Anybody buying vinyl?
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Lepus-temperamentalus
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Anybody buying vinyl?
Taking a look at this deal on vinyl covers. They're a third the cost of leather.
http://www.corvettemods.com/servlet/...sh-Tone/Detail
They look great in the pictures, but I'm really scared of buying some vinyl instead of leather. Sure don't want something that looks cheap.
Has anyone bought these and tried them?
http://www.corvettemods.com/servlet/...sh-Tone/Detail
They look great in the pictures, but I'm really scared of buying some vinyl instead of leather. Sure don't want something that looks cheap.
Has anyone bought these and tried them?
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I have put synthetic leathers in a vette. they look and wear better than real leather does, doesn't crack up and dry out.
I would personally stay away from actual vinyl though, but that's just me.
I would personally stay away from actual vinyl though, but that's just me.
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It's a budget option for Vette owners -
With today's Vinyl's you cant feel or even see the difference, usually the only person who would know is you, whomever helped you install the covers(If anyone did) and the reciept (store) - an most of the time more durable
Call them talk with them and see what a return policy might be so when they show up "IF" you do not like them you can return them and get others.
Some Vette owners barely use their Vette's anyway so Vinyl is "NOT" a option, but ones who are on a budget a high quality Vinyl will be just right a 1/2 the cost!
Many might flame you for getting vinyl, so I suggest that should you get vinyl just slap them on post the pics and see what everyone says HONESTLY!
- Won't even know the diff!
Don't over extend yourself becuase of what everyone else says, if I did that I would have a blown C6 with an LS7 in it with 1200 RWHP instead but true!
Thanks,Matt
With today's Vinyl's you cant feel or even see the difference, usually the only person who would know is you, whomever helped you install the covers(If anyone did) and the reciept (store) - an most of the time more durable
Call them talk with them and see what a return policy might be so when they show up "IF" you do not like them you can return them and get others.
Some Vette owners barely use their Vette's anyway so Vinyl is "NOT" a option, but ones who are on a budget a high quality Vinyl will be just right a 1/2 the cost!
Many might flame you for getting vinyl, so I suggest that should you get vinyl just slap them on post the pics and see what everyone says HONESTLY!
- Won't even know the diff!Don't over extend yourself becuase of what everyone else says, if I did that I would have a blown C6 with an LS7 in it with 1200 RWHP instead
but true!Thanks,Matt
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What's the difference between "synthetic leather" and vinyl?
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See if the vendor can send you a sample of the vinyl material - then you can compare to the leather you already have. I've not seen any C5s that I know of that have the vinyl covers, but if you are on a budget, it might be a good option.
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Corvette leather is known for it's Chevy Vega lifespan. They must look for cheap cows that look old and cracked just standing on their hoofs in the pasture. Honestly, thinking you got quality leather in a Vette is just nuts!
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......the whole inside is vinyl...except where you sit....
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
saying "I wouldn't put vinyl in MY Vette, ohhh noooo, noooo waaaaaaaay, nooo not me, not no how" - The entire Vette's interior is Vinyl just like you said "EXCEPT for the seats where you "***" sits, so if you have Jungle Rot on your *** then maybe you shouldn't do Leather or Vinyl but "COTTON"
:rof l: LMAOThanks,Matt
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Ahhhhhh! Hahhhhhh! Egg on everyones face saying "I wouldn't put vinyl in MY Vette, ohhh noooo, noooo waaaaaaaay, nooo not me, not no how" -
The entire Vette's interior is Vinyl just like you said "EXCEPT for the seats where you "***" sits, so if you have Jungle Rot on your *** then maybe you shouldn't do Leather or Vinyl but "COTTON":rof l: LMAO
Thanks,Matt
saying "I wouldn't put vinyl in MY Vette, ohhh noooo, noooo waaaaaaaay, nooo not me, not no how" - The entire Vette's interior is Vinyl just like you said "EXCEPT for the seats where you "***" sits, so if you have Jungle Rot on your *** then maybe you shouldn't do Leather or Vinyl but "COTTON"
:rof l: LMAOThanks,Matt
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I hope I didn't offend anyone --
Thanks,Matt (I feel a little
might take a pain pill to kill the throbbing)
I hope I didn't offend anyone --
Thanks,Matt (I feel a little
might take a pain pill to kill the throbbing)