Seat Options, What do you all like? Options

[73Euro911S]

Ok, I'm just exploring some options here. I'm thinking about replacing the factory seats in my 73 for something a bit more comfortable and with more lateral support. My car will be 50/50 street/track. The street driving won't be commute type driving, it will be weekend fun driving and the track time will be local AX and DE type events, so not too hard core. I will save the seats and back-pad, don't worry.

I'd like a period correct look as well. Do Recaro LX seats from the 80's fit? Anybody here use those? What else? Please give me some ideas.

Thanks in advance.

Nick

[nsr-jamie]

I like the GTS seats from Camp 914. I really wanted to order them but ran out of cash on other things....someday I will have them...but recently I kind of like the stock seats again and was thinking of getting them recovered with corduroy inserts.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.classiccarseats.com-8305-1302863353.1.jpg)

[mepstein]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) GTS LeMans seat. Made to fit a 914. Camp 914 will get my order soon. mark

[nsr-jamie]

There are other seats too. I have seen some on Ebay...and than there are seats from Renegade Hybrids with their logo in it, as well as GT type one from Auto Atlanta and used ones to fit the 914 from Koenig and I also believe Recaro made some limited edition runs many years ago but are rare. Personally I like the GTS Lemans seats in leather/corduroy but can not afford right now. Need to win the lottery first and than go on a big shopping spree with all of our favorite suppliers. Cheers!!

[jim_hoyland]

I bought the GTS L Mans seats from Stephan in Texas. Had mine done in leather and seat heaters. Been in the car 3 years now and really snug and comfy. The seat bottoms are hung; the original 914 seats sit on the FG shell; you can say goodbye to the butt-aches with these incredibly confortable seats.

See: http://classiccarseats.com/

[turboman808]

I like the GTS seats from Camp 914. I really wanted to order them but ran out of cash on other things....someday I will have them...but recently I kind of like the stock seats again and was thinking of getting them recovered with corduroy inserts.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.classiccarseats.com-8305-1302863353.1.jpg)

Man I have been putting off getting these seats for years. But not this time. Come hell or high water I will order these next month.

[MoveQik]

Factory seats with the bolsters built up and double stitched. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[pktzygt]

Jim, you're braver than I with all that beige, but it looks great.

I'd love to have those GTS seats eventually. For now I'm going to plan on stock seats with a 4 point harness and a carpeted back firewall with the stock belts still installed for driving on the street.

I have been toying with the idea of building bolsters on a spare seat to see how it turns out.

[73Euro911S]

Thanks, Stephan does nice work, and I know the GTS seats can be spec'ed to include a sub belt. Also, they allow you to leave in the center console and back pad so I wouldn't not have to re- do the entire interior so those seats are likely the most cost effective option.

I do like those vintage Recaro LX seats though. I will get some measurements but I suspect they be will too wide.

http://images.craigslist.org/3k23m33la5Q15...893ef4911f9.jpg

[carr914]

Take the Stock Seat, Remove the Bottom Cushion, Take a Bread Knife ( Or Electric Turkey Knife) and slice about half the foam away. ReGlue the Vinyl and you're done.

You will have a seat that will grip your hips for no cost

[Bartlett 914]

I am using a Scheel (sp?) seat. It has cosmetic issues but soooo comfortable. I have nearly 5k miles in the last 30 days in my car. I could not have done it in a stock seat.

[jim912928]

I found a used set of Konig's that were made for the 914....wouldn't trade them for anything! Not a great pic but the only one I have on this pc...i can post a better one tonight.

[andys]

Factory seats with the bolsters built up and double stitched. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Michael,

I'm curious how the bolsters were built up since I've seen or read about a couple of different approaches. Did you do the bolsters yourself beforehand? (Or) Did you have an upholstery shop do all the work? I'm trying to decide between modifying stock seats, or purchasing the GTS's so I'm wondering what it cost you to have all the work done.

Thanks,

Andys

[jim_hoyland]

See: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...l=seat+bolsters

There are some pics of improved bosters made from copper pipe. I remember Steve Grider ( aka Ahdoman) make some of these too. They really come out nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[jim912928]

not affiliated..but you'll get the idea of the Konig's....one on ebay now in black:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914...es#ht_500wt_975

and another one in factory brown:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914...es#ht_614wt_732

[Drums66]

Factory seats with the bolsters built up and double stitched. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

......These are cool(no hot seat!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

[RFoulds]

the GTS L Mans seats from Stephan in Texas.

That is the nicest 914 seat I have ever seen. LOVE that it is sprung! Don't need heat here in SoCal though...

[73Euro911S]

Thanks everyone. I will check the GTS, Recaro LX and LS, and Koenig options as replacements. I'm also going to see about recovering the original seat inserts in corduroy to provide some grip and lose some slip! I'm close to Tony Garcia at Autobahn Interiors so maybe he will have an idea or two for beefing up the bolsters.

Nick

[eric9144]

Here's a pic of my Konig seats in my 914 (sorry for bad pic) These are the ones w/o cloth inserts, IMO a little closer to the stock look. The big difference between these and the other options is the amount of padding they've worked into them without causing you to sit high in the car. These aren't for fat guys, more than a 34" waist or so and you will be quite pinched. I've had them for years and love them!

[76-914]

Factory seats with the bolsters built up and double stitched. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Hey Mike, I like your seats. Minimal and very 914. They look like they might have been a factor upgrade.. How much did that cost?