Seat slipcover advice please
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Osprey Florida
Seat slipcover advice please
I recently bought a new 2004 CE vert and want to keep the seats looking new. In my 99 the bolster on the drivers side had a hole worn into the seat. They both have Sport Seats. I would like to keep this, and any thing else, from happening to the new seats. I have seen the 2 choices in the Eckler's catalog and wondered if anyone out there has them. The 2 choices are 1 with the C5 emblem for $99.99 and the 1 with the Corvette lettering for $84.99.
Will either of these prevent the wear and tear on the seat bolster? Are there other slipcovers that might protect better.
I want something that I can put on and take off easily so I can remove them at shows.
Thanks, Jeff
Will either of these prevent the wear and tear on the seat bolster? Are there other slipcovers that might protect better.
I want something that I can put on and take off easily so I can remove them at shows.
Thanks, Jeff
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From: Bear DE
I use the seat cover from Mid America. Paid 99.00 and use thin foam padding in addition. Seats look brand new, but I have a 2004 with 3000 miles. I still use high quality leather conditioning products once every three months. Good luck!! 
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From: gaithersburg MD
Originally Posted by Jeff in Sarasota
I recently bought a new 2004 CE vert and want to keep the seats looking new. In my 99 the bolster on the drivers side had a hole worn into the seat. They both have Sport Seats. I would like to keep this, and any thing else, from happening to the new seats. I have seen the 2 choices in the Eckler's catalog and wondered if anyone out there has them. The 2 choices are 1 with the C5 emblem for $99.99 and the 1 with the Corvette lettering for $84.99.
Will either of these prevent the wear and tear on the seat bolster? Are there other slipcovers that might protect better.
I want something that I can put on and take off easily so I can remove them at shows.
Thanks, Jeff
Will either of these prevent the wear and tear on the seat bolster? Are there other slipcovers that might protect better.
I want something that I can put on and take off easily so I can remove them at shows.
Thanks, Jeff
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If you want to get some really good covers, try the Wet Okoles. They fit like a glove and look great. If you plan to take them on and off a lot, then the ones from Mid-America should be OK.
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I have had mine on my 02 for three years now. I like them because in the summer it keeps sweat off the leather and they have pockets in the back for maps and stuff. My seats look like new.
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From: Waldorf MD
Originally Posted by cor4vette1
Slip covers are on sale for $59.99 in Mid America catolog. Has the c5 logo. They fit standard and sport seats. I just put them on. Took like 10 min.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
If you want to get some really good covers, try the Wet Okoles. They fit like a glove and look great.
They cost a little more than $99 but are worth the money and look and fit great! 
