1998 Needs New Seats
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From: Cleveland OH
1998 Needs New Seats
Located in Cleveland, OH. I need to replace the lousy leather furnished in my 1998. Does anyone know of a good shop that can do quality work in the general Cleveland, OH area?
Please advise and thanks for your time.
Please advise and thanks for your time.
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If you don't mind traveling to the Detroit area, check out the offerings of Vette Essentials. They offer top quality leather, excellent craftsmanship and great customer service.
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Thanks so much for your input.
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Did you have these seats installed in your car? What impact was there on the functionality of the power seats? That is, did it operate the same way? I have been told that many after market seats destroy the functionality of power seats. Who did you have actually do the installation and at what cost? I am on the West Coast. it is not practical to have Vette Essentials do the installation.
Thanks so much for your input.
Thanks so much for your input.
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Do it yourself.. I bought new seat foam and leather from Leather Seats.com took me only a few hrs and saved a ton of $$.. When people look at my car they always ask where I had the seats done and are amazed when I say I did it my self. There are plenty of online videos that show you how to do it step by step.
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Seats
Just a small suggestion here, even if you purchase new covers and do them yourself or have someone else do it, add additional firm foam to the side bolsters which makes for a more snug fit when in the seat.
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Do it yourself.. I bought new seat foam and leather from Leather Seats.com took me only a few hrs and saved a ton of $$.. When people look at my car they always ask where I had the seats done and are amazed when I say I did it my self. There are plenty of online videos that show you how to do it step by step.
....you'd be surprised how easy they are to replace.
