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Aug 5, 2005 | 10:54 AM

skidmarc

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Sport Seat cover

Hey guys has anyone changed a seat cover (back and bottom) on sport seats? Wondering if this is a DIY or best left to upholstery professional??

Thanks for any input!

Marc

Aug 5, 2005 | 11:03 AM

Z06-JIM

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This link to Vette Essentials site will show you what's involved.
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...er_change.html

Aug 5, 2005 | 01:31 PM

blkvett01

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I did mine it is not that hard.

Aug 5, 2005 | 02:31 PM

skidmarc

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Any learned lessons? Thanks for the replies guys!

Aug 5, 2005 | 07:12 PM

Old Rotor Head

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Originally Posted by skidmarc

Any learned lessons? Thanks for the replies guys!

The Vette Ess. web site is great for a basic overview. Don't get hung up on the details just go to work. If your even considering this you have the skill level. Change the foam it'll feel like a new seat and use zip ties to attach the bottom to the frame. Hardest part for me was getting the zipper around the inside of the headrest. Good luck.

Aug 5, 2005 | 08:27 PM

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You can look at MY Corvette Photos and see what I did. It took about an hour for each seat after it was out... I added new foam and I used the new foam in the seat ( lower section ) together with the old foam... it made the seats much more comfortable and the foam is now more dense. I changed my old boring black interior to red and black.

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Aug 5, 2005 | 09:35 PM

huskerC5ragtop

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Hey Evil,

Is that a Vette Essentials or a Mid America interior? I am looking at both right now.

Aug 6, 2005 | 12:35 AM

Evil-Twin

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Aug 6, 2005 | 02:19 PM

skidmarc

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Thanks for the input guys! I will have to order some new foam...any suggestions??? I am also thinking of adding heated seat element...anyone do this without a hitch?

Thanks again

Marc

Aug 8, 2005 | 09:14 AM

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C54DAZ

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Did my sport seats without a hitch. Good luck... You my want to have some plastic hole plugs on hand incase you break the ones your taking out in the seat back. Pepboys has them.. Otherwise its straight forward design..

Aug 8, 2005 | 09:52 AM

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I did mine. I added new foam to both seats. From all black to red and black. It is not difficult, if you follow the instructional link mentioned above. Mine are from Mid-America.

Aug 11, 2005 | 01:56 PM

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skidmarc

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Those seats look incredible!!!! Sweeeeeet

Hey where do ya get the new foam? Can I just get the foam for the bottom???

thanks guys

Marc

Aug 18, 2005 | 02:15 PM

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skidmarc

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Originally Posted by skidmarc

Those seats look incredible!!!! Sweeeeeet

Hey where do ya get the new foam? Can I just get the foam for the bottom???

thanks guys

Marc

Any insight on the foam guys?

Aug 18, 2005 | 05:03 PM

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TOOGECKO

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Any insight on the foam guys?

Vette Essentials has the best price on new foam I have seen...

Aug 23, 2005 | 09:50 AM

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skidmarc

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Vette Essentials has the best price on new foam I have seen...

Thanks bud

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