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Old May 13, 2015 | 07:52 AM
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Can the seats a 2010-2013 Vette be installed in an 05? Can they just be swapped out?
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Yes. Or you can upgrade the pads and covers.
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Yes. Or you can upgrade the pads and covers.
New foam and covers conversion may be cheaper, unless you find a good deal on used seats, and the new ones came out in 2012 MY.
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New foam and covers conversion may be cheaper, unless you find a good deal on used seats, and the new ones came out in 2012 MY.
I don't know that new foam and covers will give me the same feel as the seats in my 13. I am willing to give it a try though. Thanks.
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I don't know that new foam and covers will give me the same feel as the seats in my 13. I am willing to give it a try though. Thanks.
I meant the foam and seat leather from a 2012-2013, either used or new. The newer seats use the same frame as the older ones. Many have done the upgrade/conversion to the new seats that way.

Some vendors offer it as a kit, or you can get GM foam and aftermarket leather seat covers instead of GM seat leather.
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Originally Posted by Grimlock13
I meant the foam and seat leather from a 2012-2013, either used or new. The newer seats use the same frame as the older ones. Many have done the upgrade/conversion to the new seats that way.

Some vendors offer it as a kit, or you can get GM foam and aftermarket leather seat covers instead of GM seat leather.
Thanks, that's what I didn't know, that the seat frames were the same.
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I had no idea they were different. Anyone have pictures of the base seats from 2010 and up? I've noticied the GS, Z06, and ZR1 definitely look different from the brief time I've seen them.

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