Aftermarket seats - What have you got?
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#103
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Originally Posted by mattie170' timestamp='1364040936' post='22423092
My new seats, absolutely amazing. Had to use these as being 6'2"ish my head is out the top of the car. Now with these its the perfect driving position. Also the seat belt buckle sits in the correct place without any mods or extensions.
Tillett B5
What's the support like on them as the base doesn't look that supportive unless its just the camera angle?
#104
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Very supportive, it's like the seat is hugging you. I had recaro pole positions before but for my size these hold me better. I always felt like I was sitting on top of the recaro's.
#105
I've been starting to think about aftermarket seats for my S, partly due to having seen others sitting much lower in the car. I'm struggling to find a balance of my requirements though:
I'd like to try the seats first, so if anyone near Bristol has any that they think would suit me, I'll happily buy a beer to try some out! Or if there are any shops down this way that anyone knows about, I'd appreciate a tip-off.
Thanks in advance for any info!
Chris
- Sit Lower than OEM.
- Maintain an OEM look as far as possible (Red/Black interior, with OEM red/black seats currently), inc leather if possible.
- No logos.
- Easy to get in and out.
- No less supportive, side-to-side, than the OEM, ideally more so.
- More ergonomic shape and more comfortable on long journeys, with good lumbar support.
- Standard seat belt.
- Able to fit heated seat elements like I have to my OEMs.
- Adjustable recline.
- Not hideously expensive!
I'd like to try the seats first, so if anyone near Bristol has any that they think would suit me, I'll happily buy a beer to try some out! Or if there are any shops down this way that anyone knows about, I'd appreciate a tip-off.
Thanks in advance for any info!
Chris
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Money no object, I'd love to get some Bride Gias or Stradia seats, preferably the Bride Japan model Stradias rather than the usual Low Max models, but until then i shall make do with OEM...
#107
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I've been starting to think about aftermarket seats for my S, partly due to having seen others sitting much lower in the car. I'm struggling to find a balance of my requirements though:
I'd like to try the seats first, so if anyone near Bristol has any that they think would suit me, I'll happily buy a beer to try some out! Or if there are any shops down this way that anyone knows about, I'd appreciate a tip-off.
Thanks in advance for any info!
Chris
- Sit Lower than OEM.
- Maintain an OEM look as far as possible (Red/Black interior, with OEM red/black seats currently), inc leather if possible.
- No logos.
- Easy to get in and out.
- No less supportive, side-to-side, than the OEM, ideally more so.
- More ergonomic shape and more comfortable on long journeys, with good lumbar support.
- Standard seat belt.
- Able to fit heated seat elements like I have to my OEMs.
- Adjustable recline.
- Not hideously expensive!
I'd like to try the seats first, so if anyone near Bristol has any that they think would suit me, I'll happily buy a beer to try some out! Or if there are any shops down this way that anyone knows about, I'd appreciate a tip-off.
Thanks in advance for any info!
Chris
#109
Ah, I'm clearly too picky. What about a compromise. Which are the difficult requirements to meet? Heating, I assume?
#110
Okay sorry to revive the BC large seat fitting part of this thread but I've just tried to fit the P1 SE large seats and its pushed right up against the transmission tunnel and I really have to slam the door to get it to close because its right up against it.
Is this the same for every one? Also it takes alot of effort to even move the seat forward...
Is this the same for every one? Also it takes alot of effort to even move the seat forward...