new seats....opinons

[HyperGT]

Looking at some new seats for the Saleen. Looking at the Corbeau Sportlines on black, red stitching to go with my grey, red accent, interior. what do you think. Love to see a shot with these in a fox, but none exist.

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[HyperGT]

here is my current look. Adding roll bar and new seats this year.
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/mgoffin/image_zps4inptyo5.jpeg

[tulowd]

Mike; can tell you the Corbeau sourced material I used to re upholster my rear seat stained and faded brutally after only a short period of time. Crappy material. The fit and workmanship was ok. Zero warranty and no support or good will from Corbeau or LMR to admit that for a premium price the product lifespan was a disappointment. There's a reason Recaro seats cost 2 or 3x as much as this entry level stuff, including comfort.

On Foxes, the rear of the seat bottoms typically sit about 3/4" too low, making them uncomfortable and putting undue stress on your lower back. Spacing them up with longer bolts makes a huge difference.

Also, I would make sure you test fit the seats before buying to make sure the driver's side is snug and comfy so you can pass me sideways on the inside of corner 1. :)
Also keep harness and seat belt guides in mind, the vert's belts can be a pain, as you know.

[HyperGT]

thanks Paul, i had heard some negative things but thought they had improved the product over the last few years.

i am at a cross roads with seats, even thinking custom re-finishing my stockers with larger side bolsters. These Saleens are starting to creep up in value so I keep waffling as to huge modding. Then i think screw it , its only 15-20k or so enjoy my life. Anyone have some good local custom upolstery guys? Then i could blend in a dark grey as well.

[ZR]

Have a couple of rides that come in with Corbeaus, becoming more impressed with them. Recaro is pricing themselves out of the game for most, great seats though.

[tulowd]

thanks Paul, i had heard some negative things but thought they had improved the product over the last few years.

i am at a cross roads with seats, even thinking custom re-finishing my stockers with larger side bolsters. These Saleens are starting to creep up in value so I keep waffling as to huge modding. Then i think screw it , its only 15-20k or so enjoy my life. Anyone have some good local custom upolstery guys? Then i could blend in a dark grey as well.
Having my Recaros done in leather and alcantara by Harold at New Image Auto Interiors in Scarboro:Address: 1630 Midland Av, Scarborough, ON M1P 3C2

Phone:(416) 752-0883

Maybe you should think about keeping the stock seats in storage while you get some real ones for comfort and performance. I thought all Saleen Foxes came with Flofit Sport seats; are you sure your car is original or as it should be?

[Laffs]

They are nice seats, my advice is sit in them before purchase, be surprised how some fit you.

[HyperGT]

yes completely original one of 34 verts for that year. Only grey with factory leather too.


Having my Recaros done in leather and alcantara by Harold at New Image Auto Interiors in Scarboro:Address: 1630 Midland Av, Scarborough, ON M1P 3C2

Phone:(416) 752-0883

Maybe you should think about keeping the stock seats in storage while you get some real ones for comfort and performance. I thought all Saleen Foxes came with Flofit Sport seats; are you sure your car is original or as it should be?

[ZR]

Sit in as many as you can before deciding. Also get a good number in with am seats that look good but are terrrrrrrrrrrrrrible to sit in. Just as important as the seats themselves, angle n height. Many times this requires modding the mounting system to suit what feels good to you.

[Slick_89_Hatch]

What about getting a second set of stock seats and redoing them using the SVO foam? Brian ( I forget his board name) has a set and the bolstering is really nice. Might even find grey leather that might match pretty well!

[Not4you]

I like the idea of doing the SVO foam and reskin approach for your car. It was Mustang4 (Brian) who did it. They are really comfy, look great, keep some of the factory style and are the same size/height.

I like the Corbeaus you posted in the first post but the black leather may not suit the rest of the grey interior. Also, check the height of the seatback. Some corbeaus are really low so they offer no head/neck support should you be in a rear collision.

[stangstevers]

I'd kill to have your stock grey leather seats in mine. I wouldn't change a thing IMO.

