Interior questions!
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Seal Beach California
Interior questions!
Hi all,
Im looking to buy a couple interior pieces and I have some questions. Help would be amazing!
is this center console lid softer than the stock lt1 lid?
Is the quality that much better?
http://www.corvettemods.com/Corvette...GM_p_6787.html
Do these aftermarket leather armrests look cheap/tacky?
http://www.corvettemods.com/C6-Corve...ed_p_5514.html
Do these leather door pulls really add a nice look and touch? Are they easy to install?
http://www.performancecorvettes.com/...es-OEM-GM.html
Thanks guys!
Im looking to buy a couple interior pieces and I have some questions. Help would be amazing!
is this center console lid softer than the stock lt1 lid?
Is the quality that much better?
http://www.corvettemods.com/Corvette...GM_p_6787.html
Do these aftermarket leather armrests look cheap/tacky?
http://www.corvettemods.com/C6-Corve...ed_p_5514.html
Do these leather door pulls really add a nice look and touch? Are they easy to install?
http://www.performancecorvettes.com/...es-OEM-GM.html
Thanks guys!
Racer
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 343
Likes: 7
From: DFW TX
That console lid does not specify any padding. With only one picture, it is hard to tell, but I wouldn't bet that its going to be any more comfortable than stock.
On the other hand if you look at DSV's (Down South Vettes) console lid; they advertise it as padded, and there is a pic in one of the threads here showing the difference.
LINK!
For Q#2, I think the door armrests look tacky and would rather put that money toward a full door panel replacement.
For Q#3, they look better than the armrests, but for the most part, see Q#2.
This is the example of the crème de la crème of door panels, coming in at over $2000 I believe. I would think you could find local shops that will make your doors look better than those two items for a $1000 maybe?
Source
On the other hand if you look at DSV's (Down South Vettes) console lid; they advertise it as padded, and there is a pic in one of the threads here showing the difference.
LINK!
For Q#2, I think the door armrests look tacky and would rather put that money toward a full door panel replacement.
For Q#3, they look better than the armrests, but for the most part, see Q#2.
This is the example of the crème de la crème of door panels, coming in at over $2000 I believe. I would think you could find local shops that will make your doors look better than those two items for a $1000 maybe?
Source
Last edited by Firewater Burns; Jun 17, 2013 at 04:15 AM.
Former Vendor
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Ft Worth TX
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Hi
Both of our product offerings provide increase comfort with more padding. We have sold 100's over the years to forum vendors, most of which have posted pictures in various threads. No need to drop thousands in order to add some style!
You'll love them, guaranteed!
Both of our product offerings provide increase comfort with more padding. We have sold 100's over the years to forum vendors, most of which have posted pictures in various threads. No need to drop thousands in order to add some style!
You'll love them, guaranteed!
Hi all,
Im looking to buy a couple interior pieces and I have some questions. Help would be amazing!
is this center console lid softer than the stock lt1 lid?
Is the quality that much better?
http://www.corvettemods.com/Corvette...GM_p_6787.html
Do these aftermarket leather armrests look cheap/tacky?
http://www.corvettemods.com/C6-Corve...ed_p_5514.html
Do these leather door pulls really add a nice look and touch? Are they easy to install?
http://www.performancecorvettes.com/...es-OEM-GM.html
Thanks guys!
Im looking to buy a couple interior pieces and I have some questions. Help would be amazing!
is this center console lid softer than the stock lt1 lid?
Is the quality that much better?
http://www.corvettemods.com/Corvette...GM_p_6787.html
Do these aftermarket leather armrests look cheap/tacky?
http://www.corvettemods.com/C6-Corve...ed_p_5514.html
Do these leather door pulls really add a nice look and touch? Are they easy to install?
http://www.performancecorvettes.com/...es-OEM-GM.html
Thanks guys!
