I'm gonna try and build my own Sport Seats, because why not? |
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I'm gonna try and build my own Sport Seats, because why not? |
tygaboy |
Aug 4 2021, 03:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,314 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
I have a set of GTS Classic LeMans seats but wanted more upper torso support during spirited driving.
I bought these Renegade seats but really don't like the look of the head rests or how they shaped the bolsters. Don't get me wrong, these are both great sets of seats (and may all be for sale) but I want the best of both worlds. So, rather than mess with these, I figured I may as well try and make my own. The plan is to start with the stock "frame", build up the bolster area, lop off the head rest section and work out some sort of separate headrest. As you'll see, the donor seats are pretty trashed so I don't feel too badly about cutting them up. Sorta like the rest of my build! I'll post as I go. Let's start with pics of the LeMans (black w/grommets and their oval head rest) and Renegade seats (in the classic 'Tan & Tweed!) Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
roblav1 |
Aug 4 2021, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 528 Joined: 18-September 12 From: KY Member No.: 14,943 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Cool thread. I always saw the bare seats as a great base to build up a personal fitting driver's seat. Put 1" of foam in the bottom of a really big trash bag, fill it with liquid mixed 2 part foam, then sit on the bag on the seat frame. The foam will get hot and expand like crazy and form fit around your butt. Then trim and cover in vinyl. Voila...
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rjames |
Aug 4 2021, 06:24 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,955 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Cool thread. I always saw the bare seats as a great base to build up a personal fitting driver's seat. Put 1" of foam in the bottom of a really big trash bag, fill it with liquid mixed 2 part foam, then sit on the bag on the seat frame. The foam will get hot and expand like crazy and form fit around your butt. Then trim and cover in vinyl. Voila... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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