[RedSN]

yes completely original one of 34 verts for that year. Only grey with factory leather too.
You've got one of those rare beasts. I would try to keep it original. They suit the rest of the car.


this VVV

I wouldn't change a thing IMO.

[HyperGT]

but .....i ......need .....to ...modify....

[True Blue]

Buy another toy, lol!

[ZR]

Nice set of sport / cruiser Recaro's here, several more on Kijiji.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-auto-parts-and-accessories/city-of-toronto/cobalt-ss-recaro-seats/1122750551?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true


http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDUwWDgwMA==/z/nRcAAOSwwE5WXgx0/$_27.JPG

[ZR]

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-auto-parts-and-accessories/mississauga-peel-region/2015-evo-x-recaro-bucket-seats/1110228615?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

[Slick_89_Hatch]

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-auto-parts-and-accessories/mississauga-peel-region/2015-evo-x-recaro-bucket-seats/1110228615?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Me likey, and they're heated! Perfect for those cooler top down days!

[ZR]

Couple of other sets on there as well, prices seem very reasonable.

[Hutch]

There are really nice recaro seats that go on eBay all the time. Ones that car very similar to the flow fit seats that most early fox saleen came with. You should look for set of those. They are very comfortable as well.

[Hutch]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-ORIGINAL-RECARO-SEATS-HAVE-LEG-EXTENSION-FIT-FOR-UNIVERSAL-CARS-OLD-SCHOOL-JDM-/361439308721?hash=item5427762bb1:g:F0UAAOSw7FRWWwH 6&vxp=mtr

[Hutch]

these are awesome!http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-JDM-ORIGINAL-RARE-RECARO-SEATS-SR3-A8-LIMITED-FROM-JAPAN-CAN-FIT-FOR-UNIVERSAL-/361439308814?hash=item5427762c0e:g:1WoAAOSwNphWXXJ C&vxp=mtr

[hsousa88]

Those EvoX recaros are super comfy, had a chance to sit in them at the last autoshow. From what I remember.. they are pretty tall. Dunno about making them fit in a fox.

Also... your car is sweet man, I would keep the stockers in there.

[Mustang4]

What about getting a second set of stock seats and redoing them using the SVO foam? Brian ( I forget his board name) has a set and the bolstering is really nice. Might even find grey leather that might match pretty well!

I have an extra set of the SVO seat foam which fit directly over your stock seats.You can order leather or other combinations in a variety of colours to fit them from TMI and I also have an extra new rear seat cover in black and grey.

I really like mine, very comfortable, great support and the bolsters hug you just right. They look like they were a factory option.

[HyperGT]

any pics^^^^?

[Slick_89_Hatch]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-ORIGINAL-RECARO-SEATS-HAVE-LEG-EXTENSION-FIT-FOR-UNIVERSAL-CARS-OLD-SCHOOL-JDM-/361439308721?hash=item5427762bb1:g:F0UAAOSw7FRWWwH 6&vxp=mtr

Son of a.......those are basically what I would love to have in my Fox! I am horrible at finding shit on ebay!

[steam_mill]

Here are my seats:

SVO in two tone gray leather. I pulled my halo off the factory seats and put them on the SVO Seats.

These are super comfortable too.

Here's an idea. Keep your current seats, add Halos.

http://gtamc.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12213&d=1387219988

[TheMustangShow]

Here are my seats:

SVO in two tone gray leather. I pulled my halo off the factory seats and put them on the SVO Seats.

These are super comfortable too.

Here's an idea. Keep your current seats, add Halos.

http://gtamc.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12213&d=1387219988

They look Fantastic!

[Slick_89_Hatch]

They look Fantastic!

My ultimate seat would be in my stock GT tweed but SVO foam. I wonder if anyone could do that?!

[Slick_89_Hatch]

and BTW those Seats looks amazing Joe!

[Mustang4]

any pics^^^^?

