Softer Seats
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Softer Seats
Just wanted to ask the question, has anyone done anything to have their seat redone, more foam or whatever to make them more plush. I love my 2lt seat but my wife has a bad back. Thanks
Le Mans Master
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tooth, try the search. It's a bit hinky, but I have read a couple threads where the owner had modified the seat cushion area with some success.
BTW, I'm in the same boat. My Wifey also has problems, and the seats are of some concern as we search for that perfect C7. Good luck.
BTW, I'm in the same boat. My Wifey also has problems, and the seats are of some concern as we search for that perfect C7. Good luck.
Pro
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From: Far Hills NJ
I had my 67 seats reupholstered with "gel packs" inserted between the foam and the leather. The upholsterer recommended this to firm up the seat a bit. (I'm a dentist with a bad back). See if your local upholsterer is familiar with gel packs.
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St. Jude Donor '15
I found this thread about how to soften up the bolsters:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...r-removal.html
I've seen some other threads with more detailed instructions. Good luck, I hope you can make things more comfortable!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...r-removal.html
I've seen some other threads with more detailed instructions. Good luck, I hope you can make things more comfortable!
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Thanks, yes you would think the bad back would be me after years of being down in the mouth. I have not gotten with an upholster but plan to.
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
After all, Crossed Flag's bending, banging and drilling 3/8" holes in the seat foundation---not exactly for the faint of heart. It will take a shop to explain it before they do it, even if it is mostly invisible under the seat cover.
"There's been several options on the forum to make the bolsters more flexible.
I chose to drill holes in the both sides (top and bottom, left and right side bolsters. Don't use anything larger than a 3/8 inch drill bit, otherwise you'll see "dimples" in the seat cover (ask me how I know).
I also made two cuts about a 1/4 deep in the foam from front to back.
I also bent the metal bar (using a hammer) about 3/4 inch away from the cushion."
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Melting Slicks
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From: MOORESVILLE NC
Hope GM is listening here. I would like a softer back seat in the deltoid back area. My bolster is relaxed. The bottom's and the back's on the standard seats are on the firm side.
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Before spending a bunch of money having the stock seat modified, try searching Amazon, Google, for Automobile Seat Cushion.
There are a lot of options out there, including foam, gel, one's with cutouts for the Coccyx, and ones with lumbar support. Even heated ones. You might find something there that will make your wife a lot more comfortable.
A cushion that raises the center seating position will also reduce the effect of the side bolsters.
There are a lot of options out there, including foam, gel, one's with cutouts for the Coccyx, and ones with lumbar support. Even heated ones. You might find something there that will make your wife a lot more comfortable.
A cushion that raises the center seating position will also reduce the effect of the side bolsters.
Last edited by meyerweb; Feb 20, 2016 at 11:26 AM.
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Before spending a bunch of money having the stock seat modified, try searching Amazon, Google, for Automobile Seat Cushion.
There are a lot of options out there, including foam, gel, one's with cutouts for the Coccyx, and ones with lumbar support. Even heated ones. You might find something there that will make your wife a lot more comfortable.
A cushion that raises the center seating position will also reduce the effect of the side bolsters.
There are a lot of options out there, including foam, gel, one's with cutouts for the Coccyx, and ones with lumbar support. Even heated ones. You might find something there that will make your wife a lot more comfortable.
A cushion that raises the center seating position will also reduce the effect of the side bolsters.
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You are correct, we had the seat adjusted pretty good for her. I took someone for a short ride and he had moved everything before I knew it.
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Usually the softer the seat the harder it is on the back since you don't get enough support.
Right now we don't need the seats widened any more. They finally listened to all the complaints about the lack of lateral support in the C5/C6 seats and starting building the seat more like the way it should be built and we are seeing people already complaining about not being wide enough. Soon we will lose what we gained and be back to installing aftermarket seats to hold people in place when cornering hard.
Bill
Right now we don't need the seats widened any more. They finally listened to all the complaints about the lack of lateral support in the C5/C6 seats and starting building the seat more like the way it should be built and we are seeing people already complaining about not being wide enough. Soon we will lose what we gained and be back to installing aftermarket seats to hold people in place when cornering hard.
Bill
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Usually the softer the seat the harder it is on the back since you don't get enough support.
Right now we don't need the seats widened any more. They finally listened to all the complaints about the lack of lateral support in the C5/C6 seats and starting building the seat more like the way it should be built and we are seeing people already complaining about not being wide enough. Soon we will lose what we gained and be back to installing aftermarket seats to hold people in place when cornering hard.
Bill
Right now we don't need the seats widened any more. They finally listened to all the complaints about the lack of lateral support in the C5/C6 seats and starting building the seat more like the way it should be built and we are seeing people already complaining about not being wide enough. Soon we will lose what we gained and be back to installing aftermarket seats to hold people in place when cornering hard.
Bill
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Before spending a bunch of money having the stock seat modified, try searching Amazon, Google, for Automobile Seat Cushion.
There are a lot of options out there, including foam, gel, one's with cutouts for the Coccyx, and ones with lumbar support. Even heated ones. You might find something there that will make your wife a lot more comfortable.
A cushion that raises the center seating position will also reduce the effect of the side bolsters.
There are a lot of options out there, including foam, gel, one's with cutouts for the Coccyx, and ones with lumbar support. Even heated ones. You might find something there that will make your wife a lot more comfortable.
A cushion that raises the center seating position will also reduce the effect of the side bolsters.
Burning Brakes
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From: California
If you go to an Autozone, they have black seat-pads that you just place on the seat and slip the elastic back piece over the back of the seat. Not too sexy, but it adds about 1/4" of cushioning over the bottom and back of the seat and might make quite a bit of difference in the "cushy" department.