[Z06] Wet Okoles Installed...
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Le Mans Master
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Wet Okoles Installed...
Just had them installed this afternoon. Took four weeks for them to come in (ordered locally) and they did the install. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to remove the seats to install the covers. Took them maybe twenty minutes tops...I guess since they do so many they have it down to a science.
Anyway I must say they sure brighten up the interior. I have the black interior so I ordered the red inserts with the Z06 emblems on the headrest. They look and feel great. I didnt really purchase them to protect my leather, rather to change the look of my interior. I must say I like the look! I think now I will have to add a few more red touches, possibly door pulls, steering wheel cover and console cover. Saw some interesting items in the Mid America catalogue (dont think I can afford Ken King's products). Can anyone give me some feedback on the Mid America product's quality and value?
Thanks and Aloha,
Bill
Anyway I must say they sure brighten up the interior. I have the black interior so I ordered the red inserts with the Z06 emblems on the headrest. They look and feel great. I didnt really purchase them to protect my leather, rather to change the look of my interior. I must say I like the look! I think now I will have to add a few more red touches, possibly door pulls, steering wheel cover and console cover. Saw some interesting items in the Mid America catalogue (dont think I can afford Ken King's products). Can anyone give me some feedback on the Mid America product's quality and value?
Thanks and Aloha,
Bill
Burning Brakes
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Re: Wet Okoles Installed... (WWK888)
Excellent. Glad to hear the seats don't necessarily have to come out. Do you notice the inserts from outside the car, or is the effect mostly on the inside?
M/A's reliable, but the quality varies from piece to piece. Of course, if you're not happy with one, you can send it back.
M/A's reliable, but the quality varies from piece to piece. Of course, if you're not happy with one, you can send it back.
Racer
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Re: Wet Okoles Installed... (WWK888)
Cool,
I installed the same thing in my car. I found the seat bottoms made me sit too high up so I ditched them and kept the seat backs on. Still looks pretty sweet.
Mike
I installed the same thing in my car. I found the seat bottoms made me sit too high up so I ditched them and kept the seat backs on. Still looks pretty sweet.
Mike
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Re: Wet Okoles Installed... (rwd)
Excellent. Glad to hear the seats don't necessarily have to come out. Do you notice the inserts from outside the car, or is the effect mostly on the inside?
M/A's reliable, but the quality varies from piece to piece. Of course, if you're not happy with one, you can send it back.
M/A's reliable, but the quality varies from piece to piece. Of course, if you're not happy with one, you can send it back.
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Re: Wet Okoles Installed... (WWK888)
Call Ken King for the other items. The prices are competitive and the products are far superior. You will love the quality of leather, workmanship and you can virtually design exactly what you want.
Additionally, Ken and Sandy will talk you through any installation, plus if you are not happy, there is no hassle. I bet you will be impressed with the ptoducts and doing business with Vette Essentials. :chevy :flag
Additionally, Ken and Sandy will talk you through any installation, plus if you are not happy, there is no hassle. I bet you will be impressed with the ptoducts and doing business with Vette Essentials. :chevy :flag
Racer
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Re: Wet Okoles Installed... (rwd)
Not really that long. I think they were on for a few days. One of those things where you say "nope this isn't right". I'm not real tall, but I am pretty fussy about my seating position. The bottoms add about 1/2" of padding. They look sharp, but the padding hinders the "butt meter" when running hard as well as raising you up in the car...
Mike
Mike
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Re: Wet Okoles Installed... (WWK888)
Thanks, WWK888, I've been trying to decide between the black and red inserts.
Mike, I know what you mean, I'd like to get the seat lower than it is already! I hadn't considered the feedback issue, and I guess that could be good or bad depending upon one's preferences.
[Modified by rwd, 8:01 PM 6/29/2002]
Mike, I know what you mean, I'd like to get the seat lower than it is already! I hadn't considered the feedback issue, and I guess that could be good or bad depending upon one's preferences.
[Modified by rwd, 8:01 PM 6/29/2002]
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Le Mans Master
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Re: Wet Okoles Installed... (rwd)
Thanks, WWK888, I've been trying to decide between the black and red inserts.
Mike, I know what you mean, I'd like to get the seat lower than it is already! I hadn't considered the feedback issue, and I guess that could be good or bad depending upon one's preferences.
[Modified by rwd, 8:01 PM 6/29/2002]
Mike, I know what you mean, I'd like to get the seat lower than it is already! I hadn't considered the feedback issue, and I guess that could be good or bad depending upon one's preferences.
[Modified by rwd, 8:01 PM 6/29/2002]
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Re: Wet Okoles Installed... (VetteLuv)
Call Ken King for the other items. The prices are competitive and the products are far superior. You will love the quality of leather, workmanship and you can virtually design exactly what you want.
Additionally, Ken and Sandy will talk you through any installation, plus if you are not happy, there is no hassle. I bet you will be impressed with the ptoducts and doing business with Vette Essentials. :chevy :flag
Additionally, Ken and Sandy will talk you through any installation, plus if you are not happy, there is no hassle. I bet you will be impressed with the ptoducts and doing business with Vette Essentials. :chevy :flag
Ken's products are top notch. Expensive, but the best usually is. I got the full set... steering wheel (my favorite piece!), console cushion, door pulls, ebrake lever and boot, shift **** and boot, all in red and black leather.
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Re: Wet Okoles Installed... (rwd)
Nice! Did you treat the seats with anything before you put them on?