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gotta240 · 12-30-2006, 12:09 PM

Ok guys... the leather on my s14 front seats is cracking. I have a guy who will recover them in my leather of choice for 5 bills.

I know, its kinda expensive on STOCK seats, but i DONT want to go w/ racing seats as they aren't very practical for daily driving(unless i drop a grand on bride reclines) and i MUST HAVE LEATHER.

Are there any suggestions as to alternative seats that i can have recovered in leather? Maybe something a little more comfy or with a lil more bolster than my stock s14 seats?

I even considered using some cloth s14 seats, but i think they are TOO SOFT and would probably rip the leather with all that flexing....IDEAS?
thanks

redsuns3838 · 12-30-2006, 12:17 PM

Adjustable bucket seat. -holds you in, unlike crappy stock seats, and its reclinable for long drives...

The general choices of seats are Z33, R32,33,34 as upgrades from S14 seats. But I dont think any of those come in leather. Maybe Z33.

TurK · 12-30-2006, 12:22 PM

350z seats ftw

gotta240 · 12-30-2006, 12:23 PM

thank you for the reply without flaming! The R32,33,34 are too expensive for what you get imo. I usually see those go for 600 a pair...CRAZY!!

I'll look into the z33 seats though. They seemed a little large, but i'll look again.

Also, if i can get them for a decent price, i dont care if they are pink! I'll have them recovered myself. I suppose recardo or bride reclineables that are worn to hell would be my dream as i could have them recovered....but i don't think that will happen.... :-(

gotta240 · 12-30-2006, 12:24 PM

oooh. 350z's are a great idea... I'm assuming they will be a bitch to find...but i'll have to try the junkyards....keep the ideas coming...thanks!

koukimonster139 · 12-30-2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotta240

Ok guys... the leather on my s14 front seats is cracking. I have a guy who will recover them in my leather of choice for 5 bills.

I know, its kinda expensive on STOCK seats, but i DONT want to go w/ racing seats as they aren't very practical for daily driving(unless i drop a grand on bride reclines) and i MUST HAVE LEATHER.

Are there any suggestions as to alternative seats that i can have recovered in leather? Maybe something a little more comfy or with a lil more bolster than my stock s14 seats?

I even considered using some cloth s14 seats, but i think they are TOO SOFT and would probably rip the leather with all that flexing....IDEAS?
thanks

upholstry places can usually add padding and bolstering to your stock s14 seats. might cost more. damn i can never remember wasnt there just a pic somewhere of an s14 with bolstered up stock seats covered in like beige and black two tone? that was hot.

gotta240 · 12-30-2006, 12:34 PM

drroooooollllll.... Damn... interesting though, and YES they can do that...I've had them bolster up some worn out seats, but nothing for performance...

Can you find the pics!?!?

j20accord00 · 12-30-2006, 12:40 PM

go with the new g. apple racing seats..they got a deal going on right now 250 a seat lol

redsuns3838 · 12-31-2006, 01:48 AM

yeah 350 z might be hard to find but...there are ppl who upgrade their Z seats. probly check Z boards.
THey arent a perfect bolt in, require some modification from what I remember but nothing extreme if i recall correctly.

breakindrifts · 12-31-2006, 02:21 AM

Want to buy my other knock-off bride brix2?

trsilvias13 · 12-31-2006, 02:30 AM

or get s15 seats

gotta240 · 12-31-2006, 02:36 AM

I actually have a set of no-name racing seats. They actually feel GREAT and i wish i could use them....I'm just afraid of their safety in a daily driver...

Is that fear valid or are no-name racing seats as strong as factory seats?

nlzmo400r · 12-31-2006, 09:12 AM

my friends 350z seats dont hold that well. I LOVE the way the gt-r seats feel, wrap them in leather and you're golden, just wait till you find a deal on one.

gotta240 · 12-31-2006, 11:25 AM

great. Thanks for all the replies guys! I'll be on the lookout for 350z seats or gt-r's if i can afford them. Also thought about looking for the STI or EVO seats.

BTW-who's the ahole who gave me neg. rep for this?!

rossfashow · 12-31-2006, 01:05 PM

get corbeau seats they arent really expensive about a few more bills for adjustable and comfy nice seats (pair) about half the price of bride. they also offer it in leather. plus free shipping. my buddy has some and they are comfy as hell. im gonna get some for my ride.

redsuns3838 · 01-02-2007, 05:47 PM

some ppl say nonames are wack, some people say theyre fine... I just buy quality shit or stay OEM.

