Vette Essentials
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I would like to thank, and acknowledge Ken at Vette Essentials. He has proved me with excellent support on my questions regarding creating extra seating room in my vette to accomodate taller people.
This is the type of person I would like to deal with every day. A good human being, providing excellent customer support, who is genuinely concerned with helping others.
to Ken
This is the type of person I would like to deal with every day. A good human being, providing excellent customer support, who is genuinely concerned with helping others.
to Ken
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Originally Posted by C5Vert4Jeff
I would like to thank, and acknowledge Ken at Vette Essentials. He has proved me with excellent support on my questions regarding creating extra seating room in my vette to accomodate taller people.
This is the type of person I would like to deal with every day. A good human being, providing excellent customer support, who is genuinely concerned with helping others.
to Ken
This is the type of person I would like to deal with every day. A good human being, providing excellent customer support, who is genuinely concerned with helping others.
to KenNow enough about Ken...get your azz up here and help me with my golf swing
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I had the same first rate, personal service as if I too was buying a whole interior when in fact I was getting a shift **** and boot.
I'll be back to Ken as funds permit.
I'll be back to Ken as funds permit.
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Ken is the man. Great guy to deal with and has a fantastic product line.
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Originally Posted by C5Vert4Jeff
I would like to thank, and acknowledge Ken at Vette Essentials. He has proved me with excellent support on my questions regarding creating extra seating room in my vette to accomodate taller people.
This is the type of person I would like to deal with every day. A good human being, providing excellent customer support, who is genuinely concerned with helping others.
to Ken
This is the type of person I would like to deal with every day. A good human being, providing excellent customer support, who is genuinely concerned with helping others.
to Ken
Last edited by AA2PR; Jan 10, 2006 at 09:53 AM.
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Originally Posted by 4GTABODT
Jeff, I agree. I have only talked to Ken a couple of times as I am in Toronto and we were figuring out how and when I could drive down to his shop and get my order installed. Now the order is only about $800 bucks but you'd think I was getting the whole interior done by the way he took his time to walk me through all the options. A real car guy and a genuine individual. Ya, there are guys that may be a little cheaper but when you get service like that, you can't beat it. If he takes that much care on the service, i can only imagine the end product!!
Now enough about Ken...get your azz up here and help me with my golf swing
Now enough about Ken...get your azz up here and help me with my golf swing
Jeff
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
So what'd he tell you??? I'm 6'4" and would like to know.
I talked to Ken while I was at work and I was in a huge rush as my phones were going crazy. But basically here is what he suggested. If anyone can add to this it would be greatly appreciated.
#1 Remove two of the eight springs in the bottom of the seat. Ken said not to remove two next to each other. As I haven't started the project, I am assuming that the springs must work together and by removing two there will be less tensions and therefore you will be able to seat deeper in the seat.
#2. Bore shallow holes in the cushion to create more room. Again, this makes sense to create some extra room.
#3 You can also remove some of the cushion in the upright back portion of the seat to create more room.
I will complete the spring project this weekend. I'm 6'6" and I have enough room but would like a little bit more.
Again, if anyone has completed this project please add to this post.
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Did he mean to bore shallow holes in the top of the base foam so it squishes down more?
Can you remove springs w/o taking the sat apart... just take it out then flip it upside down?
Can you remove springs w/o taking the sat apart... just take it out then flip it upside down?
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
Did he mean to bore shallow holes in the top of the base foam so it squishes down more?
Can you remove springs w/o taking the sat apart... just take it out then flip it upside down?
Can you remove springs w/o taking the sat apart... just take it out then flip it upside down?
The second question. Ken told me to remove the seat, place on my bench and yes, flip it upside down and it should lay flat? I'm a little nervous about the project as I'm not sure how easy it is to remove a spring.
Check out the Vette Essential site for the instructions. I will do the same. If you hear any new information let me know. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
Cool, I'm going to try removing 2 springs this weekend.
Me too. PM me when you complete your project and let me know if you can tell the difference and I'll do the same.
Jeff
