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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 12-May 20 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 24,257 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
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RetroSeats.com is proud to offer a beautifully made high quality FRP Shell lightweight Retro Bucket seat with a removable head rest design. Designed by true auto enthusiasts these seats add a unique retro touch to your Porsche 914. They are strong, lightweight, and will give you the side support the OE seats lack. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308320.1.png) They are currently available in limited quantities and offered in a variety of center section patterns/designs. Price is $489.95 for the PAIR (2) + $24.95 for shipping to the lower 48 states. We also ship world wide, please inquire. Direct Link To Seats If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at Info@retroseats.com or send us a PM. Visit us | www.RetroSeats.com (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308321.2.png) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308321.3.png) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308322.4.png) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308322.5.png) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308322.6.png) |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,147 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
Hmm very interesting.. That might be an option for me..
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,147 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
Do they fit the factory seat rails?
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,945 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
wow local for SoCal guys
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 12-May 20 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 24,257 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Do they fit the factory seat rails? The seats are universal in design so you can basically fabricate some mounting plates to mate up with the factory rails, others have purchased universal rails and adapted them that way. Skies the limit in the way you can get these bolted up to your car. I'm sure there are plenty of tutorials online. |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 12-May 20 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 24,257 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
wow local for SoCal guys Yes, Orange County in fact. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) We do however ship to at all states along with the rest of the world. |
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914 Dumbass ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,459 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
Anyone pull the trigger on these? Back and bottom cushioning looks pretty flat, just wondering how they are.
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,147 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
Nope.. Not interested unless they are pretty much bolt in..
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I'm made of metal ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,097 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
Anyone pull the trigger on these? Back and bottom cushioning looks pretty flat, just wondering how they are. Looks like almost zero seat padding from the picture. the edge of the front of the seat is quite a bit higher than the seat area, too. Doesn't look that comfy, but I'd love to be wrong as they are 1/2 the price of anything else out there. |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 12-May 20 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 24,257 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Anyone pull the trigger on these? Back and bottom cushioning looks pretty flat, just wondering how they are. Looks like almost zero seat padding from the picture. the edge of the front of the seat is quite a bit higher than the seat area, too. Doesn't look that comfy, but I'd love to be wrong as they are 1/2 the price of anything else out there. We have had a couple of buyers who plan to install these into 914's but no pictures yet. Although the padding may look thin, it is pretty comfortable from our testing. The seating position is also comfortable and due to the thinner FRP design it helps you sit lower into the vehicle giving it an optimal driving position. Here is a photo of a recent install we did into an NA Mazda Miata to give you an idea. This car is driven daily by the customer on a 30 minute commute to work and back. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1593018097.1.jpg) |
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"I got blisters on me fingers" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,465 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
Are these a FG "bucket" Like the OE 914 seats or a tube frame design?
& more importantly do they fit into the OE backpad scallops (with & without the headrest)? |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 12-May 20 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 24,257 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Are these a FG "bucket" Like the OE 914 seats or a tube frame design? & more importantly do they fit into the OE backpad scallops (with & without the headrest)? The frame of the seats are made of an FRP material so they are not steel tubes. As far as fitment, there is a measurement diagram included in the original post above. We have had several 914 customers for these seats with no issues reported as far as fitment goes. |
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"...And it has a front trunk too." ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None ![]() |
Are these a FG "bucket" Like the OE 914 seats or a tube frame design? & more importantly do they fit into the OE backpad scallops (with & without the headrest)? The frame of the seats are made of an FRP material so they are not steel tubes. As far as fitment, there is a measurement diagram included in the original post above. We have had several 914 customers for these seats with no issues reported as far as fitment goes. Fiber-reinforced plastic, so like Zytel, delrin hdp? How thick is the plastic? It gets hot here, plastic lawn chairs warp and fold like tacos in the summer. |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 12-May 20 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 24,257 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
QUOTE Fiber-reinforced plastic, so like Zytel, delrin hdp? How thick is the plastic? It gets hot here, plastic lawn chairs warp and fold like tacos in the summer. This is automotive interior grade FRP. They are designed to withstand interior temperatures and will not warp. Of course, It goes without saying that I would advise against leaving any chair or seat out in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 1-May 21 From: Philadelphia, PA Member No.: 25,498 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Bump! Has anyone installed these seats and can report on the results?
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Colorado Member No.: 24,879 Region Association: None ![]() |
I'm still looking for the direct answer from the manufacturer to the two questions that have been posed here.
1.Can these be installed without raising the OEM seat height? Yes or no? 2. Will these seats fit in the clamshell seat back when the seat is moved all the way back. Yes or no? The OEM seat height and rail dimensions are readily accessed for comparison. |
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"I got blisters on me fingers" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,465 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308037.1.png) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308320.1.png) They are currently available in limited quantities and offered in a variety of center section patterns/designs. Price is $489.95 for the PAIR (2) + $24.95 for shipping to the lower 48 states. Direct Link To Seats If you have any questions, please send us a PM. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308321.3.png)[/url] (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308322.4.png) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308322.5.png) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308322.6.png) Id like to try one of theses. That price is pretty attractive (dont know how you can ship for that, but Im happy to take advantage!) How do you buy a single? PM sent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 8-October 07 From: Cedar Park, Texas Member No.: 8,198 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() ![]() |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308037.1.png) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308320.1.png) They are currently available in limited quantities and offered in a variety of center section patterns/designs. Price is $489.95 for the PAIR (2) + $24.95 for shipping to the lower 48 states. Direct Link To Seats If you have any questions, please send us a PM. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308321.3.png)[/url] Rich, Any luck? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308322.4.png) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308322.5.png) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-24257-1589308322.6.png) Id like to try one of theses. That price is pretty attractive (dont know how you can ship for that, but Im happy to take advantage!) How do you buy a single? PM sent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 644 Joined: 10-May 13 From: El Dorado Hills, CA Member No.: 15,855 Region Association: None ![]() |
So, has anyone ever bought these seats for their 914? Do they fit or do you have be 5ft 2in tall and weigh 120lbs for them to work?
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 10-July 20 From: Alhambra Ca Member No.: 24,478 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Why cant the vendor tell us if they work or not? Maybe they should sponsor a user so these questions can be answered.
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