Best all round dune buggy seats?

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These are the seats that i will be using on my manx dune buggy
They are from a 2001 Hyundai Tiburon

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and the rear seats are from the same '01 Hyundai Tiburon but they were shortened to make fit.

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Shiftie · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:12 pm Post subject:

I'd love PRP seats, but on my current build with the dollar and shipping costs I'd be at almost a grand to get them here.. No go.

Iguana · Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 5:29 pm Post subject:

I have been putting PRP Seats in all the buggies I have been building and have been very happy with them.

Having just done over 2000 miles in a set under both race and cruise conditions I am even happier with them.

One of the great things about the PRP Seats is that when you cost what it takes to get a set of other seats recovered and take into account the cost of the PRP Seats includes custom covers there are even a better deal.

doubravsky · Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 2:39 pm Post subject:

Here's the mounts I made for the Miata seat sliders... I based the on TJ Kustoms... in this thread you'll see some much better than mine....http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=485916&highlight=tijuana+toms

Here's the final product:

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Here are a couple pics of my project. Just added Jamar disc brakes an adjustable beam so I can soften the springs. Also added some new rims and tires up front. Next are the seats, so I can relocate the steering into a better position and some rear rims and tires

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Blahbada · Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 4:24 pm Post subject: Miata seats in a buggy

Does anybody have any pics of how they mounted the miata seats with the miata sliders? Thanks

Humdinger · Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 9:11 pm Post subject:

Yep! They're nice and sit a bit deeper than this now due to a body lift...

Shiftie · Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 8:58 pm Post subject: Smart Fortwo seats

Has anyone tried Smart Fortwo seats in their buggy? I'm not a fabricator so I'm hoping for a relatively easy install.

crashtestdumba$$ · Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 8:07 pm Post subject:

Roys_Big_Toys · Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 11:51 am Post subject:

I went with the Scat seats. I had a pair of Miata seat but couldn't get them to fit, all the way back. beacuse of the tunnel. I tried the PRP's but they pinched my hips. The Scat seat mounts are narrow and flatter than the others. I have the Scat sliders for a Manx kit but were a waste of money. They were way too high. I just used angle iron brackets, mounted right to the floor. Shipping was FREE too.
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illinineverdie · Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 10:43 am Post subject:

wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791

Another reason to go with a different seat I guess. I haven't noticed any fade on mine yet (light grey cloth, 5 years), but it spends most of its time undercover in a garage, with a short NW driving season.

I have also noticed the seat fabric debrading where the shoulder belts rest on the seats. Bummer.

BL3Manx · Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 5:38 pm Post subject:

The color in my Beard Sportster fabric faded quickly, which was disappointing for what I paid.

wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791

I have Beard Lil Sportsters in my buggy, and while I find them very comfortable, I also found them quite pricey next to the PRP seats that look and feel as nice for less money.

rmckay · Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 2:40 pm Post subject:

I'm with VOLKSWAGENNUT. I put Miata seats in my buggy this year and I've been really happy with them. Any you can't beat the price. I got a really nice set off of Craigslist for $200, including the adjustable mounts.
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911GT2 · Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 2:18 pm Post subject:

I used smart roadster seats. Very good, very comfy and I think very good looking to!

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 1:21 pm Post subject:

What kind of driving do you do with your buggy?

Long haul traveling, off roading, short hop and jump around town?

I would pick a seat based on what your buggy is used for.
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Dale M. · Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 12:22 pm Post subject:

Two key things here, seat needs to be 19 inches or less to fit between tunnel and tub sides, and FULL SUSPENSION, anything less and your body will hate your intellect...

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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 12:14 pm Post subject:

Seats are a preference thing.. High back, low back, firm, soft..etc..
I just switched over to Mazda Miata high backs... best move I've made for our buggy. Small, deep side bolsters, good support comfort, decent look.

Related topic..s
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=378803
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=511109
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clonebug · Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:58 pm Post subject:

PRP Roadsters are 19 inches wide.

My buggy is a total of 42 inches wide where my shoulders sit so any seat wider than a PRP Roadster would not fit without it being wedged in there.

You need a little room between the seat and the body and also room to grab the emergency brake handle.

I tried a set of Corbeau seats that were 21 inches wide and although they were the most beautiful seats I have seen I could not get them to fit with looking shoehorned in. I had to take them back for a refund. Crying or Very sad

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