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Santana Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2008 Posts: 146 Location: T-Town, WA
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:58 pm Post subject: Leather Recaro Seats, Center Console & Aftermarket pedal |
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Just reinstalled my aluminum gas pedal after having it off for a week. I forgot how thin the original gas pedal is. What a difference the extra width makes! I had these custom made by Ultimate Pedals, they specializes in after market pedals. I extended the gas pedal off to the left about 2 inches, made it much more comfortable. The brake and clutch pedals were enlarged as well.
They probably still have the template that I sent to them. I can't remember the guy's name but he was really helpful.
http://www.ultimatepedals.com/
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cr@M Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2007 Posts: 1199 Location: Moscow, ID
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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looks very sharp
How much? _________________ 1972 Deluxe named Lucidity
1973 Transporter
"He who fights with monsters must see to it that he himself does not become a monster...
when you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you."
-Friedrich Nietzsche
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Santana Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2008 Posts: 146 Location: T-Town, WA
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks cr@M...
It has been quite a while since I ordered them but I believe they were in the $50-$60 range. |
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Crughy Samba Member
Joined: July 12, 2004 Posts: 576 Location: Montreal, Qc
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:03 am Post subject: |
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Hi,
I am not fan of the racy look (would look weird in mine).
But I agree it's very nice looking.
Is it not slippery?
The wide accelerator pedal is interesting. I am looking for an improvement for long time driving. Cruise-control is 1st on the list, of course.
What's in the middle? An ottoman? Is that leather seating?
JP |
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bd Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2008 Posts: 153 Location: west seattle
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:17 am Post subject: |
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wow -- more of that signature crazy attention to detail. very very nice. i think it's time for you to post a whole photo spread of that uber-sano ride of yours! _________________ 1990 2wd TriStar, Oettinger-tuned 1.6L TD |
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McVanagon Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 1684 Location: Northern part of the Virginia
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:31 am Post subject: |
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Crughy wrote: |
The wide accelerator pedal is interesting. |
Should make for smooth heel-toe shifting. I have a similar-shaped extension in my '69 mini. _________________ '69 Mike
'85 GL
'87 Wolfsburg Hardtop |
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Santana Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2008 Posts: 146 Location: T-Town, WA
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:21 pm Post subject: Leather Seats & Console |
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Thanks for your comments...
bd... I posted some pictures in the "member rides" area
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=172175&start=140
or you can check out my slideshow on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24785471@N04/sets/72157604149432755/show/
I got a couple of emails about the seats and console. The seats are made by Recaro and were originally in a Honda s2000. The seats are super comfortable and are pretty much a perfect fit in the Vanagon. I would say they sit about an 1" higher than the stock seats. Installing them was a pain in the can, but worth it. If only they were heated....
Crughy the thing in the middle is a console that I made from things I borrowed from my house. Good guess, it was formerly an ottoman. Unfortunately the base was too wide to fit in between the seats, so I used a couple of metal containers from ikea. I put a hinge on the back so I could use the containers for storage. Bolted a couple of couple of cup holders on the front and called it good.
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90Doka_Guy Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2007 Posts: 548 Location: South Jersey
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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That van is tight! I like. _________________ -'87 Westy
-'90 Tintop
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Crughy Samba Member
Joined: July 12, 2004 Posts: 576 Location: Montreal, Qc
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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Nice work. You did a really good job, especially considering the custom/odd sources.
JP |
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Crankey Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2004 Posts: 2659
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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nice job man ! I've got Recaros and am in the middle of building a center console too. looks like the one you have may be crowding the E break handle some ? mine is somewhat too but it's worth it. |
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bd Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2008 Posts: 153 Location: west seattle
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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sweet sweet work. love the tone-on-tone lower body panels. thanks for posting!! _________________ 1990 2wd TriStar, Oettinger-tuned 1.6L TD |
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noganav Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2006 Posts: 1236 Location: San Diego CA
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, that is juicy. Love the parking garage backdrop. |
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pete000 Samba Member
Joined: July 29, 2004 Posts: 642 Location: Ocala FL
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:53 am Post subject: |
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Nice ! _________________ 1990 Vanagon RS 2.1
1967 Deluxe 21 window
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Koni Shocks
H & R Red Springs
Addco Sway Bars Front-Rear
18 X 7.5 and 18 X 8 OEM Porsche Wheels
Recaro Power-Heated seats |
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spaeth Samba Member
Joined: January 05, 2005 Posts: 355
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:59 am Post subject: |
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I had a wide MOMO gas pedal in my Syncro and it would bend the rod that connects to the pivot under the floor. It seemed that having the pressure come that far off to the side would twist the pedal enough that the small piece the rod goes into would bend, then the throttle would stick and I would get frustrated. I pulled the pedal off, straightened everything out and regreased and all is good again.
Not sure if yours will do this but just something to look out for. I do think you could reinforce some of the way the pivot works (which would not be a bad idea anyway). I believe they get away with it since with the original pedal you can't really put any side force on it.
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Santana Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2008 Posts: 146 Location: T-Town, WA
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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spaeth....
I haven't had a problem with the gas pedal yet, but will keep an eye on it. Thanks for the heads up.
Keane, Crughy, pete000, noganav, bd, Crankey...
Thanks for the comments! Stumbled upon the parking garage one day and decided to go back for a little photo shoot. This is the first vehicle I have ever wanted to fix up and take care of. Guess I got the Vanagon Fever.
Crankey...
The console does slightly get in the way of the E brake but not too bad. I thought about fab'n up some sort of an extension. I would love to see photos when you get finished with your console and seat project! |
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McVanagon Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 1684 Location: Northern part of the Virginia
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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I like the photos. Nice eye.
_________________ '69 Mike
'85 GL
'87 Wolfsburg Hardtop |
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Rhinoculips Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2005 Posts: 918 Location: Keystone, Colorado
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Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 6:53 am Post subject: Re: Leather Recaro Seats, Center Console & Aftermarket p |
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Where did you get that steering wheel? I don't like the stock wheel and that one looks to be exactly what I am looking for. Was it a direct install or did you have to mod it some? How much was it?
Thanks _________________ “May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” - Edward Abbey
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gator70 Samba Member
Joined: April 02, 2007 Posts: 63 Location: Santa Cruz
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Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 9:07 am Post subject: |
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Can you tell us what you did to the head liner and material you used? |
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Santana Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2008 Posts: 146 Location: T-Town, WA
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 1:12 am Post subject: Re: Leather Recaro Seats, Center Console & Aftermarket p |
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Where did you get that steering wheel? I don't like the stock wheel and that one looks to be exactly what I am looking for. Was it a direct install or did you have to mod it some? How much was it?
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Rhinoculips it was purchased from MOMO.
http://www.momousa.com/products/products/steering-wheels.html?limit=all
I went through the list and couldn't find the same wheel. I am guessing that they aren't making this particular one anymore. The steering wheel was actually already in the van when I bought it. So I am not sure how hard it was to put in. _________________ PHOTO GALLERY |
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Santana Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2008 Posts: 146 Location: T-Town, WA
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 1:14 am Post subject: |
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gator70 wrote: |
Can you tell us what you did to the head liner and material you used? |
Actually it is just the stock headliner. It's a carat, I am not sure if it is different than other models. _________________ PHOTO GALLERY |
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