I am only 5'8" and 195 lbs and the corvette GT1 seats digs into my lats. I am 195 with 8% body fat so it depends if you have muscle or fat. if you are muscular than the narrow seats will hurt you. it hurts me after sitting in it for only 20 minutes.
Well done video explaining the difference. One reason I went with the GT2 over the Comp seats was with the Tension/Twilight Blue interior on the 2020-2023 cars the headrests on the GT2 seats are light blue (Tension Blue) on the Comp seats they are dark blue (Twilight Blue) the light blue headrests really pops from the outside of the car, especially with a HTC. The blue interior headrests are the first thing folks notice with the car. One side note on the 2024 ERay visualizer both seats have dark blue headrests. I don't know if that's a change or a oversight.
I ordered that interior in my 3lz Z06 htc and just seen where a new section on the door panels is tension blue instead of twilight. That will be different
I choose the competition seats for the same reason Shawn said I didn’t like the white seat on the 70th ,this is what I purchased. I’m 5’10” and 200 lbs I have TPW of 2/6/23 I hope I made the right choice. I’ve heard more negative than positive
Love the video and will be watching for more thank you, I also like the one on pro clip, that I will be purchasing as soon as I can determine which one I need their website a little confusing. Sorry I said Shawn not Shane. My dealer / salesperson was saying I won’t like the competition seats I am really hoping you are right it has me concerned since it has been a 13 month wait just to get my order in. Thanks
You won't regret your choice! At the NCM Bash last April, they had the both 70th A. E. cars present. That's when I learned the difference between the color changes, GT2 vs Comp. I'm almost certain the engineers explained the Comp seats base padding is the same, with a slight difference in back and bolster changes! The Comps are my favorite seats! -Shane
I’m happy with my GT 2 seats. It’s funny. I was looking to do this video at Corvette World the other day but the icemageddon showed up to ice over the entire DFW are.
Heres a question. If you had one choice to get one of these cars. 1970 chevelle ss 454 matching all options. Completly restored to factory fresh. Or the z06 . Which one would you get and why?
Justin , I’ve been reading where efuel , synthetic gas is being made by a grant from Porsche to prolong the ICE. So hopefully they won’t disappear anytime soon. They reduce CO2 emissions by 85%. Supposedly. Cause I’d like to get a C8 stingray.
man I have this crazy project to turn the e-ray in something like the 911 dakar. Yes, improve ground clearance about 1.5-2 inches. Do you know any suspension shop to suggest? thanks
You can adjust the factory coil over suspension up or down to some degree but to get another 2 inches you'd definitely want something aftermarket. I haven't heard of any great replacements yet though.
This was super helpful! My dealer really thinks the comp seats would be an uncomfortable mistake for touring if not tracking much on z06. But I love the look and love the bolster in my frs and I'm 220 and 5' 10" so between you and Shane loving them I think I'm joining the comp club!
Great video as usual. Seats are a very subjective issue due to body size. It would be interesting to see actual measurements on each of the seats to compare if there are any measurable differences. For example: seat width between the side and back bolsters; bolster height; seat depth; and depth of a line from on top of the bolsters to the lowest point on the seat bottoms.
Heres a question. If you had one choice to get one of these cars. 1970 chevelle ss 454 matching all options. Completly restored to factory fresh. Or the z06 . Which one would you get and why?
Great video! I liked the comp seats in my C7 when I had it. The C7 bottoms of both GT and comp seats are the same. Just the backs are different. My C8 I opted for the GT2 seats. I liked the look, feel and price. Comp seats for me were a little harder to get in and out of. Bottom line is everybody’s backside is different and you should get what feels/ works best for you. (Like every other option😂) 👍😎
If my spouse has back issues and needs comfort and support, while also being able to adjust during a ride, which ones would you recommend She’s 5’9 160lbs
This vid out for a while thanks for the info and will be making my choice based off of your advice but let me add to this, in 3LT dipped interior only the GT2 seats make interior look all one color and is better in this spec only
Heres a question. If you had one choice to get one of these cars. 1970 chevelle ss 454 matching all options. Completly restored to factory fresh. Or the z06 . Which one would you get and why?
