Corbeau Seat Group Buy

[Maximal]

Just became an authorized Corbeau deal and figured to get the word out nothing works like a group buy. Pricing is too low to advertise so shoot me a PM with what you're interested in and I'll return with a price quote.

Keep in mind the prices I quote will require a minimum order which is probably around 7 or 8 sets of seats which between here and some local sites probably isn't that huge of a feat. Especially since I'll be picking up a set of CR1's for myself. :)

You can go here to see what they have: CORBEAU.COM: Official Site: Seats for Street, Race, Off-Road, and more (http://www.corbeau.com/)

Any questions let me know.

[B-Man]

Aww, worst timing, Terry! Maybe I'll have to order just one.

[IPD]

weights? discounted brackets/mounts?

has anyone used these on long road trips? which model is the most comfortable? how's the quality of the microfiber? fading? stain resistance? wear resistance?

[2fnloud]

CR1 is sharp, I will bite, can you please PM me a price for driver and passenger? leather, wide

[ZKruly87]

PMed. this is just the excuse i need to bite the bullet and buy a set. hope you can ship APO

[vr3.9]

CR1 is sharp, I will bite, can you please PM me a price for driver and passenger? leather, wide

ditto

[dpartinvr4]

weights? discounted brackets/mounts?

has anyone used these on long road trips? which model is the most comfortable? how's the quality of the microfiber? fading? stain resistance? wear resistance?
I drove to NG with the A4's and they are way more comfortable than the stockers

[IPD]

has anyone tried the LG1's or the GTS II?

[2fnloud]

Question: Is there a seat belt guide that can be installed to keep from reaching way back to get the seat bealt? Granted that wouldn't work will all their seats, but a few of them look to have adjustable head rests.

[IPD]

agreed. good question. mounting the OEM seatbelt guide on a GTSII would be tits.

[2fnloud]

agreed. good question. mounting the OEM seatbelt guide on a GTSII would be tits.

I would get those seats is that is an option, add the lumbar option total WIN.

[ZKruly87]

Question: Is there a seat belt guide that can be installed to keep from reaching way back to get the seat bealt? Granted that wouldn't work will all their seats, but a few of them look to have adjustable head rests.

bah. you just need to be taller. lol. that is a cool idea though

[Maximal]

weights? discounted brackets/mounts?

has anyone used these on long road trips? which model is the most comfortable? how's the quality of the microfiber? fading? stain resistance? wear resistance?

Weights are listed on Corbeau's site. Brackets are discounted too so I'll add them to whatever you decide you want to go with.

As for the other opinions you'll have to ask people that have them. I will say these are quality seats though and some of the best you can get...it's not some cheap e-bay brand.


PMed. this is just the excuse i need to bite the bullet and buy a set. hope you can ship APO

Not sure on APO shipping but if we get that far I can check into it. Everything will be shipping directly from Corbeau.


Question: Is there a seat belt guide that can be installed to keep from reaching way back to get the seat bealt? Granted that wouldn't work will all their seats, but a few of them look to have adjustable head rests.

Interesting question. I might be able to fab something up that works depending on how the seats are setup. I'll be honest and say it might be pricey though since it'd be a one off or least not a very popular option since it'd only fit the specific model of seat you go with.

Shooting PM's out now so if you guys dont' get one within the next few minutes let me know because I missed you somehow. Looks like there's ton of interest so hopefully we'll get this deal moving. :)

[dpartinvr4]

Question: Is there a seat belt guide that can be installed to keep from reaching way back to get the seat bealt? Granted that wouldn't work will all their seats, but a few of them look to have adjustable head rests.

It might be a better idea to make something that mounts to the braxket and holds the buckle down by your side. That might make it more universal and less costly.

[MNRVR4]

I know my brother is wanting to get some seats, price for a pair of a4 in black?

