The Corbeau A4's are installed
Heel & Toe
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From: Carthage Texas
Power seat controls?
I understand you have to scrap the power seat functions when you install the A4's. Did disconnecting the wiring harness to the seats throw any codes?
I'm in the same boat with several others here. Do I recover the worn stock sport seats in my 98 coupe ($800)? Or do I spend the extra coin to buy and install these seats ($1200). Also, how do these seats compare to say the ones in a new GTO (love those seats).
I'm in the same boat with several others here. Do I recover the worn stock sport seats in my 98 coupe ($800)? Or do I spend the extra coin to buy and install these seats ($1200). Also, how do these seats compare to say the ones in a new GTO (love those seats).
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Melting Slicks
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From: Auburn Michigan
I understand you have to scrap the power seat functions when you install the A4's. Did disconnecting the wiring harness to the seats throw any codes?
I'm in the same boat with several others here. Do I recover the worn stock sport seats in my 98 coupe ($800)? Or do I spend the extra coin to buy and install these seats ($1200). Also, how do these seats compare to say the ones in a new GTO (love those seats).
I'm in the same boat with several others here. Do I recover the worn stock sport seats in my 98 coupe ($800)? Or do I spend the extra coin to buy and install these seats ($1200). Also, how do these seats compare to say the ones in a new GTO (love those seats).
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St. Jude Donor '10-'12, '25
Interesting -
I *think* this is the first negative comment I've seen on the seats since I've started searching recently.
It is nice to have another opinion.
Are they a downgrade because they are hard to get in and out of?
Is it because of the larger bolsters?
Is it a downgrade because of the difficulty in reaching the retraction lever?
I am just trying to get an idea for myself as I am considering the A4's. I am not trying to be critical.
TIA.
I *think* this is the first negative comment I've seen on the seats since I've started searching recently.
It is nice to have another opinion.
Are they a downgrade because they are hard to get in and out of?
Is it because of the larger bolsters?
Is it a downgrade because of the difficulty in reaching the retraction lever?
I am just trying to get an idea for myself as I am considering the A4's. I am not trying to be critical.
TIA.
Sorry, just my two cents.....
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Racer
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From: San Jose CA
Ok, this might be the second negative comment.....and of course my opinion, but I think those seats are totally ugly and do not belong in a Corvette! They might have great leather and are comfortable, but they look like a racing and/or dragster seat! They look extremely tall and if you don't have the racing harness seat belt what are the two holes by your head for?
Sorry, just my two cents.....
Sorry, just my two cents.....
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St. Jude Donor '10-'12, '25
That's what I've been reading and I totally agree...."for racing use"! If you race your Vette they do sound like a great fit, but for the everyday or casual driver, not so!
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I understand your point of view, and I wish we had more options.
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St. Jude Donor '10-'12, '25
Heel & Toe
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From: Carthage Texas
Pulled the trigger!
Finally ordered these from racingseatsusa.com, and all i can say is "Wow!"
Installation was a pain (it's like 105 degrees outside right now), but I took the car for an ice cream run afterwards. Fantastic! Like everyone has said - these are the seats that should have been in our cars to begin with. They grab your body like Lou Ferigno grabbing a cheap prostitute at comic con.
I ordered the microsuede, but the vendor told me the black suede was on back order. I upgraded to the black leather which looks amazing in the car. If you get these seats I strongly recommend spending the extra coin to get the leather ( I was $1275 all in with brackets). They are a tight fit so take your time on the install. And best of all no idiot lights are blinking at me. Cheers!
Installation was a pain (it's like 105 degrees outside right now), but I took the car for an ice cream run afterwards. Fantastic! Like everyone has said - these are the seats that should have been in our cars to begin with. They grab your body like Lou Ferigno grabbing a cheap prostitute at comic con.
I ordered the microsuede, but the vendor told me the black suede was on back order. I upgraded to the black leather which looks amazing in the car. If you get these seats I strongly recommend spending the extra coin to get the leather ( I was $1275 all in with brackets). They are a tight fit so take your time on the install. And best of all no idiot lights are blinking at me. Cheers!
Safety Car
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From: Madison Wisconsin
St. Jude Donor '08
Finally ordered these from racingseatsusa.com, and all i can say is "Wow!"
Installation was a pain (it's like 105 degrees outside right now), but I took the car for an ice cream run afterwards. Fantastic! Like everyone has said - these are the seats that should have been in our cars to begin with. They grab your body like Lou Ferigno grabbing a cheap prostitute at comic con.
I ordered the microsuede, but the vendor told me the black suede was on back order. I upgraded to the black leather which looks amazing in the car. If you get these seats I strongly recommend spending the extra coin to get the leather ( I was $1275 all in with brackets). They are a tight fit so take your time on the install. And best of all no idiot lights are blinking at me. Cheers!
Installation was a pain (it's like 105 degrees outside right now), but I took the car for an ice cream run afterwards. Fantastic! Like everyone has said - these are the seats that should have been in our cars to begin with. They grab your body like Lou Ferigno grabbing a cheap prostitute at comic con.
I ordered the microsuede, but the vendor told me the black suede was on back order. I upgraded to the black leather which looks amazing in the car. If you get these seats I strongly recommend spending the extra coin to get the leather ( I was $1275 all in with brackets). They are a tight fit so take your time on the install. And best of all no idiot lights are blinking at me. Cheers!
Heel & Toe
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From: Carthage Texas
Drive time
Took a half day trip out of town yesterday. Keep in mind I'm 5'08" tall, 220 lbs, and a 34" waist. The seat bottom is nice and wide and the foam is comfy. The side bolster are just right at my waist. However, I'm a short, sawed-off little dude, broad in the chest and sholders. The bolsters are a little tight around the back of my rib cage, but nothing that I would consider uncomfortable.
I did not install any washers to raise the seat off of the brackets, and the seat height seems comparable to the lowest setting on the power stockers. No visibility problems whatsoever. Working the reclining handle was achore for the passenger with me. As I said in a previous post, the seats are a tight fit in the car. Taller folks may find difficulty in sliding the seat to it's most rearward position. Overall, I would have no problem whatsoever riding three or four hundred miles straight in these seats. Take a few curves a little agressively, and you'll find where your money went.
I did not install any washers to raise the seat off of the brackets, and the seat height seems comparable to the lowest setting on the power stockers. No visibility problems whatsoever. Working the reclining handle was achore for the passenger with me. As I said in a previous post, the seats are a tight fit in the car. Taller folks may find difficulty in sliding the seat to it's most rearward position. Overall, I would have no problem whatsoever riding three or four hundred miles straight in these seats. Take a few curves a little agressively, and you'll find where your money went.
Safety Car
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From: Madison Wisconsin
St. Jude Donor '08
Glad to hear that, thanks. I was mainly concerned with the seat foam that you actually sit on as to whether that would be cushy enough to be comfortable for a 4 hour trip for example. Sounds like it is satisfactory to you. I sat in a Corbeau one piece seat last weekend and the bottom seat cushion left much to be desired. I would not want to do 1 hour in those.
