Seat conversion... - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Ccmano · 07-27-2011

Has anyone put the later 94-96 seats in their 90-93 car? If so how did you handle the electical hookups and controls?
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VetteMed · 07-27-2011

A few of us have done so... GoldCylon and I have 96 collector's edition seats, the fore/aft controls work just like stock but there's no ability to control the bolsters or lumbar support. I've toyed with the idea of trying to retrofit the 94-96 bolster controls, but it's very low on my list of things to do.

GOLDCYLON · 07-27-2011

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Originally Posted by VetteMed

A few of us have done so... GoldCylon and I have 96 collector's edition seats, the fore/aft controls work just like stock but there's no ability to control the bolsters or lumbar support. I've toyed with the idea of trying to retrofit the 94-96 bolster controls, but it's very low on my list of things to do.

100% stated correct as Andrew stated above

Locobob · 07-28-2011

I have the 94+ base seats in mine. They are pretty comfy but not as supportive as the early sport models.
I took them out and weighed them a long time ago but I forget what I came up with. I just remember they were quite shockingly light - I recall thinking that I wasn't going to save any weight by going aftermarket.

Pete · 07-28-2011

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Originally Posted by Locobob

I have the 94+ base seats in mine. They are pretty comfy but not as supportive as the early sport models.
I took them out and weighed them a long time ago but I forget what I came up with. I just remember they were quite shockingly light - I recall thinking that I wasn't going to save any weight by going aftermarket.

Bob, you still have them?
What color? (need black)
They for sale/trade for 1991 seats?

Pete

Locobob · 07-29-2011

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Originally Posted by Pete

Bob, you still have them?
What color? (need black)
They for sale/trade for 1991 seats?

Pete

They are black...
They are also still in use... well... they will be again someday when I get the car running again.

-=Jeff=- · 07-27-2011

You could take the 94-96 sport seat controls and harnesses and swap that in the car as well. unless you are just doing the 94-96 base, then there is no real issue on the electrical side

VetteMed · 07-27-2011

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

You could take the 94-96 sport seat controls and harnesses and swap that in the car as well. unless you are just doing the 94-96 base, then there is no real issue on the electrical side

Yeah, that would probably work. I like the illuminated seat controls in the 90-91, so I didn't want to lose that. One day I'll sit down with the wiring diagrams and see if I can retain the illuminated controls and splice in the bolster controls in a hidden location such as the center console.

Pete · 07-27-2011

You guys who done the swap know the weight difference between early and later seats :-)

Pete

VetteMed · 07-27-2011

Pete, the later seats are lighter, I think the lack of a plastic backing tray has a lot to do with it.

07-27-2011	#1
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07-27-2011	#2
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Seat conversion... A few of us have done so... GoldCylon and I have 96 collector's edition seats, the fore/aft controls work just like stock but there's no ability to control the bolsters or lumbar support. I've toyed with the idea of trying to retrofit the 94-96 bolster controls, but it's very low on my list of things to do. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

07-28-2011	#4
Locobob Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,057	Re: Seat conversion... I have the 94+ base seats in mine. They are pretty comfy but not as supportive as the early sport models. I took them out and weighed them a long time ago but I forget what I came up with. I just remember they were quite shockingly light - I recall thinking that I wasn't going to save any weight by going aftermarket. __________________ Robert ZR-1 Net Registry Oregon State Director 91 ZR-1 #431 Black/Black LPE 368

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Seat conversion... You could take the 94-96 sport seat controls and harnesses and swap that in the car as well. unless you are just doing the 94-96 base, then there is no real issue on the electrical side __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

07-27-2011	#9
Pete Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicagoland,IL Posts: 2,679	Re: Seat conversion... You guys who done the swap know the weight difference between early and later seats :-) Pete __________________ '91 #1635 PoloGreen 350 LT5 11.09 @ 129.27 11.04 @ 128.86 474RWHP 400RWTQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFNFOhGGlR4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlRIOMwaDYY https://sites.google.com/site/peteszr1garage

07-27-2011	#10
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Seat conversion... Pete, the later seats are lighter, I think the lack of a plastic backing tray has a lot to do with it. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)