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JDGator · 02-24-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jkelly

hello! she is seven. she should be in the back seat. the air bag will break her neck in a crash.

I agree she should be in the back seat. However, the front passenger airbag will pose no danger to her if in the front, as her weight will not allow the airbag to activate. GM was smart enough to put a sensor in the seat to prevent the airbag from deploying in the event a child is sitting in the seat.

double d · 02-24-2010, 11:48 AM

Maybe the car was designed so NO ONE sits in the passenger seat. If the complaining continues, they could sit in the back and look out the side window. lol

hair10 · 02-24-2010, 12:10 PM

I'd be willing to buy an entire new seat that was powered (like the drivers side) if GM offered one to fit the passenger side.

Bert · 02-24-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hair10

I'd be willing to buy an entire new seat that was powered (like the drivers side) if GM offered one to fit the passenger side.

hard to imagine why they don't offer it . . .

they sell these cars in England and Australia, right? And in those places they drive on the other side of the road, right? And the driver seat is on the right instead of the left, right?

So, they are already building a right-hand driver seat, and I cannot believe it would not have the height adjustment like the normal left-hand driver seat . . . so all they need to do is make it available; or better yet just offer the parts to convert an existing seat.

HDDAN · 02-24-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bert

hard to imagine why they don't offer it . . .

they sell these cars in England and Australia, right? And in those places they drive on the other side of the road, right? And the driver seat is on the right instead of the left, right?

So, they are already building a right-hand driver seat, and I cannot believe it would not have the height adjustment like the normal left-hand driver seat . . . so all they need to do is make it available; or better yet just offer the parts to convert an existing seat.

Good reasoning, I'll bet that you are right about the oight hand drive cars, My wife delete is only for the Camaro. She complained too much and I will not let her ride in it any more.

Chief Bob · 02-24-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

Quote from fbodfather back in September:
It's not quite that simple to put spacers under the seat - -(again, those pesky 800 sensors...)I am hoping we can offer a retro-kit. (Mom Settlemire has threatened to 'ground' the entire team until we do....)
We would have to offer two different kits -- as cloth seats do not have heaters -- leathers do.....there IS a difference!
More to come.

True statement, heard him say it personally.

Why take the chance, the 2011 version might fix this and it may be possible to use a validated GM part

FRIDAY1313 · 02-24-2010, 01:54 PM

My Wife hates the seat too!

But My Girlfriend loves it!

HMM which one to keep???

Lydon · 02-24-2010, 02:46 PM

I do the driving in my car - but my husband, who is 6'4" has no problem with the passenger seat sitting low. ;-) He hated my Gen4 Camaro b/c his head touched the roof, but this one doesn't have that problem.

Number 3 · 02-24-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIweldace

Shims and longer bolts would not hurt a damn thing. The seat belt and air bags would still work the same. Solid or tubular shims and Grade 5 or better bolts would work fine. You just don't have adjustability for taller passengers. That's where the booster option may be the better option till someone makes an adjustable height seat.

Yes, actually it would. Yes you would have a taller seat, but as you won't have crash tested this modification, I'd be careful of telling people it wouldn't be a problem.

There is a lot more work to make this change than just adding spacers and keep the car safe for passengers.

CynAgain · 02-24-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Eski7399

In same boat for different reasons. Wife delete has answered so many problems. Life is so much better now.

maybe we should call it the 'spouse delete'

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Originally Posted by Lydon

I do the driving in my car

wyocamaro · 02-24-2010, 06:31 PM

Gosh folks, deleting the wife seems a bit drastic. The '11 is to have the power passenger and if not, simply buy the drivers side pedastal with all the trimings, pull the passenger seat, bolt the new pedastal on, bolt to the floor, plug it in and your set. $650+- for parts from GM-if you can handle the wait on the drivers side pedastal.

CaniacFan · 02-24-2010, 06:37 PM

Too damn funny.. I'm a 6ft blonde, AND the driver.. My 5'4" daughter only complains for two reasons: I drive too slow and I won't let her drive (learner's permit) - Hell No.

Maybe GM needs a disclaimer: "Must Be 64 Inches for This Ride"

Kidding aside, unfortunately - another huge GM oversight (along with no spare tire).. Lori

wyocamaro · 02-24-2010, 06:42 PM

OK-edit: Deleting the spouse is a bit drastic.
Shame on me

Angrybird 12 · 02-24-2010, 10:14 PM

Just buy one of these on e-bay

02-24-2010, 11:48 AM	#44
double d Drives: Black 2LT RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Horsham, Pa. Posts: 88 View My Garage	Maybe the car was designed so NO ONE sits in the passenger seat. If the complaining continues, they could sit in the back and look out the side window. lol __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS/ Black on Grey 1100 = Preliminary Order: 03/18/2009 3800 = Produced, 7/22 VIN #2G1FC1EV4A9127541 4200 = Shipped 07/27/2009 5000 = Delivered to Dealer 08/07/2009 6000 = Delivered To Customer 08/08/2009

02-24-2010, 12:10 PM	#45
hair10 Drives: 2SS - Transformer Edition Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 455 View My Garage	I'd be willing to buy an entire new seat that was powered (like the drivers side) if GM offered one to fit the passenger side. __________________ There are 542,000 children in foster care. Talk to your local foster and adoptive agency. You could change a life.

02-24-2010, 02:46 PM	#50
Lydon Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 640 View My Garage	I do the driving in my car - but my husband, who is 6'4" has no problem with the passenger seat sitting low. ;-) He hated my Gen4 Camaro b/c his head touched the roof, but this one doesn't have that problem. __________________ Karen

02-24-2010, 06:31 PM	#53
wyocamaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2-2007 Silverados Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wyoming/Arizona Posts: 344 View My Garage	Gosh folks, deleting the wife seems a bit drastic. The '11 is to have the power passenger and if not, simply buy the drivers side pedastal with all the trimings, pull the passenger seat, bolt the new pedastal on, bolt to the floor, plug it in and your set. $650+- for parts from GM-if you can handle the wait on the drivers side pedastal. __________________ 2SS/RS, Sunroof, IOM Inside and out, Manual.......VIN 7754. 5000: DELIVERED 5/18/09

02-24-2010, 06:42 PM	#55
wyocamaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2-2007 Silverados Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wyoming/Arizona Posts: 344 View My Garage	OK-edit: Deleting the spouse is a bit drastic. Shame on me __________________ 2SS/RS, Sunroof, IOM Inside and out, Manual.......VIN 7754. 5000: DELIVERED 5/18/09

02-24-2010, 01:54 PM	#49
FRIDAY1313 I AM JASON #1 Drives: 2010 Camaro RJT 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: VIVA LAS VEGAS! Posts: 150	My Wife hates the seat too! But My Girlfriend loves it! HMM which one to keep???

02-24-2010, 06:37 PM	#54
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	Too damn funny.. I'm a 6ft blonde, AND the driver.. My 5'4" daughter only complains for two reasons: I drive too slow and I won't let her drive (learner's permit) - Hell No. Maybe GM needs a disclaimer: "Must Be 64 Inches for This Ride" Kidding aside, unfortunately - another huge GM oversight (along with no spare tire).. Lori

02-24-2010, 10:14 PM	#56
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