Aftermarket Corbeau Seats In My C5 Z06 Corvette Install - Soo Much Better!!
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5 жыл бұрынLink for the Corbeau A4 Seats: corbeau.com/a4/?Yo...
We install Corbeau A4 Black Suede seats in my 2002 Chevrolet Covette Z06 (C5) to replace the terrible stock seats. My Corvette had C6 Z06 seats installed which were better than the C5 seats, but they did not provide bolstering to go autocrossing and do track time with. I daily drive my Corvette and wanted a seat that would suit my needs.
Corbeau A4 Seats: corbeau.com/a4/?Yo...
Install was super easy and took less than an hour - I bought 2 Corbeau A4 seats and 2 seat brackets. To the seats I had added: shaved base (for better headroom in a Corvette and more room for a helmet), 5 point harness slots (submarine slot), and lumbar support for the driver side seat. I did not go with heated seats, but can always add them myself in the future if needed.
These bucket seats have the support i need to drive spiritedly, but also easy enough to get in and out of for daily driving based on my initial review. Seat choices are limited in Corvettes due to the limited room in the car - these seats were a perfect fit and make the car 100% more enjoyable - this is definitely a performance mod.
If anyone has any questions about this video or any others, feel free to message me anytime.
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@IndependenceCityMotoring 5 жыл бұрын
"Seat bolster" mod is what I did on my C5 Z06 and it made a world of difference, and saving hundreds of dollars on new seats!
@brandonv4900 2 жыл бұрын
Can you elaborate on that mod?
@arrowbearbill8273 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video. I really enjoy watching your videos. You are very clear on your videos and your dialog. I love your excitement when you work on your car, especially when you are happy with your results. Keep up the good work!
@MattSump 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. My 2002 Z came with A4s (but not installed) and this looks like it's just as easy as the seller described! You got a new subscriber :)
@TendyDefendy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! Exact same seats, configuration, car, and driver size as me. Makes my shopping way easier.
@enchantedape8180 5 жыл бұрын
Dude love the energy in you're videos! Very informative and fun to watch. Im living vicariously through u until i get mod money haha Keep up the great work! Cheers
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks a lot! I'm trying to keep it real with the mods and be practical as well
@vettenutt0534 5 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video, they look really good, thinking about getting some myself
@11MikePlazek 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Just bought a set for my c5. Thanks!
@Garagetopics 3 жыл бұрын
My man! Thanks!
@SM-eu5xl 5 жыл бұрын
Huge upgrade! Looks sharp! I track my C5Z06 on the stock seats, these Corbeau's look to be a much needed improvement. I look forward to getting mine installed.
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks - they made a HUGE difference in driving feel!
@GGas700 3 жыл бұрын
Love the Corvette,Color is my Favorite,, Love the Seats . A perfect Car. If I can find a Blue one ,,I’ll buy it in a few months ,, looking now. Thanks for the Vids
@lancejones9123 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I'll be installing the evo x seats about 3 months form now!!! Car is really coming together for you!!
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank man! Seats made a HUGE difference - I will make a driving video with them soon
@genejohnson2502 4 жыл бұрын
Good video. Looks like I'm going to get a set.
@rschris 5 жыл бұрын
They look great !!
@braydonmiks7836 5 жыл бұрын
how to know what seat is perfect for you: -make sure the shoulder holes (where the seatbelts should come through if you have them) are at equal length with your shoulders (for safety) -look at the seat's width to make sure it's good for you -(recommendation) if you want to scare the shit out of your friends, measure their torso length and width and customize the seat to that. If there are multiple people that you drive in your car, do the measurements for all of the people, add them up, (make sure to separate the length and the width for this) and divide by how many people you are measuring and you should get the width and length. -and last, you measure your center console to your door to ensure you have enough room to place the seats in hope this helped anyone
@mg_streetkandi 3 жыл бұрын
Great review..they are on my list to buy..🏁👍
@Garagetopics 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You will not regret it
@-smp-scientificmethodpersp838 3 жыл бұрын
Good review! 👍
@Rico_Suave-bk8le 5 жыл бұрын
Looks really good!!