Thanks for finally making this video. Been waiting for it for a while now. I currently have a C8 stingray with GT2 seats, but want to order my Z06 with the comp seats. I am 6'0 and 270ish and love the looks of the comp seats best
At 7:14 , the competition seat looks significantly taller for the headrest. I'm 6'5" so I'm curious as to if this would help accommodate my height better.
Heres a question. If you had one choice to get one of these cars. 1970 chevelle ss 454 matching all options. Completly restored to factory fresh. Or the z06 . Which one would you get and why?
All about comfort here? I may be wrong but as much as I remember the C8 is a sports car...🤗 However both guys are HUGE to say the least. May be this is why they like the comps so much. I have a normal average figure . I compared the comps with the seats of my 991.2 GT 3 RS and my 488 Spider (racing seats) which both fit me perfektly. The comps are definitely wider. Not much but unfortunately a little bit too wide for spirited driving on curvy roads. So I suggest you check them in person before you tick the box. Thanks for the video
Not all about comfort, the competition seats are better for performance, better looking, and more comfortable. They literally check all the boxes. I wouldn't say 5'8 and 200 pounds constitutes a "huge" person, though. Maybe you're just small?
This was a very good serious dialogue Justin. Starting with C7 racing seats, if I could find a pair of the those, I'd buy them in a heartbeat for my GS. But I hear what you're saying about the C8 racing/competition seats. I would just want the E-ray, or ZO6, first and the seats would almost be academic. I'd sit on a milk crate if needed. 🤣 Save the Wave 🙋♂
Do the GT2 and the Comp seats both have similar back lumbar adjustments? Is one better than the other? I had thought that the Comp lower bolsters might make for more difficulty on the ingress of having to scoot over it. Look at a lot of used sports cars with aggressive lower bolsters and they get real beat up, damaged.
Hey Justin, for the Eray, do you know if it comes with the front end lift?? With the electric motor up front , I have not heard anything about the lift for the Eray..thx
GM ... Why even offer a GT1 cheap seat ? At time 3:15 he talks about the center part of the GT2 seat vs comp seat . You'll need to select 3LT in order to add / remove this color to the seat. How dumb of GM not to offer this with the 2 LT.
Justin, I really enjoyed this trip and being able to see all of the C8s with many different options in one location! I'm almost certain, when I attended the NCM Bash last April, the engineers explained that the GT2 and Comp Seats were very similar in design. I believe the base of the seat padding was the same thickness. The Comp Seats received the V cutouts and upgraded bolster. Also, the back of the seats received added bolstering too! I say, if you're on the fence about GT2 vs Comp Seats, don't be! Instead build your spec and change the seats to see what you like the best! You'll find more of a difference in color option choices too! 181 👍 Currently -Shane
I am 5'8" and went with GT2 only because I thought it might be more difficult to get in and out with the comp seats. I do actually like the look of the comp seats best.
@HorsePower Obsessed The comp seats really look the best with 2 tone interior. Matt Hurley's for example. If I were to order again I would choose comp seats. Only $500.
Thx Justin! I'm getting the comps now that you said your weight & size & comfort of the comps. I drive fast & track but thought the comps would hit my legs funny.
What seat option did you chose and why?🤔
Thanks for doing this I was always wondering what the comfort level on the options was
I am in my 70's. I don't think the competition sears would work for me. I chose the GT2 seats.
@@larryjackson6238 Both are fine options!
@@ojackson370z You're quite welcome. Thank YOU!
The GT3 seats are kinda ugly imo
I'm 6'11, 498 lbs and my competition seats are comfortable AF.
Good to know! There's definitely no size limit.
