[Shotimes] Gen4 seats in a Gen1

[Bruce Malachuk]

Our headrests tilt? Is that a feature or a defect? I never noticed. hmmm...

Bruce
94 Opal Frost MTX
93 Black ATX - winter beater then parts car :-)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don McKinnon (AST)" <dmckinnon@asttechlabs.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 12:29 AM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Gen4 seats in a Gen1


> Joseph ,
> "Look, I'm not trying to promote this swap to anyone else.  I got lucky
> getting these seats for a song, and in a daily driver, they are fine."
> Walking gingerly are we!  Everyone's is experiencing a  building of
> testosterone getting ready to go show off the SHO's this weekend <LOL>
>
> I have a friend that runs a body shop and gets everything in there of all
> shapes and sizes.  I should have him look out for a set.  My seats are
total
> shot after 4 years of living in FL, working beachside for 2.5 years.
Those
> seats would work as a nice exchange, I good learn to live without the
> wonderful tilting headrest if I keep it to driving around town. Any long
> trips then forget it!  I drove the 2003 Trailblazer up to NY 2 weeks ago
and
> I missed those the most!
>
> I now recall the nice extendable thigh support the 86' T-Bird TC had. Now
> just image the perfect seat!  I sat in a couple of nice road/race seats at
> Kenny brown's shop in Indy, some of which I'd love to have just for the
> comfort!
>
> Don McKinnon
> 95 MTX - White/Mocha 92k miles
> Stage 1 Power Package with Stage 1cams
> Canyon Carver Road/Race Suspension
> Quaife & HiRevs Competition Clutch
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of van Oss
> Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 12:02 AM
> To: Johnsho92; shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Shotimes] Gen4 seats in a Gen1
>
>
> I put a couple of JPEGs up on http://home.centurytel.net/Sapphire-Designs
>
> --- The Gen4 Sable seats are firm (good, new foam) and have some side
> support, though not inflatable bolsters.  That's not a concern for me
> because when I autocross the car, I will temporarily transfer the Kirkey
> racing seat from my other SHO.
>
> --- The Sable driver seat has an adjustable lumbar support; however, it is
> mechanical (operated by a big knob on the front of the seat), not
> power-inflated.  The passenger seat does not have adjustable lumbar.
>
> --- Both seats have power for forward/back, front up/down, and rear
up/down.
>
> --- The headrests are adjustable for height but do not have the tilt
> capability of SHO seats.
>
> Look, I'm not trying to promote this swap to anyone else.  I got lucky
> getting these seats for a song, and in a daily driver, they are fine.
>
> Joseph van Oss
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> Would it be possible if you can take some pictures for us?  That would be
> great.  I would like to see how it would look like, once installed on your
> car..  :)
> -John
>
> PS. What are the added benifits of the Gen3 and Gen4 seats other than
being
> newer and cleaner?  Don't you loose the Side Bolsters and such?   Just
> curious..  Otherwise, I would love to upgrade as well.. :)
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