1 YEAR UPDATE OF THE CHEAP AMAZON SEATS.. MY EXPERIENCE & ARE THEY WORTH IT? LETS DIVE IN.

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2 жыл бұрын

Thought it would be fun to give a thorough 1 year update/ review of the Amazon special seats. Enjoy.
• THE $170 ($330 PAIR) A...

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@VetOnVettes Жыл бұрын

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@johnbarker5009 2 жыл бұрын

7,000 miles in the last year...good for you, you drive your cars!

@Phantom_Garage 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased a set for my '99 FRC and love them. Also installing the Android 10 version of the Joying 8.8. Toying with the idea of the push button start as well. Thanks for the vids. Your Joying install video has been a big help to me at least.

@rooster9704 2 жыл бұрын

Been shopping around for the right Corvette and this video makes me want to grab one today so I can start doing little projects as well. Love the yellow with the red and black interior on yours. Keep up the great content!

@blucas8963 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your video on the "square" wheel set up. I've been wanting to do the same on my C5 Z06. Thanks for the great content!

@fast71bug2 2 жыл бұрын

Mark, thanks for the review. These seats are definitely still available as I bought mine a month or two ago. Glad to know these things should survive a couple years of real use.

@expeditionjay 2 жыл бұрын

The seat disection idea is interesting. I have a trans am Firehawk and recently purchased eBay seats that are pretty similiar and I'm curious myself. Also, heads and cam packages on the LS cars are good to go. I'm running an LSx street sweeper can on ported heads with an ls6 intake on my car. Drivability is still there. Cool thing about these LS cars is the forums solved all the issues that come up in these things a decade ago. Every problem is well documented with its solution.

@jakeh1183 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see some pics I'm shopping around for my gutted camaro

@martinez1701a Жыл бұрын

I just bought a pair of black cloth racing seats for $290 to put in my 99 ws6, I looked at new leather skins for my seats but it would have cost $299 for the top and $175 for the bottom.

@BasinMotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

As you mentioned safety, my only concern would be if they would protect you in a rear-end crash. I had a cheaper set in a Mustang a few years go that broke the recliner in a rear-end crash. I wasn't injured, but the seat was done after only 35 miles. Hopefully you don't test that out on yours. Be safe out there.

@rickschwindt1691 2 жыл бұрын

Drove from Garden City Kansas to Carlisle Pennsylvania lately with these seats. Very comfortable. You do sit a little lower. I am 6'2" so that didn't bother me. Very happy with them. Would recommend. Installed in a 98 C5.

@browningbelgium2326 2 жыл бұрын

A foot stool performs as good as OEM's and need replacing if you drive a Vette they way they're intended. Mark, your sets look great and seem to be holding up well for what you spent. I went with Corbeau A4's and they cost 1,300 with the brackets. Expensive yes, but they've held up great and no complaints.

@tksperformance8789 Жыл бұрын

I've got these exact ones. Funny enough got them from my son who didn't want to go to the trouble putting them in his C5 so i bought them from him. They're decently comfortable but i can tell you first hand not safe. One night super late made a terrible judgment call and the next thing i know a tree ran right into the back right corner of my Z. I didn't realize it at the time but when i took the car apart to repair it i noticed that my recliner jumped a few notches back, which loosened my shoulder harness and allowed my body to sight up the now inclined seat with my head denting in the cross structure piece just ahead of the top of the hatch. My car is just about ready to drive and I'm searching hard for some quality racing seats. These are not safe and I'm very fortunate to not have a head or neck injury or worse, you just vnever know

@DatSmitty 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have been watching a lot of your C5 videos and just finished up installing my Joying headunit like yours and am loving it. Question though, I am using the Torque app to try to utilize the bluetooth obd readers and the two different bluetooth obd readers ive tried connect fine but say they cant communicate with the ECU. Have you messed with this or gotten it to work? If so which OBD reader did you use?

@tuckerprestridge559 2 жыл бұрын

Just my little opinion about the cam you mentioned I have a Gto 230/234 cam longtubes and McLeod rst and it drives like stock just chops hard I really think it’s all in the tune. Also never had one issue out of the motor what so ever very reliable

@kellygrannis8024 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a year review.

@nyernga Жыл бұрын

I just fixed the "rocking" seat issue on my seats. Not a difficult repair and I get to keep my memory/easy exit function and originality. As nice as those seats look I'm not willing to give up those features.

@norziliamk4_universe667 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about the pros and cons of owning a corvette

@45auto82 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Mark! Love the red stitching on the seats! Contrasts well with the black interior and matches the red part. Do you know if there are any Carbon Fiber interior parts available for C5’s? Saving for mine now…near the end of this year I should be ready. Great filmography, sound, and content as always. Thx Buddy!

@VetOnVettes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!

