personally, i've had an interest in updating my seats as well, but have
chosen to refurbish the originals for now. i'm hoping that new covers,
foam, and diaphragm will supply the needed support. it was hard for me
to tell if they were acceptable or not due to their worn condition.
one of the things i like about our cars is that someone is always
coming up with a way to improve or modify the original product without
violating the heritage of our cars. cool air induction on one, improved
suspension on another. many of our source parts catalogs are loaded with
aftermarket goodies and i bet there'd be a market for some updated
seats.
i say go for it, make the car your own. good luck!
Tom Di Iulio
1976 TR6 (new exhaust/suspension parts on the way!)
Denver, Co.
Harrison wrote:
>
> I've finished week one with my 74 TR6 and have been tweaking little things
> such as the washer fluid motor, new headlight master switch, seat belts,
> headlamps and - how to fold a TR6 top.:)
>
> But next on my list are a pair of new seats. I was originally going to order
> a kit from Moss or Victoria but a couple of auto upholstery places here have
> really good prices for modern seats - high density foam and one-piece
> headrest. (Actually, looking very much like a pair of seats from a Honda Del
> Sol.)
>
> Since I don't have any immediate plans (nor budget) for a "perfect"
> restoration, I was wondering if anyone else has had experiences installing
> non-standard seats. Is this a major no-no in TR circles or to each their
> own or are new but standard TR6 seats good driving seats?
>
> Harrison
> CF15660
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