I'll see if I can post some later tonight. Similar in style to the SVO ones posted. Mine are two tone, black with grey inserts.

[steam_mill]

and BTW those Seats looks amazing Joe!

Hey Norm:

If I were to tell you what they cost, I would be stoned to death.....

Buddy has an SVO. Bought with brand new leather. He hates leather. Stock for his car was cloth. He finds a mint set of cloth seats for his car for $450. Sells me his seat for $450. I give him $500 and beer LOL. Then I sold my original seats for $200 without HALOS.

So, brand new leather interior cost me....$300.

[HyperGT]

steam mill those look very nice!
still thinking, maybe sell,the car and buy a normal fox and mod the crap,out of it without feeling guilty.
Mustang4 pics wpuld be great as i would do a 2 tone light and grey to,match interior.

[Slick_89_Hatch]

Hey Norm:

If I were to tell you what they cost, I would be stoned to death.....

Buddy has an SVO. Bought with brand new leather. He hates leather. Stock for his car was cloth. He finds a mint set of cloth seats for his car for $450. Sells me his seat for $450. I give him $500 and beer LOL. Then I sold my original seats for $200 without HALOS.

So, brand new leather interior cost me....$300.

My jaw just hit the flow and I feel like I want to punch you lol.

[Slick_89_Hatch]

steam mill those look very nice!
still thinking, maybe sell,the car and buy a normal fox and mod the crap,out of it without feeling guilty.
Mustang4 pics wpuld be great as i would do a 2 tone light and grey to,match interior.

Put in new seats and keep the old ones.....good to go! If you need donor seats to do the SVO's they are easy to find.

[Hutch]

steam mill those look very nice!
still thinking, maybe sell,the car and buy a normal fox and mod the crap,out of it without feeling guilty.
Mustang4 pics wpuld be great as i would do a 2 tone light and grey to,match interior.

That's why I sold my 91 saleen. To rare to mod. People who pay good money for saleen's don't want stuff to have been modified on the car ever. So it sounds kind of crazy, but if your going to really mod the car AND you want to keep the car as a slight investment, don't post any pictures of what you do. That way when you put it back to stock only local people that have seen the car would have know what was done to it. Some people here might think it crazy but its true. LOTS of people save pictures of other car for reference. I have seen very nice looking cars come up for sale and then a couple people post pictures of the car with tons of mods. The car has a hard time selling and goes for less. Just a thought for you Mike

[Hutch]

I am looking at another fox or a s197(because the platform is really good) to build a track monster and sell the saleen.

What do you think about the recaro's I posted Mike? They are close to what came with the car in 92/93 and they are VERY comfortable. Even used much nicer than corbeau's

[HyperGT]

i here you Dan. Decisions, decisions. Wanna sell yours lol
those recaros are perfect, but inThailand.

[Mustang4]

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Here's shot of the front seats with the SVO foam and TMI covers.

[HyperGT]

look good!

[Hutch]

i here you Dan. Decisions, decisions. Wanna sell yours lol
those recaros are perfect, but inThailand.
He Ships to Canada. I know someone who has bought from him and the seats where in perfect condition. I was looking at buying a set last year but they sold

[Slick_89_Hatch]

I am looking at another fox or a s197(because the platform is really good) to build a track monster and sell the saleen.

What do you think about the recaro's I posted Mike? They are close to what came with the car in 92/93 and they are VERY comfortable. Even used much nicer than corbeau's

You're thinking of selling your car?!?!?! I need another job and some garage space.

[Slick_89_Hatch]

You're thinking of selling your car?!?!?! I need another job and some garage space.

If you're thinking of selling that car and looking for a Fox, maybe we should talk.....

[hsousa88]

If you're thinking of selling that car and looking for a Fox, maybe we should talk.....
Was going to say the exact same thing... even though mine isn't the cleanest

[Not4you]

If you're thinking of selling that car and looking for a Fox, maybe we should talk.....

http://i.imgur.com/f7FdEdG.jpg

[HyperGT]

2 saleens hmmm, how much Dan?