aftermarket seats
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From: Pace FL
aftermarket seats
I have a 1990 project Vette that is in need of new seats. The stock ones are shot. I guess I could go with new leather or simulated leather seats on new foam($600 to $800) or put some aftermarket seats in. Does anyone know of any nice aftermarket seats that fit? I have seen some posts on Sparco Forza seats but they are fixed seat back. Would a reclinig seat help any in this car?
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Drifting
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From: Huntsville AL
Probably won't find any reclining seats that fit, at least not without some modification. I think a few people have gotten a reclining Forza or Sparco to fit, but the new seating position is several inches higher than stock, which for most defeats the purpose of going to a racing seat.
You're probably going to have to stick with a fixed back racing model, or just find some more stockers.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
You're probably going to have to stick with a fixed back racing model, or just find some more stockers.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
Instructor
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Mid America Corvette has Corbeau CR1's that will fit.
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.5689
Cheers,
Lawrence
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.5689
Cheers,
Lawrence
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do you guys think these will work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...03299760QQrdZ1
they have leather ones too
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...03299760QQrdZ1
they have leather ones too
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Burning Brakes
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From: Wallingford Vermont
I did the Corbeau A4's too. Here's the install clicky
The key problem is the width of the rear/bottom of the seat (19.5" IIRC). If you're willing to remove the stock seat belt mechanism (for a 4/5 point harness) you might gain an inch or two. If you opt for the A4 get the shaved seat bottoms.
The key problem is the width of the rear/bottom of the seat (19.5" IIRC). If you're willing to remove the stock seat belt mechanism (for a 4/5 point harness) you might gain an inch or two. If you opt for the A4 get the shaved seat bottoms.
Last edited by DanZ51; Jan 9, 2025 at 08:42 PM.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by KCcorvette
do you guys think these will work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...03299760QQrdZ1
they have leather ones too
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...03299760QQrdZ1
they have leather ones too
The A4's H 36.5 D 21.5 and W 18.5
The ebay one H 35.0 D 23.0 and W 22.0
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From: Pace FL
Originally Posted by Coupe89
I bought a set like that. The only problem I had was with the width.
The A4's H 36.5 D 21.5 and W 18.5
The ebay one H 35.0 D 23.0 and W 22.0
The A4's H 36.5 D 21.5 and W 18.5
The ebay one H 35.0 D 23.0 and W 22.0
Coupe89
Did you get the E-Bay seats to fit?
To those of you who went with the Corbeau A-4 how do you like the fixed back rest and are they comfortable?
Melting Slicks
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From: Chandler AZ
There's approx 19.5 - 20" max width between the frame rail and the tranny tunnel. There are many fixed racing seats that will fit, but I agree the Corbeau is probably the only reclining one that squeezes in there.
Melting Slicks
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From: Livermore Ca
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
I like the corbeau's alot. They keep you in the seat. I like the side support to stop the sliding side to side. And it feels more like a race car. My stock seats when I bought my car were in very bad shape. Foam was need in the drives side....
Burning Brakes
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From: Wallingford Vermont
I love my A4's. VERY supportive with out making it impossible to get in and out of. Didn't completely blow my budget on them (but definately not as cheap as some of the ebay seats).
But I will say if you're a BIG fellow the A4's might not work for you (I'm 5'10" 180lbs).
PS all Corbeau dealers are priced the same and include shipping.
But I will say if you're a BIG fellow the A4's might not work for you (I'm 5'10" 180lbs).
PS all Corbeau dealers are priced the same and include shipping.