seat options

sweetguth · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:41 am Post subject: seat options

Can anyone recommend seats that are reasonably priced? Are most people using the low back fiberglass seats with some foam and a cover?

didget69 · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:45 am Post subject:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=580058&highlight=seats

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=627678&highlight=seats

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=624733&highlight=seats

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=618514&highlight=seats

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=511109&highlight=seats

...etc.

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Dale M. · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:49 am Post subject:

Only seats I would put in any ride I build are full suspension seats.... Screw the price its all about comfort... Never again hard shell or poly seats.... MY body hates them (to rigid) and loves full suspension seats... My street ride has "PRP ROADSTERS" high back full suspension on full sliders (for vertically challenged wife) ...

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Had poly seats in autocross buggy, never again... Will make weight sacrifice for full suspension seat if I ever build another race car....

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sweetguth · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:36 am Post subject:

nice ride! where did you get your roll cage done?

sweetguth · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:01 am Post subject:

Hey guys, what do you think of these miata seats? Seems like a good deal since it includes the sliders and 4 pt harnesses.

This seems like its in my price range and no upholstery needs to be done. Would this be a good choice?

http://www.amazon.com/Mazda-Type-R-Racing-Bracket-...iata+seats

didget69 · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:12 am Post subject:

sweetguth · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:31 am Post subject:

Oh ok. Thank you.

jspbtown · Samba Member Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 5157

Read the links carefully.

Buggy seats require very specific width & seat height measurements.

sweetguth · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:29 am Post subject:

From what i have been reading so far is seems like the width is the major issue. That a tight squeeze. I'll keep reading and try to wrap my head around it.

jspbtown · Samba Member Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 5157

Also, depending on your height, the height of the seat from the floor to the base cushion.

Some factory seats might raise you up 5 inches or so and if you are on the taller side that could stick your eyes above the windshield.

Some nice 914 seats:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1836058

Or some S2000 seats

Dale M. · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:34 pm Post subject:

Dale M. · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:36 pm Post subject:

The critical width is usually about 19 inches... Its space between most tunnels and side walls of average buggy...

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sweetguth · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:03 pm Post subject:

thanks Dale. You have been very kind on my noob posts. I appreciate the advice.

Soundkillr · Samba Member Joined: July 16, 2013 Posts: 114

I used seats from a fiero gt. I even installed a Bluetooth amplifier so I can use the headrest speakers for my audio system. This way I don't need a head unit,it just plays wirelessly from my phone. These seats are narrow at the base. Before I had those awful fiber glass buckets, and they KILLED my back. Now I have nice suspension seats that are great for long drives. Btw I covered these with mr mikes leather kits....
As im sure you have figured out, very few nice seats, are narrow enough to fit the floor pan....

David Wayne · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 6:57 pm Post subject:

I used leather Chevy Tracker seats from a 2001 LT. They were a tight fit, and I had to modify the base to accept seat rails I bought from Speedway.. but they are comfortable, recline, and look good.

Humdinger · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 8:07 pm Post subject:

Smart car seats... leather with mesh inserts, seat heaters, and manual sliders

ammocan · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 6:21 pm Post subject:

So I had the same issue. Want for comfort, weather resistant, and no money. I was directed to some used Polaris RZR seats. I found many available in my local classifieds and picked up a nice set for cheap. They fit great they are comfortable and they were designed for outdoor use. In Utah there is an abundance of RZR's and they all seem to want aftermarket seats so I found them to be abundantly available. I fabricated simple seat mounts and fit some generic adjustable seat tracks and I was in business.

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Driftin · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:34 pm Post subject:

Porsche 996 leather seats - heated and full power. Their a 20" wide and very comfy to ride in. But cost more $$ than others.

mtnroads · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 8:03 pm Post subject:

here are the Smittybuilt seats that I put in my burro. well built firm foam and full spring suspension. $140 ea at 4 wheel parts. thin vinyl but I'm using blanket covers.

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HFOAIE · Samba Member Joined: September 16, 2005 Posts: 130

It seems like everybody is switching to more comfortable seats, but I don't want that. I want some period correct round bottom low back fiberglass seats. I have looked here and on e-bay for a long time, and nothing has come up for sale. All you guys who switch to comfortable seats must have dozens of fiberglass seats sitting around waiting to be sold to me.


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