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> another seat option - Cobra Classic RS, still trying to decide which ones I want
utah914
post Sep 8 2011, 12:10 PM
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Has anyone ever installed Cobra Classic RS seats in a 914 (that you know of)? Any thoughts on them fitting in the stock backpad? I'm ready to take the plunge.

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post Sep 8 2011, 04:10 PM
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Haven't heard of or seen those before...They look damn nice!
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post Sep 8 2011, 05:39 PM
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Those do look good. Do you have a link for them?

If you measure the outside dimention, to make sure

they clear the Parking Brake Handle, also do the

seat rails/sliders match up? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Sep 8 2011, 06:07 PM
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QUOTE(NORD @ Sep 8 2011, 05:39 PM) *

Those do look good. Do you have a link for them?

If you measure the outside dimention, to make sure

they clear the Parking Brake Handle, also do the

seat rails/sliders match up? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


Here's a link where they are sold

http://www.subesports.com/products/cat/Sea...bra/prodID/1986

And a little more info with a better picture

http://www.cobraseats.com/-ClassicRS

I don't know what the dimensions are on the 914 rails, but I did see the mounting dimensions for this seat posted somewhere. I'll see if I can dig 'em up.

Anybody know the dimensions on the 914 seat rail mount points?
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post Sep 8 2011, 06:19 PM
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Just called the Cobra dealer. Here are the mounting dimensions:

11 3/8 inches across
13 inches front to rear

(rectangle pattern)
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post Sep 8 2011, 06:21 PM
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They look to be considerably higher than stock seats at the top/front of the cushion. Just be sure they aren't so much that you have inadequate leg room under the steering wheel. I've heard others complain of this with some seats. Not a problem in the 911, but possibly in the 914.
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post Sep 8 2011, 08:35 PM
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I measured these off my passenger seat. Don't take the measurements too seriously because I used a tape measure. But close enough for a discussion about mounting.

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post Sep 8 2011, 08:44 PM
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post Sep 8 2011, 08:51 PM
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The dimensions shown above are for the 8 holes used to mount the seat rails to the stock seats. At least that's what mine look like.

This shows my mounting holes with the Cobra RS holes overlaid.

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post Sep 8 2011, 09:23 PM
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The stock 914 seat is 18" wide and the front bottom to top of seat foam

is 5" tall.

The Cobra seat is about 19" wide and 6" tall. These are close enought

That they would fit. The adapter rails have no information how much

they would lift the seat. The problem I have now is my Recaro sits

high on the sliders and has little room under steering wheel.

keep us updated if you use these. They are nice seats. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Sep 9 2011, 07:27 AM
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Do they make them in fat butt?
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post Sep 9 2011, 11:19 AM
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Well, we'll know soon enough how they fit.

I just bought a pair and they're shipping out this afternoon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Gonna have to figure out some adapter brackets. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Sep 14 2011, 01:48 PM
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Look what just showed up. This is just a test fit without adapter brackets, but I've got to say they fit really well. And look great.

Very pleased with my decision (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'll take a couple of detailed pictures when I pull the other seat out of the box.

Oh, and the headrest is adjustable. All the way down in the picture.

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post Sep 14 2011, 01:54 PM
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Take some pics of how it fits into the backpad...that looks sharp from this angle...but how does it look against the backpad...that is a big question.

Also, what is your waist size and how do you like the fit?

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post Sep 14 2011, 02:09 PM
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looks good...wonder if you could have an uphostery shop take the old seats and cut the headrests off...then modify with the new head rest internals so you get that 914 look from the outside aka the period Konig and Scheel seats? Just a thought
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post Sep 14 2011, 02:09 PM
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Me likey.

I too want to know if a generously sized American can fit into one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Sep 14 2011, 04:12 PM
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Utah 914, I have never seen a green 914 driving around? I'm in Saratoga Springs. You missed the RRC dude...

And the seats look nice, but I know Cobra is $$$
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post Sep 14 2011, 05:40 PM
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They look really good .....Is the seat setting on the floor or are the stock 914 seat sliders under the seat.
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post Sep 14 2011, 10:23 PM
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I made up some brackets to mount the seats on the factory rails. Well, the driver's seat at least. I'll do the passenger's over the next couple of days.

Initial impression... they are awesome. Very comfortable and fit great in the stock backpad. I definitely sit higher than the stock seats, feels like about an inch and a half. May go down a bit as the pad wears in. And the seats are a tad wider than stock, so the parking break is a bit less accessible, but can still be operated.

As far as bigger guys fitting in them, hard to say, but I'm a 32 and I've got some wiggle room. I'm thinking 36 would be the comfortable limit, but someone really ought to try it out and report back. Anyone in the area is welcome to come by.

I'll have to get used to sitting a bit higher and having more cushion under my thighs, but I don't think it will be a big deal for me. Your mileage may vary.

Now I need to get new carpet to match the seats, then new door panels to match the carpet, then new rubber to keep the water out, then new.....

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post Sep 14 2011, 10:50 PM
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Looks good!! Like the corduroy inserts a lot!! Did you get your rails sorted out? Keep us updated

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