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Seat Upgrade, What is the best seat for a porshe 914 besides the stock seat |
Crazy Nomad |
Apr 30 2013, 01:24 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 28-April 13 From: South Central Colorado Member No.: 15,815 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Howdy, I was looking to upgrade my old seats and was looking for an affordable option besides sending it off to get it redone or buying a renegade hybrid seat for $500 bucks or so. Anybody have any good options? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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6freak |
Apr 30 2013, 02:15 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Konig! good luck
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JmuRiz |
Apr 30 2013, 02:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,434 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have Konig seats, but I'd say look into the GTS seats, they have more room for your lats.
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ConeDodger |
Apr 30 2013, 02:42 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,619 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
GTS Nurbergring...
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rjames |
Apr 30 2013, 03:01 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,971 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Do a search. Plenty of threads on this topic.
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Steve |
Apr 30 2013, 04:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,614 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Be afraid... Seats are like shoes. I have a 30 inch waist and the konig was too tight. I now have the GTS Lemans seat and I barely fit in it.
Konig and GTS Lemans use the stock brackets. Others typically require adapters |
Robert21 |
Apr 30 2013, 04:34 PM
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ron21 Group: Members Posts: 288 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Seal Beach Ca 90630 Orange co Member No.: 2,330 Region Association: None |
Andys Auto Sports . They have a lot of seats . Never bought any from them, just found them oline.
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GeorgeRud |
Apr 30 2013, 04:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If you can find one, the Scheel 114 was a great seat for the 914. It is similar to the others, but was not as confining as some others, but still has excellent side support.
It looks like the Nurburgring seat is a copy of the old Scheel seat. |
MoveQik |
Apr 30 2013, 05:00 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
These are mine and I have done them for another guy(Madswede) as well. I think the factory seats look really sharp and are super comfortable if redone with a built-up side bolster. Sportier look. More comfort. Look & fit perfectly in the car. Just a thought.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Crazy Nomad |
Apr 30 2013, 07:42 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 28-April 13 From: South Central Colorado Member No.: 15,815 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I was curious if anybody had installed an NRG - FRP 320 Bucket seat? Came across these on Ebay the other year because they come in a small size (19 inches wide) that looks like it would fit the 914 and the price isn't too bad @ $249 for the fiberglass but the carbon fiber is a little bit pricier priced more like the Renegade Hybrid custom sport seats. Those are $449 each and use the stock 914 seat as a core. Anybody have these?
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Kaduku |
Apr 30 2013, 08:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 344 Joined: 1-January 13 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 15,324 Region Association: None |
These are mine and I have done them for another guy(Madswede) as well. I think the factory seats look really sharp and are super comfortable if redone with a built-up side bolster. Sportier look. More comfort. Look & fit perfectly in the car. Just a thought.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Wow!!!!!! I likey alot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
TravisNeff |
Apr 30 2013, 10:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
These are mine and I have done them for another guy(Madswede) as well. I think the factory seats look really sharp and are super comfortable if redone with a built-up side bolster. Sportier look. More comfort. Look & fit perfectly in the car. Just a thought.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Those look great Wills! |
Andyrew |
Apr 30 2013, 11:26 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I was curious if anybody had installed an NRG - FRP 320 Bucket seat? Came across these on Ebay the other year because they come in a small size (19 inches wide) that looks like it would fit the 914 and the price isn't too bad @ $249 for the fiberglass but the carbon fiber is a little bit pricier priced more like the Renegade Hybrid custom sport seats. Those are $449 each and use the stock 914 seat as a core. Anybody have these? https://www.getnrg.com/products/seats/carbo...cket-seats/feed I had the ones you posted installed at one point. The way they are designed prevent the seat from going back very far. Im 6'0 and it was a bit uncomfortable. Also you have to modify the ebrake to function as the roll in the seat side is right over the ebrake. I do not recommend them. They are however very comfy, but fit better in a hatchback or 4 door. I would suggest these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEFT-RIGHT-LIGHTWE...ea2&vxp=mtr But in black. (Email seller) Or these, which look like they wont have the issue with cutting off circulation at the legs as the top ones do (Requires cutting the bars that hold that part of the fabric up, see my last link) http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Black-Red-Strip...e8a&vxp=mtr An install and where I originally found these. (Note old thread, I doubt pep boys sells them anymore) Note these are not for large people.. However they are steel frames so the frames can be stretched (I have stretched them myself, im a 38 waist) http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...boys%20%20seats |
oldschool |
May 1 2013, 12:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,362 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California |
I like mine..$15 at one of the G&R...
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rwilner |
May 1 2013, 06:14 AM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
I had a konig seat as well. Looks great and the fit is great in the car, but it is tight to sit in. I'm 6'0, 190, with a 33" waist, and I am the upper limit of what I think will fit in this seat comfortably.
Also, getting in and out can be challenging. Something to consider if you're older or your wife has a low tolerance for these things. This is especially true if you have the stock steering wheel. A smaller diameter momo makes ingress and egress easier. Is this a street car? If I had to do it again, I think the built-up side bolsters on the stockers is the way to go for that application. If it's a race car, your best bet is to go someplace that stocks a bunch and "try them on." |
bulitt |
May 1 2013, 06:30 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
I had a konig seat as well. Looks great and the fit is great in the car, but it is tight to sit in. I'm 6'0, 190, with a 33" waist, and I am the upper limit of what I think will fit in this seat comfortably. Also, getting in and out can be challenging. Something to consider if you're older or your wife has a low tolerance for these things. This is especially true if you have the stock steering wheel. A smaller diameter momo makes ingress and egress easier. Is this a street car? If I had to do it again, I think the built-up side bolsters on the stockers is the way to go for that application. If it's a race car, your best bet is to go someplace that stocks a bunch and "try them on." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I lost my $$$ on a pair of corbeau seats which fit perfectly in the car but didn't fit me at all. I'm hauling my stockers to a local upholstery shop and have them done over. |
billh1963 |
May 1 2013, 06:42 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
These (Cobra Classic RS) were mounted in my green car. I think I may put them in another car here soon...
They are comfortable and look good. |
ThePaintedMan |
May 1 2013, 07:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
Another thing to consider is what your use for the car will be. I don't know what the rules are for autocross, but PCA does not allow racing seats without (at least) SFI-rated 5 point belts. They also don't allow 5 point belts without seats that are made to be compatible with them, i.e. the holes are there from the factory. Other organizations require that the seats be homologated, like FIA-homologated seats, before you can take the car on the track.
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1stworks |
May 1 2013, 08:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 491 Joined: 31-March 13 From: colorado Member No.: 15,718 Region Association: None |
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6'1" 190 lbs 33 waist Perfect fit... |
andys |
May 1 2013, 09:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
These are mine and I have done them for another guy(Madswede) as well. I think the factory seats look really sharp and are super comfortable if redone with a built-up side bolster. Sportier look. More comfort. Look & fit perfectly in the car. Just a thought.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Michael, I like what you have done with a tastefully built up (but not too much) bolster on the stock seat. I'd look to do something similar with my seats. Upholstery quality of work and prices are all over the map, and it's difficult to find a good balance of the two. When you say "I have done them for another guy", do you do upholstery work? Andys |
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