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Old 05-29-2005 | 01:12 PM
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From: Ithaca, NY - 10 sq mi surrounded by reality - I'm SOL!
Car: '89 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 TPI in stock trim
Transmission: T-5 w/ Hurst B/P shifter
New seats coming - how'd I do?

Won a set of Tan leather TransAm seats on ebay the other day - it's a done-deal so there is nothing I can do about it if I got ripped. They're out af an 18,000mile 2002 TA, fully loaded seats - they look good to me by the pics and the seller was very straight forward and had good ratings. Paid $660 - too much, just right or a descent deal?

I'm excited and weary at the same time - I'm a bit worried they won't go well with my Beechwood interior but, as you all know, we are pretty limited when it comes to shades of tan in 4th gen seats...... I hope this wasn't a bad idea....... Maybe I should be more excited.......

Anyway, it's a done-deal so I won't mind comments of any kind. I'll get some pics up once they arrive.

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Old 05-29-2005 | 01:18 PM
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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am
Engine: 5.0L 305ci 4b carb.....CFI
Transmission: TH200C....700R4
some ppl might chime in and say its too much but who cares.I think you did good.There pretty much brand new and it makes you happy.Post pics when you get a chance
Old 05-29-2005 | 01:35 PM
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From: Ithaca, NY - 10 sq mi surrounded by reality - I'm SOL!
Car: '89 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 TPI in stock trim
Transmission: T-5 w/ Hurst B/P shifter
That is what I was worried about as well - paying too much. I was considering Black vs Tan for color and figured the Tan would be harder to come by, maybe worth more. I have missed out on a lot of seats because I didn't want to pay too much either......

I want to be happy about my purchase but paying too much always takes some of the enjoyment away. They should be like new though, on the up-shot.......

More comments welcome-
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Old 05-29-2005 | 05:11 PM
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Car: 85' Firebird (Project), 92' RS
Engine: 2.8L, LS1
Transmission: 700R4, 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Open , 10 Bolt (ukn)
Tan tends to demad a lower price than the late model black (ebony) seats. I've seen ebony seats going for 900 bux before on ebay, normally between 700 and 900 sometimes toping a grand. The Tan is a nice color, and should look nice in your interior. I'm still in the market for a set of ebony front trans am seats, but so far have been unable to locate any for a decent price. I was able to find a set of ebony rear leather maro seats in perfect shape at the yards, cost me all of 30 bux. But the front seats were twisted from the accident...good buy, and don't even worry about prices, all a price is, is something that one person is willing to pay. some will pay it, others won't, so, ya did just fine.
Old 05-29-2005 | 08:19 PM
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Car: 88 Camaro
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Probably look fine, the third gen cars have several different shades in any color interior except all black. Little color difference in the new seats won't hurt anything.
Old 05-29-2005 | 11:06 PM
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I just picked up a set of black leather fully optioned seats from a '94 Trans Am for $50 A little beat up and a rip or two but the rears are perfect, they're fully optioned, leather and an awesome price
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