Comp Seats - Updated Assessement(s)?
04-13-2014, 02:56 PM
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I had my GT seats out and sitting right next to my comp seats, they look exactly the same from every angle that i looked at. According to a post someone had where they were changing their seats to comp seats by purchasing the parts that are different through the dealer, the parts book lists only the back part as different. Have you looked to check that (he could be wrong), or do you just "know" ?
04-13-2014, 02:59 PM
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Sounds like someone showed you a faulty parts book. 
I bet you've never seen them both in front of oyu in person, i bet you've never checked the parts book either, however you "know"
Not that i cant be wrong here, but for the parts book, I'm going by the post with the guy who had done the parts book research, who was converting to the Comp seats via parts ordering, as well as my own personal experience with both side by side. However YOU "KNOW" because you looked at a picture on the internet... Again, check the parts book, I'm happy to be wrong, wasn't my research, maybe i missed the extra stitching, or maybe mine weren't different.. But, I'm basing what i say on some valid experiences, your basing it on a single picture on the internet.
04-13-2014, 03:04 PM
#43
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So, your claiming that the foam is different based on these pictures because "you know", you also know that the parts book was faulty because "you know". I'm pretty sure mine had the same number of bars, i didn't "count them" but with them both out of the car, and sitting side by side i looked pretty close, probably woudl have noticed that. And, if the leather wrap was different by having another line of thread sewn across them, how that that qualify you to "know" the foam is different.
I bet you've never seen them both in front of oyu in person, i bet you've never checked the parts book either, however you "know"
Not that i cant be wrong here, but for the parts book, I'm going by the post with the guy who had done the parts book research, who was converting to the Comp seats via parts ordering, as well as my own personal experience with both side by side. However YOU "KNOW" because you looked at a picture on the internet... Again, check the parts book, I'm happy to be wrong, wasn't my research, maybe i missed the extra stitching, or maybe mine weren't different.. But, I'm basing what i say on some valid experiences, your basing it on a single picture on the internet.
I bet you've never seen them both in front of oyu in person, i bet you've never checked the parts book either, however you "know"
Not that i cant be wrong here, but for the parts book, I'm going by the post with the guy who had done the parts book research, who was converting to the Comp seats via parts ordering, as well as my own personal experience with both side by side. However YOU "KNOW" because you looked at a picture on the internet... Again, check the parts book, I'm happy to be wrong, wasn't my research, maybe i missed the extra stitching, or maybe mine weren't different.. But, I'm basing what i say on some valid experiences, your basing it on a single picture on the internet.
Yes, I have seen both and sat in both and I own the comp seats. They are different and firmer. See gthal's post above about Carravaggio's findings if you don't believe me.
I'm sorry you don't have as keen an eye as I do, but I spent many years in quality management.
My advice is to quit "betting" and assuming, you're not good at it.
04-13-2014, 03:08 PM
#44
So, your claiming that the foam is different based on these pictures because "you know", you also know that the parts book was faulty because "you know". I'm pretty sure mine had the same number of bars, i didn't "count them" but with them both out of the car, and sitting side by side i looked pretty close, probably woudl have noticed that. And, if the leather wrap was different by having another line of thread sewn across them, how that that qualify you to "know" the foam is different.
I bet you've never seen them both in front of oyu in person, i bet you've never checked the parts book either, however you "know"
Not that i cant be wrong here, but for the parts book, I'm going by the post with the guy who had done the parts book research, who was converting to the Comp seats via parts ordering, as well as my own personal experience with both side by side. However YOU "KNOW" because you looked at a picture on the internet... Again, check the parts book, I'm happy to be wrong, wasn't my research, maybe i missed the extra stitching, or maybe mine weren't different.. But, I'm basing what i say on some valid experiences, your basing it on a single picture on the internet.
I bet you've never seen them both in front of oyu in person, i bet you've never checked the parts book either, however you "know"
Not that i cant be wrong here, but for the parts book, I'm going by the post with the guy who had done the parts book research, who was converting to the Comp seats via parts ordering, as well as my own personal experience with both side by side. However YOU "KNOW" because you looked at a picture on the internet... Again, check the parts book, I'm happy to be wrong, wasn't my research, maybe i missed the extra stitching, or maybe mine weren't different.. But, I'm basing what i say on some valid experiences, your basing it on a single picture on the internet.
They do look the same in almost every way but there are very fundamental differences.
04-13-2014, 03:16 PM
#45
Burning Brakes
Couldnt be happier with the decision to go with the Competition seats...attached are images of my ride. Think GM's initial decision to steer people towards the GT seats unless they are tracking the car was misguided. The fact is that having both types of seats available offer some options to folks of different anatomy and perceptions of comfort that have little to do with whether the car will be on the track.
