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> Need help re seats - Konig, Lemans, what?, What is the best fit and as stock-looking as possible?
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post Dec 2 2015, 10:45 PM
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So I saw a set of Konig seats in a 914 and they looked perfect (the car Eric just finished) My wife saw them and recounted me with the trouble she had going around corners fast in our last Six in stock seats. She saw the Konigs and loved them. So I am considering upgrading to a GT style seat with some lateral support. But I would hope to be able to cover them in the stock looking leather to match the rest of the interior. What you all thinking?
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post Dec 2 2015, 11:44 PM
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post Dec 3 2015, 12:37 AM
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I like the GTS STs or LeMans seats…….
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post Dec 3 2015, 07:49 AM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Dec 2 2015, 11:45 PM) *

So I saw a set of Konig seats in a 914 and they looked perfect (the car Eric just finished) My wife saw them and recounted me with the trouble she had going around corners fast in our last Six in stock seats. She saw the Konigs and loved them. So I am considering upgrading to a GT style seat with some lateral support. But I would hope to be able to cover them in the stock looking leather to match the rest of the interior. What you all thinking?


I know your dilemma.
I have always liked the idea of interiors in interesting colors.
Brown, tan, green, maroon, whatever.
Leather ? even better.
Most replica sport seats are offered in black only.
What if you want to match your current interior color ?
There are at least two companies offering seats for our cars.
To upgrade to leather is possible. But expensive.
Can the texture of our interiors be matched ?
Are the seats and the materials offered good quality ?
Can anyone here share their experience ?
It's a big price to end up with mixed results.
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post Dec 3 2015, 08:00 AM
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My interior was at least partially recovered in leather in years past. Whatever seats I end up with will go to the upholstery shop with the rest of the interior to make sure it all matches and is nice and straight and tight. I want to use the later model back pad and keep it looking as stock as possible given the replacement seats. The passenger seat will be adjustable too. At least that is what I am thinking at this point.

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post Dec 3 2015, 09:22 AM
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We sell these now. I love them. They're going in the off-road project:

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They are marketed here as GTS seats, Le Mans for 914.
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post Dec 3 2015, 11:18 AM
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I have had a LeMans GTS seat in my car for 10 years. IMHO they are fantastic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)


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post Dec 3 2015, 11:22 AM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Dec 2 2015, 08:45 PM) *

So I saw a set of Konig seats in a 914 and they looked perfect (the car Eric just finished) My wife saw them and recounted me with the trouble she had going around corners fast in our last Six in stock seats. She saw the Konigs and loved them. So I am considering upgrading to a GT style seat with some lateral support. But I would hope to be able to cover them in the stock looking leather to match the rest of the interior. What you all thinking?


I have a set of Konig seats in one of my cars and these were a direct fit for the 914, so they fit perfectly into the backpad as well. They keep you planted in that seat. You are welcome to stop by my house in Vacaville if you want to try them for size. I also have some GTS seats in my -6 that you can compare them with.
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post Dec 3 2015, 11:44 AM
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I also have GTS LeMans seats. I like them a lot.


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post Dec 3 2015, 12:01 PM
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post Dec 3 2015, 12:14 PM
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Thanks Dominic-
Sounds like a plan. I will get a hold of you after the holidays to get a chance to meet and have a seat to see how they fit.
Thanks so much for the offer.
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post Dec 3 2015, 03:09 PM
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I have owned both GTS lemans and konig. Konig was too tight on my 32" ass so I sold them. Even the lemans is a snug fit, but I am quite happy with them. Around town I use a stock seat. For autocross or spirited driving, I put in the GTS lemans seat. Both look great and fit the backpad nicely. I think the konig was better built than the GTS lemans leather seat I have. I have had problems with the GTS and stock seat mounts. The bottom of the seat is hitting the seat mount cross brace. I had to use longer screws and spacers to get it to clear.
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post Dec 3 2015, 04:30 PM
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I recall back when 914s came out, folks would remove the seat bottom cushion to get a more "bucket" feel. Then he bought a Sheel (looks like the current Koenig seats) and that worked better but wasn't class legal for certain events.

Depending on size of driver and/or passenger try to find one to sit in first. Also note that if one is of slight dimension, the lap part of the seat belt may not rest closely as the bolster blocks the belt.
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post Dec 3 2015, 06:19 PM
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Very very few of the stock seats were ever leather. Just about all were vinyl, or vinyl with cloth inserts.

If you want the seat to look as close to stock as possible, use the stock seat. And remove the bottom cushion, as Dave above said. Especially for someone wide across the seating area, that provides a good bit of lateral support. You can even cut a thin cushion out of closed-cell foam or some such, and wrap it in basketweave vinyl to match the upper insert.

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post Dec 3 2015, 09:37 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Dec 3 2015, 10:22 AM) *

We sell these now. I love them. They're going in the off-road project:

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They are marketed here as GTS seats, Le Mans for 914.

Great - I am a future customer. Maybe bring my pair to Hershey if you end up driving a trailer to the swap.
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post Dec 14 2015, 11:21 AM
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Looks like the same GTS Classic Lemans seats in my 914. I increased the seat angle for more arm-to-steering wheel room. This prevented regular headrest travel and thus the custom headrest mounts on the harness bar.

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post Dec 14 2015, 11:30 AM
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If you want the factory look, how about a factory seat with built up bolsters? Insert material of your choice. I went with black tweed.


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