(PRICES) CARRAVAGGIO SEAT "GROUP-BUY" by AutoBuffs
01-27-2010, 07:16 PM
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Since I have the Daytona seats in, here is what I experienced. The head room is close to the stock seat. Since I'm 5'7" I didn't notice anything until I had my helmet on. When I first got the seats the new cushions were stiff. After 6 months they relaxed and are the same as when my seats went in for the re-make. 1/2 inch difference new and the same after the break in.
If your waist size is 35 or under you should be fine with the race seats, they will be tight fitting. It's the width that gets you on the race seats. John makes them tight so you are in the seat when racing so it's not anything like the stock seats. The closest to stock are the Daytonas and they are fit to you once you sit in them. Also since I am only 5'7" the harness holes are perfect for me, maybe 1/2 inch high. They should be 1/2 inch low for you maybe. Just look where the holes are in relationship to the top of the head rest. The total headrest height is exactly the same.
I know there are at least 20 racing seats out there with forum guys/gals. Can you gals/guys relate your racing seat experience to the rest of us???
So enjoy them when you get them, and as the other post said they are the only great looking great fitting seats currently available on the forum.
One more thing I have to mention since I have purchased my seat directly from John Caravaggio. My experience was good not excellent with John C. There was a 4 week delay in delivery from the originally promised date. So I hope that John C understands that this is a very public forum and this could hurt him in a big way if he doesn't deliver as promised on time. I wanted to write this so should there be issues in delivery it's not a big surprise. I don't know what Auto Buffs can do to prevent delays should there be any.
If your waist size is 35 or under you should be fine with the race seats, they will be tight fitting. It's the width that gets you on the race seats. John makes them tight so you are in the seat when racing so it's not anything like the stock seats. The closest to stock are the Daytonas and they are fit to you once you sit in them. Also since I am only 5'7" the harness holes are perfect for me, maybe 1/2 inch high. They should be 1/2 inch low for you maybe. Just look where the holes are in relationship to the top of the head rest. The total headrest height is exactly the same.
I know there are at least 20 racing seats out there with forum guys/gals. Can you gals/guys relate your racing seat experience to the rest of us???
So enjoy them when you get them, and as the other post said they are the only great looking great fitting seats currently available on the forum.
One more thing I have to mention since I have purchased my seat directly from John Caravaggio. My experience was good not excellent with John C. There was a 4 week delay in delivery from the originally promised date. So I hope that John C understands that this is a very public forum and this could hurt him in a big way if he doesn't deliver as promised on time. I wanted to write this so should there be issues in delivery it's not a big surprise. I don't know what Auto Buffs can do to prevent delays should there be any.
I had the pleasure of driving Ernies Z06 from his house to the shop and I had no headroom issues at all on my 1 hour drive, Im 6-5.
Thanks for the info Ernie and if there is a delay with any seats you can expect us to keep you informed and up to speed every step of the way.
That is what is expected from a customer with any delay if one should arise and you can bet you will be informed and kept in the loop.
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01-27-2010, 07:56 PM
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I've seen Ernie's car in person, those seats are amazing. I sat in the other set he had I'm 5'7" 210lbs, 36in waist. (So is Ernie's car)
01-27-2010, 08:57 PM
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Drifting
HI Dfinke23,
As you can see from my previous post that is one of my concerns also. I can say that John and Jan from Auto Buffs are a GREAT forum VENDER!!!!
Dfinke23 has as I have, written what our experiance was with the main supplier. I would hope that some how some way there is some sort of positive way to have assurance that the schedules will be met.
John and Jan, is there anything that would be a incentive for on time deliveries and a dis-incentive for late deliveries? This is a valid concern that I am sure you have hear from a number of the members. It's a hard thing to control since you are dependent on a 3rd party. I just would hate to see Auto Buffs pinged for something you have no control over.
ErnieO
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As you can see from my previous post that is one of my concerns also. I can say that John and Jan from Auto Buffs are a GREAT forum VENDER!!!!
