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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: PlumCrazyChris] #1935071
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wow that looks really awesome in tan. I assume you got the tan seats and they dyed everything else to match? I just picked up sebring convertible seats for my challenger. I like the integrated shoulder harness and will be reinforcing the floor where the seat mounts.


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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: PlumCrazyChris] #1935136
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how easy was it mount the Mazda seats in a Challenger?

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: 70BigBlockSE] #1935175
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Those do look nice. I'm usually not a fan of that color but it looks great the way that you did it. thumbs

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1935341
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I bought my Corbeau seats at Tognottis. One of the reasons I went this way besides the look and feel (when you sit in them) is because of rear seat access. They lean forward plenty but you do have to slide them forward before tilting them to have enough clearance for an avg sized person.


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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Darius] #1935381
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Yeah, the fact that the Neon SRT4 seats do not fold forward was the death knell for me...

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1936529
10/22/15 01:59 AM
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It is a good thing that I am in no hurry. As time passes, I keep getting more and more ideas and suggestions. That is a good thing.
I like the idea of buying new, but I am also tempted by the suggestions of going with a used OEM seat. I would prefer something from a 08-15 Challenger. The wife and I have a 2015 Challenger R/T with the standard interior and the seats held me in place just fine when we had the car at Willow Springs International Raceway last Spring. They are quite comfortable. I don't need the airbags, but a power seat with lumbar adjustment might be worth the weight penalty. I'll never race this car in competition so carrying a few more pounds isn't a big deal.
I checked ebay and noticed many vendors selling full seat sets, front and rear. I have no interest in the rear seats though. I'll probably check local wrecking yards to save the shipping costs.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1936809
10/22/15 04:46 PM
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Check out the Mitsubishi sport seats (~5 years ago car model?)... high side bolster and very comfortable!... they look like Recaros etc.


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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1937261
10/23/15 01:26 PM
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Greg. Check your space vs the size of the new car seats. They would
D not fit in my GTX as they are too wide. I'm thinking your console is even wider than the one from the 07 Charger I put in the GTX. Having said that, I am in Van Nuys right now. Dennis and I met in Hollister yesterday and drove down state route 25 and 33 to miss the I5 repaying delays. Holy [censored]! I cannot believe I have never been down this road and I may never drive I5 again?, Whn you get your Charger dialed in I would be more than happy to take that drive with you. My point is about the seats though. Lots of winding twisting And hills at big speed and the seats never even came close to feeling uncomfortable nor did I slide around at all. An awesome ride. Perhaps some upcoming weekend I can come out your way and you can drive around out one of the country roads near you and see what you think.
I FINALLY have all of my performance issues resolved. I know that for a fact now after the workout I gave it yesterday!


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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Darius] #1937313
10/23/15 03:04 PM
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I saw a few pics on FBBO yesterday. 120 plus, huh?
For the last 10 years, I have often thought that for pleasure trips, the fastest route isn't the most fun. Mary and I enjoy taking drives together, often on twisty roads. I like the idea of taking a route more interesting than the usual, boring I-5 or 99. The only advantages of those highways is that more people travel them in case I have a breakdown. The car is pretty well sorted out anyway. I would have joined you guys this weekend but I just finished a side job that was GO! GO ! GO! for almost 2 weeks straight. I am tired and need some down time.
I might go to Tognottis again and see whats what.
After measuring the seats in our 2015 Challenger, they are too tall to work in the Charger. My stock high backs in the 1970 are about 36" tall. The Challenger seats are 42" with the headrest about an inch up off the seat. Width? Not sure about that but the height is enough of a deal breaker for me.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1937447
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I just checked with a Dodge/Chrysler junkyard-recycler. They have a pair of nice SRT4 seats. The height is just 2 inches taller than my stock seats. Now I'm wondering how difficult it might be to modify the hinge on the RH seat to fold forward more. Come on...We are car guys, right? We cut, weld and drill stuff all the time. $450 for these almost perfect seats, built to OEM specs for durability and crash worthiness? I am really tempted on this!
I'll probably think about this the whole weekend!

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1937600
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SRT-4 seat in A-body. I apologize in advance for the crappy low light pics, I might be able to pull it out of the garage and get pics in the light. SRT seat pan is ALMOST exactly the same height off the floor as my '67 seats. No new holes will drilled in my California body. This was a first attempt at brackets and i will do the passenger side differently than this, but placement is IMO perfect for me. The SRT passenger seat and 67 drivers seat is in basement if you want to see side by side pics.

I really don't see the big deal with fold up seat back hinge. 1) i will never be back there 2) just slide seat forward if more room is needed

I have ACR harness pass-thoughs to be installed and spare set OEM seatcovers ;P




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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Trojmn] #1937626
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Thanks! Good to see another enthusiast with the same line of thinking. Those seats are really comfortable and form fitting. I'm anxious to move forward on this.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1937635
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Ugh how depressing i installed the drivers seat a YEAR ago this month and have been fighting steering woes, over heating, and now PS/pulley/waterpump swap and now the barracuda has missed the entire autox session.. down

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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Trojmn] #1939399
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I went ahead and bought the SRT4 seats. $400 and they look great. Hopefully I'll have them in this week and report on it.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1939404
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But it doesn't fold forward...

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: MuuMuu101] #1939429
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haha

Yeah...
I'll look into modifying the RH side if it needs it. The only people that have been in the back seat in the last 3 years have been medium size or smaller. The price and condition of these seats made them hard to beat. The only issue I can foresee is that their supportive style may make me feel claustrophobic. Maybe not. We will see. boogie

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1940724
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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: JF_Moparts] #1941303
10/29/15 10:17 PM
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I love recaros, I have them in my ralliart, would like to pick up a pair for my car but they normally run around a grand for a pair:


Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: dangina] #1941453
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I did decide to go ahead with the SRT4 seats. They look great and are very comfortable. Check out the difference in the side bolsters!

SRT 4X.JPG
Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1941456
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how many watts is that generator?

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