Question for Scott Settlemire (Fbodfather) (Passenger Seat) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

TooCool5 · 01-22-2011, 11:57 AM

Many agree the Passenger Seat is too low for some.

A) Scott you had agreed and said you would be working on a repair.

B) We also were told not to do our own modifications for safety reasons and the seat had "800" sensors".

C) Also told a pillow could be used, I used doubled up Beach towels.

D) I personally verified a corrected passenger seat on the 2011's and was advised by Dealer Service that changes were made to the lower seat rail height.

How long do I have to drive my new Camaro like this with my hands tied on any other options? It is very annoying to get in the car and look at the seat every day!

Revo1 · 01-22-2011, 11:59 AM

Just level the playing field- and lower the driver seat

KIZE · 01-22-2011, 12:06 PM

How come there's no stitching on you gear shift knob?

BlownSS · 01-22-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KIZE

How come there's no stitching on you gear shift knob?

there is no stitching because it is an LS. It has a plastic/rubber knob rather than a leather covered with stitching. (i think)

Revo1 · 01-22-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BlownSS

there is no stitching because it is an LS. It has a plastic/rubber knob rather than a leather covered with stitching. (i think)

DevilKnightFalcon · 01-22-2011, 12:20 PM

Just tell your passenger that they don't need to see over the dash. You'll warn them to brace themselves if you are gonna hit anything head on.

Russell James · 01-22-2011, 12:26 PM

I wouldn't hold you breathe for anyone to fix it. The '10 is history.

Throw a spacer or two under the rear frame rail at the rear bolts. Problem solved. The front of the seat is plenty high enough. Raising the back mounting a bit make a nice improvement. If you need longer bolts make sure to use grade 8.

TooCool5 · 01-22-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell James

I wouldn't hold you breathe for anyone to fix it. The '10 is history.

Throw a spacer or two under the rear frame rail at the rear bolts. Problem solved. The front of the seat is plenty high enough. Raising the back mounting a bit make a nice improvement. If you need longer bolts make sure to use grade 8.

Please see Item "B)".

Russell James · 01-22-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TooCool5

Please see Item "B)".

I don't always do what I'm told, I do what works.

I'm not sure what a washer under the seat might do in an accident? Maybe squish .000001th of an inch? Raised mine over a year ago, still no issues with the "800 sensors", whatever that means.

You can wait for them to fix it, just don't hold your breathe. It took a year and half for a simple rear spoiler rubber washer bulletin. Redesign the seat on a past model? Never going to happen.

ckaram · 01-22-2011, 01:49 PM

Wow, what a freakin' whiner...

The Stig · 01-22-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ckaram

Wow, what a freakin' whiner...

I mean I understand your complaint and agree that it is a little low. Though I never ride in the passenger seat, and my 5'4" girlfriend has no problem seeing over the dash.

But all those pictures? Were they really necessary? Putting spacers on the rail frame wont hurt anything or anyone and its an easy fix

Mr_Draco · 01-22-2011, 02:11 PM

GM only posts bulletins for repairs on things that are actual issues. The passenger seat being lower then you like is not an issue.

The only real fix is wait until '12s come out. They are suppose to have 6 way adjustable passenger seats and we've been told will be interchangeable with '10s and '11s. Just buy one of those and have your dealer install it. GM will not do it on their dime as there is nothing wrong with the passenger seat.

CLEAN · 01-22-2011, 02:33 PM

I thought LS's were black interiors only. I guess not, but I think it's a rip that LS's get matching gray accent panels on the doors and dash but my 1SS did not w/ the same gray interior. I'm stuck w/ basic black panels. GM, are you listening?!?!?!

1BADLS3 · 01-22-2011, 03:06 PM

What?!!

A lot of cars don't have height-adjustable passenger seats. It's a simple fact of life that your passenger may/may not be able to see over the dashboard.

01-22-2011, 11:57 AM	#1
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Question for Scott Settlemire (Fbodfather) (Passenger Seat) Many agree the Passenger Seat is too low for some. A) Scott you had agreed and said you would be working on a repair. B) We also were told not to do our own modifications for safety reasons and the seat had "800" sensors". C) Also told a pillow could be used, I used doubled up Beach towels. D) I personally verified a corrected passenger seat on the 2011's and was advised by Dealer Service that changes were made to the lower seat rail height. How long do I have to drive my new Camaro like this with my hands tied on any other options? It is very annoying to get in the car and look at the seat every day! __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI Last edited by TooCool5; 01-22-2011 at 06:04 PM.

01-22-2011, 11:59 AM	#2
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Just level the playing field- and lower the driver seat __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

01-22-2011, 12:06 PM	#3
KIZE www.gkiser.com Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, Auto, Summit White. R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 431	How come there's no stitching on you gear shift knob? __________________ Roto-fab CAI, GMPP exhaust with tips, Pistol Grip shifter with paddle switches, 'Chevrolet' aluminum kick plates, Aluminum Bow Ties, ClearBra front bumper/facia + side views + gills + behind door handles. SS floormats. www.gkiser.com KIZE www.gkiser.com

01-22-2011, 12:20 PM	#6
DevilKnightFalcon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	Just tell your passenger that they don't need to see over the dash. You'll warn them to brace themselves if you are gonna hit anything head on. __________________ MBRP Catback/Magnaflow Resonated X/Airraid V2 CAI/Dash ABL/Interior LEDs/Custom Paint/Jet Coated American Racing LT Headers/High Flow cats/Trifecta Tune

01-22-2011, 01:49 PM	#10
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Wow, what a freakin' whiner... __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

01-22-2011, 12:26 PM	#7
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	I wouldn't hold you breathe for anyone to fix it. The '10 is history. Throw a spacer or two under the rear frame rail at the rear bolts. Problem solved. The front of the seat is plenty high enough. Raising the back mounting a bit make a nice improvement. If you need longer bolts make sure to use grade 8.

01-22-2011, 02:11 PM	#12
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	GM only posts bulletins for repairs on things that are actual issues. The passenger seat being lower then you like is not an issue. The only real fix is wait until '12s come out. They are suppose to have 6 way adjustable passenger seats and we've been told will be interchangeable with '10s and '11s. Just buy one of those and have your dealer install it. GM will not do it on their dime as there is nothing wrong with the passenger seat.

01-22-2011, 02:33 PM	#13
CLEAN Drives: '19 Stingray '22 MB GLC 300 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 447	I thought LS's were black interiors only. I guess not, but I think it's a rip that LS's get matching gray accent panels on the doors and dash but my 1SS did not w/ the same gray interior. I'm stuck w/ basic black panels. GM, are you listening?!?!?! __________________ "Ever since we got the Camaro, everything seems better" -My 6 year old daughter

01-22-2011, 03:06 PM	#14
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	What?!! A lot of cars don't have height-adjustable passenger seats. It's a simple fact of life that your passenger may/may not be able to see over the dashboard.

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