Hi all,
My VL currently has a VR SS interior, and whilst it looks nice because it has been re trimmed and what not, I want something new. .
The reason being is that my VL is going to see some track time every now and then, so I wouldn't mind something a bit more 'buckety'. . Although still nice (no full on recaro's or bride's if you know what i mean)
Im thinking some newer model SS or HSV seats???
If someone can recommend me something and perhaps throw up a few pics, and even tell me what is involved in making them fit, that would be great. .
Thanks all,
Josh
ill grab some pics 2moro. . they are just VR SS seats retrimmed in what looks like normalish trim (gay pattern etc) with 'calais' embroided. .
Anyone got any pics of vl's with coulsens?
coulsens: (ve gts)
vx gts
scheels: (retrimmed)
my car: (autotechnica)
more scheels:
retrimmed vl calais:
monzas:
(apologies if ive used your pic without permission )
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
As nice as the VE GTS ones are, you'll actually get more lumber support out of the VX ones - if you're after HSV style that is. Otherwise yeah agree with the others to go Autotechnica / Sparco / Monza / Recaro, etc if it's track/strip you're doin.
I have a monza seat and it ****in kills your back after a long trip. Something to keep in mind the sportier the seat the less comfortable unless the price goes way up. Even low end Sparco's and the like hurt after a while. If money wasnt a concern my choice would be the Recaro's like what you get in an STI those things hold you in and are very comfy.
Those VE seats just made a mess in my pants ....
yea agreed man, the foam in the autotechnicas ive got is very firm, took a bit of getting used too, but i love em now, they hold you in real good round the corners.
i posted pics of that ve gts interior a few months ago cos i found the car on ebay, heres some more:
scheels
vl walky style
aerotech recaro (option on late hdt's)
devourish - vs gts / vn group a
coulson - vx gts
ve gts
i would go one of the first 4 because once you go vt up the interior starts to get a bit full looking. coulsons are awesome to sit in though and hug you in very tight.
the aerotech / walky / scheel have the added bonus of looking factory.
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Originally Posted by zaksvl
how much are scheels going for? im pretty keen on getting some and retrimming them.
good luck man, case in point:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ESP-Fairmont-...3A1%7C294%3A50 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335860158&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com.au%2FESP-Fairmont-Ghia-SCHEEL-SEATS-Hard-to-get_W0QQitemZ230344028855QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories%3Fhash%3Ditem230344028855%26_trksid%3Dp3286.c0.m14%26_trkparms%3D66%253A2%257C65%253A1%257C39%253A1%257C240%253A1318%257C301%253A1%257C293%253A1%257C294%253A50)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2-x-Scheel-ma...3286.m20.l1116 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335860158&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com.au%2F2-x-Scheel-mann-sport-car-seats-super-comfortable-4x4_W0QQitemZ110296336188QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories%3Fhash%3Ditem110296336188%26_trksid%3Dp3286.m20.l1116)
Do aerotech still exist? Ive seen their seats an old magazines, but cant find their website or address? Maybe its just me?
Their seats suit vl's very well, anyone know their number?
theres a write up here about different seats, it mentions aerotech and store in SA that stocks em, think they are called autosport:
Autosport - agent for Aerotech
+61 8 8332 8811
http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Sitti...1/article.html (http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Sittin-Pretty/A_0281/article.html)
HSV Devourish seats would be the way to go, Coulson's look too bulky in VLs IMO. Otherwise Recaro SR5’s - I’ve got them in my daily and they are very nice, even after being in them for 5+ hours
Must agree with NZ EVLHSV coulsons are way to bulky in a VL it's like 26" wheels on a vl looks wrong ... Cant go past SCHEELS .... Thats my 5cents worth anyway...
Cheers
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