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Replacement Seats, What is available? |
Tom73 |
Apr 2 2005, 11:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Central Texas Member No.: 2,792 |
One thing that I don't like about the stock seats is that they make me feel like I am setting on top of a rounded pillow and am about to fall off (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
So was wondering what is being used out there as replacements? Am not interested in racing seats. Anyone installed seat out of a Miata or Fiero? Thoughts? tom... |
boxstr |
Apr 3 2005, 12:23 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I had a Mazda Miata for a short while, I removed the seats whilke detailing the car. Theye would work great.
I woul also check out what GTS has to offer http://www.gts-classics.com/ CCLINSEATINGFORONE |
lapuwali |
Apr 3 2005, 12:28 AM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
The seat cushion on the bottom of the stock seat pulls out very easily, and can be reshaped pretty simply. The stock seats still have basically no side support, though.
I found early Miata (like the first 2-3 years) seats to be fairly uncomfortable, but seats from later cars were a good bit better. One problem with fitting most seats is the handbrake on the 914 tends to foul the seat. You can have the stock seat pan reupholstered, including better side support. This results in a seat that fits properly, and is a good bit lighter than most seats in other cars, or most aftermarket seats. |
bondo |
Apr 3 2005, 12:29 AM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Toyota MR2 seats *kinda* fit. They work ok for me, taller people not so good. Probably depends on what year too. MUCH more comfortable tho. I have some more experimentation to come (with seats from other cars), I will post details as I go.
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Brando |
Apr 3 2005, 12:48 AM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
75.5-on 911 seats (non electric). I made mine fit from a 911SC. Perfect for cruising, not for racing. I keep the 914 seats handy just for that.
You'll have to make a frame (or ask someone to make a frame) to adapt them. I went the plate-steel, drill press and MIG welder route. As stated the side does foul a little bit from the pbrake handle, but I'm working on a way to avoid that. The left side of the seat is becoming scraped up but they need to be reupholstered anyhow. However, I'm going to try moving the driver's seat to the right a bit more so it's lined up better with the steering wheel. In a 911 you sit right on center with the steering wheel. In a 914 you're a few inches to the left (or right if a RHD car). I want to correct that. Probably with some minor cutting of my center console. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) |
anthony |
Apr 3 2005, 10:35 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
Wouldn't 911 seats must make you sit up quite a bit higher? Not good if you are tall.
I was eye-balling the seats in an S2000. They look pretty awesome. They also look thin enough to fit in a 914. |
TravisNeff |
Apr 3 2005, 10:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'd hit a pick and pull with a tape measure. I would think seats from a del sol or CRX might be close. You need a pretty small seat, low and thin. What other small type car??
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boxstr |
Apr 3 2005, 11:21 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I spoke to the owner of a 914 at the German Autofest who had mounted 911 seats in his car. He removed the crossbrace piece that runs form side to side under the stock seats.
Here are some ST seats from GTS. CCLINSEATINGFORTWO Attached image(s) |
Tom73 |
Apr 4 2005, 07:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Central Texas Member No.: 2,792 |
I agree, but before I start crawling through the salvage yards thought would be best to ask for some success stories (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) tom... |
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andys |
Apr 4 2005, 09:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
What about you guys that bought those Pep Boys seats? Any new info on fit up? Pic's?
Andy |
CptTripps |
Apr 4 2005, 09:47 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I was wondering that too...
Now that I have a spare set of seats and rails, I may attempt something with them...just to see. |
BIGKAT_83 |
Apr 4 2005, 10:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States |
Made this out of a stock seat. Took a couple of nights to make the blosters and sew up the covers. Now I need to do the other one.
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gfulcher |
Apr 4 2005, 12:30 PM
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Diagnosis: Automobilitus. Prognosis: Terminal Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 3-January 04 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 1,501 Region Association: Northern California |
Right now? In my garage... or at least in the collection?
1941 Oldsmobile Model 78 Sedan 1967 VW Squareback - awaiting a 2.2L Type4 conversion 1972 Porsche 914 2.6... well, until I broke the crankshaft. 1973 VW THING (all original & very orange) 1998 VW New Beetle (winter beater) Oh, and lots of parts for just about all of the above. ..and a refrigerator full of beer... greg |
db9146 |
Apr 4 2005, 01:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None |
Hey BigKat 83, nice seats. They look great...right size, right material, better looking w/o being a "914 racing" bucket. Mind telling us a little about how you did it? What material (foam, etc.) you used to get the bolsters? Thanks, Dee .........you're Snellville neighbor. |
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AndyC |
Apr 5 2005, 06:42 AM
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Bend over and empty your wallet Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 14-January 05 From: Rugby,UK Member No.: 3,445 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) A how to would be great
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