4th gen seats in 3rd gen
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Since the seach is broken, you'll only recive 3 lashings

j/k.. they bolt right in...

j/k.. they bolt right in...
Last edited by deadbird; Feb 12, 2003 at 10:16 PM.
Re: 4th gen seats in 3rd gen
Originally posted by Formula4Phil
Will fourth gen seats bolt right into a 3rd gen? Or do they need to be modified?
Will fourth gen seats bolt right into a 3rd gen? Or do they need to be modified?
Re: Re: 4th gen seats in 3rd gen
Originally posted by johnyIROC
You are so lucky that search is broken.
You are so lucky that search is broken.
take a hack saw and cut the old seatbelt guides off, and bolt the new ones in with a 15mm socket .. i think. 13 14 or 15 .... one of those
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Don't let 'em yank your chain. 4th gen seats bolt right in, including all of the accessories (like seat belt guides) using the original hardware. For me it was a 30-40 minute job with the right tools. The right tools are, a socket set, a box end wrench set (both metric) and a philips head screwdriver.
Personally I'm biased but I think it was money well spent.
GL!
Personally I'm biased but I think it was money well spent.
GL!
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I wasn't yanking his chain
Some seatbelt guides (like mine) are totally sealed around the belt. so i took a hacksaw and cut between the screw holes so when they are reinstalled, you would never know.
Some seatbelt guides (like mine) are totally sealed around the belt. so i took a hacksaw and cut between the screw holes so when they are reinstalled, you would never know.
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Since the search is broken, also note that:
The stealth ram fits under the hood.
Yes, you can swap the V6 for a V8, but it's a ***** and not worth the effort. Buy a V8 car.
It's called the EVOLUZIONE kit and it fits like sh*t.
And this just in.... TBI still sucks.
The stealth ram fits under the hood.
Yes, you can swap the V6 for a V8, but it's a ***** and not worth the effort. Buy a V8 car.
It's called the EVOLUZIONE kit and it fits like sh*t.
And this just in.... TBI still sucks.
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deadtrend1 I wasn't referring to you as pulling his chain, sorry if it came off that way.
It was more the crap about the search.
My seatbelt guides are sealed as well. I unscrewed them from the headrests and, using the original hardware, screwed them back into the holes in my 4th gen headrests. I never needed to remove the belt from inside the guide.
Again my apologies I didn't mean to offend.
My seatbelt guides are sealed as well. I unscrewed them from the headrests and, using the original hardware, screwed them back into the holes in my 4th gen headrests. I never needed to remove the belt from inside the guide.
Again my apologies I didn't mean to offend.
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Originally posted by Jim85IROC
Since the search is broken, also note that:
The stealth ram fits under the hood.
Yes, you can swap the V6 for a V8, but it's a ***** and not worth the effort. Buy a V8 car.
It's called the EVOLUZIONE kit and it fits like sh*t.
And this just in.... TBI still sucks.
Since the search is broken, also note that:
The stealth ram fits under the hood.
Yes, you can swap the V6 for a V8, but it's a ***** and not worth the effort. Buy a V8 car.
It's called the EVOLUZIONE kit and it fits like sh*t.
And this just in.... TBI still sucks.
Correct on cutting the seat belt guides, beat trying to remove the seat belts. Only 12 fasteners to remove & reinstall seats. While the seats are out is a could time to clean the interior carpet.
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I love my 4th gen seats, it really spruces up an interior. Before the jokes come in thats just white out
Need to get some goop off on that crap.
Need to get some goop off on that crap. Senior Member
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Engine: L98
Transmission: T-56
Originally posted by BlargMaster
Hey, can rear seats from 4th gens be thrown in just as easily?
If not, has anybody done it?
Hey, can rear seats from 4th gens be thrown in just as easily?
If not, has anybody done it?
Originally posted by BlargMaster
Hey, can rear seats from 4th gens be thrown in just as easily?
If not, has anybody done it?
Hey, can rear seats from 4th gens be thrown in just as easily?
If not, has anybody done it?
Just as easy as the front seats. Only difference is if you have the split rear in your car now. 4th gens have the solid rear. Not too hard, as I did it in my car. 4 bolts and the new rear seats are in.
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Originally posted by 89firechicken
buy these seats. their made by cobra seats and cost 1.2 k
buy these seats. their made by cobra seats and cost 1.2 k

Maybe I'll get 4 of them and put two in the back.
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I seem to like the 4thgen firebird seats better,,,so thats what I got,,,i just wish they were leather...but they still rule compared to the old crapy flat wore out 3rd gens. I got mine used for $200 (can).
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just to add what 88aziroc said about the rear seats, if you have the split back seats now, you will have a bar in the middle that won't be used anymore. you can either cut it out (only if you're sure you're sticking with a 1 piece back), or you can just leave it there. i just left it there and you can hardly notice it.
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Car: 90 Formula, 02 ws6
Engine: 305 tpi, ls1
Transmission: 700r4, t-56
Axle/Gears: stock posi 2.73, 12 bolt with 4.11s
the seats in my 89 are good but i would like to get some gray leather seat so i can have all the goodies like power lumbar and all that
but i do have a set of Black ones in my 2002 WS6
but i do have a set of Black ones in my 2002 WS6
Originally posted by beafedupRS
i did this mod a while back and now every time i look at a original camaro i can't see how people can live with the reg.3rd gen seats
i did this mod a while back and now every time i look at a original camaro i can't see how people can live with the reg.3rd gen seats
Are their any other options for your rear seats, other than A. custom upholestry, or B. 4th gen seats? Obviously racing seats, or just about any GM seat will fit in the front, anyone know of any other seats that will fit in the rear without modification?
Probably not, huh?
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Stick with third gen seats. I don't think there are any other options. The 4th gen rear seats are the same except they hold on to you a little better. I don't know how the ride is though, never get back there.
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Originally posted by Jim85IROC
And this just in.... TBI still sucks.
And this just in.... TBI still sucks.
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