Caravaggio Daytona seats might be a GM option
08-25-2010, 09:57 PM
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Have a 2010 CTS-V with RECARO's and a 2009 C6 Coupe ..... No comparison.
08-25-2010, 10:52 PM
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They are 'aftermarket' now, so unless GM was interested in making them a production option, why would they be meeting? Although 'aftermarket' could mean being offered as a Genuine Corvette Accessory item....
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.
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.
08-25-2010, 11:23 PM
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08-25-2010, 11:38 PM
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The air bag issue will prevent them from being an aftermarket option since it is illegal to remove or disable airbags in a car that has them. In some states you can't even work around them if you are not qualified.
The best thing for GM would for them to design a seat with airbags but it can't be much bigger than the current seat.
The best thing for GM would for them to design a seat with airbags but it can't be much bigger than the current seat.
08-25-2010, 11:42 PM
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They need that seat With side airbags.
It would make no sense to offer it without them, because you can get that right now.
if they make them with the airbags, I will spend 5k on them.
It would make no sense to offer it without them, because you can get that right now.
if they make them with the airbags, I will spend 5k on them.
08-26-2010, 12:05 AM
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I think I would top out at about $4k but man, that would fix the only problem I have with my Z06. I would buy without the side airbags but my wife who drives the car 3 times as much as I do really wants to keep them.
08-26-2010, 12:24 AM
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I know they are a safety thing and all, but in almost 40 years of driving I've never used side air bags, and don't know anyone who has. I really couldn't care less about them. I don't want to hear that it only takes once.
08-26-2010, 08:58 PM
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My buddy's permanently disabled wife would likely not have been hurt with side curtain airbag her head broke the side window and the shock wave bounce through her brain. Trust me you want side curtain airbags if you can have them.
08-26-2010, 09:15 PM
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I'm sorry to hear about your buddy's wife. That is why I usually get airbags if they are available. I don't want to wonder "what if".
08-26-2010, 09:51 PM
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08-26-2010, 10:14 PM
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Don't know if they sell them apart from the entire car but here is a pic. If these are available and don't require robbing a bank to pay for I'd seriously consider these
08-26-2010, 10:44 PM
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Now that is sharp. I would seriously consider those if they have the airbags (hint, hint). I wonder what the mags would pick on then. I also wonder how they would sell since people complain about spending about $2.5k for an upgraded interior. I don't think they would get many buyers for $6200 seats.
Last edited by phileaglesfan; 08-26-2010 at 10:48 PM.