Aftermarket/racing style seats...

[MattWash08]

My seats are in a sad state. a lot of black duct tape covering up rips. Theyre 42 years old and falling apart.

Going for a restomod/pro-touring/streetfighter vibe with my car. I am a full time college student though so everything is on a very tight budget.

Anyone with input/pictures of aftermarket of racing style seats feel free to give me your input.

Also thought about being a little different and going for something along the lines of this:
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-36515-beard-super-seat.html
BUT, that would definately not be pro-touring, and I have no idea if it would look weird in a 69 fastback mustqang. Never personally seen them in a musclecar.....

Lets hear yalls input,
Matt

[GregWeld]

Have you priced out just having the stock seats re-done?

If you don't get too fancy it might be an option to replacement.

[MattWash08]

Have you priced out just having the stock seats re-done?

If you don't get too fancy it might be an option to replacement.

I dont really like the stock seats and they dont hold me in place well enough when taking corners at speed. I want more of a racing look as well.

I really like the look of the kirkey road race seats, but I dont have a cage/roll bar.. would that be a problem? would they be comfortable enough for occasional dd duty? also how easy are they to get in and out of in a car? My 69 mustang sees alot of street use and I can be an aggressive driver at times. I would also like to start getting into the auto-cross scene

[Ron in SoCal]

I'll admit this is not a great option, but being a college stident on a budget and the fact that the car will see street duty I'd skip the Kirkeys and take a look on eBay. There's some US made knock offs that will give you good support for street/AutoX duty. Just type in Recaro in the search box and see what comes up. Also, if you can swing it, Sparco USA offers a reasonably priced racing seat. Good luck!

[MattWash08]

I'll admit this is not a great option, but being a college stident on a budget and the fact that the car will see street duty I'd skip the Kirkeys and take a look on eBay. There's some US made knock offs that will give you good support for street/AutoX duty. Just type in Recaro in the search box and see what comes up. Also, if you can swing it, Sparco USA offers a reasonably priced racing seat. Good luck!

Ive checked them all out but I was curious as to quality? I know they are knockoffs but are they decent? Ive also been searching the local craiglist for some lightly used seats. Anyone in the DFW area feel free to help me out :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Ive checked them all out but I was curious as to quality? I know they are knockoffs but are they decent? Ive also been searching the local craiglist for some lightly used seats. Anyone in the DFW area feel free to help me out :thumbsup:

First of all, you're smart to be wary of the quality. Some of them go for $250, so you prob get what you pay for. Personally I wouldn't buy any seat without sitting in it first.

[MattWash08]

First of all, you're smart to be wary of the quality. Some of them go for $250, so you prob get what you pay for. Personally I wouldn't buy any seat without sitting in it first.

Thats why I am leaning towards some used ones that are local. Just going to have to take my time and wait on some that I really like. Im very impatiat when it come to my car though haha

[MattWash08]

found some local seats.. ill post the link to the craaigslist add. $150 for a pair... probably cheap, but may be better than what im sitting in now. the smaller ones only have the 4 holes on the bottom, but the larger ones come with sliders and brackets..
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/2542827808.html

thoughts?

Matt

[Flash68]

found some local seats.. ill post the link to the craaigslist add. $150 for a pair... probably cheap, but may be better than what im sitting in now. the smaller ones only have the 4 holes on the bottom, but the larger ones come with sliders and brackets..
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/2542827808.html

thoughts?

Matt

They don't look too bad. Find out the brand and go sit in them and see! :thumbsup:

[MattWash08]

They don't look too bad. Find out the brand and go sit in them and see! :thumbsup:

planning on it! do you think the larger ones would be too much for a street car? im going for the protouring look.. just on a hairstring budget haha. heres how i would like my car to be setup fairly soon.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii215/mattwash08/dodge/mustang/Mustang7-1.jpg
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii215/mattwash08/dodge/mustang/muss1-2.jpg

[Flash68]

I think the top pics in the ad look best. Looks similar to many pro touring style seats used IMO.

Those pics you posted look bad ass.

[skatinjay27]

both will work great, sure they Are probabaly cheap china brands but they work great for your intened use and are a great price, just don't plan to use the back seats as those are both fixed back seats.

[MattWash08]

both will work great, sure they Are probabaly cheap china brands but they work great for your intened use and are a great price, just don't plan to use the back seats as those are both fixed back seats.

Yep that was my thought exactly, with the price and all. And not using the backseat is no problem, the car will probably some sort of cage at some point

[70rs]

Do you want a recline option or back seat access? Several of the OEM seats would look and work great. Honda s2000, any late model volkswagen, audi, porsche, even recovered fiero seats look ok and hold well. Check out your local pull a part wrecking yard. I have found several sets for under $100.00 in black leather.
Just a thought.


Or like Greg said, get yours recovered and at the same time have them contour the new foam for better support. You get the original look with way better performance.

[MattWash08]

Thanks 70rs, I will check that out as well. backseat doestn matter to me. in the 7 years that ive owned the car, someone has sat back there twice haha. and my seats do no recline anyway. just flip forward. So fixed back seats will not prevent me from anything. I just need to see how comfortable they are. I definatly want to go to a pull a part yard now though, as the biggest hold back on seats have been the cost

Matt

[4mm]

In my 71 Boss Mustang I purchased a nice set of leather Mustang SVO Recaro seats with net headrests from eBay for about $500 shipped. If you wait, there are good deals out there.

[MattWash08]

In my 71 Boss Mustang I purchased a nice set of leather Mustang SVO Recaro seats with net headrests from eBay for about $500 shipped. If you wait, there are good deals out there.

That would be nice, but $500 for seats is out of my budget for a couple years. Thats why i liked the proce of these or if i can find some jeap ones at pull a part