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alexmak · 03-20-2016, 07:18 PM

don't worry, it's not one of those countless "how to remove back seat" threads, that I managed to do (it's surprisingly easy, btw). but I was wondering if you guys cover the hole to the trunk and how (if yes).

noise is great, btw, why upgrade exhaust if you can just remove back seats

jcampos · 03-23-2016, 05:48 PM

I don't have a 1LE so I feel like I am intruding but, I just lay my back seat down so that I can hear my car. Agreed, no sense in paying $$$ for an exhaust you can't hear!

Stock Boy · 03-24-2016, 11:14 AM

Hey this is a great thread. I removed the rear seat a while back for a track day and the opening into the trunk caused some really stranged buffeting in the car at high speeds with the windows down. I put the back seat in to prevent that. I see that there are some kits out there specifically for this, but they are a bit pricey. Just like the OP said, I'm wondering if anyone covered this on their own with something cheaper that still looks good.

cnac2117 · 03-24-2016, 11:24 AM

Put my seat down yesterday to see the NPP was easier to hear and it really was. I went from a set up with HF cats, X pipe, and flow master outlaw catback on my other SS to stock NPP with the fuse pulled on my 1LE, I am missing the sound!

silverbullet415 · 03-24-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alexmak

don't worry, it's not one of those countless "how to remove back seat" threads, that I managed to do (it's surprisingly easy, btw). but I was wondering if you guys cover the hole to the trunk and how (if yes).

noise is great, btw, why upgrade exhaust if you can just remove back seats

http://shraderperformance.com/shop/p...r-seat-delete/

jksynergy · 03-27-2016, 09:03 AM

Sorry for the bad photo but what we did was get a 1/2" sheet of pvc board from a sign shop. Had it hydro dipped in carbon fiber. Have about $100 all in. Works nice and looks killer.

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Stock Boy · 03-28-2016, 12:12 AM

Hey JKSynergy, that looks really good. How is it adhered to the car?

jksynergy · 03-28-2016, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Stock Boy

Hey JKSynergy, that looks really good. How is it adhered to the car?

It's held in place under the upper and side trim. Two small pieces of Velcro at the top keep it secured so it doesn't slide down under the lower seat cushion.

Dropspeed · 03-28-2016, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Stock Boy

I removed the rear seat a while back for a track day and the opening into the trunk caused some really stranged buffeting in the car at high speeds with the windows down.

I experienced the same thing...awful buffeting at speed on track with the rear seat out.

Thor142 · 03-28-2016, 01:16 PM

Not to hijack the thread but why do you guys track with the windows down? Seems the amount of wind getting into the car at speed would severely effect aerodynamics. Reduced acceleration/ top speed, downforce?

h018871 · 03-28-2016, 02:18 PM

Safety requirement. Twofold, easier for the corner workers to get to the driver & keeps glass out of the car in a wreck.

Thor142 · 03-28-2016, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by h018871

Safety requirement. Twofold, easier for the corner workers to get to the driver & keeps glass out of the car in a wreck.

Now I know. Thanks

Stock Boy · 03-29-2016, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dropspeed

I experienced the same thing...awful buffeting at speed on track with the rear seat out.

It was so bad, I didn't know if I was going to be able to continue for the rest of the event. I thought the windshield and back window were going to blow out.

MediumLabowski · 03-29-2016, 08:58 PM

some super thin plywood and 2 eye hook bolts from home depot

and some cheap, recycled carpet from pep boys

measure, cut, glue, bolt and there you have it.

about $25

03-20-2016, 07:18 PM	#1
alexmak Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Newtown Square, PA Posts: 147	removing rear sit and covering the hole don't worry, it's not one of those countless "how to remove back seat" threads, that I managed to do (it's surprisingly easy, btw). but I was wondering if you guys cover the hole to the trunk and how (if yes). noise is great, btw, why upgrade exhaust if you can just remove back seats

03-27-2016, 09:03 AM	#6
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	Sorry for the bad photo but what we did was get a 1/2" sheet of pvc board from a sign shop. Had it hydro dipped in carbon fiber. Have about $100 all in. Works nice and looks killer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

03-28-2016, 02:18 PM	#11
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,768	Safety requirement. Twofold, easier for the corner workers to get to the driver & keeps glass out of the car in a wreck. __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

03-29-2016, 08:58 PM	#14
MediumLabowski Drives: '16 FiST Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SEPA Posts: 267	some super thin plywood and 2 eye hook bolts from home depot and some cheap, recycled carpet from pep boys measure, cut, glue, bolt and there you have it. about $25 Attached Images

03-23-2016, 05:48 PM	#2
jcampos Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 821	I don't have a 1LE so I feel like I am intruding but, I just lay my back seat down so that I can hear my car. Agreed, no sense in paying $$$ for an exhaust you can't hear!

03-24-2016, 11:14 AM	#3
Stock Boy Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 478	Hey this is a great thread. I removed the rear seat a while back for a track day and the opening into the trunk caused some really stranged buffeting in the car at high speeds with the windows down. I put the back seat in to prevent that. I see that there are some kits out there specifically for this, but they are a bit pricey. Just like the OP said, I'm wondering if anyone covered this on their own with something cheaper that still looks good.

03-24-2016, 11:24 AM	#4
cnac2117 IPUNISH Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1le - 2013 2SS/RS SOLD Join Date: May 2013 Location: Muldrow, OK Posts: 376 View My Garage	Put my seat down yesterday to see the NPP was easier to hear and it really was. I went from a set up with HF cats, X pipe, and flow master outlaw catback on my other SS to stock NPP with the fuse pulled on my 1LE, I am missing the sound!

03-28-2016, 12:12 AM	#7
Stock Boy Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 478	Hey JKSynergy, that looks really good. How is it adhered to the car?

03-28-2016, 01:16 PM	#10
Thor142 Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 2,132	Not to hijack the thread but why do you guys track with the windows down? Seems the amount of wind getting into the car at speed would severely effect aerodynamics. Reduced acceleration/ top speed, downforce?