What kind of seat do you like?!?!
 

Hello everybody!!

Man its been a while since I posted, so here is a post that should get everybody's brain a scratchin!

So I recently purchased a bug that came with some racing seats with it. The previous owner told me that the tracks that they are running on are kinda generic and actually make the seat much taller than stock. The bug also came with a 4 point single release racing seat belts.

Those are pretty nice to look at but man they are a pain in the butt!! Probably because the seat track is too high first of all. I think that 5 point racing seat belts where everything connects into one central clip is the best choice. My friend had those in his Ghia and they were a breeze to get in and out from. The 4 points are annoying because you have to loosen them up if you want to get out of them rather than just click and done.

Now for the main course:D what is your favorite racing seat and seat belt that you have used or a currently using. In fact lets open this up and include steering wheels as well!:p

Thanks in advance for all your feedback
Happy New Year
Clint

There is only one seat, Recaro.
There is only one steering wheel, MOMO.

You should consider nothing else, this is the finest craftsmanship and quality.

That's good! Now if you have any specific seats and steering wheels, that would be awesome!!!

Thanks
Clint

Not sure what your requirements are as far as price, and performance.

If you looking to do just club or weekend track days.. I would recommend as a low cost option the corbeau clubman.. usually around 350 or so..

http://www.corbeau.com/products/clubman/clubman.shtml

They are not the perfect seat, but they do secure you quite well, and the price is a positive.

Negatives on it, are the material will wear over time, the plastic pieces that hold the fabric where the belts go thru on the top of the seat may come loose, and if you can afford some extra padding for the lubar section, I would recommend it. I found them lacking a little in lubard support.

If your not looking for bling, they may be your ticket.

VR
Alex

If you are looking for some comfort and durability. Look at some OEM seats from the salvage yard. I got a set of seats from an 04 Celica GTS and they fit nice, Keep you well planted and you can sit in them for hours. I liked them so well I got another set in leather for the Bus. I found anoter set in leather for Nigel (Yellow73 here). I found a set of clean leather seats from an Acura NSX seat for Mikey (screen name here) and he loves them. You should be able to find a nice pair for a fair price if you search salvage yards that deals in more late model cars. Take a tape measure to be sure they fit the width you need. It may take some welding to use the tracks you have but it should not be a big deal to do a clean/secure install.

^^What Dave said. :)

In my super, i've got front/rear Recaro's out of a '98 driver's edition Golf VR6 GTI.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/...7.jpg~original

Thank's! Actually I have no price style or other requirements. Just post what you like and tell us why! Picts are a plus too:)

Recaro Pole position x2 and sabelt 4 point harness Wonderfull:D but not cheap!
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...3.jpg~original

Speedy has his steering on the wrong side! :D



Jeff-

No he has his steering on the right side.

I agree with superman about momo being the only steering wheel for an aircooled :D



http://www.badintentionsracing.com/dash1.png

i'm just happy to be sat driving the thing when it's working :D
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...3.jpg~original
omp wheel, corbeau seats and lots of crap on the floor, there's a cover over the driver's seat, my girlfriends trying to stop me from getting to many oil stains over everything :lmao: the seats are ok, not great, put some extra padding in the lumber area to try and make em better. no where near as good as the old toyota supra seats i did have in it.

I'm really partial to Porsche 911,928,944 seats as they seem to be 'right' for the car.

82 scirocco seats in both our bugs

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...9.jpg~original

Corbeau Targa RS seats (micro-suede/leather), Schroth Rallye 3 harnesses, and Momo Prototipo wheel. The seats are firm, but comfortable...

Really great replies everybody!!! Don't forget that I'm also interested in the why. There is quite a fan club for the momo steering wheels. Why are they the best? The more input the better. Thanks again for all of your replies!!

Clint:D

I couldn't agree more! (if price is out of the question)
The why has been explained, but you could add that recaro fits a german-style car best, just because of the name and because they use it in the faster porsches (and GTi's iirc). Still, a similar light-weight quality Sparco-seat would do well also I suppose.
I like th epole position model best because I think it has a wider seat (for my fat *ss :lmao: )

I absolutely agree, plus they can be had on the cheap from the race car guys. I scored a set of NICE leather 944 seats from a racetrack refugee for way less than I could have reupholstered my stock Sport Bug seats, or bought any Sparco, Corbeau, Recarro, or MOMO seats.

