To: Triumphs List, Inet
From: Chris Boston on Mon, Subject: Driving Seats
I broke my driving seat on Saturday, Don't ask how (thats a long
story), but the frame has actually snapped in half. I have three
choices: 1. Weld up the seat - cheap(ish). 2. Replace with a
second hand seat - reasonable cost. 3. Buy a pair of comfortable
seats - expensive.
I guess I have two questions,
1. Does anyone have a spare R.H. seat they can sell me cheaply.
2. Does anybody have experience with third party (comfy) seats
that they are prepaired to recommend, or warn me against.
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Chris --
As to 3rd party seats, if you want an inexpensive pair that are
relatively comfortable you might try Corbeau. They make several
different models, fixed back & recliners, sport and racing models,
and the least expensive fixed back, low rise seat covered in black
fabric starts at about $150 to $175. Prices go up accordingly
for the more features, etc. but generally they are 25% to 30%
less than Recarros, etc.
This sounds pretty expensive, but with Recarros starting at $350
and a simple upholstery job to re-cover the seat running $100 here
in SoCal, the Corbeaus aren't that bad of a deal if you aren't
looking to keep it original.
Ross D. Vincenti
64 Spitfire 4 (undergoing surgery)
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