[DeTomaso] replacement seats

Mark Tumbarello ollerabmut at msn.com
Mon May 5 17:57:25 EDT 2014


Here's what I should have said, Nice seats check these out http://classiccarseats.com. I like the Nurbergring syle, I believe they were used in some early panteras  

Date: Mon, 5 May 2014 15:54:47 -0400
From: will.kooiman at gmail.com
To: boyd411 at gmail.com
CC: detomaso at poca.com; ollerabmut at msn.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] replacement seats

The deletion of the logo was not extra as I recall.
 
The holes were extra, but not much.
 
I can't remember if they are partial leather or all vinyl.  I'm not at home
right now, so I can't look.  I remember that full leather was much more
expensive.  They might even send them out to be recovered in leather.
 
The biggest recommendation I can make to anyone is to try lots of seats.
Sit in as many as possible.  We are all built differently, and we have
different preferences.  I love the LG1 seats.  There were many other seats
that I didn't like.
--
Will
 
From:  Boyd Casey <boyd411 at gmail.com>
Date:  Monday, May 5, 2014 12:52 PM
To:  Will Kooiman <will.kooiman at gmail.com>
Cc:  Mark Tumbarello <ollerabmut at msn.com>, "detomaso at poca.com"
<detomaso at poca.com>
Subject:  Re: [DeTomaso] replacement seats
 
Will,
They look very nice. Very similar to the seats I have now (except mine are
nock offs sold as "Real Leather" that were in fact vinyl ! What are your
seats upholstered in? Was the deletion of the Corbeau logo an extra cost
option? Did you get the submarine hole added? I have noticed that Corbeau
also offer an option the have the seat cushion height shaved an inch for
$45. I think that would help with the height issue. I am looking at the
Corbeau CR1 in black Leather )another nice thing about the corbeau leather
option is that the entire seat (front and back) is upholstered in leather .
Most people don't realize that even when you get leather upholstery from the
factory in most makes only the seat faces are actually leather with the
remainder of the seat in Vinyl.
 
        On a side note it always struck me as amusing that for years
Mercedes Benz has been selling there expensive cars with upholstery called
"MB Tex"  which is a trade marked name for the Vinyl that Mercedes uses. I
wonder how many of the deep pocketed MB buyers would have made the same
choices if the knew that their new Mercedes had Vinyl interior  ( Mercedes
does offer leather  as an option on the less expensive models but it is
standard on their flagship s-class and even has two levels of napa leather
upgrades) I must admit that MB MB Tex is the best vinyl interior I have ever
experienced .
 
Boyd
 
 
On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 11:06 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:
> 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 <boyd411 at gmail.com>
> Date:  Saturday, May 3, 2014 12:25 AM
> To:  Mark Tumbarello <ollerabmut at msn.com>
> Cc:  Will Kooiman <will.kooiman at gmail.com>, "detomaso at poca.com"
> <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 <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 <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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   Here's what I should have said, Nice seats check these out
   [1]http://classiccarseats.com. I like the Nurbergring syle, I believe
   they were used in some early panteras
   Date: Mon, 5 May 2014 15:54:47 -0400
   From: will.kooiman at gmail.com
   To: boyd411 at gmail.com
   CC: detomaso at poca.com; ollerabmut at msn.com
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] replacement seats
The deletion of the logo was not extra as I recall.

The holes were extra, but not much.

I can't remember if they are partial leather or all vinyl.  I'm not at home
right now, so I can't look.  I remember that full leather was much more
expensive.  They might even send them out to be recovered in leather.

The biggest recommendation I can make to anyone is to try lots of seats.
Sit in as many as possible.  We are all built differently, and we have
different preferences.  I love the LG1 seats.  There were many other seats
that I didn't like.
--
Will

From:  Boyd Casey <boyd411 at gmail.com>
Date:  Monday, May 5, 2014 12:52 PM
To:  Will Kooiman <will.kooiman at gmail.com>
Cc:  Mark Tumbarello <ollerabmut at msn.com>, "detomaso at poca.com"
<detomaso at poca.com>
Subject:  Re: [DeTomaso] replacement seats

Will,
They look very nice. Very similar to the seats I have now (except mine are
nock offs sold as "Real Leather" that were in fact vinyl ! What are your
seats upholstered in? Was the deletion of the Corbeau logo an extra cost
option? Did you get the submarine hole added? I have noticed that Corbeau
also offer an option the have the seat cushion height shaved an inch for
$45. I think that would help with the height issue. I am looking at the
Corbeau CR1 in black Leather )another nice thing about the corbeau leather
option is that the entire seat (front and back) is upholstered in leather .
Most people don't realize that even when you get leather upholstery from the
factory in most makes only the seat faces are actually leather with the
remainder of the seat in Vinyl.

        On a side note it always struck me as amusing that for years
Mercedes Benz has been selling there expensive cars with upholstery called
"MB Tex"  which is a trade marked name for the Vinyl that Mercedes uses. I
wonder how many of the deep pocketed MB buyers would have made the same
choices if the knew that their new Mercedes had Vinyl interior  ( Mercedes
does offer leather  as an option on the less expensive models but it is
standard on their flagship s-class and even has two levels of napa leather
upgrades) I must admit that MB MB Tex is the best vinyl interior I have ever
experienced .

Boyd


On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 11:06 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:
> [2]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 <boyd411 at gmail.com>
> Date:  Saturday, May 3, 2014 12:25 AM
> To:  Mark Tumbarello <ollerabmut at msn.com>
> Cc:  Will Kooiman <will.kooiman at gmail.com>, "detomaso at poca.com"
> <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 <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 <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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