I am only 5'8" and 195 lbs and the corvette GT1 seats digs into my lats. I am 195 with 8% body fat so it depends if you have muscle or fat. if you are muscular than the narrow seats will hurt you. it hurts me after sitting in it for only 20 minutes.
I like the look of the GT2 seats but my GT1 seats are super comfortable!
They aren't bad but compared to the others I found them the least comfortable.
I found the Competition seats the least comfortable.
Well done video explaining the difference. One reason I went with the GT2 over the Comp seats was with the Tension/Twilight Blue interior on the 2020-2023 cars the headrests on the GT2 seats are light blue (Tension Blue) on the Comp seats they are dark blue (Twilight Blue) the light blue headrests really pops from the outside of the car, especially with a HTC. The blue interior headrests are the first thing folks notice with the car. One side note on the 2024 ERay visualizer both seats have dark blue headrests. I don't know if that's a change or a oversight.
Great point! Thank you!
I ordered that interior in my 3lz Z06 htc and just seen where a new section on the door panels is tension blue instead of twilight. That will be different
I have GT1 seats in my LT1 HTC Z51. I find them very comfortable. Am extremely pleased with my car.
I choose the competition seats for the same reason Shawn said I didn’t like the white seat on the 70th ,this is what I purchased. I’m 5’10” and 200 lbs I have TPW of 2/6/23 I hope I made the right choice. I’ve heard more negative than positive
I don't see at all why there'd be any negative. The comp seats are awesome.
Love the video and will be watching for more thank you, I also like the one on pro clip, that I will be purchasing as soon as I can determine which one I need their website a little confusing. Sorry I said Shawn not Shane. My dealer / salesperson was saying I won’t like the competition seats I am really hoping you are right it has me concerned since it has been a 13 month wait just to get my order in. Thanks
You won't regret your choice! At the NCM Bash last April, they had the both 70th A. E. cars present.
That's when I learned the difference between the color changes, GT2 vs Comp.
I'm almost certain the engineers explained the Comp seats base padding is the same, with a slight difference in back and bolster changes!
The Comps are my favorite seats!
-Shane
Same same!!
I’m happy with my GT 2 seats.
It’s funny. I was looking to do this video at Corvette World the other day but the icemageddon showed up to ice over the entire DFW are.
Do it anyway, man! There's stuff I didn't cover here, we can talk about it.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Sounds good!!
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I wish you would’ve done a comparison on getting in an out of the seats with the higher bolstering on the competition versus the GT two seat.
I didn’t notice a big difference between getting in and out regardless of seat.
Heres a question. If you had one choice to get one of these cars. 1970 chevelle ss 454 matching all options. Completly restored to factory fresh. Or the z06 . Which one would you get and why?
I went to design an eray and look at the competition seats but they don't offer the 2-tone options like the gt2 seats. so gt2 for me
Justin , I’ve been reading where efuel , synthetic gas is being made by a grant from Porsche to prolong the ICE. So hopefully they won’t disappear anytime soon. They reduce CO2 emissions by 85%. Supposedly. Cause I’d like to get a C8 stingray.
Yes sir! I’ve been following that for a while now. Hoping we see it come to fruition.
Yep, it's near zero emission fuel. Long live ice
I've only sat in gt2 seats and I fit. I'm 6'6" 270 and I wouldn't think looking at comp seats they would work for me but I havent tried either.
I would try if I were you.
Surprised the competition seats are more comfortable. Expected they would be less padded.
Agreed! Sometimes you really can have it all though!
man I have this crazy project to turn the e-ray in something like the 911 dakar. Yes, improve ground clearance about 1.5-2 inches. Do you know any suspension shop to suggest? thanks
You can adjust the factory coil over suspension up or down to some degree but to get another 2 inches you'd definitely want something aftermarket. I haven't heard of any great replacements yet though.
Getting in and out often I found the bolsters in the way. In my C7 I wore the color off.