Dfinke23 has as I have, written what our experiance was with the main supplier. I would hope that some how some way there is some sort of positive way to have assurance that the schedules will be met.
John and Jan, is there anything that would be a incentive for on time deliveries and a dis-incentive for late deliveries? This is a valid concern that I am sure you have hear from a number of the members. It's a hard thing to control since you are dependent on a 3rd party. I just would hate to see Auto Buffs pinged for something you have no control over.
ErnieO
ErnieO
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01-27-2010, 09:02 PM
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John,
Is there not any way to do core deposits? I'm very interested in the Daytona seats but being without the seats for 4 to 5 weeks is bad enough - further delays would be unacceptable. If they could do a returnable core program then they could take as long as needed without any impact to my car... your thoughts?
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01-27-2010, 09:05 PM
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Ok, I dunno what it is with hijacking the posts from JPM at Autobuffs and ranting about stuff with vendors or paint procedures and what not but its getting old and fast.
If you have a question about how Autobuffs paints cars, installs mods what their favorite soft drink is and what they had for lunch send them a PM. If you have or had an issue with a vendor take it up with them and do NOT I repeat DO NOT post it here.
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01-27-2010, 09:25 PM
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On the Daytona seats...
Does the $4500 price includes the harness cut-outs and slot for the sub belt as in the pictures you posted?
Carbon fiber shells or fiberglass?
Can he make these out of C5 seats or only C6 seats?
Thanks!
Does the $4500 price includes the harness cut-outs and slot for the sub belt as in the pictures you posted?
Carbon fiber shells or fiberglass?
Can he make these out of C5 seats or only C6 seats?
Thanks!
01-27-2010, 10:28 PM
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Drifting
Hey Flash since I picked up both seats as I was installing my Daytonas I would say the daytonas are about equal in weight. I can't speak for the Racing seats. From what I see the racing seat loose all the back adjustability so they MUST weigh less.
01-28-2010, 12:01 AM
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Melting Slicks
JPM: Thanks for your hard work putting this together 
I'm interested in a Race Seat... and this is a great price compared with Caravaggio's regular price.
But why is the shipping $50 more than i was quoted directly from Caravaggio ?
Thx
I'm interested in a Race Seat... and this is a great price compared with Caravaggio's regular price.But why is the shipping $50 more than i was quoted directly from Caravaggio ?
Thx
01-28-2010, 11:48 AM
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Ernie!
AutoBuffs, partnering with Caravaggio, are striving to give our customers the items you want at a nice discount through these group purchases.Shipping quotes were received directly from Caravaggio.
01-28-2010, 01:48 PM
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Burning Brakes
John,
Is there not any way to do core deposits? I'm very interested in the Daytona seats but being without the seats for 4 to 5 weeks is bad enough - further delays would be unacceptable. If they could do a returnable core program then they could take as long as needed without any impact to my car... your thoughts?
.... I'm in for Daytonas if y'all provide the core seats and when they get to me I send in my 4LT Titanium/Black seats that are like new..... Otherwise don't think I can be without seats for 5-6 weeks (probably more)..
01-28-2010, 05:34 PM
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Instructor
The daytona seats are GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!
01-28-2010, 06:57 PM
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Drifting
I had the same concern, but I wanted MY Stock seats to go to Caravaggios since I didn't want to have any issues with the electronics and the electronics connectors under the seat. (I found out that not all seat have the same connectors and some years there was very limited wiring under the seat, like my 2006 Z06). So every member should send their STOCK seats to him since you know they work and you know that the connectors are exactly right and what they should be. I got a set of black seats to put into the car while I waited. I couldn't be with out the car during the summer at all. I sold my spare seats to another guy in my club when he ordered his Daytonas. I also have a spare passenger seat on a OEM Frame, (no pwr anything on it), that if some one needs I would sell cheap 200.00 plus shipping. The passenger seat will not fit the drivers side, (I tried.)
ErnieO
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01-28-2010, 06:58 PM
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John,
Is there not any way to do core deposits? I'm very interested in the Daytona seats but being without the seats for 4 to 5 weeks is bad enough - further delays would be unacceptable. If they could do a returnable core program then they could take as long as needed without any impact to my car... your thoughts?