[Maximal]

Alright, I believe I am finally caught up on all PM's...they were coming in faster than I was sending them out for a while there. :p

[massacremasses]

Reposting on Norcal3S Im gonna see if anyones down with a group buy. They are cheap bastards though...

[Maximal]

Reposting on Norcal3S Im gonna see if anyones down with a group buy. They are cheap bastards though...

Repost wherever, doesn't even have to be for a 3S.

[FeaRpb]

Damn Damn damn, if I wasn't currently buying turbos I would be all over this. 2 black cr1's mmmmmmm

[Valhallaz]

Are the LG1's avail in black/red in suede? If so, shoot me a price for a pair of the wide.

[Darksurfr]

All I am going to say is be aware of the black micro suede. Not sure about the cloth but if your car is outside a lot like mine your seats will go from a nice rich black to a slight greyish purple within a few months. THEY FADE. I have CR1s.

Other then that the brackets they make to bolt the seats to our cars are slightly off. The angles on one of the tabs is bad and the position on the one of the other 4 is off. There was some stretching involved to get it to work.

The bracket as well has a bolt mounting location on the inside edge which if you use the supplied hardware will stick out too far and rub on the center console carpet and not allow you to tighten all the way.

I had to chop the bolt down size wise and bend the bracket towards the seat to get it to be useful. Once this is done the 3 point harnesses are a bit too long. If using harnesses it is best to make new mounting locations to make it a proper fit.

[93STLTH]

has anyone tried the LG1's or the GTS II?

I've got the LG1's in black leather and drove 4200 miles to the NG and back with no comfort issues with the seats at all. Would have been nice to have cruise control though...

[MR2]

can we get something done with the mounting brackets...presently 80% of corbeau seats can't be used with a helmet unless you want to recline past being able to touch the steering wheel :( you fix that and I will buy the brackets.

[IPD]

All I am going to say is be aware of the black micro suede. Not sure about the cloth but if your car is outside a lot like mine your seats will go from a nice rich black to a slight greyish purple within a few months. THEY FADE. I have CR1s.

Other then that the brackets they make to bolt the seats to our cars are slightly off. The angles on one of the tabs is bad and the position on the one of the other 4 is off. There was some stretching involved to get it to work.

The bracket as well has a bolt mounting location on the inside edge which if you use the supplied hardware will stick out too far and rub on the center console carpet and not allow you to tighten all the way.

I had to chop the bolt down size wise and bend the bracket towards the seat to get it to be useful. Once this is done the 3 point harnesses are a bit too long. If using harnesses it is best to make new mounting locations to make it a proper fit.

thank you for this. that's a deal breaker for me. i can probably live with having to modify some shit to make them fit; but color fading is NOT ok. and yes, black microfiber is exactly what i was wanting.

[MR2]

i have the blk microfibre and its still as new (had them for 4 months)

[Maximal]

Are the LG1's avail in black/red in suede? If so, shoot me a price for a pair of the wide.

They have them in cloth (not wide though) but not suede. I can do it for special order but it's going to get pricey.


can we get something done with the mounting brackets...presently 80% of corbeau seats can't be used with a helmet unless you want to recline past being able to touch the steering wheel :( you fix that and I will buy the brackets.

I can look into it. I've heard it's only on certain seats though. It shouldn't be too hard to get their universal sliders and make a set of brackets that are lower though.


thank you for this. that's a deal breaker for me. i can probably live with having to modify some shit to make them fit; but color fading is NOT ok. and yes, black microfiber is exactly what i was wanting.


i have the blk microfibre and its still as new (had them for 4 months)

What MR2 said. I've seen several Corbeau's installed and none of them are faded to the point described. I doubt all of them are new. A co-worker of mine had a set of CR1's in Suede for 5 years and he said they looked like new when he got rid of them.


Also, as for the bracket modification, I will admit I have not installed these before but I haven't heard of that. If anyone else has had this issue let me know and I'll address Corbeau with it, replacing a smaller bolt and adjusting some positioning for the harness shouldn't be a huge deal for them.

