Aussie67 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I want to upgrade the passenger seat of my GT500 to electric, has anyone done this and if so how much did it cost?" I had one dealer quote me $2,000, it seems a little extreme. If anyone can help, I would be most appreciative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regalt87 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I too would like to do this. Old cars were easy just mount the power base and bolt your seat to it and wire it. With side air bags and weight and pressure sensers you need to do some reasearch first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie67 Posted June 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Does anyone know if the electic passenger seat was an option from new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 The electric passenger was not an option on the GT500. It is available on the GT as part of the Comfort Group. I have an electric passenger seat on my GT and I would think the parts could be retrofitted onto a GT500 seat. The only issue I see could be wiring as mentioned above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 The electric passenger was not an option on the GT500. It is available on the GT as part of the Comfort Group. I have an electric passenger seat on my GT and I would think the parts could be retrofitted onto a GT500 seat. The only issue I see could be wiring as mentioned above. ...can the seat be raised. one of the biggest complaint my wife has is how low the passenger seat is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradona Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 It appears as though the only part number that is different is the base itself. The base for the electric seat would be roughly $600.00. The wiring may already be there. Sometimes they lay the same harnesses weather the vehicle has the option or not. If the harness isn't there it might be a chore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradona Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 I'm not sure on the wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 There is a how to on this on another Mustang Forums site in the 2005+ section. Someone there has already done it and did a great write up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 ...can the seat be raised. one of the biggest complaint my wife has is how low the passenger seat is. Yes, the seat can go up or down just like the driver's side electric seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Thanks that just made it on to my to do list. At the bottom though because of cost and frankly I'd rather spend money on making the car more fun for me then comfortable for her. Just Kidding dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie67 Posted June 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Thanks that just made it on to my to do list. At the bottom though because of cost and frankly I'd rather spend money on making the car more fun for me then comfortable for her. Just Kidding dear. LOL............. Your wifey obviously does not read this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 There is a how to on this on another Mustang Forums site in the 2005+ section. Someone there has already done it and did a great write up. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Link? Ask and you shall recieve.....I wasn't sure if you are allowed to post links to another Mustang forum site or not. http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/2005...enger-seat.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500HP GT Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I want to upgrade the passenger seat of my GT500 to electric, has anyone done this and if so how much did it cost?" I had one dealer quote me $2,000, it seems a little extreme. If anyone can help, I would be most appreciative. A divorce would be more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Ask and you shall recieve.....I wasn't sure if you are allowed to post links to another Mustang forum site or not. http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/2005...enger-seat.html $535 not $2K (of course there is labor) :happy feet: thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie67 Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Ask and you shall recieve.....I wasn't sure if you are allowed to post links to another Mustang forum site or not. http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/2005...enger-seat.html Great info, thanks very much. This looks a little better than 2K and not to hard to do. :happy feet: I owe ya big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Thanks for the link. I booked marked for future use. Maybe this winter after track season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Your welcome guys........I'll take a nice cold Bud Light in Tulsa if your there. If your not there, have fun with the upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie67 Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Hey Vapour Dude, unfortunately Tulsa just wasn't happening for me. I received the parts to do the mod this week and will keep you all informed how it goes. Looks pretty straight forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarecat Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Thanks for the link, this looks pretty straight forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelby 08 Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Hi guys, I've been away for 2 weeks.....Great topic...this will be one of my winter projects...thanks Vapour Dude for the details ...thanks Aussie67 for the topic...by the way...are you going to Dearborne ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie67 Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 We are really hoping to get there, providing we get tickets we are there............. Are you heading over, if so, we would be more than happy to meet up on the way and caravan over? Any other Canadian members heading over and want to hook up? Do you have your SS back yet, I really hope so, this must be hurting while summer is here? Are you still coming up to Manitoulin in the summer, let us know and we would love to hook up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachane Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Great thread and link. Today I'm ordering the parts, which at my local Ford dealer came (with friendly discounts) to about $620. I suspect the lower figure cited may not include taxes, shipping, etc.? The local shop which the dealership uses for seat/trim work says about $225-250 labor to do the job. Don't want to screw with it and possibly mess it up myself. I hadn't really paid attention to the OEM passenger seat, since I never use it, but am now annoyed at how spartan it is, not to mention really low. If Ford has Mustang power seats available at the GT level, it's absurd that this isn't standard (or at least an option) for the top-of-the-line GT500. Will also report here on how it turns out. Michael P.S. Shouldn't this thread be over in the "Modifications" forum area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 No passenger for me....only me and her alone on the road for quality time :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie67 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Great thread and link. Today I'm ordering the parts, which at my local Ford dealer came (with friendly discounts) to about $620. I suspect the lower figure cited may not include taxes, shipping, etc.? The local shop which the dealership uses for seat/trim work says about $225-250 labor to do the job. Don't want to screw with it and possibly mess it up myself. I hadn't really paid attention to the OEM passenger seat, since I never use it, but am now annoyed at how spartan it is, not to mention really low. If Ford has Mustang power seats available at the GT level, it's absurd that this isn't standard (or at least an option) for the top-of-the-line GT500. Will also report here on how it turns out. Michael P.S. Shouldn't this thread be over in the "Modifications" forum area? Let us know how it goes. I am going for a roadtrip this weekend so wont get it done, maybe next weekend. You are probably right this thread should have been put in the mods area. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie67 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 bump for shelby 08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachane Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Heads up, , this is not a "just plug and play" modification for the GT500. The car's from-the-car wiring harness for the passenger seat lacks two necessary wires. You can still do the modification, and these five parts are the correct ones to get. But see this post. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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