Caravaggio Daytona seats might be a GM option
08-25-2010, 09:43 AM
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Caravaggio Daytona seats might be a GM option
Hey Guys, I went buy John's shop yesterday to see what was new and he was telling me he was in Detroit and met with the guys from Corvette. Turns out they are interested in his Daytona seats as a aftermarket option. That is great news for Corvette owners, finally a seat that belongs in the car. I guess all the noise we been making has paid off. GM is listening.
08-25-2010, 09:51 AM
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Hey Guys, I went buy John's shop yesterday to see what was new and he was telling me he was in Detroit and met with the guys from Corvette. Turns out they are interested in his Daytona seats as a aftermarket option. That is great news for Corvette owners, finally a seat that belongs in the car. I guess all the noise we been making has paid off. GM is listening.
Great news!
Seems as if GM is finally learning the first rule of business: The gripes, not the attaboys, are what kills your company.
08-25-2010, 10:54 AM
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hmm, I wonder for what year?
08-25-2010, 11:09 AM
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do the seats look like these?
if so, that would be great. the seats seems to be everybody's biggest gripe. i think the seats in my 90 are better than my 08 -
if so, that would be great. the seats seems to be everybody's biggest gripe. i think the seats in my 90 are better than my 08 -
08-25-2010, 12:04 PM
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Take one look and test "sit" in a CTS-V with the RECARO's and you'll suddenly know why GM needs an after market seat option.
The heated/cooled 14 way adjustable with thigh extender(s) RECARO's are a $3400 option on the V's. That's a steal and worth every penney.
Tom
The heated/cooled 14 way adjustable with thigh extender(s) RECARO's are a $3400 option on the V's. That's a steal and worth every penney.
Tom
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08-25-2010, 12:07 PM
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08-25-2010, 01:40 PM
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Great idea! This is a win-win for the C6 ASAP. And especially nice for us 1LT owners with no side airbags.
Presumably, there'd be no need for Caravaggio to de-construct an existing seat --GM could supply the basic seat frame/hardware. So we wouldn't have to ship our seats to Mr. C.
And we'd get to keep our existing seats! Sell 'em now or save 'em to re-install when it comes time to sell the car.
The Big Question: How much will they cost as an GM accessory?
Presumably, there'd be no need for Caravaggio to de-construct an existing seat --GM could supply the basic seat frame/hardware. So we wouldn't have to ship our seats to Mr. C.
And we'd get to keep our existing seats! Sell 'em now or save 'em to re-install when it comes time to sell the car.
The Big Question: How much will they cost as an GM accessory?
08-25-2010, 01:42 PM
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2022 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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Guaranteed they'll be out of my price range, but damn they're georgeous!
08-25-2010, 01:51 PM
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Interesting but will it happen.
08-25-2010, 03:09 PM
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Great idea! This is a win-win for the C6 ASAP. And especially nice for us 1LT owners with no side airbags.
Presumably, there'd be no need for Caravaggio to de-construct an existing seat --GM could supply the basic seat frame/hardware. So we wouldn't have to ship our seats to Mr. C.
And we'd get to keep our existing seats! Sell 'em now or save 'em to re-install when it comes time to sell the car.
The Big Question: How much will they cost as an GM accessory?
Presumably, there'd be no need for Caravaggio to de-construct an existing seat --GM could supply the basic seat frame/hardware. So we wouldn't have to ship our seats to Mr. C.
And we'd get to keep our existing seats! Sell 'em now or save 'em to re-install when it comes time to sell the car.
The Big Question: How much will they cost as an GM accessory?
08-25-2010, 04:22 PM
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The words "aftermarket option" implies to me that they would be a dealer item. The question at hand is how are they certified from a safety standpoint if they are offered by GM - unless they are "for off road use only".
08-25-2010, 06:43 PM
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It may not matter if its a straight forward and reasonably priced bolt-in and plug in seat. $3000 aftermarket means you may have to pay for it in cash. Unless you get it as a dealer installed item when new that will be rolled into the final financed amount.
08-25-2010, 07:29 PM
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Hey Guys, I went buy John's shop yesterday to see what was new and he was telling me he was in Detroit and met with the guys from Corvette. Turns out they are interested in his Daytona seats as a aftermarket option. That is great news for Corvette owners, finally a seat that belongs in the car. I guess all the noise we been making has paid off. GM is listening.
As for pricing, I'd consider it if it was about the same as the Recaro option in the V ($3k), but anything higher than that would be a thumbs down.
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