After having spent some time in the Comp seats recommend folks who have no intention of tracking the vehicle not immediately default to the GT seats but instead experience both options before taking the plunge.
After having spent some time in the Comp seats recommend folks who have no intention of tracking the vehicle not immediately default to the GT seats but instead experience both options before taking the plunge.
04-13-2014, 03:18 PM
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Thanks...the wheel is a Caravaggio D-Wheel...the wheel is only turned 90 so it makes the red look like its at the 12 and 6 position rather then 3 and 9. For the life of me though cant figure out why GM didnt offer the wheel as an option as part of the 3LT...the car looked unfinished without it.
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04-13-2014, 04:27 PM
#47
Burning Brakes
On a serious side note, you need to update to a more current browser for the safety of your personal information.
04-13-2014, 04:44 PM
#48
I got my order in last Friday - triple black Z-51 coupe - and it's got comp seats. I tried both as best I could at dealer and yes, the GT seats appeared a tad softer. That said the comp seat was like slipping into a well fitting ski boot. Felt comfortable but held me in place. (I'm fairly thin so size isn't much of an issue.) I don't intend to track the car but on looks alone it was a near "must" choice. I am pleased to see that the majority of posts are very satisfied with their choice to get the seats. Also the comment about their softening up after a bit. The seats on my C-6 did and if the comp seats soften up just a bit shey should be perfect.
04-13-2014, 08:04 PM
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04-14-2014, 01:05 AM
#51
So, any really husky guys get in them yet? I'm 6ft 285lbs and I'm pretty sure I'm not going to be comfortable in them. I'm okay in my Mustang's Recaros except for the seat bottom bolster digging into my thigh, but the seat back is comfy.
04-14-2014, 02:50 AM
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I really doubt they would work for you- I'm 5'7" 185 and I think at the limit of what the seats will accommodate for long drives.
04-14-2014, 03:12 AM
#53
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So, your claiming that the foam is different based on these pictures because "you know", you also know that the parts book was faulty because "you know". I'm pretty sure mine had the same number of bars, i didn't "count them" but with them both out of the car, and sitting side by side i looked pretty close, probably woudl have noticed that. And, if the leather wrap was different by having another line of thread sewn across them, how that that qualify you to "know" the foam is different.
I bet you've never seen them both in front of oyu in person, i bet you've never checked the parts book either, however you "know"
Not that i cant be wrong here, but for the parts book, I'm going by the post with the guy who had done the parts book research, who was converting to the Comp seats via parts ordering, as well as my own personal experience with both side by side. However YOU "KNOW" because you looked at a picture on the internet... Again, check the parts book, I'm happy to be wrong, wasn't my research, maybe i missed the extra stitching, or maybe mine weren't different.. But, I'm basing what i say on some valid experiences, your basing it on a single picture on the internet.
I bet you've never seen them both in front of oyu in person, i bet you've never checked the parts book either, however you "know"
Not that i cant be wrong here, but for the parts book, I'm going by the post with the guy who had done the parts book research, who was converting to the Comp seats via parts ordering, as well as my own personal experience with both side by side. However YOU "KNOW" because you looked at a picture on the internet... Again, check the parts book, I'm happy to be wrong, wasn't my research, maybe i missed the extra stitching, or maybe mine weren't different.. But, I'm basing what i say on some valid experiences, your basing it on a single picture on the internet.
Its mentioned in this video that the Comp seat has more dense foam (4.55) he doesn't clarify in what section.
Last edited by fasttoys; 04-14-2014 at 03:22 AM.
04-16-2014, 03:50 PM
#56
I'm 5'11'', 205 and 34" waist. I don't think size is as much of an issue in my case since the only place I really have trouble is the bottom side bolster. If you place your left foot on the dead pedal while driving, I don't see how the side bolster on the bottom is not going to press into the bottom of your left thigh. I've tried shifting over to the right of the seat, but that doesn't really work. I've also tried bending my left leg more, which helps until I have to push the clutch on shifts and my foot naturally gravitates back to the dead pedal. I'm just hoping the pad softens over time, or my thigh toughens up a little...
Also, I have the comp seats.
Also, I have the comp seats.
04-16-2014, 03:54 PM
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I'm 5'11'', 205 and 34" waist. I don't think size is as much of an issue in my case since the only place I really have trouble is the bottom side bolster. If you place your left foot on the dead pedal while driving, I don't see how the side bolster on the bottom is not going to press into the bottom of your left thigh. I've tried shifting over to the right of the seat, but that doesn't really work. I've also tried bending my left leg more, which helps until I have to push the clutch on shifts and my foot naturally gravitates back to the dead pedal. I'm just hoping the pad softens over time, or my thigh toughens up a little...
Also, I have the comp seats.
Also, I have the comp seats.
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