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82-924
Joined: 30 May 2003
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Location: Long Beach, CA
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 Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 1:04 am Post subject: Standard vs. Sport Seats |
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I got my original sport seats recovered. About a year ago I had replaced my torn sport seats with a very nice set of standard seats. But what a disappointment. Iit was like riding on a piano bench.
I finally found an upholstery guy locally who wanted the sport seat pattern. He recovered mine for $100 apiece. He did an excellent job and now he is selling "do it yourself" sport seat kits for $375 (I think).
After offering my standard seats here, I now have them on ebay. Although in excellent condition, I don't recommend buying them. Get yourself a pair of sport seats. They increase driving pleasure by at least 10%
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Neil924
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:09 am Post subject: Re: Standard vs. Sport Seats |
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| 82-924 wrote: | I got my original sport seats recovered. About a year ago I had replaced my torn sport seats with a very nice set of standard seats. But what a disappointment. Iit was like riding on a piano bench.
I finally found an upholstery guy locally who wanted the sport seat pattern. He recovered mine for $100 apiece. He did an excellent job and now he is selling "do it yourself" sport seat kits for $375 (I think).
After offering my standard seats here, I now have them on ebay. Although in excellent condition, I don't recommend buying them. Get yourself a pair of sport seats. They increase driving pleasure by at least 10% |
There you have it! Sport seats add 10% more horse power! |
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tj924
Joined: 15 Jul 2004
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Location: Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:28 am Post subject: Re: Standard vs. Sport Seats |
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| Neil924 wrote: | | There you have it! Sport seats add 10% more horse power! |
Now now Neil924. He didn't say they increase hp, he said they increase "driving pleasure". Same with replacing the original cassette player & speakers with a CD player, new speakers, honkin' great amp & subwolfer etc, no increase in hp but a HUGH increase in "driving pleasure".
Heck, if "driving please" only equaled hp, none of us would be driving our Toofahs!
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Neil924
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:09 am Post subject: Re: Standard vs. Sport Seats |
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| tj924 wrote: | | Neil924 wrote: | | There you have it! Sport seats add 10% more horse power! |
increase in hp but a HUGH increase in "driving pleasure". |
Now there are facts supporting not only a 10% horse power increase but maybe more! Maybe even a "HUGE" increase! Perhaps 20%?! WOW! |
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Neil924
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:11 am Post subject: Re: Standard vs. Sport Seats |
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| tj924 wrote: |
Now now Neil924. |
How did you know my name?!  |
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tj924
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Location: Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:37 am Post subject: Re: Standard vs. Sport Seats |
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| Neil924 wrote: | | How did you know my name?! |
I also know where you LIVE! 
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tj924
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:46 am Post subject: Re: Standard vs. Sport Seats |
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| Neil924 wrote: | | How did you know my name?! |
Also notice how we have the same last name!
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WhoDak
Joined: 22 Mar 2005
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Location: Akron, OH
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:47 am Post subject: |
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Pfft, I've got pictures of the car he drives, I'll find him tomorow.
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D Hook
Joined: 02 Nov 2002
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Location: Omaha, NE
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:13 am Post subject: |
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Is that 10% per seat or just for the two.
Well, it's a valid question, isn't it?!!! 
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Lizard
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Location: Abbotsford BC. Canada
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:58 am Post subject: |
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I had sport seats in my 924 and in my 928, and there is NO comparison, although you will find it easier to control the car as you arent being thrown around that much your copilots may not like it and tend to some out abit more white nuckled.
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moone924
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Location: Douglas Wyoming
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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Are these the '3 piece' sports seats you'll are talking about? IF so, 82-924, do you have a picture of yours ?
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Always shopping for a nice s2 931 to baby.
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82-924
Joined: 30 May 2003
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Location: Long Beach, CA
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:40 am Post subject: |
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They look and feel better in person.
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moone924
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Location: Douglas Wyoming
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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Okay, that's what my car has... mine just need lots of work.
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WhoDak
Joined: 22 Mar 2005
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Location: Akron, OH
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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Mmmmmmm sport seats *drools*
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manouchehr
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While converting the (IMO) ugly seventies brown interior of my car, I replaced the normal seats with some original black leather sport seats. felt like driving a new car! highly recommended. one of the easiest upgrades ever.
BTW does anyone know how to take the 3 pieces in the bottom half apart? the side bolster needs some new leather. |
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