[DeTomaso] replacement seats

Boyd Casey boyd411 at gmail.com
Sat May 3 00:25:22 EDT 2014


Will,
Did you think the stock Pantera seats were more comfortable? I find the add
support of the bolsters to make a huge difference in hard cornering. There
is a reason all modern performance cars use seats of similar design.I think
your seats look great in your car.  Thanks for  sharing your experience
with me.
Boyd


On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 11:07 PM, Boyd Casey <boyd411 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> FIA approved ( 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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   Will,A
   Did you think the stock Pantera seats were more comfortable? I find the
   add support of the bolsters to make a huge difference in hard
   cornering. There is a reason all modern performance cars use seats of
   similar design.I think your seats look great in your car. A Thanks for
   A sharing your experience with me.
   Boyd

   On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 11:07 PM, Boyd Casey <[1]boyd411 at gmail.com>
   wrote:

   Well mark I guess that why baskin Robbinns makes all those different
   fllavors. Different people like different things. I already have Recaro
   style 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). A 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 FIA approved ( 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
   <[2]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
   panteraA  just looks wrong. JustA an opinionA
   A
   > Date: Fri, 2 May 2014 21:46:41 -0400
   > From: [3]will.kooiman at gmail.com
   > To: [4]boyd411 at gmail.com; [5]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" <[6]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
   > >_______________________________________________
   > >
   > >Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
   > >
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   > >[7]DeTomaso at poca.com
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   >
   >
   >
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   2. mailto:ollerabmut at msn.com
   3. mailto:will.kooiman at gmail.com
   4. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
   5. mailto:detomaso at poca.com
   6. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
   7. mailto:DeTomaso at poca.com
   8. http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
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