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Hi there...
Just wondering if anyone out there has replaced their stock seats? If so, what did you use? Were you able to utilize the stock tracks?
My back is sick of the seat in my 99 SE Sport. I am looking for a replacement... possibly an SVT, but considering how much I am hating my current Ford seat at the moment, I may want to go with something non-Contour.
TIA,
--Dave
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Here. Quick. Hurry! http://www.ctamotorsports.com/ The SVT seats are very nice (if you like leather). The leather is a better quality than Mercedes C-230 (which feels like vinyl), but not as supple as a Jag's.
P.M. Summer -- simul justus et peccator
2000 SVTour Silver Frost 374/2150 -- #9669 of 11445 total run
Blaupunkt Heidelberg with A08 Changer and RC-09 remote, Boston Acoustics, K&N, Mobil 1 and Cobra R Mobil 1 "Factory Fill" plate, 35% metallicized tint, high beams in the lows, Bill Jenkins' "off color" floor mats, and custom "koozie" cupholder (pics soon!)
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Cars I want:
Lotus Elan S2, Austin Healy Sprite Mk I, my old BMW 2002 back.
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Originally posted by PM Summer:
The leather is a better quality than Mercedes C-230 (which feels like vinyl) Uhh, no way. I like my SVT seats, but the leather is horrendous. I'm sorry, better than a C230 Merc? Shiat. No way. It may feel like vinyl, but it's a helluva better quality leather than in the SVT. And it wont' look like crap after 30k miles. John
'98 SVT - modded
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'95 Suzuki GS500E
-faster than the above
---wanting a Speed Triple or Superhawk badly
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Got a set of Recaro seats in mine. drops the seating position about 1.5 - 2 inches. Very cool.
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Originally posted by JVT:
Uhh, no way.
I like my SVT seats, but the leather is horrendous. I'm sorry, better than a C230 Merc? Shiat. No way.
It may feel like vinyl, but it's a helluva better quality leather than in the SVT.
And it wont' look like crap after 30k miles.
John Thank you! My sentiments exactly. The SVT leather sucks, even the earlier SEs had nicer stuff.. 
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I will be getting 2 corbeau a4's very soon for my ride. drivers mounting bracket is available. passengers is not. we will see.
oh yeah, schroth harnesses.
all black of course...
CURRENT RIDE: 95 GL FORMER RIDE: 99 SVT ( www.mysvt.com) "You only live once, but if you lived my life, once would be enough." -Frank Sinatra
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Tartan...
Which Recaros? How much were they and where did you get them?
I am seriously thinking about Recaros... or even the Recaros that were stock in 87-9? VW Golfs. Those were some really nice seats.
--Dave
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Originally posted by JVT:
Uhh, no way.
I like my SVT seats, but the leather is horrendous. I'm sorry, better than a C230 Merc? Shiat. No way.
It may feel like vinyl, but it's a helluva better quality leather than in the SVT.
And it wont' look like crap after 30k miles.
John I drive a C230 regulary (its in the family). The leather is stiff, creaks, and won't breathe. The leather in my SVT breathes, and is supple. The ONLY quality diff I see is that the SVT has a scar-mark, which doesn't bother me, while the Mercedes is blemish free. That's the primary cost difference in leathers. The japs used to use a leather that shrank with age (that's why they liked the "tufted" look so much). They seem to have changed.
P.M. Summer -- simul justus et peccator
2000 SVTour Silver Frost 374/2150 -- #9669 of 11445 total run
Blaupunkt Heidelberg with A08 Changer and RC-09 remote, Boston Acoustics, K&N, Mobil 1 and Cobra R Mobil 1 "Factory Fill" plate, 35% metallicized tint, high beams in the lows, Bill Jenkins' "off color" floor mats, and custom "koozie" cupholder (pics soon!)
96 Sable ZZZ (wife's)
Historic Ownership:
42 Dodge Powerwagon Munitions Carrier, 59 Morris Minor, 64 TBird, 69 BMW 2002 Blue Dot, 72 German Ford Mk I Capri V6, 76 Honda Accord, 82 VW Scirocco, 88 VW Jetta, 91 Ford Escort GT, 98 Countour SE Sport V6 ATX
Cars I want:
Lotus Elan S2, Austin Healy Sprite Mk I, my old BMW 2002 back.
If you think this sig is long, you oughta see my undergraduate transcripts!
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SVT seats are great if you like driving round sitting in a leather wrapped rocking chair. Oh, yeah and they make a tons of noise. SQUEEEEKKKK..POP...SQUEEEEK
I can't save my money fast enough..
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Racerdave - call me .... I work for Recaro. I can't get any deals, but if you want some insight on styles ...
800-8-RECARO
Just ask for Seth
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