Cushion Console Replacement -- Your Opinion?
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Cushion Console Replacement -- Your Opinion?
Happy New Year, friends! I am looking at upgrading the interior of my 1988 C4 coupe (flame red). I saw on Mid American Motorworks replacement console cushions -- Finish Line Console Cushion - two-tone
There is an installment process, and I am afraid I might have trouble replacing the lid since it is already somewhat loose. I think the light has to be disconnected and rewired, and that worries me with the loose lid.
I am also wondering if the finish line pattern might be "too busy" for the interior look. ???
Does anyone have these cushion replacements, or has anyone seen them?
What are your thoughts? Thanks for your time and opinion!
There is an installment process, and I am afraid I might have trouble replacing the lid since it is already somewhat loose. I think the light has to be disconnected and rewired, and that worries me with the loose lid.
I am also wondering if the finish line pattern might be "too busy" for the interior look. ???
Does anyone have these cushion replacements, or has anyone seen them?
What are your thoughts? Thanks for your time and opinion!
Burning Brakes
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Happy New Year, friends! I am looking at upgrading the interior of my 1988 C4 coupe (flame red). I saw on Mid American Motorworks replacement console cushions -- Finish Line Console Cushion - two-tone
There is an installment process, and I am afraid I might have trouble replacing the lid since it is already somewhat loose. I think the light has to be disconnected and rewired, and that worries me with the loose lid.
I am also wondering if the finish line pattern might be "too busy" for the interior look. ???
Does anyone have these cushion replacements, or has anyone seen them?
What are your thoughts? Thanks for your time and opinion!
There is an installment process, and I am afraid I might have trouble replacing the lid since it is already somewhat loose. I think the light has to be disconnected and rewired, and that worries me with the loose lid.
I am also wondering if the finish line pattern might be "too busy" for the interior look. ???
Does anyone have these cushion replacements, or has anyone seen them?
What are your thoughts? Thanks for your time and opinion!
If so, here are the instructions for installing the cushion: LINK. Those are the instructions off the MidAmerica website. It will take a little time to load as it's a PDF file. It says to disconnect the light connector with a small, flat-blade screwdriver. Doesn't look difficult at all.
Can I ask why you're considering a console cushion? Is it so you can have a more padded armrest? Is the original center console lid unsightly? Is the foam detaching (if so, there is an easy fix for this)? How well do you think the red matches your interior red?
Just some things to think about.....
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Thanks for the reply. I had the same questions/concerns (real need, color match). After thinking about it, I have decided to leave the original console in place. I appreciate your advice.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Burning Brakes
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Is this the product you speak of: http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-3-50-7371.html
If so, here are the instructions for installing the cushion: LINK. Those are the instructions off the MidAmerica website. It will take a little time to load as it's a PDF file. It says to disconnect the light connector with a small, flat-blade screwdriver. Doesn't look difficult at all.
Can I ask why you're considering a console cushion? Is it so you can have a more padded armrest? Is the original center console lid unsightly? Is the foam detaching (if so, there is an easy fix for this)? How well do you think the red matches your interior red?
Just some things to think about.....
If so, here are the instructions for installing the cushion: LINK. Those are the instructions off the MidAmerica website. It will take a little time to load as it's a PDF file. It says to disconnect the light connector with a small, flat-blade screwdriver. Doesn't look difficult at all.
Can I ask why you're considering a console cushion? Is it so you can have a more padded armrest? Is the original center console lid unsightly? Is the foam detaching (if so, there is an easy fix for this)? How well do you think the red matches your interior red?
Just some things to think about.....
What is the "easy" fix?
To the OP..sorry for the hijack
Burning Brakes
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I like the look of the cushions they sell. Looks like an easy install, just take off the lid, and wrap the cover over it. It looks completely reversible if needed. I have just a cushion, and the color match to my flame red interior is dead on.
The fix I used is 3M interior glue. My console lid was coming apart, (the top from the metal), near the hinge. I glued it back down with the 3M stuff, worked like a charm.
The fix I used is 3M interior glue. My console lid was coming apart, (the top from the metal), near the hinge. I glued it back down with the 3M stuff, worked like a charm.
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I have & like the console cushion althought mine is not like the one pictured, however you would stil need a good fitting door to fit it on. You should be able to repair what you have with no trouble small bungee straps will work also to hold it tight till the glue dries.
