In our quest to find seats that might work as an alternative I came across these GT3-ish seats. The guys were kind enough to send one with side mounts and upholstery to test fit in my SL-C. I have a drop pan on the driver's side and I put the console in place. My side cage fits inside the door panels but I put the doors on to check for clearance. I can say that I was somewhat surprised, pleasantly so, as the side rails fit into the drop pan with no clearance issues. The seat rails are simple enough to modify or make new to get the right rake. The seat has a crotch strap slot and the padding is comfortable for me ("fireplug 42" chest and 5'8", no short jokes please). I don't see how there could be clearance issues on the driver's side. The passenger side is indeed tight BUT the headrest just "kisses" the inside of the headliner. It may work on its own or with a little more seat rake. These were prototype seats (or "seconds") so the seat rails and some minor changes might be accomodated by the manufacturer. They seem eager to please if they can see SL-C owners using them! Now, I'm not certain on the price but the most expensive on their list runs for about $450/seat. I'm going to give it a shot, Dark blue leather bolsters and ivory insets.
Doc's SL-C Build
- Thread starter CANTDRIVE55
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Doc; nice lookin seats, let us know the source. hey thanks for the beers the other day. I dunno why but your SLC in dark blue with no spoiler was reminding me of a McLaren:
http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view.sfly?fid=e4f8925ca730062a6cbbd47cbb382743#1254276757978
vs:
http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view.sfly?fid=e4f8925ca730062a6cbbd47cbb382743#1254276862345
Nice to have car that looks like a million buck inthe garage, only faster!
http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view.sfly?fid=e4f8925ca730062a6cbbd47cbb382743#1254276757978
vs:
http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view.sfly?fid=e4f8925ca730062a6cbbd47cbb382743#1254276862345
Nice to have car that looks like a million buck inthe garage, only faster!
Hi Cam,
The seats are from Custom Racing Seats. I have been in contact with Mark. I sent an email to Mark letting him know my interest in a set and inquiring on the cost. I'll let everyone know the outcome. I'm going for this color scheme (out of an 05 Lambo):
The seats are from Custom Racing Seats. I have been in contact with Mark. I sent an email to Mark letting him know my interest in a set and inquiring on the cost. I'll let everyone know the outcome. I'm going for this color scheme (out of an 05 Lambo):
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Howard Jones
Supporter
Make sure you try them with a helmet on. The clearance behind the helmet between it and the seat is as important as the clearance to the interior roof.
I thought I'd update the seat-quest:
The seats are not cheap at $995 each. But, they are very close dimensionally to the OEM SL-C seats and custom-finished in Blue leather and Bone Alcantra (ALCA 2911). I ordered extra blue hides for the interior to assure a color-match. Attached are side-by-side photos of Arizen prototype (left) vs SL-C (right). The padding for the SL-C seat is not installed. I have ordered OMP FIA-approved aluminum side mounts that should have plenty of seat-rake adjustments. BTW, the seats have sub-marine belt slots for 5-points.
The seats are not cheap at $995 each. But, they are very close dimensionally to the OEM SL-C seats and custom-finished in Blue leather and Bone Alcantra (ALCA 2911). I ordered extra blue hides for the interior to assure a color-match. Attached are side-by-side photos of Arizen prototype (left) vs SL-C (right). The padding for the SL-C seat is not installed. I have ordered OMP FIA-approved aluminum side mounts that should have plenty of seat-rake adjustments. BTW, the seats have sub-marine belt slots for 5-points.
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Alex,
There is nothing wrong with the stock seats. My "Fire-plug 42" physique was pretty snug without the padding! I needed a little more shoulder room and I liked the GT3-ish styling of the new seats. You could certainly recover the stock seats to match any decor you're after (even the one posted below :thumbsup
. Rob, Howard and Jack have replaced the stock seats as well, using adjustable-backed seats and I believe in all cases, some modification to the headrest areas. I have a dimension chart in development with a number of manufacture/models that I can post as soon as I get dimensions for my finished seats.
There is nothing wrong with the stock seats. My "Fire-plug 42" physique was pretty snug without the padding! I needed a little more shoulder room and I liked the GT3-ish styling of the new seats. You could certainly recover the stock seats to match any decor you're after (even the one posted below :thumbsup
. Rob, Howard and Jack have replaced the stock seats as well, using adjustable-backed seats and I believe in all cases, some modification to the headrest areas. I have a dimension chart in development with a number of manufacture/models that I can post as soon as I get dimensions for my finished seats.Attachments
Dave Lindemann
Lifetime Supporter
Doc -
Thanks for the spreadsheet but you've gotta post pictures of the new seats!
Dave L
Thanks for the spreadsheet but you've gotta post pictures of the new seats!
Dave L
Dave Lindemann
Lifetime Supporter
Oops, sorry Doc - I should have looked further back in the posts. Beautiful looking seats, I can't wait to see them in your car!
I'm finally at the point where I'll be able to start my build. Just need to insulate the shop ceiling and I'll be good to go.
I hope your build is going well.
Dave L
I'm finally at the point where I'll be able to start my build. Just need to insulate the shop ceiling and I'll be good to go.
I hope your build is going well.
Dave L
Dave,
FYI, I used a DIY spray foam insulation kit for walls and ceiling (sprayed over clean bare metal "R-panel"). The kit comes with two Manchester bottles, Parts A and B with a mixing spray gun and nozzle(s). The good news, it is effective insulation. The bad news...it's a pain to apply! They give you three "fan nozzles" in the kit and explain that the nozzles will clog up in about 2 minutes each (which they indeed do!). So, the race is on, up and down the ladder, fully dressed out in your bunny coveralls with hood, mask, gloves, shoe protectors, goggles. Your goggles will be opaque about 1/2-way through the job! Your shoes will be sticking to the drop cloths, your ladder will be coated with the overspray as it rains down like a blizzard. :furious: Cover everything with drop cloths!!! OR better yet.....have it done by someone else!
FYI, I used a DIY spray foam insulation kit for walls and ceiling (sprayed over clean bare metal "R-panel"). The kit comes with two Manchester bottles, Parts A and B with a mixing spray gun and nozzle(s). The good news, it is effective insulation. The bad news...it's a pain to apply! They give you three "fan nozzles" in the kit and explain that the nozzles will clog up in about 2 minutes each (which they indeed do!). So, the race is on, up and down the ladder, fully dressed out in your bunny coveralls with hood, mask, gloves, shoe protectors, goggles. Your goggles will be opaque about 1/2-way through the job! Your shoes will be sticking to the drop cloths, your ladder will be coated with the overspray as it rains down like a blizzard. :furious: Cover everything with drop cloths!!! OR better yet.....have it done by someone else!