I would love to have had any of the aforementioned lounges in my car, but to me, money is definitely an object,..and I don't want to spend much more.:o

Hi

Every Momo steering wheel I have ever used was made to very high standard, particularly the hub and horn button.

I have a set of vintage Recaro Concorde's from my old 1302, they are going to go in my new 1303, I bought them in 1978, the vinyl still looks like new and the seats are as solid as when I bought them.

I have adapted a set of Honda Prelude seats to my daily 1303 and they are very comfortable. they are also not to big for a bug interior.

Steve

I bought some used Scat Procar Rally seats. Steering wheel is a cheap p.o.s.
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/375616.jpg

The Celica seats in my '73 which are mounted on bugpack frames are as comfortable as my wifes A6 - they are awesome - thanks again Dave!!!

As for the steering wheel I am looking to replace mine with a Momo and was looking at the Monte Carlo - do they all have the same dish?

i also have ....cough.... celica seats
might be far from recaro but goddamn talk about comfy

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...1.jpg~original

Im kinda wide (6 foot 240lb) So the racing seat is out. But the Scat pro 90 fits my ass perfect. I lowered them about 2 inch

What Year Celica ? I assume it needs to be a GT ?

Thanks,

Rob.

I finally got my front seat upholstery done on my 82' scirocco seats

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...6.jpg~original

I believe my celica seats are from a 2002 ish car.

I used the honda del sol seats, very comfortable. I intend to reuse them when my car is running again.

Hi Rob

nah wasnt a GT, they have nicer seats, just a pov model 1993 SX celica same as this one

http://i16.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/de/b9/c850_12.JPG


http://i3.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/de/b9/cb13_12.JPG

Toyota MR2 seats, the drivers seat has like 5 or 6 adjustments.
Forward and back, recline, lumbar in and out, side bolsters in or out, headrest up and down and tilt front or back, etc.

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/9/27019003067.jpg

I really like them, they are nice even on the longest ride and I have a bad back.

this is mine, bit basic at the moment.:rolleyes:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...5.jpg~original
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...3.jpg~original
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...4.jpg~original
new gear knob ^^^^^^^^:)

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...4.jpg~original
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...5.jpg~original
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...6.jpg~original

Love the VANS
in the back window lol

Chris

Seats
 

Hey Guys!

I think we are talking about GERMAN Look?

Take a Look at my homepage - http://www.aircooled4ever.wg.am

There are some pics of my 1200er jubi called "das schöne" there is also a pic of my interior.

Actually i also installed 914er gauges.

Your

1200jubi

i liek the seats out of the 944, currently had them in my car till i broke the wooden box i made as a raiser. but i plan on makign it into a gl so i need some buckets so i need 2 for the proce of run cuz i plan having a daily driver and i found these

not my color but the price is good
http://www.yourhotcar.com/prod/Custo...NG_SEATS/16147

http://www.hunsakersports.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=228

Hello to everybody!
This is my 1974 Jeans Beetle with Porsche seats on front!
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/9...c0156ah.th.jpg

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6343/dsc0158j.th.jpg

I hope you like it!

What seats are www.feine-cabrios.de selling? are they recaros?

GTI MK2

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/1699/dscf0011f.jpg

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/9416/dscf0010x.jpg

Mine are Alfa Romeo GTV6 ('84 vintage) front and back with 944 steering wheel. the Alfa seats are height adjustable that suits the wife's short legs (lol - she'll kill me)

I tried out a few seats at the Racing Car Show a couple of years ago. The Recaros and Corbeau were the best of the bunch with my daughter preferring the Recaro and me the Corbeau. BTW the 350USD for the Corbeau is very pricey - they are around £200 over here.

On a patriotic note the drivers seat SHOULD be on the right side as it allows you complete freedom to use your sword or other weapon when you encounter unsavoury characters on the highway!

Clive

I will be using the seats from a 88 911 that I parted out a few years ago.

I have sold my 993 seats in order to bring down the weight. Recaros Pole took their place. They will be trimmed in red leather and I also bought a pair of rails for normal seats in order to be able to move them back and forth.