[Shotimes] RE: Gen4 seats in a Gen1

[Bruce Malachuk]

I've been kicking around the idea also of taking a set of passenger cushions
from a seat and using the driver seat leather in my car to cover the
cushions. I think you could actually disasemble the seat and use the parts
to replace wornt out stuff on your drivers seat. At least it seems that way
from the Gen 2 seats.

I have all the leather seats outta my car right nos and just have one of my
95 SE seats bolted up while the leatherones are being conditioned inside 2
times a day. Funny thing I noticed, my SE has SHO 50/50 seats, and since it
is an ATX, wouldn't you know it Ford left an autolock switch on the seat,
but the SE I have has no keypad or keyless entry. So that part is beeing
added to my leather SHO seats that will be reinstalled tomorrow night. From
taking apart the SE seat, it looks like everything in it is an exact match
for the passenger seat of my SHO leathers. So I'd venture a guess that you
can take any passenger seat and make it into a drivers seat. And 95% of the
time the passenger seat is perfect new feeling foam. I know my SHO passenger
leather seat is wayyyyy more comfortable than my drivers seat.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christian Andretta" <passport@optonline.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Cc: "V8" <v8sho@v8sho.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 12:36 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] RE: Gen4 seats in a Gen1


> Is it possible to redo the foam seat cushion and keep the leather
upholstery
> intact?  Or, can one buy a new bottom seat cushion?  The previous owner of
> my car must have been a big guy because when I got the car the seat was
> soft, now it is even worse.  I'd like a nice firm seat.
>
> Chris A
> 99 SF
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Don McKinnon (AST)
> Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 12:29 AM
> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> 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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