Thanks for this. It really helped. I am on the list to order an Eray 1LZ and am goingn to order the comp seats, and this helped a lot.
Awesome! I’m happy to help!
I have GT2 and no complaints so far.
Can't go wrong with either of the 2!
This was super helpful! My dealer really thinks the comp seats would be an uncomfortable mistake for touring if not tracking much on z06. But I love the look and love the bolster in my frs and I'm 220 and 5' 10" so between you and Shane loving them I think I'm joining the comp club!
Heck yeah man! I think you will love them!
I just got the same direction from my dealer. Interesting. I'm also staying with the comp seats and very hopeful I will like them.
Good information, I have always selected GT2 seats
Maybe next time I’ll try the competition seats
Thanks for sharing
Keep it coming
Thank you!!
Shane is a born TH-camr!!
He really is!
Great video as usual. Seats are a very subjective issue due to body size. It would be interesting to see actual measurements on each of the seats to compare if there are any measurable differences. For example: seat width between the side and back bolsters; bolster height; seat depth; and depth of a line from on top of the bolsters to the lowest point on the seat bottoms.
I don't see any visible differences in size or width of any of the seats. The only difference is bolster aggressiveness.
Heres a question. If you had one choice to get one of these cars. 1970 chevelle ss 454 matching all options. Completly restored to factory fresh. Or the z06 . Which one would you get and why?
Great video! I liked the comp seats in my C7 when I had it. The C7 bottoms of both GT and comp seats are the same. Just the backs are different. My C8 I opted for the GT2 seats. I liked the look, feel and price. Comp seats for me were a little harder to get in and out of. Bottom line is everybody’s backside is different and you should get what feels/ works best for you. (Like every other option😂) 👍😎
Thank you! The bolstering does make it a little more difficult but nothing serious.
If my spouse has back issues and needs comfort and support, while also being able to adjust during a ride, which ones would you recommend
She’s 5’9 160lbs
GT2 or Competition seats.
This vid out for a while thanks for the info and will be making my choice based off of your advice but let me add to this, in 3LT dipped interior only the GT2 seats make interior look all one color and is better in this spec only
Sorry 220 lb about 6 ft tall I've sat in two, including one that I was just dying to buy. However the bolsters were too narrow regardless of setting.
Interesting. I guess everyone is shaped differently so should definitely try them out first.
Heres a question. If you had one choice to get one of these cars. 1970 chevelle ss 454 matching all options. Completly restored to factory fresh. Or the z06 . Which one would you get and why?
Excellent subject. I’d like a review on suede interior and other interior options. Thanks my friend!
You’re very welcome! We can look into it for sure!
Thanks for finally making this video. Been waiting for it for a while now. I currently have a C8 stingray with GT2 seats, but want to order my Z06 with the comp seats. I am 6'0 and 270ish and love the looks of the comp seats best
You’re very welcome!
I'm going comp seats based on your recommendation here. I'm really hoping I like them since there really aren't any to try even in 2024.
I love the comp seats! You will too most likely.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Thanks! Love hearing that.
At 7:14 , the competition seat looks significantly taller for the headrest. I'm 6'5" so I'm curious as to if this would help accommodate my height better.
It's just the way the picture was taken. They are all the same height.
@@HorsePowerObsessed I figured. But I do know the convertible options allows slightly more headroom than the coupe.
Heres a question. If you had one choice to get one of these cars. 1970 chevelle ss 454 matching all options. Completly restored to factory fresh. Or the z06 . Which one would you get and why?
@@greenrush4313 I would take the Z06 any day. Because I was a Corvette fan boy since I was a kid.
All about comfort here? I may be wrong but as much as I remember the C8 is a sports car...🤗 However both guys are HUGE to say the least. May be this is why they like the comps so much. I have a normal average figure . I compared the comps with the seats of my 991.2 GT 3 RS and my 488 Spider (racing seats) which both fit me perfektly. The comps are definitely wider. Not much but unfortunately a little bit too wide for spirited driving on curvy roads. So I suggest you check them in person before you tick the box. Thanks for the video
Not all about comfort, the competition seats are better for performance, better looking, and more comfortable. They literally check all the boxes. I wouldn't say 5'8 and 200 pounds constitutes a "huge" person, though. Maybe you're just small?