THeres a lot of "what ifs" that can happen in an accident. Most likely its not going to kill you becuase you had knock off seats, but theres always that outside chance.

ALEXTHESUS*PECT · 01-02-2007, 05:52 PM

the leather s13 seats! best out there!

vanish1 · 01-02-2007, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koukimonster139

pic somewhere of an s14 with bolstered up stock seats covered in like beige and black two tone? that was hot.

this what your talking about?

J.Silvia · 01-02-2007, 06:53 PM

thats a really exspensive job thats almost they same exact color i was gonna
do to my 240 but i was gonna do more of the volvo orangish color. couldnt find the material though

turboeic · 01-02-2007, 06:53 PM

Those are Z seats tho.

MURPHY · 01-02-2007, 07:11 PM

you could always jsut redo the s14 seats to something like this http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=129088

J.Silvia · 01-02-2007, 07:12 PM

those seat in that car are s14 seats with the patterns altered alittlebit.

drew935 · 01-02-2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotta240

great. Thanks for all the replies guys! I'll be on the lookout for 350z seats or gt-r's if i can afford them. Also thought about looking for the STI or EVO seats.

BTW-who's the ahole who gave me neg. rep for this?!

I had the EVO seats in my car and they sit too high. I had them mounted on stock rails. So no go on them even though they are a cool seat to have. Maybe STI is a lower sitting seat.

J.Silvia · 01-02-2007, 07:36 PM

i believe s2000 seats sit nice and low in our cars

Triadz101 · 01-02-2007, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanish1

this what your talking about?

This is an OEM S14 seat with added padding, it's a local shop owner's car (running an RB26DETT)

If I remember correctly, he paid something like $3,000.

The color is from a 350Z and the pattern is from a Z aswell

backseats are the same aswell

J.Silvia · 01-02-2007, 07:41 PM

ya this car is in a current import mag im pretty sure

!Zar! · 01-03-2007, 12:39 AM

Just buy a set of used s14 le seats...

MUCH cheaper than having yours redone.

Leather isn't my cup of tea...

Go Bride. It's worth every penny.

Triadz101 · 01-03-2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.Silvia

ya this car is in a current import mag im pretty sure

That's right

Their shop does amazing work! Valve cover is going there next week

if money permits maybe a widebody (cut + weld metal, not the FRP stuff

)

gotta240 · 01-03-2007, 09:44 PM

i'd love to go bride but dont have a grand per reclinable.... :-( Ideally i could find a set of TORE UP bride reclineables....and recover them...but thats not happening!!!

Has anyone seen 350z seats in an s14? How did they sit? thanks for all the replies guys!

Triadz101 · 01-04-2007, 03:27 PM

IMHO, finding torn bride's are hard too without paying a fair price for them =\

12-30-2006, 12:09 PM	#1
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	spending 5 bills on leather...but what seats?! Ok guys... the leather on my s14 front seats is cracking. I have a guy who will recover them in my leather of choice for 5 bills. I know, its kinda expensive on STOCK seats, but i DONT want to go w/ racing seats as they aren't very practical for daily driving(unless i drop a grand on bride reclines) and i MUST HAVE LEATHER. Are there any suggestions as to alternative seats that i can have recovered in leather? Maybe something a little more comfy or with a lil more bolster than my stock s14 seats? I even considered using some cloth s14 seats, but i think they are TOO SOFT and would probably rip the leather with all that flexing....IDEAS? thanks

12-31-2006, 02:21 AM	#10
breakindrifts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Agoura Hills, CA Age: 36 Posts: 1,006 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Want to buy my other knock-off bride brix2? __________________ [

12-31-2006, 09:12 AM	#13
nlzmo400r Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,248 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my friends 350z seats dont hold that well. I LOVE the way the gt-r seats feel, wrap them in leather and you're golden, just wait till you find a deal on one. __________________ 'my drinking team has a racing problem' [email protected] - gt32 .6bar

12-31-2006, 01:05 PM	#15
rossfashow Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: fresno/clovis, CA Age: 38 Posts: 387 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	get corbeau seats they arent really expensive about a few more bills for adjustable and comfy nice seats (pair) about half the price of bride. they also offer it in leather. plus free shipping. my buddy has some and they are comfy as hell. im gonna get some for my ride. __________________ - 1995 Mitsubishi VR4, billet 6765 - 1989 S13 FB 225whp .sold

01-02-2007, 05:52 PM	#17
ALEXTHESUSPECT Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soul cal!! Age: 47 Posts: 4,387 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: ALEXTHESUSPECT Feedback Score: 5 reviews	the leather s13 seats! best out there! __________________ *TEAM SUSPECT**

12-30-2006, 12:17 PM	#2
redsuns3838 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: dog town Posts: 969 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Adjustable bucket seat. -holds you in, unlike crappy stock seats, and its reclinable for long drives... The general choices of seats are Z33, R32,33,34 as upgrades from S14 seats. But I dont think any of those come in leather. Maybe Z33.

