Head Restraint/High Back Seat Options - Page 2

aldersonjames20 · #21 (**permalink**) 11-21-2006, 06:13 AM

Saw an ad for these in a Vintage Motorsports magazine. Thought somebody could comment on if these might be a viable option for an SPF or other Cobra replica.

http://www.gts-classics.com/seats.html

James

preguess · #22 (**permalink**) 11-21-2006, 08:27 AM

If this might help you in any way check in the gallery under "Preguess" I had mine done at the B&B upholstery shop for $200.00

Chilibit · #23 (**permalink**) 11-21-2006, 08:36 AM

preguess,

Are those rests fixed in place or can they be raised higher? Was the cost to recover existing seats? Nicely done.

Chilibit · #24 (**permalink**) 11-21-2006, 01:34 PM

James,

Good link. There are only about a billion seats made. More if you count colors. And these have some things going for them IMHO. Thanks for the link. I lean toward the Rallye, but the top of the seat is 24" and that is at least three inches higher than the shoulder belt attachment point in my SPF [more with a seat adaptor or rails]. I hear that the goal is to keep it within 2 inches. Ignoring SCCA rules for the moment, is that because the belts loosen if the seat back compresses vertically in a crash?

Chilibit

preguess · #25 (**permalink**) 11-21-2006, 02:10 PM

They are adjustable or removable, that cost was for just making the headrests. Any upholstry shop could make them!!!

GTS · #26 (**permalink**) 12-13-2006, 04:41 PM

Hi All,
not all our seats will fit the Cobra, but with a steel tube frame and duralastic belt the ride will be more that comfortable...as tested in various classic rallye cars in Europe.I agree that the Rallye STS might be a too modern looking seat, but the ST,the Nurburgring and the Sebring are seats that fit and accomodate many drivers-( however the ST is a glassfiber shell ).
regards and a great Holiday Season Stefan ClassicCarSeats.com