Corbeau A4 Install (Holy CRAP !!!)

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 20, 2010 | 12:13 PM

#21

Toque

Thread Starter

Tech Contributor

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 20,030

Likes: 289

From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !

Quote:

Originally Posted by QKSLVR Z

they look great!!

it's hard to see in the pic, but is the reclining lever hard to get to? how much higher or lower does it sit vs. stock? i'm pretty much the same size as you..

anyway of retaining the power feature?

thanks
Vinnie

I was trying to figure that out last night. I figure I'm very close to stock height as before, maybe at most 1/4" lower than stock. I have the Corbeau tracks. I have no idea what it would take to retain the stock power seats. I am the only one that drives my car so loosing the weight of the stock power was something I was looking forward to. Once I set the seat it will not be moving. A guy I met locally has the A4's and he retained the stock power adjustments. I find his seats sit really high though. I think my head would have hit my head liner in my situation.

The lever is not too bad to get to. I actually went to Home depot and got 2x Carabiner's like the one below. I took off the carabiner, and only used the strap. I put a key chain ring at both ends of the strap. I drilled a small hole in the end of the lever (~1/2" from the tip) and attached one of the key chain rings thru the hole. I now just reach down and put my finger thru the key chain ring at the end of the strap to lift up. I can't take credit for that idea, the guy I met locally did the same...

I got 2x black straps (not red)...

Toque

Last edited by Toque; Mar 20, 2010 at 12:23 PM.

Mar 20, 2010 | 12:18 PM

#22

TPSMak

Supporting Vendor

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 31,294

Likes: 335

From: San Jose CA

St. Jude Donor '11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toque

Thanks for the compliments guys ! ! !

A guy I know in DFW has a set with red inserts in his A4's, so Corbeau can make you a set too I'll bet. I don't know cost though.

Toque

Yes they do make them and it take 6-8 weeks to get the seats AND it adds about $350 PER SEAT

__________________

TPSMotorsports.com
Mike Mak
2705 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Phone #: 408/898-4632
Email #: MikeM@TPSMotorsports.com

Click here to Join us on Facebook!

Authorized dealer of Corbeau Seats, ECS Superchargers, Edelbrock SuperChargers, A&A Superchargers, Kooks, Whipple, Magnalow, Corsa, Borla. LG Motorsports, Procharger, Billy Boat Exhaust, AWE Exhaust, American Racing, TPS Brake Rotors/ Kits, Stainless Steel Brake Lines & much more...

Mar 20, 2010 | 06:04 PM

#23

lghtsout

Pro

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 689

Likes: 4

From: Long Island NY

Mark

Seats look great

Mar 20, 2010 | 07:39 PM

#24

Toque

Thread Starter

Tech Contributor

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 20,030

Likes: 289

From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !

Quote:

Originally Posted by lghtsout

Mark

Seats look great

Thanks !

Toque

Mar 20, 2010 | 08:10 PM

#25

csexton

Team Owner

Joined: Jul 2004

Posts: 30,045

Likes: 4

From: Danville Virginia

They look great and enjoy that new mod

Chuck

Mar 20, 2010 | 08:29 PM

#26

Toque

Thread Starter

Tech Contributor

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 20,030

Likes: 289

From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !

Quote:

Originally Posted by csexton

They look great and enjoy that new mod

Chuck

Thanks ! I sure did last night. Unfortunately its colder than a witches t*t today here in Dallas, and might snow today/tomorrow....

It was just 60-70 all week ! My luck I suppose.

Its supposed to warm back up on Monday just in time for starting a new work week.....

Toque

Last edited by Toque; Mar 20, 2010 at 08:32 PM.

Mar 20, 2010 | 08:32 PM

#27

arkus

Melting Slicks

Joined: Jan 2008

Posts: 3,164

Likes: 7

From: CA

Are you keep your old seats ?

Mar 20, 2010 | 08:37 PM

#28

Toque

Thread Starter

Tech Contributor

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 20,030

Likes: 289

From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !

Quote:

Originally Posted by arkus

Are you keep your old seats ?

I have not decided yet.

