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  1. #1 Uncomfortable seats 
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    So i know our 97-03 pleather seats aren't that soft and comfortable (atleast mine aren't), but I was wondering if there was anything to do to help make them better. Mine is kinda hard and stiff (ya ya) and i find myself sliding around because of it. Is there any product that I can use to help rejuvenate the seats. Theres no cracks or tears, just a stiffness to the touch of the seats and they're very slick because of it. I sat in this bad boy today at work taking it to a car show, and the seats were amazing. Better than most new buick leather seats i've sat in. 1999 Pontiac Firebird for sale in Merrillville - 2G2FV22G3X2222885 - Schepel Buick GMC
    1998 Grand Prix GTP Daytona - CAI, XP Cam, Iceman tune, Speed Daddy Headers, 3.2 in pulley, Ported blower, Al 103's, 3in Catless DP, Transgo "shift kit", No resonator to Magnaflow Mufflers. 93K Miles
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    Yeah, put in 04+ seats.

    Problem, solved.
    '97 GTP - Stage 2 Heads, 90# Springs, 1.9 Harland Sharp Rockers, Gen V, 3.0, Intake, N* TB, LQ4, FSIC, 10.5mm Wires, Poly Mounts, SLP Headers, Borla Exaust, Built Trans - SOLD*

    '08 G8 GT - 6.7L 408CI Stroker, 239/254 Cam, Fast Intake, 102mm TB, CAI, Full Exhaust.





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    if you were to skin them, you can use a garment steamer to fluff back up the foam...


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    Not gonna happen lol. If there's anyway to get my seats to feel like that trans ams, i will. They look like the same seats but white...
    1998 Grand Prix GTP Daytona - CAI, XP Cam, Iceman tune, Speed Daddy Headers, 3.2 in pulley, Ported blower, Al 103's, 3in Catless DP, Transgo "shift kit", No resonator to Magnaflow Mufflers. 93K Miles
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    Get some leather conditioner.
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
    01 gt z7 turbo tep trans zzp motor
    08 g8 gt cam exhaust 11.87@118
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    I wasn't sure which actually works, and if it's even possible.
    1998 Grand Prix GTP Daytona - CAI, XP Cam, Iceman tune, Speed Daddy Headers, 3.2 in pulley, Ported blower, Al 103's, 3in Catless DP, Transgo "shift kit", No resonator to Magnaflow Mufflers. 93K Miles
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    conditioner will make the leather softer, but if the foam is flat its still gonna be hard, just softer leather lol
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    Flat foam, FTW.
    '97 GTP - Stage 2 Heads, 90# Springs, 1.9 Harland Sharp Rockers, Gen V, 3.0, Intake, N* TB, LQ4, FSIC, 10.5mm Wires, Poly Mounts, SLP Headers, Borla Exaust, Built Trans - SOLD*

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    Well i wouldnt say my seats are completely flat. If anything the driver is the flatest of course. But they are pretty hard. Which condition would work best? I'm just sick of constantly losing position and sliding around. I heard lexol is the best but I'm sure everyone has there own opinion
    1998 Grand Prix GTP Daytona - CAI, XP Cam, Iceman tune, Speed Daddy Headers, 3.2 in pulley, Ported blower, Al 103's, 3in Catless DP, Transgo "shift kit", No resonator to Magnaflow Mufflers. 93K Miles
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    I used some armor all conditioner and it worked pretty good.
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
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    08 g8 gt cam exhaust 11.87@118
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    I don't think it's just the foam guys. I have 218K miles seats in the Buick and they feel spectacular to any 97-03 GP. It's the way they were made. Enjoy your "sportscar" feel or swap up to something better. GM cheaped on everything in the GP.
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    Just swap in 04+ seats, you will thank yourself after.

    2001 GTP Special Edition - 3.29's built tranny, Coilovers with agx struts, 04+ seats, 18" Eagle 077's, Ported heads, ported blower, pacesetters, 3.4"
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    GTO seats are something I would love to put in mine.
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    Those 99 special edition firebird seats tho...soooo soft. I would love to swap sweats, but kinda pricey. If I can find more grip in my seat so I'm not sliding down ill be happy.
    1998 Grand Prix GTP Daytona - CAI, XP Cam, Iceman tune, Speed Daddy Headers, 3.2 in pulley, Ported blower, Al 103's, 3in Catless DP, Transgo "shift kit", No resonator to Magnaflow Mufflers. 93K Miles
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    Skate board tape?
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    Could work.....
    1998 Grand Prix GTP Daytona - CAI, XP Cam, Iceman tune, Speed Daddy Headers, 3.2 in pulley, Ported blower, Al 103's, 3in Catless DP, Transgo "shift kit", No resonator to Magnaflow Mufflers. 93K Miles
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    I know we've talked about it a hundred times on here, but which seats from other cars are a direct drop-in in the 97-03?
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    I wonder if the seats out of the new challenger would fit, theyre so supportive and comfortable!
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