[IPD]

maybe it's a function of tinted windows. mine aren't tinted; i don't know if i will tint them. either way, i wouldn't want my seats to fade. unless there's some kind of lifetime warranty against fading....

[Maximal]

maybe it's a function of tinted windows. mine aren't tinted; i don't know if i will tint them. either way, i wouldn't want my seats to fade. unless there's some kind of lifetime warranty against fading....

Nope, co-worker didn't have his windows tinted. He had some custom color blue suede too. They do come with a 1 year warranty straight from Corbeau.

[IPD]

shit, my berkline comes with better warranty than that.

[STiedVR4Guy]

How much for a pair of A4's with all mounting hardware and 4 point harness for each?

[Maximal]

How much for a pair of A4's with all mounting hardware and 4 point harness for each?

PM sent.

[Unknownvr4]

Can i get a price on a pair of the A4s and a price of a pair of the CR1s?

[Maximal]

You've got it.

[Emilie@GZP]

I SO want one of the office chairs!! :lol:

[Maximal]

I SO want one of the office chairs!! :lol:

They are pretty bad ass. :)

[Fletch]

Price for a pair of A4's with all mounting hardware. Shipping costs to 60585? cheaper to ship to a buisness?

THANKS!

[Maximal]

Everyone should have gotten their PM's. I sent out a ton so if you're seriously interested please let me know either here or in a PM so I can add you to an official list. Just seeing how close we are to the target at this point.

[Valhallaz]

Then how about for the vx2000's, a pair in red and black?

[Maximal]

Then how about for the vx2000's, a pair in red and black?

You've got a PM.

[IPD]

ok, sure. what's the price on 2x gts II's & the seat brackets?

[MR2]

http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/DSC09812.JPG
Shimming up the bracket to get it level on the tunnel side rear bolt (there are 3 nuts under there)

http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/DSC09816.JPG
cutting in of BOTH inside rear mount holes...Note that the seatbelt bracket is also what stops the seats from being able to be lowered, this needs to be chopped off and mounted on TOP of the bar it's currently underneath, and pulled IN towards the seat by either an inch or a half.

http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/DSC09818.JPG
showing rear outside of seat dremeling to fit here as well.

my rear inner install kit! :p

http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/DSC09817.JPG

all the photo's you might want here:

Corbeau CR1 Skinny install (http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/)

[20G_VR4]

http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/DSC09812.JPG
Shimming up the bracket to get it level on the tunnel side rear bolt (there are 3 nuts under there)

http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/DSC09816.JPG
cutting in of BOTH inside rear mount holes...Note that the seatbelt bracket is also what stops the seats from being able to be lowered, this needs to be chopped off and mounted on TOP of the bar it's currently underneath, and pulled IN towards the seat by either an inch or a half.

http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/DSC09818.JPG
showing rear outside of seat dremeling to fit here as well.

my rear inner install kit! :p

http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/DSC09817.JPG

all the photo's you might want here:

Corbeau CR1 Skinny install (http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/)

I had to do this to my brackets. I have the FX1 Pro seats (16lb each) and I love them. Drove the car for over an hour with no comfort issues. I can barely fit with a helmet on (Im 5'9"). I have less than an inch of headroom. Overall, these seats look awesome in the car and flow well with my 4 point roll bar and gauge pod a-pillar. Anyone who is thinking about getting some seats should definitely keep this thread in mind for a good deal.

I also weighed the stock seats. The driver's side was something ridiculous (upwards of 80lb or more) and the passenger side seat was over to 50lb on my 1993 VR-4.

[IPD]

yeah, the stock power seats aren't light. mine are base seats though; full manual. i'd venture that they're much closer in weight to these (somewhere between 30-40lbs).

