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camaro500 · 09-23-2016, 01:55 PM

Hey guys,

The stock Camaro SS seats just aren't cutting it for me, especially after the driver side seat developed a damn squeek and every time I hit an oscillation or bump in the road I get a SQUEEEEK!
I'd like to go with either Sparco or Corbeau as my budget is about $1600 for the pair.
Does anybody have solid information as to what happens if I leave the airbag light ON or IF I decide to trick the sensor, will the airbags WORK??
What do you guys recommend?

Thanks

maddoggyusa · 09-23-2016, 06:43 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348859

Spec · 09-23-2016, 07:49 PM

I'd not put anything else in my ride to replace my stock seats but Recaro's. They're only a few hundred more. I'd save the 1600, save up a bit more and get them...

In fact, I might be doing a swap myself soon. My IGGEE seat covers just ain't working for me.

Dmpsix · 09-24-2016, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

I'd not put anything else in my ride to replace my stock seats but Recaro's. They're only a few hundred more. I'd save the 1600, save up a bit more and get them...

In fact, I might be doing a swap myself soon. My IGGEE seat covers just ain't working for me.

This right here.

Not to mention in the other thread someone above linked, did I read that incorrectly? He mentioned something about disabling the front air bags.

Is that a permanent thing?

sdmaro · 09-24-2016, 01:30 PM

Check out the Braum seats. Someone did a DIY thread for the install. The maroon and brown ones are sweet while being half the price.

camaro500 · 02-12-2017, 04:30 PM

I'm going to save myself the hassle of the airbag light and buy Z28 seats from my local dealer

Explit Player · 02-15-2017, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro500

I'm going to save myself the hassle of the airbag light and buy Z28 seats from my local dealer

That's a big price to pay if you're just worried about the light. You can get a 6 ohm resistor I believe, then just wire it to the airbag harness under the seat. Problem solved. Just did it last week to mine. Got a set of Braum Red Suede seats. Very nice. Although yes if you have the money to spend, the Z seats are nice. But at 3x the cost of Braum, I'll stick with the ones I picked up in my situation. Good luck!

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Jayjellyfish212 · 02-15-2017, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Explit Player

That's a big price to pay if you're just worried about the light. You can get a 6 ohm resistor I believe, then just wire it to the airbag harness under the seat. Problem solved. Just did it last week to mine. Got a set of Braum Red Suede seats. Very nice. Although yes if you have the money to spend, the Z seats are nice. But at 3x the cost of Braum, I'll stick with the ones I picked up in my situation. Good luck!

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Can you show some pics of how you did the resistor?? I been holding off doing lighter seats because of the light. I have full power factory Recaro seats but they are way to heavy, so I been searching and reading. I don't want power seats or seat air bags. Just plain Jane light weight seats. I have even thought about doing light weight seats non power and just rigging the factory seat air bag crap to the new ones. If you could show how you do the resistor I would be so grateful!

Explit Player · 02-17-2017, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayjellyfish212

Can you show some pics of how you did the resistor?? I been holding off doing lighter seats because of the light. I have full power factory Recaro seats but they are way to heavy, so I been searching and reading. I don't want power seats or seat air bags. Just plain Jane light weight seats. I have even thought about doing light weight seats non power and just rigging the factory seat air bag crap to the new ones. If you could show how you do the resistor I would be so grateful!

I saw that everyone on here has made threads talking about doing the bypass but literally nobody has posted which wires or pictures of an install. I'm going to come to the rescue and save the day Dun nuhh nuhh nohhhh! (Super hero chime)

Haha, I'm gonna pull my seats out and do a write up. I'll try my best to have it done by the end of the day.

frenchsquared · 02-17-2017, 10:27 AM

I have Z28 seats... I guess the are pretty but I am pretty sure I wont like them on a track. Will now in a few weeks. I would not spend retail for them. There are other seats that fit me better.

Spec · 02-17-2017, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Explit Player

I saw that everyone on here has made threads talking about doing the bypass but literally nobody has posted which wires or pictures of an install. I'm going to come to the rescue and save the day Dun nuhh nuhh nohhhh! (Super hero chime)

Haha, I'm gonna pull my seats out and do a write up. I'll try my best to have it done by the end of the day.

