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Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Dec 8 2016, 10:26 AM
I have a set of scheels seats in my 914. I measured them and they came out to the same as these seats. Just wondered if anyone has used them. At $125 with the sliders and shipped seems like a steal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-PU-Faux-Leather-Classic-Bucket-Seat-With-Sliders-Mid-Sized/282174169095?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3D1298c8df29344cc19226e5e4c25dc890%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D371735701652
Posted by: Kansas 914 Dec 8 2016, 11:07 AM
I have a set of scheels seats in my 914. I measured them and they came out to the same as these seats. Just wondered if anyone has used them. At $125 with the sliders and shipped seems like a steal.
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Posted by: StratPlayer Dec 8 2016, 11:13 AM
For that price it would be worth a shot,,,,,,,,,,,ya get what you pay for... 
Posted by: 7TPorsh Dec 8 2016, 11:47 AM
So how would those 30 round "coins" feel in your butt and back?
Posted by: tygaboy Dec 8 2016, 12:05 PM
I just ordered a set of Le Mans seats from GTS Classics and suspect StratPlayer is spot on with "you get what you pay for". My bet/concern is they aren't suspended and may not be "strong". Quality is likely suspect...?
Take a read of the GTS site and you'll see disclaimers about injury, etc.
All that said, for $125, if they don't work out, you'll have a cool set of patio furniture or man cave chairs!
Posted by: Andyrew Dec 8 2016, 12:07 PM
Do those look small to anyone else?
Posted by: 7TPorsh Dec 8 2016, 01:06 PM
Do those look small to anyone else?
Yep, small and short
Posted by: Steve Dec 8 2016, 04:05 PM
PU faux must mean fake leather
Posted by: Frankvw Dec 8 2016, 04:55 PM
PU = Poly Urethan. Nice price for sure !
Posted by: raynekat Dec 8 2016, 04:58 PM
For the money, likely worth a try for some.
I wonder if the mounting on the bottom lines up with what you need in a 914?
The "coins" are pretty common in some vintage seats and shouldn't pose an issue...you'd likely not even know they are there.
If you could get these in tartan plaids, then you might have something then.
Like these from GTS that I recently purchased:
Posted by: tygaboy Dec 8 2016, 05:11 PM
For the money, likely worth a try for some.
I wonder if the mounting on the bottom lines up with what you need in a 914?
The "coins" are pretty common in some vintage seats and shouldn't pose an issue...you'd likely not even know they are there.
If you could get these in tartan plaids, then you might have something then.
Like these from GTS that I recently purchased:
That right there? That's awesome.
Plus, they are very Christmas-y so you also earn the "Well Timed Post of the Week" award!
Posted by: Coloradocurt Dec 8 2016, 05:29 PM
^^^^What model are they?^^^^
Posted by: SixerJ Dec 8 2016, 05:53 PM
For the money, likely worth a try for some.
I wonder if the mounting on the bottom lines up with what you need in a 914?
The "coins" are pretty common in some vintage seats and shouldn't pose an issue...you'd likely not even know they are there.
If you could get these in tartan plaids, then you might have something then.
Like these from GTS that I recently purchased:
Fairly sure that some old Ferraris and early lambos had the coin thing going on.
Lost interest in the cheap seats now Raynekat has posted his picture......loving those and do I spy a lumber support pump? You know your getting old when you like seats with gizmos like that
Posted by: wes Dec 8 2016, 06:06 PM
I had a Daytona Spider that had the coin design, I never liked the style but the leather was realy soft.
Posted by: bulitt Dec 8 2016, 06:16 PM
Didn't the Ferrari's have grommets?
Posted by: Rand Dec 8 2016, 06:37 PM
Posted by: gereed75 Dec 8 2016, 06:53 PM
Raynekat, what model?? Those are SWEET!!
Posted by: Chris914n6 Dec 8 2016, 06:56 PM
Definitely made in China and sold by a Chinese distributing warehouse.
If they really are a clone of the Scheel seats then $240/pr shipped is not bad. I'd just replace the black vinyl with something better.
And if I lived in nearby in Socal I'd make a cash offer of half.
Posted by: raynekat Dec 8 2016, 08:40 PM
^^^^What model are they?^^^^
Watkins Glen....from GTS.
Raw fiberglass backs with the lumbar support, thus the pump bulbs.
And yes, one is getting oldish if you need all those kinds of gizmos.
Gotta like them gizmos...
Strong point about these seats is that they are designed to fit perfectly into the cutout in the rear firewall pad just like the stock seats.
Plus they are "sport" seats with the higher bolsters.
Posted by: raynekat Dec 8 2016, 08:48 PM
That right there? That's awesome.
Plus, they are very Christmas-y so you also earn the "Well Timed Post of the Week" award!
I'm tempted to put a star on the top with lights and some ornaments, and then just fill them will Christmas gifts this year....since they're not in the car yet.