[J. Fast]

http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/DSC09812.JPG
Shimming up the bracket to get it level on the tunnel side rear bolt (there are 3 nuts under there)

http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/DSC09816.JPG
cutting in of BOTH inside rear mount holes...Note that the seatbelt bracket is also what stops the seats from being able to be lowered, this needs to be chopped off and mounted on TOP of the bar it's currently underneath, and pulled IN towards the seat by either an inch or a half.

http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/DSC09818.JPG
showing rear outside of seat dremeling to fit here as well.

my rear inner install kit! :p

http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/DSC09817.JPG

all the photo's you might want here:

Corbeau CR1 Skinny install (http://3000gt.com.au/car/Misc/Seats/)

Shameless that you paid $$ for those brackets. Someone needs to make seat brackets that fit for this platform other than wedge.

[i3igpete]

Quick tip:
Use studs for the rear, instead of bolts. That way you can just leave the spacers on there, and then you can just drop the bracket on and tighten one nut. A lot easier than trying to line up bunch of stuff together when you bolt it down.

[Maximal]

So has everyone had this issue? If so I'll push back with Corbeau and if they don't do anything then I'll come up with something myself and just mount their sliders on them...they don't look that complicated.

[Maximal]

Bump, we're about half way to our target price which isn't bad for a week. Hoping to get this wrapped up within the next couple weeks so if you want in for sure let me know and I'll add you to the list.

[dpartinvr4]

Yeah, general consensus is everyone has this issue :)

[93STLTH]

So has everyone had this issue? If so I'll push back with Corbeau and if they don't do anything then I'll come up with something myself and just mount their sliders on them...they don't look that complicated.

Yeah, I had to modify both of my brackets to make them fit. I still need to re-do my passenger side since it doesn't slide freely.

[MR2]

So has everyone had this issue? If so I'll push back with Corbeau and if they don't do anything then I'll come up with something myself and just mount their sliders on them...they don't look that complicated.

Please, Id say if you get this RIGHT you'll sell 20 pairs right off the hat!

Feel free to start another thread discussing it so we stop spamming this one ;)

[Maximal]

Yeah, lets try to get this back onto the group buy. We're getting close to the numbers we need to get this buy moving so after I get my brackets I'll look into and see what I can make. I'll also fire off an e-mail to corbeau and see if they can do anything for us.

Either way...who needs seats? :)

[B-Man]

Any update on this?

[Maximal]

We're almost there...a couple more people stepping up and we're good to go. :)

[ZKruly87]

We're almost there...a couple more people stepping up and we're good to go. :)

anything on shipping APO yet?

[Maximal]

anything on shipping APO yet?

Sorry, thought I replied to your PM. They will unfortunately not ship to an APO.


As for everyone else we're one set of seats away from getting this going. Who else is interested? :)

[terrets]

Dont tempt me! lol

Any word on the bracket problem?

[Maximal]

Dont tempt me! lol

Any word on the bracket problem?

I'm talking to them about it...they weren't aware of any issue. Sounds like most people just quickly modified it instead of complaining, haha.

[STiedVR4Guy]

I'll see how my bank account is looking after next paycheck if you guys still don't have one more.

[Maximal]

Alright, still waiting for another set or two and we'll be good for sure...just waiting for more people to say they're in for sure.

[STiedVR4Guy]

Ok, I am in for sure. Let me know when and where we need to pay. I should be able to get payment in Tuesday.

[Maximal]

Got you on the list...adding up some numbers and I think we're pretty close...I might just make up the difference myself if need be at this point to get it moving. Hopefully by the end of the week I'll start collecting money.

[Maximal]

Going to wrap this up at the end of the week so if you guys want in then let me know ASAP.

[MADMarc]

Will you take partial credit in the form of an awd trans and tcase even though your car couldn't use them? :D

[FeaRpb]

I wish I could get in on this. I know I will be purchasing a set of the cr1's after I get my turbos.

