Alternative Seats

Ampdub Officially Full-On Dubber

310 posts · joined May 2006 · 20 Nov 2010, 7:04 pm

#813561

Ok i tried the search function and turned up nothing, I wanted to know what peoples experiences of putting more modern seats in their bugs. Which brands (prelude, suzuki have been mentioned somewhere before), the ease of fitment and size and also the ability of access to the back seat in folding far enough forward as I have to get to a baby seat.

Your information is welcomed

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 · 20 Nov 2010, 7:12 pm

#813563

i went to a local "pick and payless" with my tape measure, pen & note pad & tools just in case,
with min / max sizes before i went & walked around till i found several that i thought would fit before deciding, also took pics to look at after i was home to re-evaluate,
got a set that fitted my requirements after doing this, only took me 1 afternoon,
Nath

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Nov 2010, 7:26 pm

#813566

Recaros is what I have
Mine are out of a Proton Satria GTi
Picked them up for $600 - as new

have a look here

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=36756&page=5#pid788403

There was / is a set of leather ones on ebay at the moment (well 10mins to go as I type)
$1100 for a full leather set of Recaros
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Proton-Gti-Satria-Recaro-Leather-Interior-and-Seats-/190468770161?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c58d2c971

Also another set of Recaros here
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/capri-car-seats-recaro-/220696632346?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33628b5c1a

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Ampdub Officially Full-On Dubber

310 posts · joined May 2006 · 20 Nov 2010, 9:15 pm

#813591

does everything hinge forward enough?

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Nov 2010, 10:32 pm

#813604

If you mean the Recaros - there is plenty of room

There is a winder on the side
I put the seats swapped left for right so the winder in on the inside

There are 2 flip leavers - one each shoulder - the flip forward

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cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 20 Nov 2010, 11:06 pm

#813610

I'm with bizarre, recaros all the way. You won't sit in anything more comfortable.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Nov 2010, 7:27 am

#813626

Hi

I have fitted Honda Prelude seats to my sons bug, they are good fit, I also have a pair vintage pair of Recaros that were in my old yellow bug, these will go in my new bug. The Honda seats are just as comfortable even on long trip as the Recaros.

Steve

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Nov 2010, 7:45 am

#813629

early Sukuki GTi are also good

sort of shows it

3 point seats like I have in the 1975 1303 need as little height in the base as possible
The Recaro is the flattest seat I have sean

If you have "normal" 2 runner you can get away with more

I have also gone off the "wings" look on the head rest

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Nov 2010, 9:12 am

#813636

this is a better pic of the Suziki GTi seats

The down side id they are about an 25mm thicker on the base at the lowest point than others

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Ampdub Officially Full-On Dubber

310 posts · joined May 2006 · 21 Nov 2010, 11:33 am

#813649

I might have to have a sit in some recaros

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Nov 2010, 11:41 am

#813650

find your self a Satria GTi in a car yard

or Suzuki Ignis Sports has recaro seats as well

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cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 21 Nov 2010, 9:59 pm

#813771

Ampdub61 wrote:I might have to have a sit in some recaros

Do it you won't be disappointed

SuperOwen Fahrvergnugen

868 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 22 Nov 2010, 10:45 am

#813812

Anything fairly narrow should be ok, but also have a good look at the bases to see how hard they might be to fit. You want something with a flat bottom and something solid to bolt or weld them to you existing runners. If you want to be 100% legal they need to be engineer approved as well, not sure if the method I used of adapting the existing runners would pass or not but its no worse than original at least.

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 22 Nov 2010, 12:02 pm

#813820

I'd advise agaisnt welding them to the vw runners, and make them bolt on instead

Or you may find out the hardway like I almost did that non vw seats are just that fraction to wide to fit far enough forward to slide onto the floor pan rails.

I was really impressed by how comfy those recaros in Bizzares bug are, theyre just the right firmness and really grip you well.