Jason Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Having had some nice but expensive Corbeau recliners in the 13/60 I know I can get recliners to fit in a Herald/Vitesse but does anyone know what modern and cheap seats will go in without too much effort. Doing the RBRR this year I thought it would be good to get at least one recliner in to let the pasenger catch a bit of sleep. I like the standard seats for most of the time but some modern ones, doesn't matter what they look like, might be worthwhile if cheap enough.Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I shall watch this thread with interest. Was wondering the same thing myself but so far too lazy to go looking myself.Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 well i tried mr2 seats in my spit and they didn't fit need about 1.5 inches more width, very comfy though, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 Saab 900 seats fit, apparently without much modification - I need to see them up close and take some measurements I think. Would be nice to get the heated ones ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Hmm, Saab make a fine seat too - they do look pretty large tho!N ick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 It's the 900 seats that are the ones to go for - I don't know what the differences are with the 9000 and 900 - I've had 9000s before and they are pretty large so I think the 900 is just a scalled down version - whether the modern 9-3 (ie new model 900) seats fit or not i have no idea. Some of these seats come up on eBay and seem to go for much cheapness. I'll investigate further and let you guys know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 what are those smart seats like, i've never been in one but they must be narrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 Yes Smart seats look small enough but I wonder if they are full of electrickery and airbag silliness? Also I don't really want to do huge amounts of work to get them in like making up subframes etc - I mean they are going to come out again after the RBRR (unless they are supremely comfy and look OK - which they won't) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Saab-900-3dr-classic-grey-leather-seats_W0QQitemZ4621973278QQcategoryZ10416QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Thanks they'll do, bit of a trek for me from Reading but maybe :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitesse203 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I fitted VW Scirroco seats in my Mk11 Vitesse.Fitted in okay, had to strip a few bits off the bottom and welded a couple of lugs so I could fit them to my orginal runners. Sit a tad higher than before or maybe my seats were worn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 Thanks for that, I've found quite a few options lurking round eBay - I've almost taken a fancy to some Les Leston setas from a Bond or some other period style rally buckets.Then I went back to my orginal wish list for some sort of recliner - don't think you can sleep in a bucket seat - but then if you're tired enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitesse203 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I recovered them using similar materal to orginal so they look like they belong yet you can recline and could sleep in them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 Did you do the re-upholstery yourself or get someone to do it? It seems very expensive to have seats covered these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitesse203 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I did it my self with the wifes sewing machine (hand operated). Material cost £40, time about 3 days part time Retained part of the covers,the back, carefully slit the seams and was able to use the parts cut out as paterns. I was quoted about £600 to have them recovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I did the RBRR last time with a pair of corbeau buckets.I'm down to do it again so cant have been all bad!Reckon by saturday evening you could sleep just about anywhere.Having said that I am tempted to try and find a reclining passenger seat.Probably wont tho to lazy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 LOL - I know that feeling :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Just seen some classis recliners on e bay from a bmw 2002/e21. Look to be in really good condition £100 buy it now. Look like they'd fit a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Jason,Rob Swift and Mark Deacon fitted some late Spit seats into their Vitesse for the last RBRR and found them to be ok. I must say I find the GT6 seats to be ok for the RBRR- but then not quite the same build as you. Answer for you: Ease up on the beavies and buy a Spit seat!i'll mail Rob and find out his feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 There's no contest - Saab 900 seats vs. Spitfire! I do have a similar build to you Jason so I can sympathise ;)Saab make/made a mighty fine seat. I've had a 900 and a 9000 both with over 100,000 miles on the clock and both with excellent seats. When I get a chance I will be putting Saab ones into TangoBOBBuckets ... ouch! Attempted to sleep in these whilst waiting for a tow-truck in darkest Devon, even after significant lack of sleep. Painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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