Posted by: RickS Dec 8 2016, 11:17 PM
In a 914 you don't have to worry about the seat back collapsing in the recoil phase in a forward impact, but I might be concerned with metal strength in the attachment points to the rails. Would feel better if they were TUV approved.
Posted by: Andyrew Dec 9 2016, 10:44 AM
Its probably the standard base size. For my steel frame racing seats I had to widen the mounting holes, but was able to make it work with the stock rail. Took some cutting and welding though.
Posted by: 911buff Dec 10 2016, 09:14 AM
For what it is worth, the Ebay ad's compatibility chart states it does NOT work in a 914. Although, the back pad could always be removed or modified.
Posted by: Chris914n6 Dec 10 2016, 01:02 PM
For what it is worth, the Ebay ad's compatibility chart states it does NOT work in a 914. Although, the back pad could always be removed or modified.
Ebay comparability doesn't mean crap. The seller has to enter that, and has probably never seen a 914, so he only entered the popular cars he's heard of. It's sold as a generic racing seat. One of us will have to test fit it.
It's actually an opportunity for a local member to market them to us as Chinese warehouses love to drop ship.
Posted by: Rand Dec 10 2016, 01:21 PM
For what it is worth, the Ebay ad's compatibility chart states it does NOT work in a 914. Although, the back pad could always be removed or modified.
Ebay comparability doesn't mean crap. The seller has to enter that, and has probably never seen a 914, so he only entered the popular cars he's heard of. It's sold as a generic racing seat. One of us will have to test fit it.
It's actually an opportunity for a local member to market them to us as Chinese warehouses love to drop ship.
Looks to me like his ad uses an interactive model chooser like auto parts web sites use, not just models he personally added. But it shouldn't be hard to make them work with a little fabrication.
Posted by: Kansas 914 Dec 10 2016, 02:20 PM
Looks to me like his ad uses an interactive model chooser like auto parts web sites use, not just models he personally added. But it shouldn't be hard to make them work with a little fabrication.
So who s going to be the first? I can't fabricate a sandwich...
Posted by: Chris914n6 Dec 10 2016, 07:47 PM
For what it is worth, the Ebay ad's compatibility chart states it does NOT work in a 914. Although, the back pad could always be removed or modified.
Ebay comparability doesn't mean crap. The seller has to enter that, and has probably never seen a 914, so he only entered the popular cars he's heard of. It's sold as a generic racing seat. One of us will have to test fit it.
It's actually an opportunity for a local member to market them to us as Chinese warehouses love to drop ship.
Looks to me like his ad uses an interactive model chooser like auto parts web sites use, not just models he personally added. But it shouldn't be hard to make them work with a little fabrication.
It's an Ebay feature. Looks like the seller started at the top with AMC and clicked everything til it cut him off. It works well if it's for something specific like an evap pump for a 335i, but it gets abused so a search for something specific gets spammed by generic fake HID bulbs. Do a search for a Porsche leather steering wheel and you will see how bad it fails.
They have 8 small bolts like 914 seat rails, which is uncommon.
We need to talk Mikey into it and he can redo the inserts in his tartan cloth
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 10 2016, 08:08 PM
Just need a patern.
Posted by: Chris914n6 Dec 10 2016, 09:20 PM
Just need a pattern.
Easy. Just buy a seat. And then tell us if it fits the back pad and is easy to get the 914 rails mounted
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 10 2016, 11:26 PM
So how many people are interested?
I know cost goes a long way, but the more i cann spread oit mine, the better prices we can give.
Posted by: porschetub Dec 11 2016, 03:11 AM
For what it is worth, the Ebay ad's compatibility chart states it does NOT work in a 914. Although, the back pad could always be removed or modified.
Ebay comparability doesn't mean crap. The seller has to enter that, and has probably never seen a 914, so he only entered the popular cars he's heard of. It's sold as a generic racing seat. One of us will have to test fit it.
It's actually an opportunity for a local member to market them to us as Chinese warehouses love to drop ship.
so true have been stung before,stuff isn't the right fitment,expect the supporting foam and covering to have a limited life,bottom line you can't get quality for that money,get GTS seats now that is known quality product.
Posted by: Chris H. Dec 11 2016, 08:49 AM
Even as a starting point these could be a good option. Just depends on the quality. Seems like we're at the same point with aftermarket seats as we were a few years ago with 5-bolt Fuchs... the real name-brand ones are way expensive or need repair, they have to be checked for safety, etc. Outside of that we've got ones like these or seats from other cars. Would love to have a decent priced NEW option for mine.
Posted by: jmill Dec 11 2016, 09:40 AM
So how many people are interested?
I know cost goes a long way, but the more i cann spread oit mine, the better prices we can give.
Ok, if they look like Raynekat's when complete I'm all in.
Posted by: 76-914 Dec 11 2016, 08:50 PM
Looks to me like his ad uses an interactive model chooser like auto parts web sites use, not just models he personally added. But it shouldn't be hard to make them work with a little fabrication.
So who s going to be the first? I can't fabricate a sandwich...
Cracked me up! 
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