Toque

Guys:

So I installed a set of Leather Corbeau A4 seats this week. I went out tonight for a 2 hour cruise to see how I liked them.

HOLY crap ! GM should be ashamed of them selves for putting such CRAPPY seats in the Corvette.

Tonight was the first time in the 6 years that I have owned my Z06, that I truly felt this car's capabilities. I'm dead serious ! I never realized how much fighting to stay composed in my seat took away from being able to REALLY drive this car hard. I hit turns tonight that I have never hit that hard before, and I felt VERY confidant in doing so. My confidence level in driving my car hard is increased 100 fold ! I was pulling some serious "G's" tonight and I was absolutely glued in my seat the whole time ! What an absolute thrill ! I should have done this mod a LONG time ago !

I was going under a bridge doing a U turn. I was going way faster than I ever have before, and I felt very confidant doing it. When I came to the 90 degree turn to turn onto the service road I could feel that the car was going to slide. I could just feel it. I felt "one" or "connected" with the car. If that makes sense. I anticipated the slide, and let it happen, and accelerated thru it. I drifted the rear end as I entered onto the service road, as the tail swung out on me. I accelerated and it came back straight, and I just punched it. I wish I had a video of that . I NEVER felt so comfortable driving like that before in this car EVER ! It just felt effortless.

Corbeau says that only up to a 36" waist will fit in the standard seat. Don't worry if your a little bigger. I fit like a glove !

I am:
1.) 6ft
2.) 210lbs
3.) Waist 38" around
4.) Chest 41" around
5.) Shoulders 48" around

- I would say that I could be a little bigger in the shoulders and still be ok.
- I think a tiny bit bigger in the chest would be ok also.
- I think being much bigger around in the waist would be an issue.

I fit in the lower seat back quite snug. I gotta lay off the soda...

I am also very impressed with the looks of the seats. I really think they compliment the interior of my Z06. They look like race seats like the Z06 should have. I hit them with Zaino leather in a bottle, and they are looking and smelling great !

If your looking for a performance mod..... I highly recommend this as a performance mod. You will never drive your car the same. I can promise you that !!!

Corvette Forum Vendor "TPSMak" (Mike) can hook you up like he did with me !
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/nort...rom-320-a.html

Toque

groovyjay

That's the way it should have been in the first place. Great mod!

TPSMak

Mark,

I'm very glad your happy with the seats! Most people NEVER really think of seats as a "Performance Mod" but it really is because it allows the driver to really focus on "Driving" the car instead of fighting the car.

We've never had a customer who's bought a set be disappointed... glad you didn't break that streak!

damilleniumboy

I rode in some A4's in a 95 5.0 stang, and I fell in love with them, well other than that 5.0 engine haha. They are some freaking comfortable seats! This has been about 5-6 years ago though. I so need to try them again in a vette though haha.

memphis_vette

looking good i love the corbeau a4's i have a set as well but in black cloth (to hot in summer time here in cali so im not a huge fan of black leather. ouch!

Toque

Thanks again Mike ! I'm just glad I did not crash my car tonight having fun actually discovering the limits of it for the first time !

Guys... If you want the best deal on the net (Corvette Forum vendor too !)... Mike above can hook you up !

Toque

flaagan

Hey Mike, are those different models from the seats in the front office of TPS?

TPSMak

Same seat BUT different material... the ones we have in the shop are cloth and the ones Mark has are leather

dobewillie

Looks great and glad you like em

Sabre34

The Corbeau's look great. I agree with you the stock seats are marginal at best. Congrats on the upgrade, Enjoy!

Lancejoker

I keep thinking about racing seats,but I would hate to lose the custom leather I have. I don't really push the car hard anyway. Glad you like them Toque. They look great.

airtonics

Look great, seats do make an amazing difference.

My wife has an Evo IX and the seats in that car are amazing, I hate the stock C5 seats and will eventually change them. I wish they made something that matched the red interior a bit better. Like a two tone black/red, mostly black.

Charles Cyrus

Great Mod!

SSG_D

I'm thinking this may be one of my first 3 mods depending on whats already done to whatever car I get. Love the look very cool.

Corvette-Chris

Ive had my Corbeau's for years and wouldnt go back to the stock seats if someone paid me. Id just like to get mine covered in red leather when the red cloth wears out.

Seats look great man

TPSMak

Thanks again Mark..

So if anyone wants a set of seats give me a buzz and we'll take care of you.

QKSLVR Z

they look great!! it's hard to see in the pic, but is the reclining lever hard to get to? how much higher or lower does it sit vs. stock? i'm pretty much the same size as you..

anyway of retaining the power feature?

thanks
Vinnie

91LSMAN

Those look great.

Vetteman Jack

They do look great in your car. Nice review of the seats and yes, would have been nice if GM had seats like that standard.

Toque

Thanks for the compliments guys ! ! !

A guy I know in DFW has a set with red inserts in his A4's, so Corbeau can make you a set too I'll bet. I don't know cost though.

Toque