[Shotimes] Gen3 seats in Gen 2
Carl Prochilo
gr8sho@adelphia.net
Thu, 2 Dec 2004 19:21:24 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
I agree that the feeling of being "locked in" when pumping up the bolsters
is quite excellent. I love my mocha leather seats..
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Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson
On Thu, December 2, 2004 6:55 pm, Ron Porter said:
> As an alternate opinion, after having spent 2.5 years in Gen 3 seats in my
> '99, I prefer the Gen 1/2 seats. The adjustable side bolsters are the big
> factor, as the seat bottoms are the same short length in both. Also prefer
> the cloth/leather (which is all I've ever had across my Gen 1 & 2s).
> Movable
> headrest on Gen 1/2 is also nice, but as I understand the '96 and some/all
> '97s had them.
>
> Never felt as "locked in" as with the Gen 1/2 seats....particularly at the
> track, but also in normal driving.
>
> Ron Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Mike Murphy
> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 6:40 PM
> Cc: Shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Gen3 seats in Gen 2
>
>
> I concur....I have Gen III seats in my Gen II car. They are good and
> comfy
>
> for my tush considering everything in the engine bay/suspension is solid.
>
> easy swap!
>
> Murph
>
>
>
>
> My wife who hates leather has a set of full cloth GEN III seats in her 95.
> My Son has a set of full leather GEN III seats in his 89. We have only
> done
> the front seats and they bolt right in. You do have to change the
> electrical
> connector, but it is very easy. We have found that the GEN III seats are
> WAY
> more comfortable than the GEN I or II seats. Although we haven't done it,
> I
> understand with some work, the rear seats can also be switched out.
>
>
> Al Fitz
> alfitz@alfitz.com
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike" <srfdude@cox.net>
> To: "`V6 SHOtimes" <SHOtimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 3:57 PM
> Subject: [Shotimes] Gen3 seats in Gen 2
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>
> > I know this was discussed awhile back. I'm thinking of finding some
> nice
> > leather gen3 seats for my '95. I've not spent much time in a gen3; how
> do
> the
> > seats compare for the long haul? And as I recall, the fronts fit ok,
> and
> the
> > rear will go in with some small mods? AL Fitz, as I recall you had
> some
> good
> > experience with this. Any advice?
> > Thanks,
> > Mike
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