Sagging Drivers Seat
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Levittown NY
Sagging Drivers Seat
Lately it feels like my drivers seat is sagging in the bottom center section towards the rear. Feels like my butt just sinks when I sit in the seat. The lower side bolsters feel fine. What should I check? Would the rebuild kits that JW sells remedy this? Thanks
Team Owner
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From: Ventura County, Calif
Most likely the problem unless there is actual breakdown or breakage of the frame or wires.
Here's an inexpensive DIY fix with pics. Some have gone to the level of using ballistic nylon for the reinforcement but obviously that's a little more involved and costly.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-fix-mod.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Thomas Texas
The seat kit sold by JW Motoring and others is the best solution. It been sold for about 4 years now with almost 100% success from what I've seen. Yes, you could get the materials but in the end it may cost more plus the kit arrives right to you door.
The kit fixes 2 problems: sagging bolsters and sagging middle due to foam cut by the wires.
The kit includes foam, nylon, jute, and zip ties. Just as important, it includes very clear 4 page instruction with photos.
It calls for spray glue but I had a can on the shelf, so I didn't need to buy any. I installed it 3 years ago and it improved my comfort 100%. It fixed the seat design defect really for a very reasonable cost.
High recommended.
The kit fixes 2 problems: sagging bolsters and sagging middle due to foam cut by the wires.
The kit includes foam, nylon, jute, and zip ties. Just as important, it includes very clear 4 page instruction with photos.
It calls for spray glue but I had a can on the shelf, so I didn't need to buy any. I installed it 3 years ago and it improved my comfort 100%. It fixed the seat design defect really for a very reasonable cost.
High recommended.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
The seat kit sold by JW Motoring and others is the best solution. It been sold for about 4 years now with almost 100% success from what I've seen. Yes, you could get the materials but in the end it may cost more plus the kit arrives right to you door.
The kit fixes 2 problems: sagging bolsters and sagging middle due to foam cut by the wires.
The kit includes foam, nylon, jute, and zip ties. Just as important, it includes very clear 4 page instruction with photos.
It calls for spray glue but I had a can on the shelf, so I didn't need to buy any. I installed it 3 years ago and it improved my comfort 100%. It fixed the seat design defect really for a very reasonable cost.
High recommended.
The kit fixes 2 problems: sagging bolsters and sagging middle due to foam cut by the wires.
The kit includes foam, nylon, jute, and zip ties. Just as important, it includes very clear 4 page instruction with photos.
It calls for spray glue but I had a can on the shelf, so I didn't need to buy any. I installed it 3 years ago and it improved my comfort 100%. It fixed the seat design defect really for a very reasonable cost.
High recommended.
I did the same.132,000 miles and all is good.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 1,519
Likes: 212
From: FL
The seat kit sold by JW Motoring and others is the best solution. It been sold for about 4 years now with almost 100% success from what I've seen. Yes, you could get the materials but in the end it may cost more plus the kit arrives right to you door.
The kit fixes 2 problems: sagging bolsters and sagging middle due to foam cut by the wires.
The kit includes foam, nylon, jute, and zip ties. Just as important, it includes very clear 4 page instruction with photos.
It calls for spray glue but I had a can on the shelf, so I didn't need to buy any. I installed it 3 years ago and it improved my comfort 100%. It fixed the seat design defect really for a very reasonable cost.
High recommended.
The kit fixes 2 problems: sagging bolsters and sagging middle due to foam cut by the wires.
The kit includes foam, nylon, jute, and zip ties. Just as important, it includes very clear 4 page instruction with photos.
It calls for spray glue but I had a can on the shelf, so I didn't need to buy any. I installed it 3 years ago and it improved my comfort 100%. It fixed the seat design defect really for a very reasonable cost.
High recommended.
worked for me
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First thing my seat expert brother noticed last night when he sat in my GS...."that kit for fixing your seats really did a super job"... Thanks to JW Motoring
Race Director
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From: Peoria/Phoenix AZ
C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
Simple 15 minute solution, includes 12 minutes to R&R seat.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-fix-mod.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-fix-mod.html
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That's for suggesting the kit that we offer. I'm confident it will fix the issues that you're experiencing.
Contact us direct with any questions about it.
Contact us direct with any questions about it.