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Looks like they were made for the car
@TomsTurboGarage 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great fit! Huge upgrade there 👍🏻
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom! Slowly but surely making this car less bad GM and more of a complete package!
@mycorvettelife 5 жыл бұрын
Looks great!
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@billzshelbygt5008 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, did you by chance measure what the true change/difference in headroom was? I am six five and that would be a definite help to know
@henrycruz45cal 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@philtroskey3454 5 жыл бұрын
One thing I like about my C4 is I used to switched the seats every 5 years passenger on the driver side drivers on the passenger side works every time I don't know if my C5 will do that. Let me know good time had a stroke so I can't do it
@greatmonkeez 3 жыл бұрын
Could you please link the brackets? I cant find bracket like these anywhere, thank you!!
@arrowbearbill8273 3 жыл бұрын
I do have a question on this install. I also have a 2002 C5 Corvette Convertible (not Z06) but on my driver seat I have 2 separate electrical connectors. I see yours only had one. Do you know what the second one might be for or what maybe won't work if not plugged in? FYI, the passenger seat only has the one connection. Thanks
@saldeloera6113 3 жыл бұрын
what made you go A4s vs Evolution? These seem to be a good daily driver option over the Evos, just wanted to get your take on the decision. Looking forward to replacing my C5 Z seats!
@JJ-ix4zr 5 жыл бұрын
Sup nice vette I own one z06 2002 do you know if c7 competition seats fits on my c5? I found 2 seats in a really good price :)
@GstateOfMind 5 жыл бұрын
I love c5 corvettes
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
my man!
@hoopersmith 4 жыл бұрын
So the bolt by the seat belt with the tab. Did you take the part with the tab off and use a new normal washer?
@SL0Z07 Жыл бұрын
Doesn’t the steering wheel telescope stop working if you unplug the driver seat harness?
@brandonv4900 2 жыл бұрын
Airbag light and or seatbelt staying on?
@35057 4 жыл бұрын
Just bought a c5z, blue just like your and that drivers seat is haggard. Looking to do these exact seats. 😎
@Garagetopics 4 жыл бұрын
This is awesome to hear! You will not regret it - seats were the best modification I made to the car hands down
@35057 4 жыл бұрын
Garage Topics awesome sounds good. I’m tall also and I’ll be on the track with it so it sounds like I’ll be opting for the 1” shave also. Give me more room with a helmet.
@PNW_Car_Mods 5 жыл бұрын
GT, take a look out there for the purpose made console and dash bezel made for running double din in a C5 corvette. Looks like you have cut factory bezel?
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
Got a video about that coming out soon!
@PNW_Car_Mods 5 жыл бұрын
@@Garagetopics I went with the Vettenuts bezel and have nothing but good things to say about it. It looks very factory appearing. Been thinking about doing a video on the bezel as well. The Metra unit is a good bit cheaper but doesn't look quite as factory. I can't wait to see what you are up to. :)
@turboman93 5 жыл бұрын
Time to get a rear belt bar and put a harness in the car for the seats and use them to their full capability!
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
yes sir! That will be the plan very soon
@haydens465 3 жыл бұрын
the internet says these would fit in a miata, do you think that’s true?
@2rztaco 4 жыл бұрын
Good quality seats. ? I,have a chance to buy sone new ones for cheap
@smitty2919 3 жыл бұрын
Contemplating doing these seats for a DD and 80% local autocross C5Z. My current Corbeau Forza seat is not "long trip" friendly. What's your opinion of these after owning them for a while?
@Garagetopics 3 жыл бұрын
Anything more than 4 hours would be pushing it. I know that from driving to and from tail of the dragon for a weekend trip
@sgtrosenfield 5 жыл бұрын
Nice, I have a Tillett B5 for drivers seat and love it (also weighs 9 lbs). Wondering and it’s okay if you don’t want to say how much are you selling your seats for? Trying to figure out how much my grey sport seats would sell for. Keep up the awesome videos!
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
My C6 Z06 seats ended up selling for $750
@allanjackson7501 4 жыл бұрын
when you ordered these seats, did you have the lumbar support installed in the passenger seat, as it will be going in the drivers side ?
