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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by PHIL MEMPHIS
They are mounted with double side tape. Easy to install.
Yeah, but how do I get the old ones off? Use a length of fishing line ?Use a heat gun ? Or . . .
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Yeah, but how do I get the old ones off? Use a length of fishing line ?Use a heat gun ? Or . . .
If you know that's how the originals are mounted I would use fishing line. It works well for the outer emblems.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by PHIL MEMPHIS
I've had them on mine for 3 years. They work great and look good.

Another great example of "less is more"! I like the black on black look.
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Another great example of "less is more"! I like the black on black look.
I think I do as well, but I do wish I could get some with the corvette script embroidered on the them like the ones form Corvette America. But their's come with the flag and script, or nothing at all. I already have 3 flags and I think 2 more would start to look boogered up.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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I think I do as well, but I do wish I could get some with the corvette script embroidered on the them like the ones form Corvette America. But their's come with the flag and script, or nothing at all. I already have 3 flags and I think 2 more would start to look boogered up.
Which is why I asked them about flexibility with materials. I'd like to match the perf. leather I have for the center and the boots. Anyone know what the base (internal) material is made of?
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Which is why I asked them about flexibility with materials. I'd like to match the perf. leather I have for the center and the boots. Anyone know what the base (internal) material is made of?
I don't know, it feels like half plastic and have rubber I'm going to give them a call and talk to them about leaving off the emblem. I do like the emblem on them but like I said, I already have 3. But maybe it would be ok, what do I know.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97
I don't know, it feels like half plastic and have rubber I'm going to give them a call and talk to them about leaving off the emblem. I do like the emblem on them but like I said, I already have 3. But maybe it would be ok, what do I know.
I have 3 also, and was wondering the same thing. I would really like to keep the perf. leather going.
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Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97
If you know that's how the originals are mounted I would use fishing line. It works well for the outer emblems.
Well I don't know for sure, but I'm petting that they are attached the same. Some of the people are considering the armrests as a option ? All I know is my 2003 came from Bowling Green wit them. I'll get some fishing line next week and see If I can gently remove them.
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Originally Posted by killain
Well I don't know for sure, but I'm petting that they are attached the same. Some of the people are considering the armrests as a option ? All I know is my 2003 came from Bowling Green wit them. I'll get some fishing line next week and see If I can gently remove them.
Once you start you should be able to tell pretty early if they are attached in that manner. My bet is they are!
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Can someone measure their armrests? L, W, and thickness.
Also, are they fairly lightweight, and how much 'cushion' do they provide??
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