Awesome... subscribed. Planning on replacing my seats soon. Please document the removal and reinstallation of the seats as well if you can. Thanks!

Jayjellyfish212 · 02-17-2017, 10:19 PM

Explit Player · 02-19-2017, 02:02 PM

Alright guys I ran into a personal issue and won't be able to do much of a helpful write up for a bit. I will say though, the wires to tap into are the

yellow w/ black tracer
And
Brown wire

Put a 2.1 ohm- 4 ohm resistor in between those and that will fix it.

Do so at your own risk. I also recommend getting a manual seat harness to butcher up so you can reuse your harness on your factory seats in case you decide to switch back.

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bayarea408 · 02-19-2017, 03:22 PM

not sure how big you are but Sparco Evo series are nice. bunch of sizes too. A set will cut a lot of weight.

09-23-2016, 01:55 PM	#1
camaro500 Drives: 2017 Jaguar F Type R Tuned 498awhp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 871 View My Garage	Aftermarket seat install Hey guys, The stock Camaro SS seats just aren't cutting it for me, especially after the driver side seat developed a damn squeek and every time I hit an oscillation or bump in the road I get a SQUEEEEK! I'd like to go with either Sparco or Corbeau as my budget is about $1600 for the pair. Does anybody have solid information as to what happens if I leave the airbag light ON or IF I decide to trick the sensor, will the airbags WORK?? What do you guys recommend? Thanks __________________ JRE cammed w.full bolt ons 444rwhp/422rwtq SOLD 2017 Jaguar F Type R ''Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.'' - F. Bueller

09-24-2016, 01:30 PM	#5
sdmaro Drives: 2011 LS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 566	Check out the Braum seats. Someone did a DIY thread for the install. The maroon and brown ones are sweet while being half the price. __________________ Exhaust: Magnaflow catback/x-pipe, Injen SRI, BBK Headers w/ no cats Suspension: BC BR Coilovers Cosmetics: ZL1 front conversion, AAC plasma afterburners 2.0, GFX rear, Interior: AAC red footwells, ZL1 shifter boot/knob, suede center console

02-12-2017, 04:30 PM	#6
camaro500 Drives: 2017 Jaguar F Type R Tuned 498awhp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 871 View My Garage	I'm going to save myself the hassle of the airbag light and buy Z28 seats from my local dealer __________________ JRE cammed w.full bolt ons 444rwhp/422rwtq SOLD 2017 Jaguar F Type R ''Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.'' - F. Bueller

02-17-2017, 10:27 AM	#10
frenchsquared Drives: 15 Z28, 01 Corvette, 96 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 863	I have Z28 seats... I guess the are pretty but I am pretty sure I wont like them on a track. Will now in a few weeks. I would not spend retail for them. There are other seats that fit me better. __________________ 2018 Sierra RCSB \| 2015 Z28 Camaro \| 1989 B2200 with a 327 \| 1996 LT4 Z51 Corvette \| 1973 427 Nova

02-17-2017, 10:19 PM	#12
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	__________________ Car mods: never enough!

09-23-2016, 06:43 PM	#2
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348859

09-23-2016, 07:49 PM	#3
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	I'd not put anything else in my ride to replace my stock seats but Recaro's. They're only a few hundred more. I'd save the 1600, save up a bit more and get them... In fact, I might be doing a swap myself soon. My IGGEE seat covers just ain't working for me.

02-19-2017, 02:02 PM	#13
Explit Player IG @Brian_ _Self Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6+17'Tesla Model S Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bristol, TN : Instagram @Brian_ _Self Posts: 804 View My Garage	Alright guys I ran into a personal issue and won't be able to do much of a helpful write up for a bit. I will say though, the wires to tap into are the yellow w/ black tracer And Brown wire Put a 2.1 ohm- 4 ohm resistor in between those and that will fix it. Do so at your own risk. I also recommend getting a manual seat harness to butcher up so you can reuse your harness on your factory seats in case you decide to switch back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

02-19-2017, 03:22 PM	#14
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 803	not sure how big you are but Sparco Evo series are nice. bunch of sizes too. A set will cut a lot of weight.