[DeTomaso] replacement seats
scott black
timepiecepr2 at yahoo.com
Mon May 5 11:53:01 EDT 2014
I have a set of Lotus Elise seats that I hope to someday bolt in. They have been sitting in the garage. LOL.
You might check out that option. They fit most of your criteria, I think.
Scott Black
TimePiece Public Relations & Marketing
Marketing Acceleration
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On Sunday, May 4, 2014 10:08 PM, Will Kooiman <will.kooiman at gmail.com> wrote:
Boyd - the stock seats were comfortable, but they are too flat. I
always had a tough time in corners with my butt sliding all over the
place.
My Corbeau LG1s are a major upgrade to the stock seats. They do not
look like 90% of the online photos of Corbeau seats. They look like
they belong in the car. You can order Corbeau seats with a lot of
options - materials, with or without harness holes, colors, etc. These
options either make the seat look like they were done by the factory or
like they were done by a clown.
There's a pic on this forum:
[1]http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71547
Except that my seats do not have the Corbeau logo, and they are all
black.
The LG1 seats feel very similar to my wife's 2013 Boxster. I don't
know how comfortable they will be on a long trip, but comfortable or
not, the side support will be worth it.
From: Boyd Casey <[2]boyd411 at gmail.com>
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2014 12:25 AM
To: Mark Tumbarello <[3]ollerabmut at msn.com>
Cc: Will Kooiman <[4]will.kooiman at gmail.com>, "[5]detomaso at poca.com"
<[6]detomaso at poca.com>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] replacement seats
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 <[7]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). 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
<[8]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: [9]will.kooiman at gmail.com
> To: [10]boyd411 at gmail.com; [11]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" <[12]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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References
1. http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71547
2. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
3. mailto:ollerabmut at msn.com
4. mailto:will.kooiman at gmail.com
5. mailto:detomaso at poca.com
6. mailto:detomaso at poca.com
7. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
8. mailto:ollerabmut at msn.com
9. mailto:will.kooiman at gmail.com
10. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
11. mailto:detomaso at poca.com
12. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
13. mailto:DeTomaso at poca.com
14. http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
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I have a set of Lotus Elise seats that I hope to someday bolt in. They
have been sitting in the garage. LOL.
You might check out that option. They fit most of your criteria, I
think.
Scott Black
TimePiece Public Relations & Marketing
Marketing Acceleration
www.tprm-usa.com
On Sunday, May 4, 2014 10:08 PM, Will Kooiman <will.kooiman at gmail.com>
wrote:
Boyd - the stock seats were comfortable, but they are too flat. I
always had a tough time in corners with my butt sliding all over the
place.
My Corbeau LG1s are a major upgrade to the stock seats. They do not
look like 90% of the online photos of Corbeau seats. They look like
they belong in the car. You can order Corbeau seats with a lot of
options - materials, with or without harness holes, colors, etc.
These
options either make the seat look like they were done by the factory
or
like they were done by a clown.
There's a pic on this forum:
[1][1]http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71547
Except that my seats do not have the Corbeau logo, and they are all
black.
The LG1 seats feel very similar to my wife's 2013 Boxster. I don't
know how comfortable they will be on a long trip, but comfortable or
not, the side support will be worth it.
From: Boyd Casey <[2][2]boyd411 at gmail.com>
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2014 12:25 AM
To: Mark Tumbarello <[3][3]ollerabmut at msn.com>
Cc: Will Kooiman <[4][4]will.kooiman at gmail.com>,
"[5][5]detomaso at poca.com"
<[6][6]detomaso at poca.com>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] replacement seats
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 <[7][7]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). 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
<[8][8]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: [9][9]will.kooiman at gmail.com
> To: [10][10]boyd411 at gmail.com; [11][11]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" <[12][12]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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2. mailto:[18]boyd411 at gmail.com
3. mailto:[19]ollerabmut at msn.com
4. mailto:[20]will.kooiman at gmail.com
5. mailto:[21]detomaso at poca.com
6. mailto:[22]detomaso at poca.com
7. mailto:[23]boyd411 at gmail.com
8. mailto:[24]ollerabmut at msn.com
9. mailto:[25]will.kooiman at gmail.com
10. mailto:[26]boyd411 at gmail.com
11. mailto:[27]detomaso at poca.com
12. mailto:[28]boyd411 at gmail.com
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2. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
3. mailto:ollerabmut at msn.com
4. mailto:will.kooiman at gmail.com
5. mailto:detomaso at poca.com
6. mailto:detomaso at poca.com
7. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
8. mailto:ollerabmut at msn.com
9. mailto:will.kooiman at gmail.com
10. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
11. mailto:detomaso at poca.com
12. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
13. mailto:DeTomaso at poca.com
14. http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
15. mailto:DeTomaso at poca.com
16. http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
17. http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71547
18. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
19. mailto:ollerabmut at msn.com
20. mailto:will.kooiman at gmail.com
21. mailto:detomaso at poca.com
22. mailto:detomaso at poca.com
23. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
24. mailto:ollerabmut at msn.com
25. mailto:will.kooiman at gmail.com
26. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
27. mailto:detomaso at poca.com
28. mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com
29. mailto:DeTomaso at poca.com
30. http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
31. mailto:DeTomaso at poca.com
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