Author Topic: Summit Racing seats  (Read 5580 times)

Offline brads70

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Re: Summit Racing seats
« Reply #15 on: December 18, 2011 - 06:23:23 PM »
I started a post awhile back on custom seat options. Maybe it will give you some idea's?
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=75925.0
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Offline Aracer

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Re: Summit Racing seats
« Reply #16 on: December 18, 2011 - 11:49:06 PM »
The one's I like are flat like in the 60's. The side flairs interfere with steering, getting in and out of a 1974 cuda is a chore due to low head room, windows that curve in, slammed low rider rocker panels. Those cheek bolsters will trap your ass like a saddle. I like to move around and find a different posture and flatter seats let me lean to get circulation back. On a long trip you won't like the racing posture anyway. Get two sets, for the price of new foam and labor to recover the originals. I hate the stock 1974 barracuda buckets more than any other year, mopar went cheap on the seats to cost compensate for the seat belt switches, they offered no seat option. No hard seat backing just vinyl, and thin foam, with less wire support, but they are bullet proof with the high steel support inside the back. The 1968 barracuda had flat low white bucket bench seats with ribs spaced like these, that's why! They fit either car with a change of floor adapter and use their own included sliders. Get what you like.

Offline HP2

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Re: Summit Racing seats
« Reply #17 on: December 19, 2011 - 10:49:06 AM »
I have Supra seats in my car currently.   They have reclinable backs, tilt rear seat entry, adjustable side bolsters, adjustable thigh support, three lumbar bags, adjustable head rest. I did have to fab mounts since the E body floor is not flat.

I've also looked at Stealth/3000GT seats. They look similar to the ones posted by MizzouRT.

Either of the above units can be picked up in salvage yards for cheap. I  paid $50 for the pair.

Offline MizzouRT

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Re: Summit Racing seats
« Reply #18 on: December 19, 2011 - 11:25:06 AM »
Mizz....from what the pictures show, looks great IMHO! (reposting them here so folks can see...hope you do not mind...))

SOme questions for you below...





Q. Have you driven with them yet or are they yet untested? 
A.  Yes, have about 150 miles on car.  (PS pump from March Performance blew seals, and same problem with replacement pump so manufacturer is researching that, leaving car parked for now.)

Q.  How is lumbar support? (I assume its NOT adjustable).
A.  It is not adjustable

Q. How is the seating position compared to stock....higher or lower or same?
A.  About the same.

Q. The vinyl looks like it could be a little wrinkly.....at least in the pics.....
A.  They are leather seats, which explains the look.

Q. How does the vinyl feel in person?? (Dumb question??)  Soft like leather or plastic-y like vinyl?
A.  Leather seat feels like you would expect (leather)

Q. Would you characterize the foam as stiff or soft?
A.  Seats are comfortable but not at all squishy.

Q.  How tough was the install with the brackets they sell? Do you use the stock sliders?
A.  Mounting brackets also serve as sliders, so getting the mounting brackets is definitely the way to go.

Sorry for all the questions.....I like the looks of them for sure.....wish I could see a set in person....

Q.  I see that the back seat looks similar...did you have that done custom i guess?
A.  Yes, the back seat was in OK shape for 40 years old, but found a shop to redo with matching leather & stitching.  They also did the leather wrap on the 'Tuff wheel.

« Last Edit: December 19, 2011 - 11:44:54 AM by MizzouRT »
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