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| scottb |
 Apr 25 2003, 02:34 PM
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who wants a PEZ?!  Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States  |
my seats need help. now the question is: do i get a good recover or just spring for some after market seats? i may start to ax once i unpack all the crap since the move to mass but what are after markets worth it for daily driving too? i need to make sure i can fit as i am 6'2 and 190. i have heard that some seats don't fit taller/bigger folks....
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| Lawrence |
Apr 25 2003, 02:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None  |
I'm only 5'7... but I like the stock seats. When I autocrossed, I just pulled off the seat cushion, and I was pretty snug in the seat.
Recovering will look very nice, and with some practice, you can do it yourself. -Rusty |
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| Jeroen |
Apr 25 2003, 04:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Spend the money on a fiberglass shell seat (driverside) and redo the pass. seat yourself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Racing seats come in lots of different sizes. Go try them at a shop. Don't cheap out on t-frame seats. They're .... well not what I'd want in my car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) They're more comfy than they look (once your seated they're actually more comfy than most other seats) and are just fine for everyday driving (getting in and out is a little harder, but not much) Momo, OMP, Sparco, Corbeau all have nice ones at decent prices. Recaro's are nice too, but a little more spendy... cheers, Jeroen |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 25 2003, 05:13 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,649 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
get rid of the seat-rails, cut out the cross bar and mount the seat to the floor. works perfect for the taller guys, like me & brad (both 6'1ish). most racing seats, if mounted to the stock seat-rails, will be too high, especially with a helmet ...
Andy |
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| rhodyguy |
Apr 25 2003, 06:57 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
i sat in an aftermarket seat about 2 weeks ago. corbeau i think. very tall hip bolters and a bit tight in the butt for me for a daily. scooting in and out was not easy. i know i would ruin the sides in short order. but they looked great. there was a posting some time ago about somebody buying some am seats, i think he sold them still near new. go to a swap or show and see if you can sit in some in the car. for a driver i agree the stocks are the way to go. some guys i've seen have one for the ax's and put in the stocker for cruising.
kevin |
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| r_towle |
Apr 25 2003, 07:28 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,576 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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Look at the top of the page in the nailed section for the Northeast AutoX schedule.. Not to far from your new home.. Me 6'2" take out the seat bottom and its fine. E-mail me and I will tell you all the 914teeners around, someone may have some parts for you.. A few racers, some old seats kicking around here in Mass. Welcome to the Northeast where salt is king and rust is the court jester. Rich |
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| EdwardBlume |
Apr 25 2003, 08:18 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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Corbeau seats are nice and seem to be a good value. I bought a renegade hybrid seat with the two cushions off ebay for about $250 and like it a lot. It also just slides into the stock rails. You can also take your seat to a leather store and redo it, or have a lower cushion made for it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) |
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| jimtab |
Apr 26 2003, 05:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California |
Does anyone know if Sheel (sp) is still in business I had one of their seats in a former 914 and It was great (of course I was much younger and thinner in those days) when I had it the side bolsters were in between the size of the two seats from renegades. At the time the seats were slightly cheaper than recaro but just as well thought of by most of the folks. JIm
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