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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.

-=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.

Pete · 07-27-2011

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Originally Posted by VetteMed

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

lbs difference?

Can you feel a difference just from lifting?
I would think if you can feel a difference from lifting should be about 4-5 lbs each seat,what do you think?

I know stock early 1991 seats weigh 45 lbs each w/all electronics and rail.

Pete

VetteMed · 07-27-2011

Having shipped out my original 91 seats, and receiving the box with the 96 seats, I'd say there's probably a 7-8 lb difference per seat, from what I recall. When I shipped out my 91 seats, withOUT the rails/tracks, the box weighed 33 pounds and I seem to recall around 26 pounds for the 96 seats without the rails/tracks. I could definitely feel a difference lifting and maneuvering them in/out of the car.

XfireZ51 · 07-27-2011

Pete,

There's your tenth!!!

Brillo1990 · 07-27-2011

I like the older seats better than the later, but that's just me.

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)

07-27-2011	#3
-=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

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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	#6
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)

07-27-2011	#8
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Seat conversion... Having shipped out my original 91 seats, and receiving the box with the 96 seats, I'd say there's probably a 7-8 lb difference per seat, from what I recall. When I shipped out my 91 seats, withOUT the rails/tracks, the box weighed 33 pounds and I seem to recall around 26 pounds for the 96 seats without the rails/tracks. I could definitely feel a difference lifting and maneuvering them in/out of the car. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

07-27-2011	#9
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: Seat conversion... Pete, There's your tenth!!!

07-27-2011	#10
Brillo1990 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 113	Re: Seat conversion... I like the older seats better than the later, but that's just me.

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