is to upgrade your existing seats to your exact specs -- with new foam, rebuild kit, new leather/color combo, and whatever else you want.
DIY or go to a restoration/upholstery shop.
Of course research before you decide. Lots of related threads, like these:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...s-of-pics.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...05-2011-a.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...eat-today.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...seat-kits.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-kits-jwm.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...9-shipped.html
And I'd be concerned about compatibility, as suggested by the "interchange chart" in this ad:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-08-09-10-...sories&vxp=mtr
So, although I believe the 2013 seats have the same basic structure as any C6 seat (someone chime-in and correct me if I'm wrong), the devil's in the details... seat features & compatibility are affected by trim level (1/2/3LZ) and model year.
Bottom Line: For guaranteed compatibility and reasonable cost, IMO your best bet is to upgrade your existing seats to your exact specs -- with new foam, rebuild kit, new leather/color combo, and whatever else you want.
DIY or go to a restoration/upholstery shop.
Of course research before you decide. Lots of related threads, like these:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...s-of-pics.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...05-2011-a.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...eat-today.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...seat-kits.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-kits-jwm.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...9-shipped.html
