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I know another "which seat" thread... |
garm |
Oct 9 2018, 11:30 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 23-June 18 From: Chatsworth CA Member No.: 22,247 Region Association: Southern California |
I did do some searching, I swear!
I'm doing a 2.7/Weber swap into my '72. With a 916 trans/LSD. It's a street car, but I will occasionally go for track days. I want to be held lovingly and closely by my seats. I don't mind installing some harnesses. I know there must be lots of choices. I know they need to be low; do you guys just bolt them to the floor? Here is one idea; but what is commonly done? Thanks guys. Cobra Nogaro Circuit (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-22247-1539106203.1.jpg) |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Oct 9 2018, 11:50 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,844 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
the problem is always the mounting. Then after you get that handled, most of the aftermarket seats sit up too high. THAT is why we go with the replica Recaro for the 914 or the sport seats made on the 914 frame. Both bolt right in and work as the stock seats and provide the best support
I did do some searching, I swear! I'm doing a 2.7/Weber swap into my '72. With a 916 trans/LSD. It's a street car, but I will occasionally go for track days. I want to be held lovingly and closely by my seats. I don't mind installing some harnesses. I know there must be lots of choices. I know they need to be low; do you guys just bolt them to the floor? Here is one idea; but what is commonly done? Thanks guys. Cobra Nogaro Circuit (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-22247-1539106203.1.jpg) |
Montreal914 |
Oct 9 2018, 01:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,545 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Classic car deserves a classic look:
These are from here: http://www.classiccarseats.com/nurburging-seats-5504.php |
Andyrew |
Oct 9 2018, 01:54 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I've taken a steel frame seat and modified the base so a 914 track bolts on. Takes some aligning but its a pretty simple way of doing it. It allows you to get about as low as possible with an aftermarket seat as the 914 track system sits very very low. You only loose about an inch with the factory track.
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Larmo63 |
Oct 9 2018, 02:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
The seats you show in your original post look goofy in a 914.
Go with the classic seat, they don't look so out of place. IMHO |
rjames |
Oct 9 2018, 02:26 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,927 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Classic car deserves a classic look: These are from here: http://www.classiccarseats.com/nurburging-seats-5504.php Do they require a core? |
Mikey914 |
Oct 9 2018, 02:36 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,659 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
If i recall correctly Renegade makes a nice sport seatl
Anyone got a picture? |
mepstein |
Oct 9 2018, 02:36 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,259 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Classic car deserves a classic look: These are from here: http://www.classiccarseats.com/nurburging-seats-5504.php Do they require a core? No |
Costa05 |
Oct 9 2018, 05:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 27-October 16 From: Phoenix, Arizona Member No.: 20,535 Region Association: Southwest Region |
If i recall correctly Renegade makes a nice sport seatl Anyone got a picture? Just so happens I am test fitting my Renegade Hybrids right now on my car. Like the way look too. New console being mocked up so ignore the crazy plan I have. I think they work fine with stock console setup too but not sure. |
gereed75 |
Oct 9 2018, 06:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,246 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States |
If it were me, my current fave is the Watkins Glen by GTS seats. No personal experience but Stephen made these specifically for the 914 and he is familiar with the height issues. These are the closest design I have seen to Sheels used in the factory GT's. he'll use any fabric. This tartan one is KILLER from another member here
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xperu |
Oct 10 2018, 01:44 PM
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TEXAS Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 13-June 06 From: League City Texas Member No.: 6,213 Region Association: None |
I did do some searching, I swear! I'm doing a 2.7/Weber swap into my '72. With a 916 trans/LSD. It's a street car, but I will occasionally go for track days. I want to be held lovingly and closely by my seats. I don't mind installing some harnesses. I know there must be lots of choices. I know they need to be low; do you guys just bolt them to the floor? Here is one idea; but what is commonly done? Thanks guys. Cobra Nogaro Circuit (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-22247-1539106203.1.jpg) I bought a Corbeau seat and set out to find the proper bracket for a 914. Several sites advertised the same mounting bracket and all were close to the same price. What I got was not the same pictured or configuration as advertised. What I got were 2 pieces of flat steel brackets about 1/4" x 2"x 13" with holes drilled in each end which centered on the seat front and back. The kit also included bolts for the seat to bracket. I called Corbeau, gave them the serial number on the receipt. Corbeau said the bracket were made to mount the 2 bracket to the OEM seat rails. What I ended up having to do was to drill my seat rails to fit the drilled hole in the brackets, I had to add washers to space enough to wrench the brackets bolts to the rails. The seat sits to high even though I am 5"11" and on the thin side it's difficult to access the seat. I even have a smaller the OEM steering wheel I'm not sure if anyone else has encountered this, but please let me know if you came up with a fix. I am newly retired and on a budget, so I am trying to make the dollars count. Furthermore if you show a picture on your website and send me something else without an explanation is extremely disingenuous. Mike Kelly |
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