@HandSolo1 5 ай бұрын
That’s what I was wondering. Said the lumbar support was installed on the driver side seat, but passenger seat had to be installed on driver side?
@justinreid8851 5 жыл бұрын
Man you are one funny stand up guy!👍. I'm jus north of your local man. BG home of the vette. Keep it dirty.
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
Club Dirty For Life Sir! Haha you ever make it to LS Fest?
@justinreid8851 5 жыл бұрын
@@Garagetopics yea a year ago i went. Alot of fun down ther. I'm gon to corvette bash this month. R u
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
@@justinreid8851 when is the bash? This year is the 10th anniversaty of LS Fest!
@justinreid8851 5 жыл бұрын
@@Garagetopics April 26 is corvette bash. It kinda kicks off the corvette year with all types of fun things to do and see. Also the MGM track is open i believe. I would like to meet ya at some point. Love your c5 zo6 build
@Actionanimalranch 2 жыл бұрын
Hey quick question did you have to put the passenger seat on the driver bracket to put it in the drivers side or do you just put the passenger seat on the passenger seat bracket and put it in the drivers side?
@Garagetopics 2 жыл бұрын
Brackets stay they same for the side, just the seat swaps. Driver side bracket bolted to the passenger seat to goes on the drivers side
@RTMZ06 5 жыл бұрын
What a difference, the suede looks better than the leather! Are you considering putting in a harness at some point? I know you were saying that you also opted to get that center hole on the bottom.
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
It looks great! really reminds me of the seats in the 1LE package in the Camaros. yes - a harness will be coming soon
@francoisnadeau678 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! One year later, how do you like the seats, and do they are looking ok? I have to take a decision: rebuilding my stock 99 c5 sport seat, or completely change them. What’s your recommendation? Still suede, or leather A4? Wifey will appreciate?? Thks!!
@Garagetopics 3 жыл бұрын
100% replace the seat. This was my favorite modification to the car. The seat still looks brand new
@dicknutzracing6699 4 жыл бұрын
Pricing on this setup??
@crazychris7417 5 жыл бұрын
Do they have a booster seat for us short guys? Haha. If you are losing some height in the seat would it become an issue?
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
I has my seats shaved so that I would sit lower in the car, without that I'm sure it would be fine
@lilygrahamcakes4199 5 жыл бұрын
Are stock seat belts still good to go ? any gap between you and the belt ? Great vid !
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
Yep stock seat belts work perfectly with these seats, no modifications needed. The C5 Corvettes plug for the seatbelt is backwards - when its unplugged it registers as seatbelt on haha
@InjectedEnt 3 жыл бұрын
Did you say you're in bowling green in the video?
@Garagetopics 3 жыл бұрын
Yep bg, ky
@darylbrookins4273 4 жыл бұрын
Are these the A4 STANDARD OR A4 WIDE....im 6'3" and 250lbs
@Garagetopics 4 жыл бұрын
Mine are standard, I have a 33 waist and it is snug. I hope this helps! See if you can sit in one before buying to make sure
@TNTBoom-gf3er 5 жыл бұрын
I plan on putting these in my C5, I have a harness bar in now and I wonder if I can just take the stock seat belts out when I put these in.
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
Yep, stock c5 seat belts bolted up to the Corbeau seat brackets no problem!
@TNTBoom-gf3er 5 жыл бұрын
Garage Topics I want to take the stock ones out, I have the harness bar and a set of 5 point harness I already use.. I wonder what or if anything it effects taking them out.
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
If you have a c5, you do not need the original seat belts at all, no warning signs or anything bad
@TNTBoom-gf3er 5 жыл бұрын
Garage Topics Good to know, I’ve got a 99 FRC Z51,
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
@@TNTBoom-gf3er oh yea you are good to go
@GunKata 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome install and vid. Are these the standard seats or wide ? If standard, how wide is your waist?
@Garagetopics 3 жыл бұрын
Standard width, my Levi's are a 33 waist 😎
@chakman1125 2 жыл бұрын
Will wide fit in an 03 Z06?
@keithlane4343 5 жыл бұрын
Nice addition to your Vette. What was the cost including brackets?
