Hi all
I'm afraid I'm only new to the VW scene and not tech minded like you guys but I'd like some help in getting a suitable and comfortable seats for touring to replace the worn out seats I have.
What car brands are suitable? I've seen Joel mention Celica seats and read somewhere about Ford Telstars too. I have seen plenty on Ebay but without dimensions its a bit of a lottery.
Can someone give me some benefits of their experience? Recaro and Saas arent what I want to pay for, but just comfortable and well priced.
Are there some good wreckers from Ballina to the border?
Thanks guys both my wife 's and my backs would appreciate it.

If you want to adapt seats from another car to fit it then you're going to have to do some cutting and welding of the seat rails. This can be done relatively easily but it is illegal without an engineering certificate. Most people do it anyway and get away with it, but be warned that your car will technically be unroadworthy.

Thanks, I know of an RTA approved engineer in town who might do the work. If I get a certificate I hope that will solve the roadworthy issue.

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Originally posted by Marilyn71 Hi all I'm afraid I'm only new to the VW scene and not tech minded like you guys but I'd like some help in getting a suitable and comfortable seats for touring to replace the worn out seats I have. What car brands are suitable? I've seen Joel mention Celica seats and read somewhere about Ford Telstars too. I have seen plenty on Ebay but without dimensions its a bit of a lottery. Can someone give me some benefits of their experience? Recaro and Saas arent what I want to pay for, but just comfortable and well priced. Are there some good wreckers from Ballina to the border? Thanks guys both my wife 's and my backs would appreciate it.

Thanks Lee as always you're a good source of info

Have you considered repairing your's?
Not so hard to do if they arent too trashed.

Yes thats an option . I'm seeing a motor trimmer in Lismore on Friday for a quote. He said he might be able to add more foam to shape the seat for more support but then I have to weigh up the cost of hand stitching new covers as opposed to a simple repair with pre made covers. But that could be a better deal. I've spoken to the local RTA engineer and I'll see him too to get an idea of how to mount a new seat to the floor pan. Apparently RTA regs on retro -fitting seats are becoming more tough due to seats giving way in accidents.
So it could be a re-upholster is a better option.

You can buy foam pad sets and covers online and locally.
If you're a bit handy you can do it yourself.
Have a browse through the interiors section for a few tips.

I have telstar seats in my car and they look and feel great just click on my link to see pics in my 69 bug thread

Thanks Paul I've seen Rosie developing and got the idea of Telstars from you. She really is really sensational. I hope one day I can really see her in person.

Hi Mark, is that Dennys over south?

I hit them up about 6 years ago to recover my 2 fronts in velour and it was gonna be a bit over $300.

I ended up buying those Celica seats in perfect nick off Ebay for $50 and they are 100x more comfy and adjustable than VW seats.

Mate of mine in ballina parts alot of cars out he may have something well suited to bug.

Hi Joel.
Exactly, I bought some rubber for my commodore wagon last year from there. I've also spoken to Ray Sargeant in Ballina to give me tips on how to mount seats to the floor pan and issue an RTA Eng Cert.. I've also got some ideas from earlier posts in Tech talk of types of seats and how fit them. I've seen some suitable ones on Ebay but would prefer to find someone local for suitable sizes and comfort. Could you let me know? Also I need to find an engineer to fit them as my mechanic doesnt do that sort of thing. Anyway, thanks and its good to hear from you

I'll try and find out if he's got anything at the moment.

I've only had one dealing with Ray Sargent many years back, I'd recommend speaking to Ray Cross at Elthem, he engineered my bug and is pretty savvy with VWs, even has a 356 speedster kit car in his shed.

Ah now Ray Cross was also mentioned. Be worth a trip just to see his the kit car! Thanks.

Hi

I have Honda Prelude seats in my sons bug, they are excellent and were only $200 for the pair. I've done many long trips in them and they are very comfortable. I think that they were from a 92 model, they have one piece back, as in no separate headrest.

Steve

Thanks Steve I'll see if can find something similar.

Mark I've PM'd you Dans number, he's got some seats that may be of interest to you.

Joel thanks for the help. I'm off to see Dan tomorrow between tips runs after that hail storm we had. Those seats sound just the ticket. Cheers.