[DeTomaso] replacement seats

Boyd Casey boyd411 at gmail.com
Fri May 2 23:25:46 EDT 2014


No with good seats and multi point harnesses, Brembo brakes, koni shocks,
Modified a-arms, cv joints and numerous other upgrades designed to make a
40 year old + car safer and handle better with out altering the essence of
what makes it a Pantera I don't need air bags. If you prefer your 1970's
seats and you plan on doing any track  or performance driving just make
sure your life insurance is paid up to date other wise bring it to your car
shows on your trailer.





On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 11:14 PM, Mark Tumbarello <ollerabmut at msn.com> wrote:

> you going to put in air bags as well
>
> Date: Fri, 2 May 2014 23:07:46 -0400
> From: boyd411 at gmail.com
> To: ollerabmut at msn.com
> CC: detomaso at poca.com
>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] replacement seats
>
> Well mark I guess that why baskin Robbinns makes all those different
> fllavors. Different people like different things. I already have
> Recarostyle seats in my car ( they are just not brand name or
>
> FIA sanctioned. I have six point harnesses and a stock Pantera seat isn't
> effective at maintaining the six point harness in the proper position . In
> the event of an accident it is extremely important (IMHO) to have a
> properly positioned submarine belt and in order for it to be placed in the
> correct position you must have have an anchor point that goes through the
> seat ( not wrapped forward around the front of the seat. Improper
> positioning of multi point harnesses (5 or 6) can result in serious injury
> or death. So despite your preference for the aesthetic appeal of the stock
> seat if you plan on doing more with your Pantera then car shows then it is
> essential that you optimize your car to provide the maximum in safety .
> Aside from the safety issues I happen to like (in fact prefer the look of a
> recaro style seat).  If I wanted a Pantera solely for a car collection I
> would have kept it stock. Now I want seats that not only provide a more
> stable driving position (like a Recaro style seat) but one that is
> also FIAapproved ( like an authentic
>
> Recaro, Corbeau or Sparco) and is built to a higher quality standard.
> Boyd
>
>
> On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 10:27 PM, Mark Tumbarello <ollerabmut at msn.com> wrote:
>
> > You might as well put those seats in a model T, same effect would take
> > place, a comfortable seat in the wrong car. a fixed head rest seat in a
> > pantera  just looks wrong. Just an opinion
> >
> > > Date: Fri, 2 May 2014 21:46:41 -0400
> > > From: will.kooiman at gmail.com
> > > To: boyd411 at gmail.com; detomaso at poca.com
> >
> > > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] replacement seats
> > >
> > > I am very happy with my Corbeau LG1 seats. They fit my body, and they
> > > look proper in the Pantera.
> > >
> > > They recline, but you don't have to use the recline feature.
> > >
> > > The price is the same whether you buy them through the mail or through a
> > > reseller, so find a local shop that stocks them, try them out, and order
> > > local.
> > >
> > > They come in full leather, partial, or vinyl.
> > >
> > > I am bolting mine to the floor. They are almost low enough rails and a
> > > Porsche mounting kit, but I want another inch lower.
> > >
> > > If you were local, I would let you try mine for a week or two.
> > >
> > > On 5/2/14 8:33 PM, "Boyd Casey" <boyd411 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I am looking at replacement seats for my Pantera and I was wondering if
> > > > anyone has had experience with Recaro, Sparco or Corbeau seats that
> > > > they could share. I am interested in leather upholstery and a fixed
> > > > back seat (non reclining) it seems that some of these (like the Recaro
> > > > pole position) are low enough to the floor that they may add some much
> > > > needed head room. I currently have some recaro "Style" seats
> > > > (reclining) that have much more seat cushion thickness then the "Fixed
> > > > back" style. I can barley fit in the car while wearing a helmet.I know
> > > > Recaro seats have a good reputation and are used inA many high end cars
> > > > , can anyone share their experiences using these seats in their
> > > > Panteras or other cars?
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Boyd
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   No with good seats and multi point harnesses, Brembo brakes, koni
   shocks, Modified a-arms, cv joints and numerous other upgrades designed
   to make a 40 year old + car safer and handle better with out altering
   the essence of what makes it a Pantera I don't need air bags. If you
   prefer your 1970's seats and you plan on doing any track A or
   performance driving just make sure your life insurance is paid up to
   date other wise bring it to your car shows on your trailer.

