"the Cheap Seats"
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"the Cheap Seats"
I recently picked up an all black 2005 C6 sedan. it is in mint condition with 8000 miles. no delamination YET...
my only complaint is that the seats are made of what looks like cheap black vinyl. can't believe that even the baseline C6 wouldn't have leather seats.
what are my alternatives for upgrading: covers, new upolstery?
how much will it set me back?
is it DIY or do i have to find a shop?
my only complaint is that the seats are made of what looks like cheap black vinyl. can't believe that even the baseline C6 wouldn't have leather seats.
what are my alternatives for upgrading: covers, new upolstery?
how much will it set me back?
is it DIY or do i have to find a shop?
Burning Brakes
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From: Shorewood IL
Contact Down South Vettes, www.dsvettes.com they are a supporting vendor and can redo most any of your interior pieces in full high grade leather. You will not be disappointed by them.
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From: Thousand Oaks California
Originally Posted by drdee
I recently picked up an all black 2005 C6 sedan. it is in mint condition with 8000 miles. no delamination YET...
my only complaint is that the seats are made of what looks like cheap black vinyl. can't believe that even the baseline C6 wouldn't have leather seats.
what are my alternatives for upgrading: covers, new upolstery?
how much will it set me back?
is it DIY or do i have to find a shop?
my only complaint is that the seats are made of what looks like cheap black vinyl. can't believe that even the baseline C6 wouldn't have leather seats.
what are my alternatives for upgrading: covers, new upolstery?
how much will it set me back?
is it DIY or do i have to find a shop?
sedan /sdæn/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[si-dan] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. an enclosed automobile body having two or four doors and seating four or more persons on two full-width seats.
All C6 Corvettes have leather in the "seating areas". The remainder of the seat cover materials is vinyl or canvas.
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From: N Carolina 08 Z51 Coupe
Originally Posted by drdee
I recently picked up an all black 2005 C6 sedan. it is in mint condition with 8000 miles. no delamination YET...
my only complaint is that the seats are made of what looks like cheap black vinyl. can't believe that even the baseline C6 wouldn't have leather seats.
what are my alternatives for upgrading: covers, new upolstery?
how much will it set me back?
is it DIY or do i have to find a shop?
my only complaint is that the seats are made of what looks like cheap black vinyl. can't believe that even the baseline C6 wouldn't have leather seats.
what are my alternatives for upgrading: covers, new upolstery?
how much will it set me back?
is it DIY or do i have to find a shop?
Do you have the sport seats?
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From: Central Florida. Black Sheep Squadron Member. 465 rwhp & 477 rwtq
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Originally Posted by yellOZoh6
Contact Down South Vettes, www.dsvettes.com they are a supporting vendor and can redo most any of your interior pieces in full high grade leather. You will not be disappointed by them.
by far the best choice. Extra padding makes it even better, two trips of 2000+ miles each and no complaints. 
Burning Brakes
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From: Poway CA
Go for the Down South Vettes seats. Not only are they a great fit, have much more padding and better leather but Gerardo is cool guy. They really care about making them look good.
Not the best picture (my fault) but here are mine installed this week.
Last edited by Lucky13; Sep 1, 2006 at 12:57 AM.
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From: Los Angeles CA
Originally Posted by Maui
The leather quality on the C6 is definitely a let down. My C4 has much higher grade leather.
I could have sworn the leatherettes on BMW/Audi felt closer to real leather than this. Regardless, the only leather I feel is on the steering wheel, so it matters little to me. I sort of like the cheap leather feel of the seats, just wish it was a bit more soft/pliable enough so it won't creak every time I operate the clutch pedal and the seat leather scrunches down into the plastic base cover to make a cheap leather sound.
Racer
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From: Corona ca
Originally Posted by PillRoller
Sedan? Doesn't that mean 4 doors? What the.....?
Because if they had 4 doors they'd be chicken sedans...
Not bad for a 1st post, huh???
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From: OP KS
Originally Posted by Maui
The leather quality on the C6 is definitely a let down. My C4 has much higher grade leather.
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From: EXETER NEW HAMPSHIRE
sorry..... i really do like my COUPE
. just want to know what's availible to upgrade the seats (these must have been the cheapest option availible to the original owner).
aslo i'd like to know of any do DIY options.
. just want to know what's availible to upgrade the seats (these must have been the cheapest option availible to the original owner).aslo i'd like to know of any do DIY options.
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From: San Francisco CA
Originally Posted by drdee
I recently picked up an all black 2005 C6 sedan. it is in mint condition with 8000 miles. no delamination YET...
my only complaint is that the seats are made of what looks like cheap black vinyl. can't believe that even the baseline C6 wouldn't have leather seats.
what are my alternatives for upgrading: covers, new upolstery?
how much will it set me back?
is it DIY or do i have to find a shop?
my only complaint is that the seats are made of what looks like cheap black vinyl. can't believe that even the baseline C6 wouldn't have leather seats.
what are my alternatives for upgrading: covers, new upolstery?
how much will it set me back?
is it DIY or do i have to find a shop?