Toque

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

Brett Foote

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Michael S. Palmer

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Pouria Savadkouei

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Joe Kucinski

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Michael S. Palmer

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Joe Kucinski

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Joe Kucinski

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Verdad Gallardo

Mar 20, 2010 | 08:42 PM

#29

arkus

Melting Slicks

Joined: Jan 2008

Posts: 3,164

Likes: 7

From: CA

If you want to sell them please let me know . Thanks

Mar 20, 2010 | 08:45 PM

#30

KWIKSILVERZ

Racer

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 279

Likes: 1

From: North Port Florida

I'd be all over this if I could retain my power seat. Someone said there was a way to modify the stock brackets??? Anyone know? Anyway, nice mod, and nice lookin' car

Mar 21, 2010 | 08:50 AM

#31

Pharmer81

Pro

Joined: Jun 2009

Posts: 597

Likes: 5

From: Lincoln Nebraska

How are the cushioning and lumbar support? I ask because the wife and I like to take lots of road trips. I don't necessarily want/need tons of cushioning, but I don't want any hot spots on a long trip either. Lumbar support is important to me. How do they compare to the stockies in that regard? Also, how is the head room with these, compared to stock?

Last edited by Pharmer81; Mar 21, 2010 at 08:54 AM.

Mar 21, 2010 | 09:38 AM

#32

RLYSLO

Drifting

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 1,682

Likes: 2

From: Plano Texas

St. Jude Donor '08

Those are awesome seats... congrats!

Mar 21, 2010 | 10:06 AM

#33

Toque

Thread Starter

Tech Contributor

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 20,030

Likes: 289

From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharmer81

I had the Z06 seats. They had no lumbar, or side bolstering. They were basically a flat seat...... that's what I'm comparing to.

I find the Corbeau seats are very comfortable. I was out for a ~2 hour cruise Fri night and I felt good after. There is an "option" for lumbar support but I did not get that. I find they are very close to stock height with the Corbeau brackets.

Quote:

Originally Posted by still-asleep

Those are awesome seats... congrats!

Thanks !

Toque

Mar 21, 2010 | 10:24 AM

#34

we3hokies

Racer

Joined: Apr 2009

Posts: 293

Likes: 1

From: Christiansburg Virginia

Very nice. Corbeau is hard to beat in terms of cost and performance. I used to own a set of fx1 pros. Very comfy fixed back seats

Mar 21, 2010 | 01:35 PM

#35

striper

Le Mans Master

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 6,366

Likes: 249

From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Does anyone know of somewhere within a reasonable distance of northern New Jersey I would be able to find this seat to try sitting in? 100 miles or so is not out of the question. I've been planning to do this mod for a while now, just haven't gotten to it yet. I would like to try them out first. BTW, how are they when getting in and out of the car, much more difficult or not? When I use my car for work I can be in and out several times in a day.

Mar 21, 2010 | 01:58 PM

#36

dangerz

Melting Slicks

Joined: Oct 2008

Posts: 3,197

Likes: 66

From: DC

St. Jude Donor '09-'10

Looks awesome dude.

I've been wanting those seats for a while. Just a matter of saving up the money.

What'd you do with your old seats?

Mar 21, 2010 | 05:55 PM

#37

7LitreC5

Le Mans Master

Joined: Apr 2001

Posts: 5,475

Likes: 718

From: Black Forest CO

Since you removed the power did you have to do anything to make the electronics happy or doesn't it matter?

Mar 21, 2010 | 06:00 PM

#38

IMXCITD

Race Director

Joined: Jan 2001

Posts: 14,999

Likes: 312

From: P-town Baby! Virginia

very cool!

Mar 21, 2010 | 06:19 PM

#39

Toque

Thread Starter

Tech Contributor

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 20,030

Likes: 289

From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !

Quote:

Originally Posted by striper

I don't find them hard to get in and out of at all. The side bolstering is much larger than the stock seat. I find I brush that getting in and out a little.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangerz

Looks awesome dude.
I've been wanting those seats for a while. Just a matter of saving up the money.
What'd you do with your old seats?

Thanks ! My old seats are in my garage collecting dust for now. Not sure what I'm going to do with them. I know I'm going to condition them this week, and get them covered to protect them for sure. May consider selling them locally.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7LitreC5

Since you removed the power did you have to do anything to make the electronics happy or doesn't it matter?

I just unplugged the stock seat. I don't get any warnings, no beeps, no lights etc... With the seat belt buckle unplugged it tells the computer that the seat belt is ALWAYS conected. It worked out great that way. I did not need to jumper anything. Maybe GM thought if that ?

Toque