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> Seat Upgrade, What is the best seat for a porshe 914 besides the stock seat
Crazy Nomad
post Apr 30 2013, 01:24 PM
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Howdy, I was looking to upgrade my old seats and was looking for an affordable option besides sending it off to get it redone or buying a renegade hybrid seat for $500 bucks or so. Anybody have any good options? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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post Apr 30 2013, 02:15 PM
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Konig! good luck
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post Apr 30 2013, 02:34 PM
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I have Konig seats, but I'd say look into the GTS seats, they have more room for your lats.
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post Apr 30 2013, 02:42 PM
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GTS Nurbergring...
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post Apr 30 2013, 03:01 PM
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Do a search. Plenty of threads on this topic.
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post Apr 30 2013, 04:32 PM
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Be afraid... Seats are like shoes. I have a 30 inch waist and the konig was too tight. I now have the GTS Lemans seat and I barely fit in it.
Konig and GTS Lemans use the stock brackets. Others typically require adapters
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post Apr 30 2013, 04:34 PM
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Andys Auto Sports . They have a lot of seats . Never bought any from them, just found them oline.
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post Apr 30 2013, 04:52 PM
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If you can find one, the Scheel 114 was a great seat for the 914. It is similar to the others, but was not as confining as some others, but still has excellent side support.

It looks like the Nurburgring seat is a copy of the old Scheel seat.
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post Apr 30 2013, 05:00 PM
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These are mine and I have done them for another guy(Madswede) as well. I think the factory seats look really sharp and are super comfortable if redone with a built-up side bolster. Sportier look. More comfort. Look & fit perfectly in the car. Just a thought.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Apr 30 2013, 07:42 PM
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I was curious if anybody had installed an NRG - FRP 320 Bucket seat? Came across these on Ebay the other year because they come in a small size (19 inches wide) that looks like it would fit the 914 and the price isn't too bad @ $249 for the fiberglass but the carbon fiber is a little bit pricier priced more like the Renegade Hybrid custom sport seats. Those are $449 each and use the stock 914 seat as a core. Anybody have these?

https://www.getnrg.com/products/seats/carbo...cket-seats/feed



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post Apr 30 2013, 08:25 PM
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QUOTE(MoveQik @ Apr 30 2013, 04:00 PM) *

These are mine and I have done them for another guy(Madswede) as well. I think the factory seats look really sharp and are super comfortable if redone with a built-up side bolster. Sportier look. More comfort. Look & fit perfectly in the car. Just a thought.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Wow!!!!!! I likey alot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Apr 30 2013, 10:55 PM
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QUOTE(MoveQik @ Apr 30 2013, 04:00 PM) *

These are mine and I have done them for another guy(Madswede) as well. I think the factory seats look really sharp and are super comfortable if redone with a built-up side bolster. Sportier look. More comfort. Look & fit perfectly in the car. Just a thought.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Those look great Wills!
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post Apr 30 2013, 11:26 PM
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I was curious if anybody had installed an NRG - FRP 320 Bucket seat? Came across these on Ebay the other year because they come in a small size (19 inches wide) that looks like it would fit the 914 and the price isn't too bad @ $249 for the fiberglass but the carbon fiber is a little bit pricier priced more like the Renegade Hybrid custom sport seats. Those are $449 each and use the stock 914 seat as a core. Anybody have these?

https://www.getnrg.com/products/seats/carbo...cket-seats/feed


I had the ones you posted installed at one point. The way they are designed prevent the seat from going back very far. Im 6'0 and it was a bit uncomfortable. Also you have to modify the ebrake to function as the roll in the seat side is right over the ebrake. I do not recommend them. They are however very comfy, but fit better in a hatchback or 4 door.

I would suggest these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEFT-RIGHT-LIGHTWE...ea2&vxp=mtr
But in black. (Email seller)
Or these, which look like they wont have the issue with cutting off circulation at the legs as the top ones do (Requires cutting the bars that hold that part of the fabric up, see my last link)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Black-Red-Strip...e8a&vxp=mtr


An install and where I originally found these. (Note old thread, I doubt pep boys sells them anymore) Note these are not for large people.. However they are steel frames so the frames can be stretched (I have stretched them myself, im a 38 waist)
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...boys%20%20seats
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post May 1 2013, 12:02 AM
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post May 1 2013, 06:14 AM
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I had a konig seat as well. Looks great and the fit is great in the car, but it is tight to sit in. I'm 6'0, 190, with a 33" waist, and I am the upper limit of what I think will fit in this seat comfortably.

Also, getting in and out can be challenging. Something to consider if you're older or your wife has a low tolerance for these things. This is especially true if you have the stock steering wheel. A smaller diameter momo makes ingress and egress easier.

Is this a street car? If I had to do it again, I think the built-up side bolsters on the stockers is the way to go for that application. If it's a race car, your best bet is to go someplace that stocks a bunch and "try them on."
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post May 1 2013, 06:30 AM
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QUOTE(rwilner @ May 1 2013, 08:14 AM) *

I had a konig seat as well. Looks great and the fit is great in the car, but it is tight to sit in. I'm 6'0, 190, with a 33" waist, and I am the upper limit of what I think will fit in this seat comfortably.

Also, getting in and out can be challenging. Something to consider if you're older or your wife has a low tolerance for these things. This is especially true if you have the stock steering wheel. A smaller diameter momo makes ingress and egress easier.

Is this a street car? If I had to do it again, I think the built-up side bolsters on the stockers is the way to go for that application. If it's a race car, your best bet is to go someplace that stocks a bunch and "try them on."


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I lost my $$$ on a pair of corbeau seats which fit perfectly in the car but didn't fit me at all. I'm hauling my stockers to a local upholstery shop and have them done over.
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post May 1 2013, 06:42 AM
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These (Cobra Classic RS) were mounted in my green car. I think I may put them in another car here soon...

They are comfortable and look good.


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post May 1 2013, 07:15 AM
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Another thing to consider is what your use for the car will be. I don't know what the rules are for autocross, but PCA does not allow racing seats without (at least) SFI-rated 5 point belts. They also don't allow 5 point belts without seats that are made to be compatible with them, i.e. the holes are there from the factory. Other organizations require that the seats be homologated, like FIA-homologated seats, before you can take the car on the track.
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post May 1 2013, 08:18 AM
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6'1"
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33 waist

Perfect fit...
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post May 1 2013, 09:47 AM
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QUOTE(MoveQik @ Apr 30 2013, 04:00 PM) *

These are mine and I have done them for another guy(Madswede) as well. I think the factory seats look really sharp and are super comfortable if redone with a built-up side bolster. Sportier look. More comfort. Look & fit perfectly in the car. Just a thought.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Michael,

I like what you have done with a tastefully built up (but not too much) bolster on the stock seat. I'd look to do something similar with my seats. Upholstery quality of work and prices are all over the map, and it's difficult to find a good balance of the two. When you say "I have done them for another guy", do you do upholstery work?

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