Comp seat, looks cool
Agreed!!
This was a very good serious dialogue Justin. Starting with C7 racing seats, if I could find a pair of the those, I'd buy them in a heartbeat for my GS. But I hear what you're saying about the C8 racing/competition seats. I would just want the E-ray, or ZO6, first and the seats would almost be academic. I'd sit on a milk crate if needed. 🤣 Save the Wave 🙋♂
Lol I hear ya, Peter! I feel the same exact way!
FWIW, I'd want an E-Ray over a ZO6. I really like GM's incorporation of what effectively is the KERS setup from the F1 cars.
Can you get the comp seat without the suede steering wheel
Yes you can.
@@HorsePowerObsessed cool and hello from c8 car club of miami
If you have 1lt you can only get the comp seat in black though?
You can upgrade the seats in any trim.
Do the GT2 and the Comp seats both have similar back lumbar adjustments? Is one better than the other? I had thought that the Comp lower bolsters might make for more difficulty on the ingress of having to scoot over it. Look at a lot of used sports cars with aggressive lower bolsters and they get real beat up, damaged.
Great video man!
Thank you!!
Hey Justin, for the Eray, do you know if it comes with the front end lift?? With the electric motor up front , I have not heard anything about the lift for the Eray..thx
I haven't heard confirmation but I'd be really surprised if it DIDN'T have that option available still.
@@HorsePowerObsessed thank you!!
You’re welcome
I'm 5'10" 210lb and have a hard time with my C8 comp seat, especially side bolsters.
That’s interesting indeed. I’m surprised to hear it.
Competition Sport all day everyday
GT2 seats all day long
GM ... Why even offer a GT1 cheap seat ?
At time 3:15 he talks about the center part of the GT2 seat vs comp seat .
You'll need to select 3LT in order to add / remove this color to the seat. How dumb of GM not to offer this with the 2 LT.
GT2
Always a good option!
comp seats in my c8, best factory mod
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Justin,
I really enjoyed this trip and being able to see all of the C8s with many different options in one location!
I'm almost certain, when I attended the NCM Bash last April, the engineers explained that the GT2 and Comp Seats were very similar in design. I believe the base of the seat padding was the same thickness. The Comp Seats received the V cutouts and upgraded bolster. Also, the back of the seats received added bolstering too!
I say, if you're on the fence about GT2 vs Comp Seats, don't be! Instead build your spec and change the seats to see what you like the best! You'll find more of a difference in color option choices too!
181 👍 Currently
-Shane
Thanks, Shane! Totally agree!!
Shane!!! 78 👍
💯 Competition seat!
They look amazing and fit you like a glove.
100% accurate!
I am 5'8" and went with GT2 only because I thought it might be more difficult to get in and out with the comp seats. I do actually like the look of the comp seats best.
They really aren’t any harder to get out of.
I'm 5'8" too and i agree they do look better, my spec. is GT2 but I really want the comp seats now. $$$
@HorsePower Obsessed The comp seats really look the best with 2 tone interior. Matt Hurley's for example. If I were to order again I would choose comp seats. Only $500.
@@chilipepperz06 Exactly my opinion! LOVE the comp seats.
Like my C7Z, I'm sticking with comp seats. I liked them more than the GT2 seats after sitting in them
100% agree.
Thx Justin! I'm getting the comps now that you said your weight & size & comfort of the comps. I drive fast & track but thought the comps would hit my legs funny.
You’ll be fine! You’ll love them!!
I have gt1 now next time itll be competition seats. Good discussion
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First as always
LOVE IT!
GT2 for me in my 2022 C8
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