Ebay Seats, Cheap seats Options

[RickS]

In a 914 you don't have to worry about the seat back collapsing in the recoil phase in a forward impact, but I might be concerned with metal strength in the attachment points to the rails. Would feel better if they were TUV approved.

[Andyrew]

I wonder if the mounting on the bottom lines up with what you need in a 914?

I don't think the mounting works on a 914. If you play with their car selector it says incompatible. You'd have to do some fab work on the seat rail mounting. Not a big deal if you have the means, but a factor.

Its probably the standard base size. For my steel frame racing seats I had to widen the mounting holes, but was able to make it work with the stock rail. Took some cutting and welding though.

[911buff]

For what it is worth, the Ebay ad's compatibility chart states it does NOT work in a 914. Although, the back pad could always be removed or modified.

[Chris914n6]

For what it is worth, the Ebay ad's compatibility chart states it does NOT work in a 914. Although, the back pad could always be removed or modified.

Ebay comparability doesn't mean crap. The seller has to enter that, and has probably never seen a 914, so he only entered the popular cars he's heard of. It's sold as a generic racing seat. One of us will have to test fit it.
It's actually an opportunity for a local member to market them to us as Chinese warehouses love to drop ship.

[Rand]

For what it is worth, the Ebay ad's compatibility chart states it does NOT work in a 914. Although, the back pad could always be removed or modified.

Ebay comparability doesn't mean crap. The seller has to enter that, and has probably never seen a 914, so he only entered the popular cars he's heard of. It's sold as a generic racing seat. One of us will have to test fit it.
It's actually an opportunity for a local member to market them to us as Chinese warehouses love to drop ship.

Looks to me like his ad uses an interactive model chooser like auto parts web sites use, not just models he personally added. But it shouldn't be hard to make them work with a little fabrication.

[Kansas 914]

Looks to me like his ad uses an interactive model chooser like auto parts web sites use, not just models he personally added. But it shouldn't be hard to make them work with a little fabrication.

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So who s going to be the first? I can't fabricate a sandwich... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Chris914n6]

For what it is worth, the Ebay ad's compatibility chart states it does NOT work in a 914. Although, the back pad could always be removed or modified.

Ebay comparability doesn't mean crap. The seller has to enter that, and has probably never seen a 914, so he only entered the popular cars he's heard of. It's sold as a generic racing seat. One of us will have to test fit it.
It's actually an opportunity for a local member to market them to us as Chinese warehouses love to drop ship.

Looks to me like his ad uses an interactive model chooser like auto parts web sites use, not just models he personally added. But it shouldn't be hard to make them work with a little fabrication.

It's an Ebay feature. Looks like the seller started at the top with AMC and clicked everything til it cut him off. It works well if it's for something specific like an evap pump for a 335i, but it gets abused so a search for something specific gets spammed by generic fake HID bulbs. Do a search for a Porsche leather steering wheel and you will see how bad it fails.

They have 8 small bolts like 914 seat rails, which is uncommon.
We need to talk Mikey into it and he can redo the inserts in his tartan cloth (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[Mikey914]

Just need a patern.

[Chris914n6]

Just need a pattern.

Easy. Just buy a seat. And then tell us if it fits the back pad and is easy to get the 914 rails mounted (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

[Mikey914]

So how many people are interested?
I know cost goes a long way, but the more i cann spread oit mine, the better prices we can give.

[porschetub]

For what it is worth, the Ebay ad's compatibility chart states it does NOT work in a 914. Although, the back pad could always be removed or modified.

Ebay comparability doesn't mean crap. The seller has to enter that, and has probably never seen a 914, so he only entered the popular cars he's heard of. It's sold as a generic racing seat. One of us will have to test fit it.
It's actually an opportunity for a local member to market them to us as Chinese warehouses love to drop ship.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) so true have been stung before,stuff isn't the right fitment,expect the supporting foam and covering to have a limited life,bottom line you can't get quality for that money,get GTS seats now that is known quality product.

[Chris H.]

Even as a starting point these could be a good option. Just depends on the quality. Seems like we're at the same point with aftermarket seats as we were a few years ago with 5-bolt Fuchs... the real name-brand ones are way expensive or need repair, they have to be checked for safety, etc. Outside of that we've got ones like these or seats from other cars. Would love to have a decent priced NEW option for mine.

[jmill]

So how many people are interested?
I know cost goes a long way, but the more i cann spread oit mine, the better prices we can give.

Ok, if they look like Raynekat's when complete I'm all in.

[76-914]

Looks to me like his ad uses an interactive model chooser like auto parts web sites use, not just models he personally added. But it shouldn't be hard to make them work with a little fabrication.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

So who s going to be the first? I can't fabricate a sandwich... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Cracked me up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)