Corbeau Racing Seats from $320
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I went out tonight for a 2 hour cruise to see how I liked my new seats.
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.
Im 6ft, 210lbs, 38" waist. 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 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 !!!
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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.
Im 6ft, 210lbs, 38" waist. 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 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 !!!
Toque
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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.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Do you do two-tone?
I have a light oak interior and was wondering if there is an option for a two-tone with the light oak color in leather?
Also, I already have heated seats. How difficult is the heater pad installation on the Corbeau seats to accomplish?
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I have a light oak interior and was wondering if there is an option for a two-tone with the light oak color in leather?
Also, I already have heated seats. How difficult is the heater pad installation on the Corbeau seats to accomplish?
Thanks.
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You can do 2 tone with a light oak leather BUT it will costs you an extra $400 per seat.
Also, Corbeau can install the heated seat option for just $150 per seat.
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I was worried about compatibility of Corbeau's seat heaters versus what I already have installed.
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The costs for the light leather will be the same with Or WITHOUT the Two Tone.
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How do these seat fit someone tall. I am 6'6 and am looking at replacing my stock seats. I have enough room right now with the stock seats, just gotta adjust the seats just right...
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The owner of the Red Z06 with the Grey/ BLack seats is pretty tall and he loves his seats. I'm not sure his exact height though. For you.. you may want to get the 1" Shaved base option for $40
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What is the weight difference between the stockers and an average Corbeau seat?
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Really thinking of getting these soon. How long does it take to get them? I have a Brey-Krause harness bar sitting in my garage. Could you install that at the same time?
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i like that set of blue seats with the black trim.....would i be able to get those seats without the CORBEAU logo....also what material is that on the blue seats.....and price please
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And yes we can install the Brey-Krause Harness bar at the same time. We did it for the Red Vette in the original post.
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Tall Driver/ Extra Head Room Option Now Available!
Yes that's right! TPS & Corbeau now has an option to allow you to receive an extra "1" of headroom! Which is great for taller drivers!
So here's the other great news... it only costs $40 per seat!
So how do we accomplish this? We shave 1" off the base of the seat So who needs some seats?
Yes that's right! TPS & Corbeau now has an option to allow you to receive an extra "1" of headroom! Which is great for taller drivers!
So here's the other great news... it only costs $40 per seat!
So how do we accomplish this? We shave 1" off the base of the seat So who needs some seats?