12-30-2006, 12:22 PM	#3
TurK Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: FL Posts: 966 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	350z seats ftw

12-30-2006, 12:23 PM	#4
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	thank you for the reply without flaming! The R32,33,34 are too expensive for what you get imo. I usually see those go for 600 a pair...CRAZY!! I'll look into the z33 seats though. They seemed a little large, but i'll look again. Also, if i can get them for a decent price, i dont care if they are pink! I'll have them recovered myself. I suppose recardo or bride reclineables that are worn to hell would be my dream as i could have them recovered....but i don't think that will happen.... :-(

12-30-2006, 12:24 PM	#5
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	oooh. 350z's are a great idea... I'm assuming they will be a bitch to find...but i'll have to try the junkyards....keep the ideas coming...thanks!

12-30-2006, 12:34 PM	#7
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	drroooooollllll.... Damn... interesting though, and YES they can do that...I've had them bolster up some worn out seats, but nothing for performance... Can you find the pics!?!?

12-30-2006, 12:40 PM	#8
j20accord00 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SEASIDE PARK, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 720 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	go with the new g. apple racing seats..they got a deal going on right now 250 a seat lol

12-31-2006, 01:48 AM	#9
redsuns3838 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: dog town Posts: 969 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah 350 z might be hard to find but...there are ppl who upgrade their Z seats. probly check Z boards. THey arent a perfect bolt in, require some modification from what I remember but nothing extreme if i recall correctly.

12-31-2006, 02:30 AM	#11
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,995 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	or get s15 seats

12-31-2006, 02:36 AM	#12
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	I actually have a set of no-name racing seats. They actually feel GREAT and i wish i could use them....I'm just afraid of their safety in a daily driver... Is that fear valid or are no-name racing seats as strong as factory seats?

12-31-2006, 11:25 AM	#14
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	great. Thanks for all the replies guys! I'll be on the lookout for 350z seats or gt-r's if i can afford them. Also thought about looking for the STI or EVO seats. BTW-who's the ahole who gave me neg. rep for this?!

01-02-2007, 05:47 PM	#16
redsuns3838 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: dog town Posts: 969 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	some ppl say nonames are wack, some people say theyre fine... I just buy quality shit or stay OEM. THeres a lot of "what ifs" that can happen in an accident. Most likely its not going to kill you becuase you had knock off seats, but theres always that outside chance.

01-02-2007, 06:53 PM	#19
J.Silvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburg, CA Age: 39 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats a really exspensive job thats almost they same exact color i was gonna do to my 240 but i was gonna do more of the volvo orangish color. couldnt find the material though

01-02-2007, 06:53 PM	#20
turboeic Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Azusa Age: 35 Posts: 320 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Those are Z seats tho.

01-02-2007, 07:11 PM	#21
MURPHY Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: fredericksburg, va Age: 35 Posts: 1,693 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	you could always jsut redo the s14 seats to something like this http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=129088

01-02-2007, 07:12 PM	#22
J.Silvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburg, CA Age: 39 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	those seat in that car are s14 seats with the patterns altered alittlebit.

01-02-2007, 07:36 PM	#24
J.Silvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburg, CA Age: 39 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i believe s2000 seats sit nice and low in our cars

01-02-2007, 07:41 PM	#26
J.Silvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburg, CA Age: 39 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ya this car is in a current import mag im pretty sure

01-03-2007, 12:39 AM	#27
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Just buy a set of used s14 le seats... MUCH cheaper than having yours redone. Leather isn't my cup of tea... Go Bride. It's worth every penny. __________________

01-03-2007, 09:44 PM	#29
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	i'd love to go bride but dont have a grand per reclinable.... :-( Ideally i could find a set of TORE UP bride reclineables....and recover them...but thats not happening!!! Has anyone seen 350z seats in an s14? How did they sit? thanks for all the replies guys!

01-04-2007, 03:27 PM	#30
Triadz101 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: LaSalle Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	IMHO, finding torn bride's are hard too without paying a fair price for them =\

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