Corbeau A4 Install (Holy CRAP !!!)
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From: Vacaville Ca
I agree THE SEATS IN THE CAR IS CRAPY, i HAVE A 99 FRC AND TALK ABOUT A PILE OF JUNK WHEN IT COMES TO THE SEATS. i LIKE TO KNOW i HAVE WANTED TO PUT THE CARBOUE SEAT S IN MY CAR WHAT DOES IT TAKE AND HOW MUCH$$$$$$
Burning Brakes
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From: Concord California
Wow, that looks great, and I was just going to order new skins and have someone re-do the stock seats. One question, I had Recardo's in my 280ZX years ago, they held me in place and I did love them. I did notice that short trips were fine, but long trips, the foam was firmer and I had pressure point issues. What about these seats on long 3 hour trips?? Have you had any issues?? I know race seats and what their designed for, is comfort for longer trips part of it?? Again I just love looking at those pic's, like it was made for the vette.... thanks
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St. Jude Donor '11
Wow, that looks great, and I was just going to order new skins and have someone re-do the stock seats. One question, I had Recardo's in my 280ZX years ago, they held me in place and I did love them. I did notice that short trips were fine, but long trips, the foam was firmer and I had pressure point issues. What about these seats on long 3 hour trips?? Have you had any issues?? I know race seats and what their designed for, is comfort for longer trips part of it?? Again I just love looking at those pic's, like it was made for the vette.... thanks
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St. Jude Donor '11
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
Guys:
My observations on me fitting into the seat
Corbeau says that only up to a 36" waist will fit in the standard seat. Don't worry if your a little bigger. I fit like a glove !
I am:
1.) 6ft
2.) 210lbs
3.) Waist 38" around
4.) Chest 41" around
5.) Shoulders 48" around
- I would say that I could be a little bigger in the shoulders and still be ok.
- I think a tiny bit bigger in the chest would be ok also.
- I think being much bigger around in the waist would be an issue.
I fit in the lower seat back quite snug.
I gotta lay off the soda... Off to have a Fudgesicle. Its warm out today, and I'll start my diet tomorrow.
Toque
My observations on me fitting into the seat
Corbeau says that only up to a 36" waist will fit in the standard seat. Don't worry if your a little bigger. I fit like a glove !
I am:
1.) 6ft
2.) 210lbs
3.) Waist 38" around
4.) Chest 41" around
5.) Shoulders 48" around
- I would say that I could be a little bigger in the shoulders and still be ok.
- I think a tiny bit bigger in the chest would be ok also.
- I think being much bigger around in the waist would be an issue.
I fit in the lower seat back quite snug.
I gotta lay off the soda... Off to have a Fudgesicle. Its warm out today, and I'll start my diet tomorrow. Toque
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From: houston texas
Mark,
I'm very glad your happy with the seats! Most people NEVER really think of seats as a "Performance Mod" but it really is because it allows the driver to really focus on "Driving" the car instead of fighting the car.
We've never had a customer who's bought a set be disappointed... glad you didn't break that streak!
I'm very glad your happy with the seats! Most people NEVER really think of seats as a "Performance Mod" but it really is because it allows the driver to really focus on "Driving" the car instead of fighting the car.
We've never had a customer who's bought a set be disappointed... glad you didn't break that streak!
thanks
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From: san diego CA
I just picked up a set from mike thanks again! I cant wait to cut up some turns with these, i find myself slamming into the door when i take hard turns lol. Ill also let you guys know how i fit i am 6ft3, 220lbs, 38inch waist
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From: Black Forest CO
Installation questions about these seats...
Do you keep the electronic box and wiring harness from the stock seat to make things happy? Does the seat belt recepticle bolt onto the new rail?
Do you keep the electronic box and wiring harness from the stock seat to make things happy? Does the seat belt recepticle bolt onto the new rail?
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
I did not install the electronics module. You lose the telescoping wheel and memory mirrors without it connected.... I don't have telescopic steering wheel in my Z06, and I'm the only one that drives my car so memory does not matter to me. I plan to hold onto my module even if I sell my stock seats though. I have NO issues with the module out of the car.
2.) Does the seat belt recepticle bolt onto the new rail?
Yes it mounts to the Corbeau rails. You also don't need to plug in the drivers seat belt. Chevrolet wired the seat belt electronics sensor such that if its unplugged you NEVER receive a seat belt warning.
Hope this helps !
Toque