Seat Options, What do you all like? Options

[AZ914]

I'm really considering the GTS Nurburgring seats. They look like the LeMans, but a shade wider, and the bolsters aren't quite as high.

I sat in SOCALANDY's Konig's and although they look outstanding, they were a little tight on my upper back. The Nurburgring seats have the lateral hip support but are more open up top. Just my .02

[PRS914-6]

GTS Nurburgring seats..... I love mine. A little wider and taller and require custom seat brackets. I mounted mine on 911 ball bearing sliders....do a search

I would NOT get the black corduroy. Mine are fading to a gold/brown color and they aren't that old and the car is always covered. I'm already dying them.

[Steve]

GTS seats are awesome!! I have the Lemans leather seat. Just like a pair of shoes, you need to sit in the seat to make sure it fits right. The Lemans seat is a little tight, but fits nicely into the backpad and uses the stock brackets. I have a 32" waist and barely fit. If you have a bigger (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif) I would recommend one of there other seats.

[AZ914]

Paul, that is a bummer to hear about the fading. I was definitely thinking the corduroy would be the way to go as I don't want a vinyl type surface. I know Stefan can do custom inserts, perhaps a black tweed would be nice.

[Steve]

Paul, that is a bummer to hear about the fading. I was definitely thinking the corduroy would be the way to go as I don't want a vinyl type surface. I know Stefan can do custom inserts, perhaps a black tweed would be nice.

I got the leather option and so far I am quite happy. I think i bought it about 3 years ago.

[73Euro911S]

Seat update: I sourced an old Recaro brochure that had seat dimension for their LK, LX and SR seats. All 3 seats are 34" overall height, the base width is 21" (LX) and 22" (LK, SR) and depth of 18.5" (LX), 19.5 (LK) 20.9" (SR).

It seems like the LX and LS will work if whatever mounting bases don't raise the seat height too much but the back pad will need to removed regardless. The center cushion is also in the way so that goes too. E brake function could also be compromised, darn I like the old school look of these, but I see several issues that make this option too complicated and expensive.

I think I'll be calling Stephan next week.

Nick

[jim912928]

Finally got around to scrounging up a good pic of my Konigs....these are great seats if you can find them...made for the 914...come with the seat rails already on...just slide them in...fit the backpad...brake lever works....and you stick in them like glue!

[carr914]

Here are my Factory Recaros (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

[r_towle]

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/

Hi,

What is your waist size and what is your opinion on the fit.
also, what year and how does the ebrake work with those seats?

Rich

[jim_hoyland]

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Hi,

What is your waist size and what is your opinion on the fit.
also, what year and how does the ebrake work with those seats?

Rich
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Waist 34 35. The fit is just right, holds me in but doesn't pinch like some of the seats with high bolsters. Installed in my '75, no conflict with the ebrake.

[PRS914-6]

Here you can see the fading in the corduroy that I mentioned in my post above. Compare the colors....Only 6k miles

[carr914]

Here you can see the fading in the corduroy that I mentioned in my post above. Compare the colors....Only 6k miles

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I had a pair of those as well, The Drivers Seat faded to brown

T.C.

[AZ914]

Thanks for the pic.. (mental note.. don't get the corduroy)

[r_towle]

Here are my Factory Recaros (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

So, when you use houndstooth for the seats, what do you do with the door panels?

Rich

[MikeInMunich]

Very cool thread here gentlemen. Looking for a pair of seats and like the OEM sport seat and especially the Koenig seats from Eric. Eric, might you have a model number on those you could share with me?

If anybody knows of any for sale I'm interested. Have black and brown stock seats in great condition to throw into a deal. Need them in SoCal.

Thanks!

Mike in Munich

[SKL1]

In the old days when I autocrossed the silver car, I'd take out the lower cushion and sit on a folded up towel and get a lot of extra side support. The idea above of thinning the bottom cushion would work, but probably not be real comfortable for a long trip. But realistically, how many of us go on long trips anymore in the 914? (Back in the day, I'd think nothing of driving from Iowa to Daytona for the 24 hour race though...)

When redoing the seats in my '73, I went with gray Alcantara to avoid having black seat cushions if the sits out in the sun at all...

[barefoot]

Beware, some nice Porsche seats are WAY too tall for a 914.
When i got mine, it had these nice looking Porsche seats but I couldn't get my head under the top or legs under the steering wheel. had to get rid of them and go back to stock. They were also so wide that the handbrake had to go !!

[r_towle]

Here are my Factory Recaros (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

So, when you use houndstooth for the seats, what do you do with the door panels?

Rich

Houndstooth on the door panels???

[Java2570]

I just ordered a GTS LeMans seat from Craig @ Camp914 to replace my driver's seat.
I've found that even in short trips of spirited driving, I slide around too much in the stock seats...I can't imagine that they would be all that comfortable for long distances.
I'm about a 33-34" waist so I think the GTS will be a great fit and it drops right into the 914 interior without fuss or mods. I'm hoping it will improve the driving pleasure....maybe next year I'll get one for the passenger side. Jon

[monkeyboy]

I am running the Watkins Glen from GTS classics. I love them so far.

Just understand that these seats are made to order. They aren't on a shelf, and you will have to wait for them.