@stevenjordan9434 6 ай бұрын

Very valuable review, brother. I’m going to look at getting some for my 1990 BMW 325i convertible. Your feedback inspired the confidence I required to pull the trigger as I have limited resources to use on upgrades. A video detailing other low-cost improvements for two door sports cars would be greatly appreciated. Please include more OCD type humor, as a ten year survivor of multiple myeloma I value laughs more highly than ever. Stay blessed.

@chandlerrappenecker3011 5 ай бұрын

I’m thinking about getting them for my 95 325i. Lmk how they fit/how you like them.

@brandonixchop979 7 ай бұрын

How did you by pas the air bag thing ??

@privateryan555 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if these would fit in a 02 chevy s10 xtreme

@0Heeroyuy01 2 жыл бұрын

i have a question for you idk if you have an answer or not but a little off topic. since youre way more into the corvette world and have been into a while any idea were to get weather striping for remove able hard top/ targa roofs?

@AaronLatimer 2 жыл бұрын

Where the seat brackets two different heights? I ordered the same ones you linked to and mine came with one of them being taller on one end. Thanks

@Bawkr Жыл бұрын

I think these will be miles better than what is in my 40 year old car, appreciate the review, it's hard to get cheap seats over here like people can get in Japan with Up Garage. Our version of that would be Pick n Pull some kind of OEM seat that is currently plentiful and not super worn out in the wreck yard, most of those kind of seats would be too big for my 74 Celica & just look out of place compared to a nice basic aftermarket seat.

@finkthreely7089 Ай бұрын

Waiting for 7th Gen Celica leather seats at the pick pull for my 74 Celica 🤞

@Bawkr Ай бұрын

@@finkthreely7089 Yeah I think I'm going to make sure I get something with cloth for durability. PU leathers don't really hold up. Car is still a WIP but I have gotten some major pieces that were missing.

@WalkingUpsideDown 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the follow up video brother. I’m 5’7” 160. Do you think the seats be ok for me? The stocks are awful

@AlandosF Ай бұрын

Nice I’m looking to buy some for my 98 cobra mustang

@savagepickle0443 Жыл бұрын

I just came across some suede amazon seats that look almost identical to a Sparco or omp seat by ModifyStreet and I’m curious if I should buy them

@dgonzalez7601 11 ай бұрын

How do you get rid of the airbag light

@dandesouto6076 Жыл бұрын

What did you did with the seat airbag sensor

@Pablo57L 2 жыл бұрын

Hello thanks for these honest vídeo. In your personal opinión are these seats confortable? For daily drive?

@mooosestang Жыл бұрын

did you order just any corvette specific brackets then drill holes in the brackets to mount the seats? That's the part of these i don't understand. everyone says buy brackets for your car, but if i buy sparco brackets they aren't going to mount to those seats.

@micahbroersma2491 2 жыл бұрын

So I’m 6’3 and currently drive with my seat all the way back. Do you think these go back as far as the stock seats?

@mrfox2230 2 жыл бұрын

hello ! i just bought 2001 C5 can you make a video to list all the mod things you did? i really want to buy them all

@shadowhunter9713 2 жыл бұрын

There are videos on fixing the movement in stock seats. Very simple. So if that’s one of the reasons for buying aftermarket seats that don’t fit right. I would check out the repair videos out there first.

@VetOnVettes 2 жыл бұрын

Biggest reason was they felt like doo doo. I'm doing C6 seat belt conversion next week so aftermarket seats will fit properly. Thanks for tuning in.

@Amxracer 4 ай бұрын

Cool 😎 !

@melomartinez5168 4 ай бұрын

how much does the seat weight

@williamai4645 Жыл бұрын

Do u think the seat will start cracking later on?

@mattkeller2466 2 жыл бұрын

I recognize that safety inspection sticker and am also in the 757. Picking up a c5z myself. Would love to chat about them with someone local.

@bluerider88 2 жыл бұрын

what brackets did you get

@cardboardbrothers3396 2 жыл бұрын

Link for brackets and seats?

@Tokenomics1 Жыл бұрын

Car manufacturers use a black stick on felt material to stop squeaks from rubbing materials.

@ryanloughlin6380 Жыл бұрын

how safe are these seats vs oem

@gerardroy4465 2 жыл бұрын

For airbags do you have to remove airbag fuse will airbags work and passenger seat air bag sensor what do you do

@dham99 11 ай бұрын

removing fuses does not generally work, you have to have a resistor that mocks the factory signal so the computer doesnt think anythings off. Usually within the forums of the platform you're modding (C5 for instance), there's plenty of ppl who've documented how to get rid of Airbag lights safely with simple Radio Shack/electronics store items. The C5 is one of best track cars and nearly all hardcore drivers probably replace the seats, so there has to be plenty of options if you just search the forums

@iitzDrewskii 2 жыл бұрын

Run the seatbelt through your harness holes and then switch the seats again.

@Berry500Laps Ай бұрын

Isn't PVC extremely toxic with forever chemicals?

@HushParanoia 2 жыл бұрын

How much do these seats weigh?

@trapgodnah9022 2 жыл бұрын

How much do they weigh?

