C5 Corvette Seats (Upgrade Options!)

C5 Corvette seats are not known as one of the better aspects of the car. Thankfully, they are fairly easy to remove and replace with something more fitting to connect you to the awesome sports car the C5 Corvette is!
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[tikijojo]

I upgraded my C5 Z seats to Corbeau Evolutions Xs...Amazing seats. Love them. Changed the car completely. I don't feel like I'm driving while sitting on a squishy sofa anymore. Highly recommend.

[ztzqufz]

I have had lots of different seats in different Corvette's, but I still prefer the sport seats in my C5, they are very comfortable 👍

[blucas]

Thanks for this comparison video! I've been thinking about seat options for my C5, for the last year, but lack of info has held me back. I expect your thoughtful analysis will be just what I need to move forward, for the 2022 driving season.

[KnightDriveTV]

I still have never bought seats for my Z06, due to this debate I have with all the options shown. My true desire is to go with some sort of OEM Recaro, because they tend to really labor over allowing easy ingress/egress but support and true quality. I have a few seats I am watching but...those cheap Amazon seats are always a temptation. I've even gone so far as to consider partner manufacturing a seat specifically for C5/6 people...time will tell. Good vid.

[Infiniti]

Just bought a 04 C5 in mint condition with 29k miles. My seats are pratically band new and they're very comfortable

[ginob]

Love this channel and the way you present information! I'm looking at the C5 in a whole new light and appreciate your suggestion to go the supercharger route however I've been getting a little spooked with the EVAP code peope seem to talk alot about. This would be a good video in the future maybe? 🤔

[bngately]

Can’t wait for the 2nd video on the seats. Trying to decide to rebuild mine or buy new ones

[jdmvette]

I've had factory c7 seats in my c5 for over a year now. Best choice I could have made hands down. 👍

[kevincollins]

I have the evolution x seats in my C5 and the fit amazing. I thought he fixed back was going to be an issue but was pleasantly surprised. Very comfortable and keeps you nicely in the seat. I'm 6 foot and weight 205 lbs. Not an issue at all

[ProCoach]

I'd struggle to buy the Amazon seats. It seems you almost always get what you pay for. A year is not much time. Those Corbeau seats look like a great option. Great video as always!

[ajcates]

We appreciate all your help on our c5 vetts

[tomtopolinski]

Keep this going man; you have a captive audience!

[auto]

Thanks Buddy! I appreciate your vids always. This is great info because I am in the process of looking for my C5, and if it has higher mileage and/or seats are badly worn, I’ll need replacements. Unfortunately, just as I’m ready to enter the market, all ‘Vette prices are just ridiculously high! I’ll have to wait for them to go back lower…or save more moolah if not. Merry CHRISTmas!

[petercarey]

Another great upload on a greet subject!👍👍 Corbeau are NOT on my list. I went with their seats on my '76 Restomod, which effectively was 20112 Vette on a strengthened/modified C3 Frame. Anyway, I hate advertising for most vendors and I was not going to buy them with those All Caps CORBEAU lettering! I contacted them and they said, "no problem. Well eliminated the lettering for $500 or the pair." I spent the money to NOT have their lettering, but as I write, I have buyer's remorse on that stupid move. On your comparison, I like the Amazon ones. Plus, I definitely want moveable backs, because I need to reach the reach rear storage area from the front at times. I also want the seats on tracks to move them all the way forward if needed.

Looking forward to you next upload. Save the Wave👋👋

[andrewd]

I love how the oem interior feels in a c5 vs the c6/c7. But I agree 100% driving a c5z how it should be driven the seats don't hold at all. I do love my c6 4lt seats though.

[PNW_Car_Mods]

This is a topic that definitely interests me. My seats have a mere 35k miles on them but they show that they're 24 years old. For me I have a hard time with the look of a lot ofthe aftermarket seats in C5s. Personal preference of course I think many of them just stand out like a sore thumb. Very boy racerish. You know like a riced out honda civic with a carabiner hanging off the back bumper lol. I do like the look of C7 seats in C5s but boy are they pricey. Great video as always!

[richardelliott]

nice video on an interesting subject, I really enjoy the way this channel presents information. right off the bat, I knew we were going to part ways, when the video pictured running high speed cones as how the car was designed to function, where I consider the car more of a GT. True, it won't hold you in the seat during track speed maneuvers, you have to brace up against the door for that, a poor and only momentary solution.

But america is a big country full of wide open spaces, so if you are going to take the car on a road trip, or a date, comfort, along with the ability to shift the position of your hips once in a while, is the key. Besides those aftermarket seats are clearly styled and designed as race seats, and who are you trying to kid, you drive a street car.

The previous owner of my car used the car to visit friends in Las Vegas, a five hour drive, on a good day. Another owner sold his because he had a slanted parking space at work, and could only park in one direction or he couldn't exit the car. Every seat design is a compromise, if you prefer a seat design pointed more toward a specialized use, live it up.

[matthewboudreaux]

Hey Ken Merry Christmas to you and your family. I love my C5 sport seats in my 03 with that being said I am only 5’7” and 160 pounds. So that makes it pretty easy for me to get in and out of. I’m very adamant about getting in and out of my car because I’ve seen the damage that can be done in a relatively short amount of time. Thank fully mine were takin care of by the previous owner. I have also been contemplating getting after market seats but being short and the AM seats being taller think I’ll just stick with what I have. I’ll probably just get some good high quality covers to preserve them being that it’s an Anniversary Edition and replacement covers with the 50th logo in the head rest run about 1200.00 from Ecklers. Any way thanks for another great video look forward to part 2.

[josephy.]

Great content, thank you! I just picked up a pair of Braum seats but ran into an issue. Love the way they look and feel but they are slightly too narrow in the back of the seat, hitting the seat belt trim. I have heard about conversions to change the seatbelt out in the C-5 Corvette to C-6 seatbelts, the problem is I have not run across any videos that shows good instructions how to do so. It seems like no one really goes into details how to go about this, which is really in my mine a major step. As of now I’m still doing research how to go about this. Thanks again, your Channel is a plethora of information that has been very helpful to me and my son.

[holditonhanson]

I used Braum elite x seats with planted seat brackets using c6 single real seat belts attached at the upper real position factory location then bolted in where the factory lower seat belt real was after you remove it with the c6 belts single plate with the hole in it , and you have to cut the lower stock seat belt real cover a bit to clear the seat adjuster and again remove the factory lower seat belt real which is very easy, and not even noticeable when done correctly you can remove that plastic piece set the seat in the car, and get a good idea what needs to be cut . I wish I could post pics because this set up looks like it came from the factory this way ...The stock better sport option seats do not compare to these in any aspect, and the braum elite's unlike many cheaper brands are made very well internally, and available from ebay for around $800 a set ... these seats are just a bit lower, and longer to support the legs way better, and you are set in the seat like a catchers mitt to a baseball LOL ! they should of made them this way to begin with what were they thinking ? ....