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Offline 73EStroker

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Racing seats
« on: November 23, 2009 - 11:30:14 PM »
I want to install some comfortable racing or modern type seats in my chally. Dose anyone know what is available or what they recommend? Prefer recliners not the fixed bucket type. Have looked at Yonaka ($200 ea), NR-G ($200 ea), Tenzo ($300 ea) and Corbeau ($400 ea). Anyone know anything about these - such as - do these fit with the width, rails etc. Got to have comfortable seats for the longer cruises. Will put the stockers in the back of the shed for later. any ideas anyone??
Barry (Salmon Arm)




Offline the_engineers

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Re: Racing seats
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2009 - 11:33:46 PM »
Hit a couple of salvage yards to get some ideas.

Try Mustang GTs, Mitsu Eclipse/Eagle Talons, Pontiac Grand (Am's, Prix's).

For aftermarket, hit some "all brands" shows and talk to the tuner crowd.  Where we seem to buy performance parts first, they tend to buy seats, ICE and wheels as top priority.
Brooks

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Re: Racing seats
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2009 - 10:34:33 AM »
Almost anything you buy new will likely have some sort of bolt in seat track arrangement. An E body cabin is wide enough to swallow almost any seat out there. It will simply come down to your choice in options, fit and price. These guys support a lot of classic american muscle cars and are competitively priced with a lot of options for fit; http://www.arizenracingsports.com/ plus they can provide matching rear upholstery as well.

If you want the cheaper way to comfort and don't mind fabricating tracks, used seats from a salvage yard may be the way to go. Especially if you go to a pick and pull where you can test fit them. Typically you'll be looking at import stuff for the widest range of styles and options, although some late model stuff is decent too.

I picked up a pair of Supra seats for my project for $50. They offer three seperate lumbar support bags, adjustable back and thigh bolsters, adjustable thigh support, adjustable lay back, plus the usual tip to enter. They will need recovered to match, but not a bad deal overall.

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Re: Racing seats
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2009 - 11:42:20 AM »
I cannot believe this , I literally just sold a set I had on Sunday ,APC or ARC is the brand name

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