datsunfreak Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 These "JDM" seats have a steel frame and almost zero padding. Keep that in mind... 1 Quote Link to comment
captaingamez Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 These are the seats. They are going for 238.00 , I'm just trying to keep some cost down but you know the old you get what you pay for thing. Sorry for not posting a pic. The old 510 seats you sit so high up in and they are not that comfortable. It's also hard to get time these days to get to any junk yards, they are mostly crushing everything down here these days. Just wondering if anyone has used these type seats and where they worth buying or is it better to stay away from them. I will not be using the car as a daily driver so they would see limited use. Thanks for any info. Those seats are garbage. Not trying to be a dick but this is about both comfort and safety. If you had those in your car and got rear ended hard, you would likely not survive with the ability to walk still intact. In addition to not being able to drive for more than 40 minutes comfortably. I am speaking from experience. Quote Link to comment
captaingamez Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 And those Corbeau GTS II are not bad seats honestly, they are not as comfortable as a Recaro LX but they are decent seats. Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Get some new Volvo S60 seat from a wreck. Very nice bits. Quote Link to comment
captaingamez Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 The problem with most stock seats, especially ones that are comfortable; is that they weigh a ton. Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Uncomfortable and non-supportive... because (fake) racecar! Avoid the "racecar" seats unless they are the real deal. And real race seats are NOT cheap! While uncomfortable, at least they are supportive. Maybe I am just getting old, but if I have to drive it daily, comfort rules over everything else. 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 The problem with most stock seats, especially ones that are comfortable; is that they weigh a ton. Especially in the post-seat-airbag era... Miata seats aren't too heavy... And real race seats are NOT cheap! While uncomfortable, at least they are supportive. Not too sound like a broken record, but these are relatively cheap ($300~) and are surprising comfortable... Corbeau FX1 1 Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Not too cheap for the style of seat. Stationary, non reclining. The price is about right. And Corbeau is a reputable brand. I am referring to stuff like whatever no name that is above and APC. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 referring to stuff like whatever no name that is above and APC. Sadly, APC seats are probably better than those... :rofl: Quote Link to comment
captaingamez Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I came to a perfect trade off and I virtually stole them. I paid $300 for these, and they were reupholstered with only a year of use on them before he stored them for ten years. They are Recaro LX-B, great seat, not heavy and you can drive in them for HOURS, Mine have the ortho headrests that tilt forward. The new version would be the Recaro Expert, they are not cheap though. one is like a set of Corbeaus. 1 Quote Link to comment
DUBL ZERO Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Try a set of 2007 Hyundai Tiburon Leather Seats $ 50.00 ea. from the wrecking yard Super Comfortable. Even with the side restraint air bags in them. Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Try a set of 2007 Hyundai Tiburon Leather Seats $ 50.00 ea. from the wrecking yard Super Comfortable. Even with the side restraint air bags in them. Good deal. I went and bought the cheep seats at this time. And I know they are crap as far as quality or comfort. I may not even use them. I need to get to a junk yard and get some real seats out of a real car. I just want them to be black. I do not plan to drive the car as a dd. I do have a set of 240z seats that are in decent shape, I will have to pull them out and look at them, I will post a pic when I get back in a week. I know they are more comfortable than my stock seats. And I believe I can sit a little lower in the car. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Go for comfort. If the 240 seats are anything like the ones in my 710 they are to be avoided. Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I dunno about so-called JDM, but if I could ever find some of those premium wool seats out of the sold in Japan only Toyota Century for cheap, I'll take them! If you want a comfy sports car seat look in junk yards for the Recaro seats from a Pontiac Trans Am. The ones I had in mine were awesome! These were used from 82-91 These were used from 1993-2002. Quote Link to comment
captaingamez Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 ^Those are Recaro LX-C. Mine are LX-B. I would kill for the C bottom. Trans Ams also came factory with the Mesh headrest, which was an option when buying the seats aftermarket. I got lucky because mine came with the rare, albeit less cool looking, Ortho headrests. Quote Link to comment
4perrev Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'm with Datsunfreak and the Corbeau seats. Maybe not for a cross country trip, but who would do that in a 510 anyways? It's like riding a Ducati 998 from San Fran to Seattle...Back breaking on the freeway, but fun as hell in the twists...and then you don't care anymore!! Quote Link to comment
Fat510 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I came to a perfect trade off and I virtually stole them. I paid $300 for these, and they were reupholstered with only a year of use on them before he stored them for ten years. They are Recaro LX-B, great seat, not heavy and you can drive in them for HOURS, Mine have the ortho headrests that tilt forward. The new version would be the Recaro Expert, they are not cheap though. one is like a set of Corbeaus. I dunno about so-called JDM, but if I could ever find some of those premium wool seats out of the sold in Japan only Toyota Century for cheap, I'll take them! If you want a comfy sports car seat look in junk yards for the Recaro seats from a Pontiac Trans Am. The ones I had in mine were awesome! These were used from 82-91 These were used from 1993-2002. ooooooh, so much want! 1 Quote Link to comment
Seansm10 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'm thinking of picking up a pair of cloth jdm rx7 fd3s seats for my goon, can anyone provide input on these? Good or bad? They look like good seats and aren't racecar spec..reclinable etc. Figured id ask before the 2.5hr round trip to check em out Quote Link to comment
Seansm10 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Scratch that. Went on a whim to look at some Porsche seats and fell in love, and to top it off I got the pair for 150 Quote Link to comment
captaingamez Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Pics? Quote Link to comment
Seansm10 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 As requested. I have a couple who will reupholster for price that made these worth it. Just debating if I want to get them done in white to match interior...or follow through switch my doorcards, rear seats etc to black I had planned on checking out some 260/280z as well as the rx7 seats but I found these to be great enough that I bought them on the spot. They are out of a 912 Quote Link to comment
captaingamez Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Are those from a 944 or 914? How much to reupholster? looks like a good deal. Quote Link to comment
Seansm10 Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 The guy who owned them had the 912 style porsche i think. He had plans to re use for his own car but had some James dean style seats or somthing that were in better condition he planned to use. I haven't looked much but I've had one quote of 675 for labor to do pair, plus materials. I paid 175 for the pair but I'm having a tough time committing. They are very nice seats but I'm thinking about getting my stock white seats all fixed up...saves converting the rest of the interior. Big job since it's all new to me...I want car to be presentable for canby and still have a somewhat lengthy to do list on the datsun. I will most likely sell these. I have commitment issues. lol. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 I haven't looked much but I've had one quote of 675 for labor to do pair, plus materials. I'd keep looking. Most shops I've dealt with are closer to half that... Quote Link to comment
Seansm10 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks for the heads up. My dad had it privately done on the lower half his sierra 1500. Power leather seat and it was 500. In vinyl and it doesn't match the leather very well either. Maybe I will branch out to a public business. If anyone in the Fraser valley has recommendations or experience to share, would be very appreciated Quote Link to comment
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