02-15-2008, 09:30 AM | #1 |
User
Drives: 1994 Stealth R/T Turbo Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: KCMO
Posts: 139
|
Who else is a seat snob? Good seats are a MUST
Is anyone else like me in wanting a solid, deeply bolstered seat?
This has been my biggest complaint about the Corvette and especially the ZR1. Even the Z06 'sport' seats are still flat and shallow. It's a pretty sad day when you can get a nicer seat in a $30,000 Evo than a $70,000-100,000 Corvette. Even the new Cobalt SS Turbo and HHR SS have nicer, tighter seats as an option. They're not as nice as the Recaros in the Evo, but they've got to be a good measure cheaper, which is fine by me. They're still very grippy and comfortable. I understand not everyone wants such a seat or can even fit in one. But I'm really, REALLY hoping that the Camaro has an optional sport seat that's at least on par with the Cobalt and HHR |
02-15-2008, 09:34 AM | #2 |
Petro-sexual
|
I'm not a seat-guy perse, however, after riding in my brother's Evo last weekend, I can understand where you're coming from. I agree that I would hope something nice could be an option for those of us that are a bit more "enthusiastic" drivers
__________________
'20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs |
02-15-2008, 09:37 AM | #3 |
Drives: chevys Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Gaithersburg
Posts: 228
|
If it doesn't come with one I would hope they could give us the option of the tighter seat. Even Ford has a good seat in it. I'm talking Ranger here.
|
02-15-2008, 09:43 AM | #4 |
Kept the Faith
Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2007
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 721
|
I really liked the Solstice's seats too.
Actually I just really really liked that car.
__________________
|
02-15-2008, 09:49 AM | #5 |
User
Drives: 1994 Stealth R/T Turbo Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: KCMO
Posts: 139
|
The thing that worries me is newer seats with side bolster airbags and passenger presence systems. It'd be nice to get the car with a good seat already in it, but if they can't or won't offer such a seat, it could be difficult to replace them with nice aftermarket seats without tripping airbag codes.
The Corvette guys have gotten around it for now by wiring in resistors to the side airbag harnesses, but with the systems getting more and more intelligent, this may not be an option much longer. |
02-15-2008, 09:53 AM | #6 | |
Drives: chevys Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Gaithersburg
Posts: 228
|
Quote:
|
|
02-15-2008, 09:59 AM | #7 |
Moderator
|
As I've said on every other thread, there's always the aftermarket. Recaros are great, but when they get put into every Evo, they aren't as good as the custom ones you could get if you contacted the manufacturer or a local shop. If you spend a few extra dollars to get seats, you could still get them upholstered to match the interior. Sport seats are a great way to reduce weight and add style. Most of them aren't very comfortable, but you have an entire market of options as opposed to the very few to no options that your dealer might give you. Basically, if you want something, keep an open mind when it comes to aftermarket modification.
__________________
RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet//
Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban |
02-15-2008, 10:00 AM | #8 |
Drives: chevys Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Gaithersburg
Posts: 228
|
But if you are concerned with the airbag stuff like Gatecrasher is saying it may be tricky.
|
02-15-2008, 10:22 AM | #9 |
Drives: MB clk430 02 Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Naples, FL
Posts: 15
|
Seats are actually a really big concern with me too, i mean im going to be driving the car i want to be driving in comfert, and i hope they offer leather seats with perforated holes, i live in florida so it gets hot
also hope they make the seats stiff and tight, never really likes alot of padding in the seats |
02-15-2008, 10:28 AM | #10 |
Yes, I am a girl
Drives: 2006 Pontiac Vibe Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 379
|
I loved the seats in the 92 Corvette, they held you in place really well.
But for the love of everything good, NO FABRICS!!! I have a hard enough time keeping mine clean, stupid bakery.
__________________
You can check on the rep...
...second to none |
02-15-2008, 10:42 AM | #11 | |
User
Drives: 1994 Stealth R/T Turbo Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: KCMO
Posts: 139
|
Quote:
The HHR SS seats are somewhere in between. They've got leather sides, but with this grippy center material that's sort of like a cross between alcantara suede and something that resembles hockey jersey material. I want something with high bolsters and some kind of microfiber center section, or the material they're using in the HHR. Color coding it to the exterior and the interior dash panels like the concept cars would just be icing on the cake Honestly, the seats in the concept look pretty close to what I'd want. The seats in the GTO were really good too. So I'm pretty confident that Holden can do a good seat, as long as they don't get tossed out based on cost. I'm willing to pay more for a GOOD optional seat. That's way more important to me than some high end audio system with 12 speakers and bluetooth and USB and all that. |
|
02-15-2008, 10:52 AM | #12 |
Yes, I am a girl
Drives: 2006 Pontiac Vibe Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 379
|
hey, that's exactly what I get in my seats.
A suede strip sounds good.
__________________
You can check on the rep...
...second to none |
02-15-2008, 10:57 AM | #13 |
www.Camaro5store.com
|
I'm hoping we get some good buckets too. Seriously, I want some padding. Soft enough for some good pillow top comfort, but sturdy enough that it holds me in place around tight corners. I'll have to decide on leather/cloth once I see what's available. I don't limit myself w/out knowing the feel of the material w/out seeing it first.
Oh, and GM, if you are reading this...please, please, please make those seats as low as possible!!! The taller folks would LOVE the extra head room!!! |
02-15-2008, 11:01 AM | #14 |
Drives: chevys Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Gaithersburg
Posts: 228
|
Gatecrasher you are on to something. Nonslip in the middle of the seat-great idea especially for mini skirts! However, sound surround I gotta have, bluetooth I can pass on. Nobody will be able to hear me with the roar anyway so what is the point. USB maybe.
|
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
5th gen and heated leather seats | rray200 | 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions | 22 | 11-14-2007 12:31 AM |
Edmunds.com review of Holden Commodore... good info. | LSxcellent | General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion | 6 | 07-23-2007 06:49 PM |
no power seats? | Hunter330123 | 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions | 21 | 01-30-2007 12:04 PM |
Crash tests downgrade small cars | KILLER74Z28 | General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion | 0 | 12-19-2006 03:31 AM |
Interior Space / Width & Height of Seat | markhoran | 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions | 8 | 12-05-2006 01:22 AM |