   On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 11:14 PM, Mark Tumbarello
   <[1]ollerabmut at msn.com> wrote:

   you going to put in air bags as well
   A
   Date: Fri, 2 May 2014 23:07:46 -0400
   From: [2]boyd411 at gmail.com
   To: [3]ollerabmut at msn.com
   CC: [4]detomaso at poca.com
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] replacement seats

   Well mark I guess that why baskin Robbinns makes all those different
   fllavors. Different people like different things. I already have
   Recarostyle seats in my car ( they are just not brand name or
   FIA sanctioned. I have six point harnesses and a stock Pantera seat
   isn't
   effective at maintaining the six point harness in the proper position .
   In
   the event of an accident it is extremely important (IMHO) to have a
   properly positioned submarine belt and in order for it to be placed in
   the
   correct position you must have have an anchor point that goes through
   the
   seat ( not wrapped forward around the front of the seat. Improper
   positioning of multi point harnesses (5 or 6) can result in serious
   injury
   or death. So despite your preference for the aesthetic appeal of the
   stock
   seat if you plan on doing more with your Pantera then car shows then it
   is
   essential that you optimize your car to provide the maximum in safety .
   Aside from the safety issues I happen to like (in fact prefer the look
   of a
   recaro style seat). If I wanted a Pantera solely for a car collection I
   would have kept it stock. Now I want seats that not only provide a more
   stable driving position (like a Recaro style seat) but one that is
   also FIAapproved ( like an authentic
   Recaro, Corbeau or Sparco) and is built to a higher quality standard.
   Boyd
   On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 10:27 PM, Mark Tumbarello
   <[5]ollerabmut at msn.com> wrote:
   > You might as well put those seats in a model T, same effect would
   take
   > place, a comfortable seat in the wrong car. a fixed head rest seat in
   a
   > pantera just looks wrong. Just an opinion
   >
   > > Date: Fri, 2 May 2014 21:46:41 -0400
   > > From: [6]will.kooiman at gmail.com
   > > To: [7]boyd411 at gmail.com; [8]detomaso at poca.com
   >
   > > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] replacement seats
   > >
   > > I am very happy with my Corbeau LG1 seats. They fit my body, and
   they
   > > look proper in the Pantera.
   > >
   > > They recline, but you don't have to use the recline feature.
   > >
   > > The price is the same whether you buy them through the mail or
   through a
   > > reseller, so find a local shop that stocks them, try them out, and
   order
   > > local.
   > >
   > > They come in full leather, partial, or vinyl.
   > >
   > > I am bolting mine to the floor. They are almost low enough rails
   and a
   > > Porsche mounting kit, but I want another inch lower.
   > >
   > > If you were local, I would let you try mine for a week or two.
   > >
   > > On 5/2/14 8:33 PM, "Boyd Casey" <[9]boyd411 at gmail.com> wrote:
   > >
   > > > I am looking at replacement seats for my Pantera and I was
   wondering if
   > > > anyone has had experience with Recaro, Sparco or Corbeau seats
   that
   > > > they could share. I am interested in leather upholstery and a
   fixed
   > > > back seat (non reclining) it seems that some of these (like the
   Recaro
   > > > pole position) are low enough to the floor that they may add some
   much
   > > > needed head room. I currently have some recaro "Style" seats
   > > > (reclining) that have much more seat cushion thickness then the
   "Fixed
   > > > back" style. I can barley fit in the car while wearing a helmet.I
   know
   > > > Recaro seats have a good reputation and are used inA many high
   end cars
   > > > , can anyone share their experiences using these seats in their
   > > > Panteras or other cars?
   > > > Thanks,
   > > > Boyd
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   6. mailto:will.kooiman at gmail.com
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