@AaronLatimer 2 жыл бұрын

I literally just ordered em for my C5 yesterday lol. Do I want to watch this? hahaha. Update: watched the video, and I’m still excited for them to arrive haha. Thanks for the recommendation!

@imflashyfn4247 2 жыл бұрын

Wanting to get these, do you recommend?

@jeremiahmcintyre8829 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think they would be comfortable for a guy 5'-9" weighing approximately 250lbs. Not belly, just wide?

@VetOnVettes 2 жыл бұрын

Hard to say. I'm 175 6' and it's snug for reference. Maybe order one, sit in it? Return if it's horrible? 🤷🏼‍♂️

@carlbrooks90 10 ай бұрын

I bought the same kind of seat off of eBay, less than a year of the ownership the welds at the bottom of the seat broke causing the seat not to stay up, very unsafe, i contacted the seller but no help was offered ATM

@AFXGaming Жыл бұрын

Cost 799 on amazon Canada, unfortunate I was looking forward to getting some but for that price I can get name brand seats

@asvpxmi6uel 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 6’1 and over 260 pounds would it be a uncomfortable ride based on my size? Because I’ve drove a newer Camaro and it wasn’t very comfortable and how bad would the head room be

@Highlander1432 5 ай бұрын

I'm 6'4 I've had a C5 and currently drive a 16 Camaro. Headroom is fine but you're a bit heavy. You might have trouble getting in and out of the C5

@asvpxmi6uel 5 ай бұрын

@@Highlander1432 yea I had one for 8 months it wasn’t too bad but I ended up selling it and getting another truck

@bngately5757 2 жыл бұрын

Do you still have the stereo you put in your car that you video taped

@VetOnVettes 2 жыл бұрын

I do. So far so good

@Ducati.Bowers 2 жыл бұрын

I tried these seats in my vette. And unfortunately the driver seat left bottom cushion failed within 2 weeks and was basically just the cover and metal and was extremely uncomfortable.

@VetOnVettes 2 жыл бұрын

Oh damn. I wonder if Amazon would give you a direct replacement? 🤔

@Ducati.Bowers 2 жыл бұрын

The seller offered to replace it but wouldn't have one till December. They offered me a $200 refund instead. I purchased a NRG ultra prisma to replace the drivers Seat so hopefully that will be more comfortable.

@charlesjackson5745 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ducati.Bowers any update on that nrg seat?

@danieltenorio3559 Жыл бұрын

When the air bag wire is disconnected with the air bag indicator stay on?

@VetOnVettes Жыл бұрын

Nope. No light

@danieltenorio3559 Жыл бұрын

@@VetOnVettes thanks , I was about to change my seats to a racing seat into gaming seats if the light stay on. Do we need to disconnect the battery when we transfer the seat or do we not need to. Thx for the fast response

@VetOnVettes Жыл бұрын

@@danieltenorio3559 I do not believe I disconnected the battery for this job, but there is nothing wrong with disconnecting it first to give your peace of mind.

@danieltenorio3559 Жыл бұрын

@@VetOnVettes ig it depends on the car. Bec my car detected someone was wrong with air bags and the icon warning notification didn’t go away untill I reconnected it

@kenberan4875 2 жыл бұрын

Hay Mark good to see YA , & yea luv the SEATS , keep em Clean & CONDITIONED , Leather vinyl , applied to em , WIPE down once a week etc,,,,,, keep em soft & Not Brittle , Stitching ,, Take CARE TOMORROW , Saturday 9-11, TY BUDDY ,, !

@brandonanderson6429 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance you want to link those seats? Really want some new seats and loved your review.

@VetOnVettes 2 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/Universal-Reclinable-Adjustable-Mounting-Stitching/dp/B0892Z7P8M/ref=asc_df_B08931DJ1Y/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416652864130&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14581790969388544049&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008591&hvtargid=pla-911907037896&ref=&adgrpid=96944448674&th=1

@brandonanderson6429 2 жыл бұрын

@@VetOnVettes a response even. Thank you sir

@Just_A_Base_Model 2 жыл бұрын

Will these fit a c6?

@VetOnVettes 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I think a little better even

@wheelstandr Жыл бұрын

1st world problems, ya know. The blessing of and yet the irritation of living in America and driving a Corvette with a squeaky arm rest. If Joebama keeps it up, we'll be lucky to keep our 1st world problems. I know I'm not driving my Pro street 72 442 much. 540 BBC likes to drink! Thinking about putting the LS 5.3 I just swapped into my 93 Impala clone into the 442. Going to get a decal for the intake tube that says; Filling in for a 540 until 2024. One can only hope. Anyway, back on topic. Looking to replace the seats in my 91 Z28. They're terrible even though they're mint. I got lucky and bought some Cobra Misano's years ago and love them, but they're too much money, and I went from a 32 to a 38. They're tight now! I'm really hoping that a company comes out with some C8 knock offs with the floating headrest, but that may take a while. Thanks for the 1 year video. One never knows how good these are otherwise.