Re: I need better seats. Suggestions???
[Re: Leon441]
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10/03/15 11:41 PM
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Charger500
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The Jegs part number is 70240. I'm 6'1 240 pounds and I'm pleased with the fit and the quality is surprising for the price. I like the side release to tilt the seat back for access to the rear seat. I built my own seat frame to make them work.
Last edited by Charger500; 10/03/15 11:42 PM.
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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions???
[Re: Kern Dog]
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10/08/15 01:06 PM
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I've sat in those seats from Jegs... the later support is not bad, but could be better; the price is very good if you're looking for a low-cost seat that is better than our factory seats. There are much better choices available... seek and you will find... I looked for 2-3 years before I made a final decision. I have a Corbue GT8 driver's race seat (fixed back/non-adjustable -- superior lateral support, well padded/comfortable to driven cross country, 18 pounds without brackets.. I adapted the factory mounts). I also have a matched pair of imitation adjustable Recaros ... from JCWhitney (good low prices... I went to their warehouse while they held a big car show and sat in a few different seats... they even pulled some from their warehouse for me).. high lateral support both lower hip and upper sides... a little stiff in the back, but.. I've simply added a pad that fits lower and back for added comfort when driving long distances (take em out when on race track).... and... only ~28 pounds each. Our factory seats (E-B) are ~45 pounds each.. and offer poor lateral support.
Corbeu, Sparco, and various other name-brands offer good choices... take your time and test-sit in them... at trade shows, races, etc. Spending a little more is worth it in the long run, as well as spending the time to find the right seats.
I suggest choosing "high" lower and side lateral support... most seats don't truly offer them, despite their appearance. Also, adjustable features add comfort and value.
Mopar Mitch
"Road racers and autocrossers go in deeper and come out harder!"... and rain never stops us from having fun with our cars... in fact, it makes us better drivers!
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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions???
[Re: Kern Dog]
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10/08/15 05:28 PM
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A friend of mine who works at a shop that does high end restorations and restomods told me to stay away from cheap seats since the mechanisms are typically very inferior and may not hold up in an accident.
'67 is an abbreviation of 1967 67' is an abbreviation of 67 feet They are not interchangeable.
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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions???
[Re: Kern Dog]
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10/16/15 05:21 PM
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I've got the leather with suede centers and love the look and support.
Last edited by Red Stripe; 10/16/15 05:22 PM.
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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions???
[Re: shawge]
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10/19/15 01:28 AM
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Are those the Corbeau GTS-II? Yep
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