John has 1 set of cores at the shop. He will send the core seats when the order has been placed and funds received. When your seats arrive at his shop the seats will be finished in 4-5 weeks and shipped back to the customer at that time.
1 thing to remember is the core seats must be sent back at once as there will be another customer right behind you waiting for them so their seats can be done as well. I have dealt with cores as of late and it seems the customers take their time sending cores back not realizing that the vendor needs them for the next customer in line. If every customer is prompt with the return of the core seats there will be no delay.
You can either get fibergalss or CF shells
Race seats:19lbs
GT race seats:21lbs
Daytona seats:4lbs heavier then the stock seats
The shipping cost was relayed to us from John Carravaggio himself and we have no say in that.
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01-28-2010, 09:06 PM
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Ok I spoke with John Carravaggio about this today and this is the deal on Cores.
John has 1 set of cores at the shop. He will send the core seats when the order has been placed and funds received. When your seats arrive at his shop the seats will be finished in 4-5 weeks and shipped back to the customer at that time.
1 thing to remember is the core seats must be sent back at once as there will be another customer right behind you waiting for them so their seats can be done as well. I have dealt with cores as of late and it seems the customers take their time sending cores back not realizing that the vendor needs them for the next customer in line. If every customer is prompt with the return of the core seats there will be no delay.
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John has 1 set of cores at the shop. He will send the core seats when the order has been placed and funds received. When your seats arrive at his shop the seats will be finished in 4-5 weeks and shipped back to the customer at that time.
1 thing to remember is the core seats must be sent back at once as there will be another customer right behind you waiting for them so their seats can be done as well. I have dealt with cores as of late and it seems the customers take their time sending cores back not realizing that the vendor needs them for the next customer in line. If every customer is prompt with the return of the core seats there will be no delay.
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The solid leather seats have a cleaner look than the Alcantara inserts, but can anyone advise on durability, wear/tear, UV resistance (i have a vert), or other comparisons between the alcantara and leather?
Thanks for your patience with this John.
01-28-2010, 10:05 PM
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Drifting
Hats off to John... he has stepped up and addressed every concern and question on these seats. Now he's making it hard to not take advantage of this.
The solid leather seats have a cleaner look than the Alcantara inserts, but can anyone advise on durability, wear/tear, UV resistance (i have a vert), or other comparisons between the alcantara and leather?
Thanks for your patience with this John.
The solid leather seats have a cleaner look than the Alcantara inserts, but can anyone advise on durability, wear/tear, UV resistance (i have a vert), or other comparisons between the alcantara and leather?
Thanks for your patience with this John.
ErnieO
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01-29-2010, 10:48 AM
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Burning Brakes
I have seat covers for my stock seats from John, Alcantara inserts with leather bolsters and headrests. I find that Alcantara is more comfortable in the summer, it shows, no wear or scratches, and cleans easily with plain water and a nylon brush. You also do not tend to slide around. I did it mostly for the look but it seems more practical than just looks. I would not want Alcantara on my steering wheel because of the sweaty hands, as i do think leather is easier to clean. But, I do recommend it for seat inserts.
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01-29-2010, 03:59 PM
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The one thing that I would have changed if I did it all again is to get the inserts in perforated leather so that you bottom and back breath. I ordered all solid black leather and it's soft and beautiful. I have solid leather no alcantra at all since I think that Alcantra is great for door panels and high-lights on low stress areas not for high stress areas like seats. This is my opinion. But as far as the perforated inserts that would be a must next time.
ErnieO
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I have seat covers for my stock seats from John, Alcantara inserts with leather bolsters and headrests. I find that Alcantara is more comfortable in the summer, it shows, no wear or scratches, and cleans easily with plain water and a nylon brush. You also do not tend to slide around. I did it mostly for the look but it seems more practical than just looks. I would not want Alcantara on my steering wheel because of the sweaty hands, as i do think leather is easier to clean. But, I do recommend it for seat inserts.
Larry
Larry
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