Corbeau Sportline Evolution X install
Pro
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From: Mukilteo WA
You've owned these awhile now. I was just wondering if you have any updates regarding wear, comfort ect...
I'm considering these over the A4's due to the wider base but I'm apprehensive of the vinyl instead of leather or microsuede.
thanks for any input you have.
I'm considering these over the A4's due to the wider base but I'm apprehensive of the vinyl instead of leather or microsuede.
thanks for any input you have.
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From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
We offer these for you guys modified in leather
I have a set now being finished for a customer
black leather with red stitching and the Corvette logos
Call me for more info
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I was just looking at my Corbeau brochure and there are several different styles of seats in the Sportline series, some have larger bolsters and some also recline. I know that supposedly they were inspired to make these seats because they would fit Vettes better but in the brochure's specs they seem to be slightly wider than A4's, whose looks I prefer. Anyone have more info on this?
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The seats are rock-steady, no flex, creak, etc. Feels great. Nice and wide, can move around some in them. Longest trip was 14hr/1000mi; no discomfort from the seats, no 'hot spots' or anything.
SO MUCH BETTER than the A4's I've had in other cars: fit, solidity, etc I've only had fabric A4's. A4 recline mechanism is not 100% solid and allows back to flex & rock some. Not so on the EvoX.
I've had leather seats (not Corbeau), the material on these are comparable to very thick leather. From what I understand 'leather' seats are heavily plasticized for longevity; this is just plastic. Looks really nice, wipes down with damp rag.
Foam cushioning is very firm, not squishy. I like it.
I've not had microsuede so can't speak to that.
Really glad I installed these seats.
Pro
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From: Mukilteo WA
Thank you for the detailed reply.
I was all set to go with the leather A4's. I have the FX1 pros with leather patches, if it's the same leather, then yeah it is very plastic like.
Now I'm swaying back to these especially since DD is doing mods to them.
I have a local thread going to see either of these seats in person but no luck so far.
Thanks again.
I was all set to go with the leather A4's. I have the FX1 pros with leather patches, if it's the same leather, then yeah it is very plastic like.
Now I'm swaying back to these especially since DD is doing mods to them.
I have a local thread going to see either of these seats in person but no luck so far.
Thanks again.
Last edited by Evilash; Feb 7, 2015 at 12:31 PM.
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they are 'thinner' than the stockers: shell covered with high-density foam instead of wire mesh covered with an cubic mile of squish
I have 33" inseam and do not have the seats all the way back.
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