[DeTomaso] advice on seats

[michael at michaelshortt.com]

Why don't you look at cars in salvage yards that have Recaros ( or other
nice seats  like SLK chairs are really nice) .  You might be surprised at
the lowish prices for all that you can get ( style, leather, power,
heaters)  Be aware of the max size that you can install and still get
yourself in them comfortably. I have a long torso and have a standard flat
floor,  so I went with custom covered C4 sears with the springs removed on
my side.

Michael
On Dec 15, 2013 1:45 PM, "Christopher Kimball" <chrisvkimball at msn.com>
wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> In the next 6 months or so I'm hoping to make some changes in Pandora's
> seats, and I need some sage advice.
>
> The seats in her now are Recaros--the kind that have the lower section
> that can pull in or out for more leg support.  They are really comfortable,
> and the only improvement as far as how they feel would be a little more
> lumbar support.
>
> Nevertheless, the cloth on the seats is starting to look worn.  I was
> planning on having them recovered in leather, with suede down the middle,
> and when I checked the pricing for that to be done (a year or two ago) I
> think it was going to cost between $1200 and $1400.  The seats are probably
> from the '80's, and I'm afraid getting them recovered might be tantamount
> to putting new wine in old wineskins, as it were.  For all I know, the foam
> might be just about to collapse, or the frame just about to wear out.
>
> So, here's the question:  Should I pay the money to get the current seats
> recovered, or sell them and use the money towards new Recaros.  I looked at
> some Recaros on-line, and the prices astounded me--over $3,000 each!
>  Still, in trying to save money, I don't want to throw good money after bad.
>
> Opinions will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chris
>
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