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> Modifying a stock seat, adding bolstering for track use.
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post Apr 18 2006, 04:32 PM
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I know some have done this...Demick.

I'd like to see some examples.

I'm tossing around the idea of glassing on full bolstering and covering with vinyl to match.

I like the ready to buy seats and all. I also like a good project, too.


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post Apr 18 2006, 04:43 PM
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There are some examples here if you search for them.

What I'd do is use some thin plywood cut to shape, and glass that into place. Alternatively, use surfboard foam. If you try using fiberglass alone, it will probably be too flexible (too thin) or too brittle (too thick). Use something as a core (like foam) to glass around to get bolsters that are stiff enough w/o being brittle.

Still another approach is to use a steel tube from the base of the seat to the back on each side as a brace, with a fiberglass panel filling in the rest. This is roughly how many actual race seats are made.
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post Apr 18 2006, 05:08 PM
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Thanks.

I'll first need to do some drawings to get some shape ideas.
Also, I'll need holes for the belts.

If I self destruct, I'll just buy a Kirkey. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)


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post Apr 18 2006, 05:35 PM
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I had thought about doing that when I started vintage racing the 914, but then I sat in one with one of the wrap around aluminum seats and that made me change my mind. The one I have wraps around my rib cage and my shoulders and I don't move a bit once the belts are tightened down. I'd recommend trying one before you go to all the hard work of modifying a stock seat......
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post Apr 18 2006, 05:36 PM
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Do a search, there are a couple of people that have done this. Thee was one in particular that looked fantastic. he had done the work himself on the bolstering and had an upholstery shop stitch them up with leather.
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post Apr 18 2006, 06:00 PM
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I don't know who's this is but the seat was done like an early 911 sport seat. I have a set in my 944 and they are really nice. This is the 3rd car I've put them in now! I plan on making a set of these for my teener when I get started on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


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post Apr 18 2006, 06:07 PM
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I like that seat. great! i need more of those pics. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


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post Apr 18 2006, 06:09 PM
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If I am not mistaken, Renegade Hybrids makes these seats already. Not sure if it's what you're looking for, and they are rather pricey, but if you have the moeny, why not go for it? Then again, there's always the enjoyment of doing something yourself.
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post Apr 18 2006, 06:31 PM
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I'm building GT seat replicas off the original frame. I used the Recaros from my 911RS to form the side bolster. Used Copper tubing as the template. They're going to have the same cord inserts as the Recaros. Here's some pics:



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post Apr 18 2006, 06:38 PM
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Oh yeah!!!!


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post Apr 19 2006, 05:03 PM
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I'd like to see some more examples.

That copper tubing is a really great idea.


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post Apr 19 2006, 05:10 PM
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I saw that somewhere before..
The tubing gives you a way to play with the shape...
Then you have somewhere to hang the fiberglass from.

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post Apr 19 2006, 06:30 PM
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QUOTE(scotty b @ Apr 18 2006, 08:00 PM) *

I don't know who's this is but the seat was done like an early 911 sport seat. I have a set in my 944 and they are really nice. This is the 3rd car I've put them in now! I plan on making a set of these for my teener when I get started on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


That's my car I did the seat about 3 years ago. Made the bolsters and did all the upholstery myself. Still have not done the pass side. I think I had some pictures on my blog. I'm looking for pictures of the modified bases and frames I know I have some somewhere.

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post Apr 19 2006, 06:52 PM
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I dont like it, but here is one


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post Apr 19 2006, 09:34 PM
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That pic also helps. Good. The colors aren't for me, but the quality makes me happy.

I think I'll photoshop up something.


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post Apr 20 2006, 12:14 AM
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Here's mine. From this view, it's easy to see the original shape and the new shape.


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post Apr 20 2006, 12:15 AM
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Here it is half covered in foam.


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post Apr 20 2006, 12:16 AM
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...and finished


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post Apr 20 2006, 12:27 AM
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I have a stock seat modified by Renegade Hybrids that is very nice.


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post Apr 20 2006, 12:28 AM
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That helps a ton.
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