[Maximal]

Will you take partial credit in the form of an awd trans and tcase even though your car couldn't use them? :D

You could sell them an use the case for partial payment. ;)


I wish I could get in on this. I know I will be purchasing a set of the cr1's after I get my turbos.

I'll still be offering them for sure, just not at these prices unfortunately.

[MADMarc]

*snaps fingers* damn!

[STiedVR4Guy]

When is this going to happen? I would like new seats PLUHHEEEEEAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

[Maximal]

This week I'll be asking for money. :)

[B-Man]

Going to wrap this up at the end of the week so if you guys want in then let me know ASAP.


This week I'll be asking for money. :)

That's what you said last week, lol.

Do you know the estimated ship time?

[Maximal]

I'm just waiting for shipping estimates from Corbeau right now. I'll collect the money and as soon as I get all of it the order will be in and stuff will ship. So, as long as everyone gets their money to me quick we're probably looking at sometime early next week for the shipments.

[STiedVR4Guy]

It's the end of the week I would like to get these paid for.......

[lparrill]

It's the end of the week I would like to get these paid for.......

X2

Levi

[Maximal]

Really sorry for the delay on this guys...had some questions here and htere with some of the orders with corbeau so it took a bit longer to get the shipping quote than I expected. Anyways...within in the next 10 minutes or so you'll all have PM's with totals and payment information.

With that said there's room for 1 or 2 more people in this group buy if you want in still. The other orders will be placed as soon as I get payment from everyone but at this point I see you guys are ready to pay and then some so I'm expecting late week they'll be on the way to you. :)

[STiedVR4Guy]

So do they usually have the seats in stock or do they make them to order? How long can we expect them to take?

[Maximal]

They should stock most but I'll have a better idea when I get the order in this weekend (last payment should be coming in shortly).

As for this group buy these prices are over but you can PM me with what you want and I'll get you a quote for the normal price until I get them up on my site where you can just order them there.

[Maximal]

Order was submitted yesterday...once I have tracking numbers I'll plug them into the paypal transaction so you should get an e-mail with them.

Thanks for the patience with this guys...I know it took a bit longer than expected.

As for anyone else, like I said before...e-mail me for pricing until I get them up on my site. They won't be at these prices though.

[lparrill]

Any updates?

[STiedVR4Guy]

What he said ^

would like tracking info please.

[lparrill]

My seats just showed up at the door! So everyone should be getting them soon

[Maximal]

Sorry guys..didn't get the tracking info till late Wednesday and went on vacation Thursday....they are on their way though. I'm going to be updating the tracking info on the paypal transactions here in a minute. :) I imagine, depending on how close to CA you are, they'll be showing up sometime this week.

[STiedVR4Guy]

Got mine in, have not opened them yet, hope to get them in sunday. Thanks!

[B-Man]

Same. Got it, haven't opened it :lol: Moving sucks!

[Maximal]

Good to hear guys. :)

[lparrill]

Just a heads up, I still have to modify the bracket slightly.

Like previously stated the tabs on the rear console side of both brackets sits too high and the hole is off a hair bit

Levi

[MR2]

yeah, now that he's finished selling seats..

MAKE SOME GOOD BRACKETS FOR US.

[Maximal]

I'm working with Corbeau on the bracket issue...figured it would be easier to go through them and have them make a couple modifications instead of starting from scratch myself. Might be a bit before we can get this worked out though but I will keep you guys updated.

[MR2]

Right.

so where would you have me create a thread so we can discuss it?

[STiedVR4Guy]

The only issue is the rear inside corner.

The passenger side rear outside is also slightly off.

The rear inside needs to have the hole closer and an elbow to make it lower. The passenger outside rear needs to be slightly more forward.

Got dem inzz

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/TitanGenesis/2011-09-04_16-16-36_899.jpg

[MR2]

your wrong.

I'll start the thread.

Discussion on fixing the Corbeau Seat Brackets - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center (http://www.3si.org/forum/f147/discussion-fixing-corbeau-seat-brackets-524941/)