Hey Bothers, My VS 88 speedster seats are a little tired. I,m 6'3
and was wondering has anyone has done a seat replacement that add comfort, yet are Esthetically cool.
Thanks for your time,
gary
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Hey Bothers, My VS 88 speedster seats are a little tired. I,m 6'3
and was wondering has anyone has done a seat replacement that add comfort, yet are Esthetically cool.
Thanks for your time,
gary
and was wondering has anyone has done a seat replacement that add comfort, yet are Esthetically cool.
Thanks for your time,
gary
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Gary,
Since you are tall, I'd look into getting a pair of replica Speedster seats, they are pretty comfortable and drop you down lower into the car. I know you could get a pair from John Steele at JPS or Russ Rodriges at Fibersteel. Fibersteel.com or click on the JPS ad on this site. I'm 6'2 and a little wide in the beam but they fit me fine. Nice part about them is that they look fairly authentic.
Bruce
Since you are tall, I'd look into getting a pair of replica Speedster seats, they are pretty comfortable and drop you down lower into the car. I know you could get a pair from John Steele at JPS or Russ Rodriges at Fibersteel. Fibersteel.com or click on the JPS ad on this site. I'm 6'2 and a little wide in the beam but they fit me fine. Nice part about them is that they look fairly authentic.
Bruce
Gary:
Another alternative, seen quite often on here, too, is using a pair of Porsche 914 seats.
The problem with pan-based cars is that they're not especially wide where the seats fit in and, as such, not a lot will fit. The width limit is about 16 inches, if you want to drop them low onto the pan, and even 16" is a very tight fit. 914 seats are 15" wide and, if you get the slides and other mounting hardware you can make them fit pretty easily AND pseudo-recline (the entire seat rocks as the back "reclines").
gn
Another alternative, seen quite often on here, too, is using a pair of Porsche 914 seats.
The problem with pan-based cars is that they're not especially wide where the seats fit in and, as such, not a lot will fit. The width limit is about 16 inches, if you want to drop them low onto the pan, and even 16" is a very tight fit. 914 seats are 15" wide and, if you get the slides and other mounting hardware you can make them fit pretty easily AND pseudo-recline (the entire seat rocks as the back "reclines").
gn
Take a look at Vintage Speedsters web site, click on photos then check the bottom row of pics, the silver speedster with tan interior the VS low bottom seats that are as low as you can get,the seat is comfortable even for the wider hips of some drivers.
Hey any of you seen this site regarding seats....
www.procarbyscat.com/procarlowback02.html
gary
www.procarbyscat.com/procarlowback02.html
gary
I had my Speedster seats rebuilt and formed. The bottom was extended. The back raised a few inches and some lumbar support. Then I asked to have ribbing done. The result a nice looking seat that is super comfy. He also widened it about an inch.
Had it done at an upholstery place. Cost $600.00 CDN
Had it done at an upholstery place. Cost $600.00 CDN
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Hey Mike
Nice job on the seats !
What I'm finding is the actual design gets unconfortable on longer rides. Not that we are doing any for a while...."fellow Canadian" eh. It's a lower back thing or age (don't recommend either).
Latest brain storm is to check the wreckers....maybe a miata seat???
gary
Nice job on the seats !
What I'm finding is the actual design gets unconfortable on longer rides. Not that we are doing any for a while...."fellow Canadian" eh. It's a lower back thing or age (don't recommend either).
Latest brain storm is to check the wreckers....maybe a miata seat???
gary
Just make sure you either measure the area you're putting the seat in (width) to get something compatible, OR have a place where you can get them modified to fit.
gn
gn
Gary,
Go to the home page of this site and click on "Building a Speedster Kit" in the upper-left corner. I believe Chris Sutton has photos of some drastic changes he had to make to fit larger seats. At least he used to.
Go to the home page of this site and click on "Building a Speedster Kit" in the upper-left corner. I believe Chris Sutton has photos of some drastic changes he had to make to fit larger seats. At least he used to.
Gary,
I am also 6'3" and had the same problem with seat height that the speedster I purchased had come with. I ripped out the seats and bought a set of Hunsaker Racing seats for $150 each. They had the sliders and they are plastic racing seats with 5-pt harness provisions. They come with vinyl padding and you can add padding if you want a more comfortable ride. They are very supportive and an excellent deal.
I am also 6'3" and had the same problem with seat height that the speedster I purchased had come with. I ripped out the seats and bought a set of Hunsaker Racing seats for $150 each. They had the sliders and they are plastic racing seats with 5-pt harness provisions. They come with vinyl padding and you can add padding if you want a more comfortable ride. They are very supportive and an excellent deal.