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 12,874
Likes: 1
From: Dallas Texas
Do these leather door pulls really add a nice look and touch? Are they easy to install?
http://www.performancecorvettes.com/...es-OEM-GM.html
Thanks guys![/QUOTE]
I like these door pulls. I have been
online with the vender, who insists
they are bolt on. I can find no way
to verify that and others here have
said the door panels must come off
to install these pulls. fwiw.
http://www.performancecorvettes.com/...es-OEM-GM.html
Thanks guys![/QUOTE]
I like these door pulls. I have been
online with the vender, who insists
they are bolt on. I can find no way
to verify that and others here have
said the door panels must come off
to install these pulls. fwiw.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 15,344
Likes: 4,009
From: Texas
Do these leather door pulls really add a nice look and touch? Are they easy to install?
http://www.performancecorvettes.com/...es-OEM-GM.html
Thanks guys!
I like these door pulls. I have been
online with the vender, who insists
they are bolt on. I can find no way
to verify that and others here have
said the door panels must come off
to install these pulls. fwiw.
http://www.performancecorvettes.com/...es-OEM-GM.html
Thanks guys!
I like these door pulls. I have been
online with the vender, who insists
they are bolt on. I can find no way
to verify that and others here have
said the door panels must come off
to install these pulls. fwiw.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 12,874
Likes: 1
From: Dallas Texas
Bolt on simply means they bolt to the factory mounting points....which those do. It does not mean there is no dis-assembly required to access the mounting points. Example....new cylinder heads are considered "Bolt-on"....but there's a hell of a lot of work involved to do that.
no panel removal required.
fwiw.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: central NJ
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Drifting
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my bad, i am in a rush and thought you were the OP saying that...
but if he's still unsure he should READ THIS: http://www.theredlion.us/DSV%20Drive...%20Install.pdf
and this: http://www.theredlion.us/DSV%20Passe...%20Install.pdf
but if he's still unsure he should READ THIS: http://www.theredlion.us/DSV%20Drive...%20Install.pdf
and this: http://www.theredlion.us/DSV%20Passe...%20Install.pdf
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 12,874
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From: Dallas Texas
Hi all,
Im looking to buy a couple interior pieces and I have some questions. Help would be amazing!
is this center console lid softer than the stock lt1 lid?
Is the quality that much better?
http://www.corvettemods.com/Corvette...GM_p_6787.html
Do these aftermarket leather armrests look cheap/tacky?
http://www.corvettemods.com/C6-Corve...ed_p_5514.html
Do these leather door pulls really add a nice look and touch? Are they easy to install?
http://www.performancecorvettes.com/...es-OEM-GM.html
Thanks guys!
Im looking to buy a couple interior pieces and I have some questions. Help would be amazing!
is this center console lid softer than the stock lt1 lid?
Is the quality that much better?
http://www.corvettemods.com/Corvette...GM_p_6787.html
Do these aftermarket leather armrests look cheap/tacky?
http://www.corvettemods.com/C6-Corve...ed_p_5514.html
Do these leather door pulls really add a nice look and touch? Are they easy to install?
http://www.performancecorvettes.com/...es-OEM-GM.html
Thanks guys!
Racer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 467
Likes: 102
From: Torrance CA
IMO - It's all in the application
I just recently added leather door pulls and armrests to my 2005 vert ... While I agree It's not as nice as full leather door panels... but I wouldn't call it "tacky" either
How difficult to install?:
A 2 year old could install the armrests
.... the door pulls are a little harder. the door pull installation is about as difficult as replacing a set of door speakers.
Meaning: If you have enough skills to replace a set of door speakers, you can install these yourself. If removing a door panel scares you, this might not be a DIY job for you.
And ... Yes .... The door panels have to be removed to access the screws for the door pulls.
Last edited by v8rx7com; Jun 19, 2013 at 06:52 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 12,874
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From: Dallas Texas
My problem with removing the door panels
is that of creating an issue.
Some have had issues with the upper
clips and reinstall. Just don't want to
muck up my new car, yet...
If I could find a vid or something,
it probably wouldn't scare me that
much.
Above pics look great!
is that of creating an issue.
Some have had issues with the upper
clips and reinstall. Just don't want to
muck up my new car, yet...
If I could find a vid or something,
it probably wouldn't scare me that
much.
Above pics look great!
Racer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 353
Likes: 6
From: Pacifica CA
Door Panel
This link may help you----the hardest part of the job is getting the panels back on.
I wish I had read this before I did mine...http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ll-method.html