Thinking of new seats

[Blackbirdws6]

Those look pretty good in a Fbod. Did you sit in them? How bad are they to install? I have access to a welder but it would be a plus to knock this out in my garage. I do like some of the other Corbeau designs (A4, CR1, LG1) a bit better but I have no idea how they feel.

[coolmanvette75]

Ive sat in the a4's in a vette and they are plenty comfy. I actually think he is selling them right now. He lives in ur town too. Lol. Lmk of ur interested...

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by coolmanvette75

Ive sat in the a4's in a vette and they are plenty comfy. I actually think he is selling them right now. He lives in ur town too. Lol. Lmk of ur interested...

Interested. Any idea what he may want for them?

[coolmanvette75]

Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

Interested. Any idea what he may want for them?

I can find out. Texting him now

[qwikz28]

Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

Those look pretty good in a Fbod. Did you sit in them? How bad are they to install? I have access to a welder but it would be a plus to knock this out in my garage. I do like some of the other Corbeau designs (A4, CR1, LG1) a bit better but I have no idea how they feel.

I never did get to sit in them but my understanding is they feel similar to the seats in a E46 3 Series. Corbeau makes vehicle specific adapters which, along with sliders, should make the entire operation bolt-in. That also applies to those A4s if you pick them up.

[Blackbirdws6]

The bolt in slider option is real nice. I am going to test fit the A4s tomorrow but I have a feeling the Std model won't be big enough for my huskier build. I found a place 45 min from me that is a dealer where I can try all the different models out.

Anyone think the seats will look like ass in black with my interior?

[Mike]

Have pics?

[Blackbirdws6]

Here are some shots from some different angles. The black would be temporary since I will likely get the whole seat setup redone to match. Just thinking it may look ok with the black seats being that its a black car, black roll bar etc. Still undecided.

[Mike]

If you did a black rear as well it would probably look good

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by Mike

If you did a black rear as well it would probably look good

Even with the tan mixed interior panels?

[BonzoHansen]

black fronts? terrible. black all 4? maybe, maybe not.

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

black fronts? terrible. black all 4? maybe, maybe not.

Thinking I will hold off and find the seats I like first then get them wrapped in matching tan leather. There is a corbeau dealer about 45 min from me, supposedly with all the models. Prob my best bet to start there.

[BonzoHansen]

Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

Thinking I will hold off and find the seats I like first then get them wrapped in matching tan leather. There is a corbeau dealer about 45 min from me, supposedly with all the models. Prob my best bet to start there.

great call.

black is not the most sun friendly color to have in a rag top

[KirkEvil]

This vette has a tan/black mixed interior to give you an idea of the look

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...item416995b48b

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by KirkEvil

This vette has a tan/black mixed interior to give you an idea of the look

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...item416995b48b

The mix looks good on the vette but if I start throwing black in the interior, I'd have to do everything including door panels, console etc. All of my dark pieces are gray and not black so I would have too many conflicting colors even if I did do black on the seats.

[Jersey Mike]

I'm not sure if the sail panel trim from a T-Top car is compatible with a 'vert, but if you want to take them test out the look, then I can drop off the spare ebony? plastics that I have--2 rear seat plastic trim, and the 2 kick panels that run along the edge of the floor/door.

[BonzoHansen]

looking again at your pic, one thing to consider is your current seats have seat belt guides. Aftermarket seats may put the seat belts at a fairly uncomfortable angle.

[LTb1ow]

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

looking again at your pic, one thing to consider is your current seats have seat belt guides. Aftermarket seats may put the seat belts at a fairly uncomfortable angle.

5 point harness fixes that.

[BonzoHansen]

Originally Posted by LTb1ow

5 point harness fixes that.

illegal on the street.

[sweetbmxrider]

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

illegal on the street.

Schroth's Tuning line of belts offers the world's only aftermarket harnesses that meet the requirements of the DOT. All belts mount to factory locations to utilize the engineering that's already gone into your car.

http://www.schrothracing.com/

[Mike]

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

http://www.schrothracing.com/

Useful if you have an Audi, BMW, mini, or subaru

[coolmanvette75]

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

illegal on the street.

In all honesty, who's really gonna bother you? My dad has run simpson 5 point harnesses on both the drivers and passengers side for the past 10 years. We have been pulled over and no cop has ever even mentioned them to us

[Mike]

Originally Posted by coolmanvette75

In all honesty, who's really gonna bother you? My dad has run simpson 5 point harnesses on both the drivers and passengers side for the past 10 years. We have been pulled over and no cop has ever even mentioned them to us

Your insurance if injured in an accident

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by Jersey Mike

I'm not sure if the sail panel trim from a T-Top car is compatible with a 'vert, but if you want to take them test out the look, then I can drop off the spare ebony? plastics that I have--2 rear seat plastic trim, and the 2 kick panels that run along the edge of the floor/door.

The rear panels are vert specific but thanks for the offer.

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

looking again at your pic, one thing to consider is your current seats have seat belt guides. Aftermarket seats may put the seat belts at a fairly uncomfortable angle.

I usually don't use the guides anyway. The vert has them lower than a coupe car and you have the option of using the guide on the headrest or not at all.

[BonzoHansen]

Originally Posted by Mike

Your insurance if injured in an accident

true dat. dot or not it is illegal to use them. I'd go on but we are straying off topic. Brian says no belt escutcheon is no problem, back to the seats.