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
For both seats both brackets and the extras I added to the seat, torsl including shipping was around $1300. You can get this whole setup for around $1k as well. Still cheaper than 1 recaro seat haha
@keithlane4343 5 жыл бұрын
@@Garagetopics wow, that's very reasonable. cheaper than buying to replacement stock seats, and it sounds like they are more comfortable, and provide better support for high performance driving. Another good video. Take care Bud
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
For sure! Thanks you too
@chrisbowen8437 4 жыл бұрын
Did you ever sell the c6 z06 seats? If not what are you wanting for them?
@Garagetopics 4 жыл бұрын
I did, got 750 for them I believe
@chrisbowen8437 4 жыл бұрын
@@Garagetopics Hey thanks for the reply! I need to find someone that has a c5 with some aftermarket seats to see how they fit and feel. As all of us c5 owners know the factory seats aren't great. Mine are in good shape but would like a more supportive seat.
@m73jaredII 4 жыл бұрын
How is the seat height for someone who isn’t as tall?
@Garagetopics 4 жыл бұрын
If you do not go with the shaved base and just take the seats as they are, I think it would be good for almost anyone lower than 6 foot
@claytonmauricio-ci1nv Жыл бұрын
How good are the corbeau seats?
@Garagetopics Жыл бұрын
They were my favorite modification I made to the car. Handled a 4 hour road trip and was totally comfy
@golling3334 4 жыл бұрын
How are those seats holding up, I'm considering getting them for my c5 because I don't like the stock ones
@Garagetopics 4 жыл бұрын
I've put almost 3k miles on my car and they look brand new still! My fav mod to the Corvette hands down you will not regret it!
@golling3334 4 жыл бұрын
@@Garagetopics 1 other question for you if you don't mind, with the stock seats I often find my head rubbing up against the ceiling of the car, would you recommend I get the version of the seat with the shaved base, or is the seat low enough itself that it shouldn't be a problem? I don't take it to the track so I don't wear a helmet and I'm 6'3"
@Garagetopics 4 жыл бұрын
I have a shaved base in mine, in addition to 7 or so washers on the front mounting bolts between the frame and the seat base. This tilts my legs back and further down into to the seat
@Garagetopics 4 жыл бұрын
Send me a message on Instagram and I'll show you in pictures or video
@golling3334 4 жыл бұрын
@@Garagetopics Thanks for the info, I don't have an instagram, but I think I get what you are saying there, I'll probably do something similar.
@youngestson6537 5 жыл бұрын
What is the cost per seat brand new?
@Garagetopics 5 жыл бұрын
Link is in description - I dont think you can buy these seats individually (to my knowledge)
@youngestson6537 5 жыл бұрын
@@Garagetopics . Ok.
@gunnmetalblue 5 жыл бұрын
Can you get these without the awful logo?
@petercarey6883 2 жыл бұрын
That's the best question yet! Yeah, if I can't get them without their logo, I'm not spending that kind of money to also advertise them. Plus having to reverse the seats so that the seat back handles for both seats are between the seat and console suck. You better have the seat backs adjusted to wear you want them before the install because unless you've got really small hands, you won't be doing and adjusting on the spur of the moment.
@Garagetopics 2 жыл бұрын
My hands fit, but it was tight! I've seen people drill a hole in that handle and add a Keychain grab handle for easier access. That corvette is now Donnie at the drift factory and only has the passenger seat installed
@kcbroncohater 3 жыл бұрын
You put cheap seats in your vette? I see you had the base seats in your c5, my seats are great in my 02.
@Garagetopics 3 жыл бұрын
Alright
@shadowhunter9713 2 жыл бұрын
This video is a few years old, realize this comment is on an old video but seems like these aftermarket seat companies aren’t making their products any different now than they did back then. Complete junk if you ask me. I say that because they’re making no effort to make seats fit the way they should for corvette owners. You shouldn’t have to put the passenger seat on the driver side and vise versus. Make them fit without bull shit changes in design on the fly. But people keep buying them so why should they 🤷♂️
@philtroskey3454 5 жыл бұрын
I'll give you $200 for your seats
@kentshuster8927 3 жыл бұрын
Leather is better looking than cloth poor choice
@tombob-ze6dv Жыл бұрын
don't bother. Evo X seats or dont bother
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