New seats in C3

[milo30]

I have a 78 and the seats came with the cloth enlay. I really like them because it is so much cooler sitting on in the Summer. I can't find anyone that has replacement covers for them. It is either vinyl, leather-like or leather. I figure I'd have to go to an upholstery shop and have them made.

Rather than go to the expense of new foam and recovering, I am thinking of swapping the seats out with something else. I heard C5 seats will fit just fine but they are a little hard to find for a good price in good condition and in the color that I want. I know C4 seats are suppose to fit also but I have never been crazy about them. I am thinking of changing my interior color anyway and wouldn't mind a two-tone colored seat. I ran a search on after market seats and found several that look good and are priced really good.

My question for you guys is, what after market seats have you found for your C3 that are comfortable and look like they belong in a vette?

 

[patsnitrovette]

I had c5 seats in mine for awhile but recently sold them for $450 in perfect condition.The were really confortable but i wanted a change so i went with a racing style seat this time.

 

[spikebot 81]

I had c5 seats in mine for awhile but recently sold them for $450 in perfect condition.The were really confortable but i wanted a change so i went with a racing style seat this time.

Pat, What brand of seats? And how do you like them?

 

[patsnitrovette]

there sparco's and i really havent had a chance to try them out yet,im in the middle of building a new garage and its sitting under a cover outside till im done.They are alittle tough getting into the car compared to the c5 seats but much better support on the sides.

 

[spikebot 81]

Pat, Thanks for the info. Mark

 

[silver 80]

Have you thought of miata seats? I hear that they also have the speakers in the head rests and come in cloth. just a thought.
tom

 

[KANE]

In the two C3s I've owned, had aftermarket seats (Dynamic Auto Design), C4 seats, and stock C3 seats. I've had C3s for 15 years through three different interiors colors. I've also owned a C5.

I keep coming back to C3 seats. For me... they are the best.

 

[6880 Mike]

Al Knoch has your cloth upholstery.

http://www.parts123.com/PartFrame.asp?ZTM=cadegiga&GHOME=www.alknochinteriors.com&TITLE=Al_Knoch