Steve
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On seats this time, the only thing that will be left on my car that im not 100% happy with is the seats, they are nice and supportive and in good condition for there age, but they arent perfect, plus they dont match colour wise.
I have a few options here, go for a totally aftermarket bucket seat, but then that leads to other things like needing to mount harnesses etc. Any suggestions?
Have my seats retrimmed, theres somewhere local that looks like theyd do a good job, not sure on price atm.
Or some other OEM type bucket seat, may have fitment issues though, again suggestions?
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Steve
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Pics of my current seats
other problem with them is the drivers edge beading has rubbed away in a couple of places and looks a bit messy, and i think some of the foam support is perishing
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Jambo
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Recaro trendlines retrimmed.
I'd just keep yours or get fixed buckets tbh.
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Steve
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buckets would be ok, but i dont know how they fit in with my full interior, or even if you can use them with standard seatbelts, or will i have to install harnesses? then where would i mount the harnesses? as you can see im clueless with this
[Edited on 20-06-2011 by Steve]
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Jed D
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i like them thats in atm
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Steve
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yeah so do i, i think they would look good retrimmed something more neutral, black and blue or something, fixed buckets maybe be cheaper though, and more fit for purposes on track
[Edited on 20-06-2011 by Steve]
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VrsTurbo
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Go for buckets. you feel so much more in control with them. Do you use the backseats? if not remove them else your going to need reclining buckets.
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Steve
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i dont use them often but do at times, i dont mind getting reclining buckets my biggest concern is with regards to the bucket option, what needs to be done with harnesses? seatbelts etc etc
[Edited on 20-06-2011 by Steve]
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VrsTurbo
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Well the racing puma has buckets and normal seat belts hasnt it?
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Steve
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yes i believe so, is this the case with any old fixed bucket? again i dont mind going harnesses but where are they normally fixed to?
[Edited on 20-06-2011 by Steve]
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VrsTurbo
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They are just sparco ones so i wouldnt think they would be anything special for use with normal seat belts
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VrsTurbo
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Normal belts
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3CorsaMeal
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get a CG lock imo
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VrsTurbo
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
yes i believe so, is this the case with any old fixed bucket? again i dont mind going harnesses but where are they normally fixed to?
[Edited on 20-06-2011 by Steve]
You will have to weld at least one item to the floor to go with harnesses
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Steve
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i thought that might be the case
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fazza
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mount harnesses into the seatbelt mounting points steve, where the rear seats are
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djgritt
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Retrim/refurb the Recaros.
You can still buy the Foam sections IIRC too, so get some of them and retrim
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by fazza
mount harnesses into the seatbelt mounting points steve, where the rear seats are
interesting, tell me more, is this mot passable?
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Tomnova16
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i can get your seats retrimmed while its with me 
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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mwg
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Right will you stop pissing about with that Puma and just buy this that comes with everything you are after as standard:
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
i can get your seats retrimmed while its with me
really? ££?
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by mwg
Right will you stop pissing about with that Puma and just buy this that comes with everything you are after as standard:
love to but cant atm
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mwg
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put it on Ojcs credit card like you have with all this other stuff
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Tomnova16
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
i can get your seats retrimmed while its with me
around £750 in leather
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by mwg
put it on Ojcs credit card like you have with all this other stuff
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