Grand Sport Seats
06-02-2013, 09:29 PM
#5
Drifting
We know the GS has a wide body and soft tires but the seats are the same as all the others. You can get the fancy Logo for a few more dollars.
06-02-2013, 11:06 PM
#8
Through bitter experience due to someone T-boning my GS, I have discovered that these seats cannot be replaced. GM discontinued them and kept no spares or stock. No GM supplier including the vendors on the Forum can get replacements.
The only options now are to have the origninal manufacturor who made them for GM to make another set...and that will take 8-10 weeks. Either that or change the seats completely to something other than the car was originally equipped with.
The main reason for this thread is to say if you have these seats, care for them like they are they are irreplacable...because they are exactly that.
The only options now are to have the origninal manufacturor who made them for GM to make another set...and that will take 8-10 weeks. Either that or change the seats completely to something other than the car was originally equipped with.
The main reason for this thread is to say if you have these seats, care for them like they are they are irreplacable...because they are exactly that.
06-02-2013, 11:22 PM
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Through bitter experience due to someone T-boning my GS, I have discovered that these seats cannot be replaced. GM discontinued them and kept no spares or stock. No GM supplier including the vendors on the Forum can get replacements.
The only options now are to have the origninal manufacturor who made them for GM to make another set...and that will take 8-10 weeks. Either that or change the seats completely to something other than the car was originally equipped with.
The main reason for this thread is to say if you have these seats, care for them like they are they are irreplacable...because they are exactly that.
The only options now are to have the origninal manufacturor who made them for GM to make another set...and that will take 8-10 weeks. Either that or change the seats completely to something other than the car was originally equipped with.
The main reason for this thread is to say if you have these seats, care for them like they are they are irreplacable...because they are exactly that.
You are saying that GM does not have and can't get 'what amounts to parts' for 2012-13 model year Corvettes?
I think there are federal laws governing parts availability? Am I wrong?
06-03-2013, 01:06 AM
#11
Through bitter experience due to someone T-boning my GS, I have discovered that these seats cannot be replaced. GM discontinued them and kept no spares or stock. No GM supplier including the vendors on the Forum can get replacements.
The only options now are to have the origninal manufacturor who made them for GM to make another set...and that will take 8-10 weeks. Either that or change the seats completely to something other than the car was originally equipped with.
The main reason for this thread is to say if you have these seats, care for them like they are they are irreplacable...because they are exactly that.
The only options now are to have the origninal manufacturor who made them for GM to make another set...and that will take 8-10 weeks. Either that or change the seats completely to something other than the car was originally equipped with.
The main reason for this thread is to say if you have these seats, care for them like they are they are irreplacable...because they are exactly that.
06-03-2013, 03:28 AM
#12
Burning Brakes
My new '13 GS has cashmere and black seats, but the center of the seat bottom and back is cashmere, not black like yours.
An option you might want to consider..... Will post a photo of them if requested.
An option you might want to consider..... Will post a photo of them if requested.
Last edited by brettbolt; 06-03-2013 at 04:06 AM.
06-03-2013, 06:19 AM
#13
Safety Car
Through bitter experience due to someone T-boning my GS, I have discovered that these seats cannot be replaced. GM discontinued them and kept no spares or stock. No GM supplier including the vendors on the Forum can get replacements.
The main reason for this thread is to say if you have these seats, care for them like they are they are irreplacable...because they are exactly that.
The main reason for this thread is to say if you have these seats, care for them like they are they are irreplacable...because they are exactly that.
You may have to wait for the part to be ordered, but it is replacable.
Last edited by Seadawg; 06-03-2013 at 06:22 AM.
06-03-2013, 08:58 AM
#14
In my case, the driver side seat is fine but the passenger seat was ripped up. The bottom line for me is like one poster already suggested...I will be waiting 8 more weeks for the manufacturor to make a new matching seat.
Big sigh because they've had the car for 7 weeks now. 8 more makes a total of 15 weeks without my Corvette. Yes, the seats are not toally irreplaceable but as long as it takes to get another one, you will think it almost is.
Last edited by The Director; 06-03-2013 at 09:01 AM.
06-03-2013, 09:04 AM
#15
Melting Slicks
The seats themselves aren't the problem...the correct replacement seat COVERS are the issue, right? They aren't trying to replace the actual seat...or are they? 
06-03-2013, 09:43 AM
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I really feel for you. Nobody should have to wait that long for a seat cover. My 07 had a two-tone interior with crossed flags and after reading this story I'm glad my 12GS has nothing but a solid Ebony interior.
Good luck my friend.
Good luck my friend.
06-03-2013, 10:12 AM
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06-03-2013, 01:28 PM
#19
Safety Car
Yea, I didn't mean to sound like a know it all in my post above, sorry.
I was looking at getting a kit to upgrade my 2011 to the newer seats, will these guys be any help?
http://www.partstaxi.com/products.php?partID=1636
They sell a LOT of seat upgrade kits, maybe they can help find one in stock somewhere, might be worth an email or a call.
I was looking at getting a kit to upgrade my 2011 to the newer seats, will these guys be any help?
http://www.partstaxi.com/products.php?partID=1636
They sell a LOT of seat upgrade kits, maybe they can help find one in stock somewhere, might be worth an email or a call.
06-03-2013, 01:33 PM
#20
I guess I'll just hide the bad seat with a big beach towel or something.
