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smdubovsky
post May 20 2006, 08:57 AM
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Garold,
Do you have probs w/ running the 5pts over the edges w/o built in harness holes? I never could tell fromt he pics how high the side bolsters really are (they look TALL). Im realtively tall and skinny and was worried they wouldn't pull tight down on the hip bones when I take it to the track. Could you take a pic w/ the harness on?

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post May 20 2006, 01:37 PM
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Hi All,
Thank you all for your comments on the seats.We hope do satisfy every customer as well in the future with each request.The only downside is the manufacturer timing as they run in Italy on Roman Time........
here a few more pictures for the 5 point and stock seatbelts....

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post May 20 2006, 03:05 PM
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i would love to have a pair in my car.....perhaps i will reward myself after it is running......mmmmm how can i talk "her" into this one
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post May 20 2006, 04:48 PM
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Those do look awesome, can't wait to get a set. Should be ready for them in a couple months. Save me a set please?
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post May 20 2006, 06:10 PM
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Great looking seats! Probably comfortable, and sure to be an improvement over the stockers. Nice colors, too. However, my lengthy experience with Audis makes me question the use of Alcantara. It was pretty much stock on the 5000 and 100 Quattros and has not proven to wear well. Still, if the car's not a daily driver, it should last a while. The Cap'n
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post May 20 2006, 07:28 PM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ May 20 2006, 07:10 PM) *

Great looking seats! Probably comfortable, and sure to be an improvement over the stockers. Nice colors, too. However, my lengthy experience with Audis makes me question the use of Alcantara. It was pretty much stock on the 5000 and 100 Quattros and has not proven to wear well. Still, if the car's not a daily driver, it should last a while. The Cap'n


Thanks for the input. A lot of car makers are using it now (even the new 911 GT3 has it), so hopefully there has been some improvement over what you have seen.

If not, my 914 has been reduced to weekend/perfect day drives, so it should last a looong time for me.
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post May 20 2006, 07:41 PM
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QUOTE(smdubovsky @ May 20 2006, 06:57 AM) *

Garold,
Do you have probs w/ running the 5pts over the edges w/o built in harness holes? I never could tell fromt he pics how high the side bolsters really are (they look TALL). Im realtively tall and skinny and was worried they wouldn't pull tight down on the hip bones when I take it to the track. Could you take a pic w/ the harness on?

SMD



No problems at all. Holds my (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) in place. The seat bottom does have a opening for the nut crusher strap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pinch.gif)
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post May 20 2006, 09:23 PM
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One last question; does the seat height change ?
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post May 21 2006, 04:43 AM
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One last question; does the seat height change ?


Yes. You sit about 3/16" higher with the GTS LeMans.
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post May 23 2006, 10:44 PM
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The GTS LeMans seats are very, very nice.

The biggest difference between the LeMans and the stock seat is that rather than being a foam cushion sitting on fiberglass, the LeMans is a "sprung" seat. The cushion sits on a spring hammock type thing. Makes a HUGE difference being suspended like that.

It does raise you up, though. Mine raised me up more than 3/16 over stock. Seemed to me closer to 1/2 inch. At 6 feet even, it was still comfortable to drive, but sat me up higher than I liked.

But that's no problem. I simply figured out how much lower I wanted to be, removed the bottom cushion, cut it down 3/4 of an inch, and reassembled. An easy job, but you need an upholstery stapler to put it back the way it was. Took a couple of hours. I don't think an upholstery shop would charge much to do it.

Since the seat height isn't adjustable, it's nice to have a "custom" seat that fits. As customized, the LeMans is AWESOME! To me, it's a "must have" for the 914.

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post May 23 2006, 11:36 PM
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Very, very cool!
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post May 24 2006, 11:07 AM
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Anyone know if these can be done in brown? If so, I need to track down an $800 coupon! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post May 24 2006, 02:14 PM
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Anyone know if these can be done in brown? If so, I need to track down an $800 coupon! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Yes, just call Stefan - he can do anything you wish. The material I selected was just something I dreamed up and asked if he could do it. They sourced it and I bought a little extra to use on other parts of the interior.
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post May 24 2006, 07:33 PM
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Hi Dan,
just as James said,we can provide you with all kinds of materials, colors and pattern and embroidery.Attached a few samples.
Regards Stefan ClassicCarSeats.com
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post May 25 2006, 09:38 AM
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James,

One last question: E-brake interference?

Thanks,
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post May 25 2006, 09:42 AM
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James,

One last question: E-brake interference?

Thanks,


None - it clears fully.
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post May 25 2006, 11:58 AM
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They are awesome seats. I'm not tall, only 5' 7" but I am wider than some people (220lbs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) ) and my fat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) fits just fine. I liked this seat so much that I bought another over the winter for the passenger side.
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post May 25 2006, 12:01 PM
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Hi Dan,
just as James said,we can provide you with all kinds of materials, colors and pattern and embroidery.Attached a few samples.


Sweet, now I just need to find that $800 coupon. I bet it's right under the $300 RennShift coupon! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 25 2006, 12:10 PM
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Does anyone have pics using these w/ a 5-pt with them SITTING in the seat? I still cant tell how high the bolsters are w/o a reference (I dont have the stock seat belts, so that pic doesnt help me any.)

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post Jun 7 2006, 02:07 AM
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Attached ImageAttached ImageAttached ImageHi SMD,
here are some pictures from some customers.....
regards Stefan
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