1973 911T Seats?
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1973 911T Seats?
A few years ago Gary loaned me his seats to try for a while.
They came from Mark Waring I think and were superb.
The 'subject' has come up again today on improvements to my 73T.
However, I see Cobre make a similar style of seat with all fitting kit for £1500 (Stuttgart style).
I have a nice set of period seats from Italy and an FIA race seat to come out/sell so that could take the sting out of the new ones.
Anyone have the Cobra seats?
The Rennsport ones I think will be very expensive.
They came from Mark Waring I think and were superb.
The 'subject' has come up again today on improvements to my 73T.
However, I see Cobre make a similar style of seat with all fitting kit for £1500 (Stuttgart style).
I have a nice set of period seats from Italy and an FIA race seat to come out/sell so that could take the sting out of the new ones.
Anyone have the Cobra seats?
The Rennsport ones I think will be very expensive.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Re: 1973 911T Seats?
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
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Indeed they do and replicas of the originals, but will be v expensive.
I'll only get a permission at around £1500.
Originality is not important to me, Cobra are not too far away (to visit) and in fact I'm in their area next week.
I'll only get a permission at around £1500.
Originality is not important to me, Cobra are not too far away (to visit) and in fact I'm in their area next week.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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Re: 1973 911T Seats?
If original is not a worry, why nit go for some second hand Tombstone seats from a later car?
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I didn't express myself well.
I want to keep the classic look, not impact bumper onwards, hence the Cobra seats.
They have the look, the separate head restraints etc, but the recline and tilt mechanism are not authentic.
I want to keep the classic look, not impact bumper onwards, hence the Cobra seats.
They have the look, the separate head restraints etc, but the recline and tilt mechanism are not authentic.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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Re: 1973 911T Seats?
The seats you borrowed from me are the BF Torino ones (I think, it was a long time ago I bought them!!)
They are on the http://www.wwclassics.com site at £869 each
Appreciate 2x£869 is more than £1500 but it’s not an order of magnitude out to get what you actually want?
They are on the http://www.wwclassics.com site at £869 each
Appreciate 2x£869 is more than £1500 but it’s not an order of magnitude out to get what you actually want?
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Thanks Gary.
VAT etc to add.
The Cobra ones have the seat mounts in the price, not sure about vat in their prices.
VAT etc to add.
The Cobra ones have the seat mounts in the price, not sure about vat in their prices.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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1973 911T Seats?
I read it wrong
It’s £756 each +vat so £1814 all in.
And they bolt straight in, no adapters needed
It’s £756 each +vat so £1814 all in.
And they bolt straight in, no adapters needed
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I don't see any BF Torino on the site.Gary71 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:04 am The seats you borrowed from me are the BF Torino ones (I think, it was a long time ago I bought them!!)
They are on the http://www.wwclassics.com site
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Think they are the U.K. importer
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Cobra advise they have no showroom, but I think Demon Tweeks are an outlet.
They say I can buy just one standard spec to fit and try.
Can keep and have the second or return the fist at my cost.
They say I can buy just one standard spec to fit and try.
Can keep and have the second or return the fist at my cost.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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A tiny bit off topic, but for those people who might still have their 'soft spring' comfort seats stored away I came up with an easy solution to fix the common soft seat spring issue and make mine perfectly usable again (after a deep clean and a few tiny vinyl repairs) - I removed the bottom pan and stuffed every spring with the same length reflex foam, cut with a bread knife. It worked a treat! Pics on my thread soon..
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Dean
1973T Targa MFI 334 met blu- under restoration https://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewt ... 28&t=67060
1980 924 Turbo, blu/grn tartan - restored
1973T Targa MFI 334 met blu- under restoration https://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewt ... 28&t=67060
1980 924 Turbo, blu/grn tartan - restored
Re: 1973 911T Seats?
Sounds gooddeano wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:10 amI came up with an easy solution to fix the common soft seat spring issue and make mine perfectly usable again (after a deep clean and a few tiny vinyl repairs) - I removed the bottom pan and stuffed every spring with the same length reflex foam, cut with a bread knife.
BTW, I think Porsche AG have reintroduced new springs again, so you can buy new ones from your OPC.
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Just to respond to the kind comment about the new springs option, because I thinks its really important for people who might consider that option to know. The seat pad is formed around the sides of the spring box and would be extremely tricky to remove without destroying the seat pad, so new seat pads would most likely be needed too (new foam ones are available, at a price). On the other hand, the reflex foam blocks can be slid inside the original springs from the bottom, without removing or damaging the seat pad. I suspect that the foam would be the best DIY solution by a long shot, is trivial to do, maybe twenty times cheaper, maintains originality, and I think it also emulates the firmness and comfort of a modern car seat in the end. Just my thoughtsIanM wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 2:00 pmSounds gooddeano wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:10 amI came up with an easy solution to fix the common soft seat spring issue and make mine perfectly usable again (after a deep clean and a few tiny vinyl repairs) - I removed the bottom pan and stuffed every spring with the same length reflex foam, cut with a bread knife.
BTW, I think Porsche AG have reintroduced new springs again, so you can buy new ones from your OPC.
Dean
1973T Targa MFI 334 met blu- under restoration https://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewt ... 28&t=67060
1980 924 Turbo, blu/grn tartan - restored
1973T Targa MFI 334 met blu- under restoration https://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewt ... 28&t=67060
1980 924 Turbo, blu/grn tartan - restored