Best all round dune buggy seats?

Bennym777 · Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:38 pm Post subject: Best all round dune buggy seats?

I am going to change my seats out as they are adjustable and are having a rattle fest.

They are racing bucket seats, very comfortable but a little old a rusted.

Would like some nice one piece seats, any recommendations?

Thanks

BL3Manx · Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:50 pm Post subject:

When you say one piece, do you mean suspension seats or fiberglass bucket. Suspension seats are the best but you need the ones that don't pinch your butt. The most comfortable seat I've had that will fit down in a fiberglass buggy is a roadster/sportster type suspension seat.

http://www.prpseats.com/Category/4-roadster-series.aspx

nightmanx11 · Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:09 pm Post subject:

Bennym777 · Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:22 pm Post subject:

The daily driver one looks nice, thanks for the link.

I do not want a one piece fibreglass!

Dale M. · Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:23 pm Post subject:

Have the PRP ROADSTERS and love them... Put them on low cost slider from SPEEDWAY (less expensive sliders, same quality)...

Would do it again with any new build....

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BL3Manx · Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:31 pm Post subject:

btonns · Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:38 pm Post subject:

PRP seats hands down.

Here is a helpful thread:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5...highlight=

jalanfoster · Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:44 pm Post subject: Seats

I picked up a set of lightly used recaro seats from a honda civic for 300 off craigslist.. they look great and fit the buggy perfectly

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.

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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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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.

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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=378803
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=567585
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=511109
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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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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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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!

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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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.

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

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.

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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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