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11-Camaro · 09-15-2020, 10:41 AM

So I drove the Camaro over 1k miles in a recent trip and realized the seat lacked lumbar support. I went online and did not see a factory add-on option. I researched and found the following solution.

You can leave the seat in-place and unzip the back of the seat
Went to Walmart and purchased a very inexpensive foam mattress topper for a twin bed
The brace in the back of the seat can be removed by pulling the wires out of the resting holes on both sides (super easy)
Then I tripled the foam I cut to fit the length & width of the lower section
I also added one additional metal spline at the bottom because they left a large gap at the bottom from the factory (for this - I used a wire hanger and cut it to length and bent the ends like the factor ones that were already in place)

It is now significantly better and is VERY sturdy. I thought I would share because there are several threads about this and it is super easy to remedy.

Hope this can help some others...

TheFlyingBananaSS · 09-15-2020, 11:23 AM

11-Camaro · 09-15-2020, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

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TheFlyingBananaSS · 09-15-2020, 12:36 PM

Nice job. That looks really good. I may consider this, thanks

mbesman · 09-15-2020, 12:43 PM

Very nice Write up. Thanks for taking the time to share.

JD555 · 09-15-2020, 05:32 PM

I might try this. I need some lumbar support.
Thanks

09-15-2020, 10:41 AM	#1
11-Camaro Drives: 11 Camaro SS, Ninja 1000, Santa Fe Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Dallas Posts: 49	Added Lumbar Support $13.00 So I drove the Camaro over 1k miles in a recent trip and realized the seat lacked lumbar support. I went online and did not see a factory add-on option. I researched and found the following solution. You can leave the seat in-place and unzip the back of the seat Went to Walmart and purchased a very inexpensive foam mattress topper for a twin bed The brace in the back of the seat can be removed by pulling the wires out of the resting holes on both sides (super easy) Then I tripled the foam I cut to fit the length & width of the lower section I also added one additional metal spline at the bottom because they left a large gap at the bottom from the factory (for this - I used a wire hanger and cut it to length and bent the ends like the factor ones that were already in place) It is now significantly better and is VERY sturdy. I thought I would share because there are several threads about this and it is super easy to remedy. Hope this can help some others... Attached Images Last edited by 11-Camaro; 09-15-2020 at 12:29 PM. Reason: Added pictures

09-15-2020, 11:23 AM	#2
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	__________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

09-15-2020, 12:36 PM	#4
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Nice job. That looks really good. I may consider this, thanks __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

09-15-2020, 12:43 PM	#5
mbesman Great White Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 251 View My Garage	Very nice Write up. Thanks for taking the time to share.

09-15-2020, 05:32 PM	#6
JD555 Drives: 2014 2SS RS, 6 sp man Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 461	I might try this. I need some lumbar support. Thanks