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derklug · 05-05-2014, 10:56 PM

I was thinking that you could go to a junk yard and get some shifter boots. Make a closed ended tube that will fit around the track and attach it to the seat frame. Might take a couple tries, but you'll get it.

NYCamOwner · 05-06-2014, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SIN R G

Seriously, I don't know so I am asking. What car does come with the seat rails covered? I do agree with you that GM really needs to do something about this. Just the other day I was driving around town and a kid yelled at me "WOW, Beautiful car, but those are some ugly seat rails".

hahahahahahaha..........

The person I was talking to the other day said it just seemed to stick out further than other cars he has seen. I have never had one that came with any kind of covers, but after looking at them (I had not really noticed it before this person said something) they do seem to stick out more than other cars that I have had. Especially the door side rail.

baum · 05-06-2014, 05:26 AM

the problem is why should gm waste the money for a parts that is not necessary? the seat tracks pretty much sit on the floor. the only thing a cover would do is maybe go around the side and the front, but not the top.

yes vehicles that have a raised seat will usually have some sort of cover. thats just because the seat track isnt directly on the floor, its raised a bit so it to cover the gap.

Cheveey57 · 05-06-2014, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ratfinkharley

Here is a COB way to cover the rails. I rough cut an oil bottle (guess which brand) and it fits over the rail. You would need to use 3M two sided tape to hold it in place.

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This ^ but, get a matching floor mat and cut the rug to size, wrap it around and sew a piece of Velco on each side to secure it.

Heaven_is_inferno_orange · 05-06-2014, 08:08 AM

I've never seen any for Camaro. However I have taken many seats out of GM vehicles and they do exist in the other models (GM technician). Usually they don't cover much though, but they do a decent job of making the area look nicer. They are smaller plastic trim pieces that clip over the ends of all four corners of the rails. The back pieces use a round metal retainer clip that fits on the head of the seat bolt and holds the trim into place. Perhaps one of those set ups would be compatible and give you a little coverage. I've seen them on most everything newer from Cadillacs, buicks, trucks, and acadias.
Also don't know why all the fuss over a little dirt on the mats. I drive mine daily, have orange carpeting installed in it, and am a technician so I dance in ick all day long. My floor mats are far worse! XD and no I don't clean it everyday. Pft to tired and hungry to sit there and clean floor mats after work.

ChrisBlair · 05-06-2014, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL575BumbleBee

Guys stick to the topic that was asked and if you don't have an honest suggestion dear god quit posting stupid comments.

Who gives a shit if his floor mats are dirty.

ps I will ask my Buddy Tracy at Recovery Room Interiors for some suggestions.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#rail-covers/=rui5sr

Need to make some aluminum end caps for the rail, probably with a set screw to hold them in place, and a simple wire bracket to hold them on the seat itself.

Suggested it yesterday

JR 1 · 05-06-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SIN R G

Seriously, I don't know so I am asking. What car does come with the seat rails covered? I do agree with you that GM really needs to do something about this. Just the other day I was driving around town and a kid yelled at me "WOW, Beautiful car, but those are some ugly seat rails".

Here you go smart guy. Seat track covers!

Ringo64 · 05-06-2014, 11:16 AM

Learn something new every day, I guess. The ones that completely cover the rail look good. That STS, might be the angle but isn't an improvement.

I have yet to notice the rails on any of my cars, only when I'm cleaning them

ZED SLED · 05-06-2014, 11:33 AM

Just get a Magnum sized condom to put over it.

ChrisBlair · 05-06-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL575BumbleBee

Here is a link to a few idea's

https://www.google.com/search?q=Cust...overs&tbm=isch

He asked for something that moves with the seat

BiG_TiMe · 05-06-2014, 12:05 PM

sounds like a waste of money and time

05-05-2014, 10:56 PM	#29
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	I was thinking that you could go to a junk yard and get some shifter boots. Make a closed ended tube that will fit around the track and attach it to the seat frame. Might take a couple tries, but you'll get it. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

05-06-2014, 08:08 AM	#33
Heaven_is_inferno_orange Savage Setsuna Drives: 16' 2SS, 12 ZL1, RIP Sasuke Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fort Knox KY Posts: 1,379 View My Garage	I've never seen any for Camaro. However I have taken many seats out of GM vehicles and they do exist in the other models (GM technician). Usually they don't cover much though, but they do a decent job of making the area look nicer. They are smaller plastic trim pieces that clip over the ends of all four corners of the rails. The back pieces use a round metal retainer clip that fits on the head of the seat bolt and holds the trim into place. Perhaps one of those set ups would be compatible and give you a little coverage. I've seen them on most everything newer from Cadillacs, buicks, trucks, and acadias. Also don't know why all the fuss over a little dirt on the mats. I drive mine daily, have orange carpeting installed in it, and am a technician so I dance in ick all day long. My floor mats are far worse! XD and no I don't clean it everyday. Pft to tired and hungry to sit there and clean floor mats after work. __________________ Sasuke's Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5352161&posted=1#post5352161

05-06-2014, 11:16 AM	#36
Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	Learn something new every day, I guess. The ones that completely cover the rail look good. That STS, might be the angle but isn't an improvement. I have yet to notice the rails on any of my cars, only when I'm cleaning them __________________ Progression thread My Camaro's Grrgd

05-06-2014, 11:33 AM	#37
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,474 View My Garage	Just get a Magnum sized condom to put over it. __________________

05-06-2014, 12:05 PM	#39
BiG_TiMe Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,920 View My Garage	sounds like a waste of money and time __________________ SoCal HT5! [COTW 2/24/14]

05-06-2014, 05:26 AM	#31
baum Drives: 2013 1LS, 2013 Ram 1500 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minneapolis, mn Posts: 645	the problem is why should gm waste the money for a parts that is not necessary? the seat tracks pretty much sit on the floor. the only thing a cover would do is maybe go around the side and the front, but not the top. yes vehicles that have a raised seat will usually have some sort of cover. thats just because the seat track isnt directly on the floor, its raised a bit so it to cover the gap.