WTB: Manual sports seats

nato-main-man-5am · 01-19-2013, 09:58 PM

It's like there's no enough girls at the bar, and we're all hovering.

NYHoustonman · 01-22-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan_h

It's like there's no enough girls at the bar, and we're all hovering.

Indeed. I figure it's a matter of waiting, at this point. I don't have a metaphor for that...

I've found a few sets of powered seats, but from what I gather those are much more difficult to retrofit.

NYHoustonman · 01-26-2013, 11:17 AM

Bump!

nato-main-man-5am · 01-26-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NYHoustonman

Indeed. I figure it's a matter of waiting, at this point. I don't have a metaphor for that...

I've found a few sets of powered seats, but from what I gather those are much more difficult to retrofit.

how much more difficult? I actually wouldn't mind the weight, and if there is a harness that makes it feasible, I'd consider that, for sure.

(I wonder if one also has to code the computer.... probably.)

NYHoustonman · 01-27-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathan_h

how much more difficult? I actually wouldn't mind the weight, and if there is a harness that makes it feasible, I'd consider that, for sure.

(I wonder if one also has to code the computer.... probably.)

AFAIK, that last part is the problem. Perhaps the seats don't have their own controller - all commands run through 'the car' itself.

TheSt|G · 01-27-2013, 09:24 PM

What are you offering anyways?

NYHoustonman · 01-28-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

What are you offering anyways?

I can't speak for both of us, but honestly - anything reasonable. I don't want to spend Recaro Sportster CS money on OEM seats, and the quote I've gotten through a dealer indicated that, by part (which is how the dealer would have to buy them), I'd be looking at $1.5k+ per seat. If I could keep it under a grand for the pair, that'd be great, but for the right seats - I dunno

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FWIW, I'd also consider a trade. I'd end up selling the standard seats if I ever find a set of sport-packaged ones, anyway.

NYHoustonman · 02-19-2013, 10:32 AM

Bump. Still looking!

NYHoustonman · 03-15-2013, 10:25 AM

Random bump. People are still looking for these, myself included.

NYHoustonman · 05-01-2013, 09:29 AM

Still looking. I'm more seriously considering a set of Sportster CS's, as they're incredibly comfortable (finally got around to trying a set in-store), but I'm not sure that isn't overkill :\...

NYHoustonman · 05-29-2013, 02:03 PM

Bump!

NYHoustonman · 06-27-2013, 11:14 AM

Long live this thread.

smallseafishie · 06-27-2013, 03:55 PM

I have a set of black manual sport seats. PM me.

ballski · 07-02-2013, 09:44 AM

I have a set of black leather power sports in excellent condition. I'm trying to trade for manual sports, but would sell outright for the right offer

sour97 · 07-02-2013, 10:25 PM

I am in the same boat, searching a pair too

NYHoustonman · 07-03-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ballski

I have a set of black leather power sports in excellent condition. I'm trying to trade for manual sports, but would sell outright for the right offer

I wish this were possible, but AFAIK the controls for power seats exist within the car's computers, not in the seat itself - so a swap from manual to power isn't possible. Unless you're okay leaving the seats in one position, I suppose.

sparkyblue · 07-03-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NYHoustonman

I wish this were possible, but AFAIK the controls for power seats exist within the car's computers, not in the seat itself - so a swap from manual to power isn't possible. Unless you're okay leaving the seats in one position, I suppose.

There have been retrofits to install powdered seats in a car equipped with manual ones standard. The install however is fairly involved, and I prefer less electronics as they have the possibility of breaking so I prefer manual seats as well.

Im in the same boat, looking for a pair of black manual sport seats.

nato-main-man-5am · 07-12-2013, 10:54 AM

Long live this thread!

Er, I mean, I hope we all find the seats we are looking for.

NYHoustonman · 08-17-2013, 07:38 PM

Another bump.

NYHoustonman · 11-01-2013, 10:51 AM

Bump'd!

NYHoustonman · 01-12-2014, 04:11 PM

Keeping the faith

nato-main-man-5am · 01-20-2014, 04:11 PM

I've lost faith.

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