Has anyone considered fitting Astra Convertible (TS 2004/05) seats? The seat rails are the same width and the base seat height is within 20mm of the existing. Headrest height below Teebar. Craig
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Hi Craig,
No I haven't, but now that you mention it it might be worth considering trying that. Would you have any pics of such seats?
Cheers,
Joakim -
If they fit they look nice
I have rover tomcat seats in mine and they are tricky to fit if you want to use the seatbelt still, i.e. the seat back is very close to the b-post. I mounted my seats as close to the transmission tunnel as I could but that means that they do not slide far enough forwards for a shorty to be able to driveStags and Range Rover Classics - I must be a loonyComment
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The majority of seats have the rails spaced on centre, like these Astra ones, and yes it makes them difficult to fit correctly, as the original seats have offset rails towards the door.Originally posted by richardthestag View PostIf they fit they look nice
I have rover tomcat seats in mine and they are tricky to fit if you want to use the seatbelt still, i.e. the seat back is very close to the b-post. I mounted my seats as close to the transmission tunnel as I could but that means that they do not slide far enough forwards for a shorty to be able to drive
My Recaros are no different, on centre not offset.
Fortunately the runners on my Recaros are very low profile, and with offset adapter brackets I managed to get the seats in the correct position the same as the original seats, and also actually lower. The rail nearest the centre line of the car is jammed into the tunnel carpet though as a result, and as stated, on some seats, can limit the forward movement.Mike.
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Whats wrong with the original seats ?Comment
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Is that a 'shorty' trying to drive the car in your avatar then RichardOriginally posted by richardthestag View Post
I never have been quite able to work out what that picture is - is she dressed or not ? 
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JulianComment
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that is Susan George adjusting herself while getting out of LD9 Stag in Straw DogsStags and Range Rover Classics - I must be a loonyComment
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Now that goes back a long time ago.........Comment
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nothing if the foams, diaphragms and covers are in good shape.Originally posted by malc4d View Post
I have Tomcats in because they cost me £120 and two weekends to fit, when I have the £750 available I will recon the original seats and refit them
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The driving experience with my Recaro seats is totally different. You are held in place and feel more what the car is doing.Originally posted by malc4d View Post
In my case, I sit lower too that is an advantage being over 6 foot tall.Mike.
74 Stag (Best Modified 2007), 02 Maserati 4200, 17 BMW M140i, 00 Mitsubishi PininComment
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I have bought a set of Astra seats and spent the day trial fitting them. I have lowered the front of the seats by moving the seat height adjusting mechanism's forward anchor points further forward on the upper seat track. I gained about 20mm by doing this mod, i.e. lower. The seats are very comfortable and provide a lot of sideways body support. They also have heaters fitted which will be another challenge to wire up! That will be later on though!
The tilt forward lever on the upper side of the seats is very close to the "B" pillar. This lever is quite long and not recessed like the original Stag seats. The seats will be re-trimmed along with the rest of the interior so I will try to have a recessed adjustment lever fitted or just trim down the existing one. My original seats needed a complete refurb including some base frame repairs. The cost of doing this would have been at least twice what I will spend on the Astra seats. I will also now have very supportive seats with heaters! Believe it or not Perth does get cold in Winter!
CraigLast edited by Hughesy; 14 July 2015, 12:48.Comment
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Originally posted by richardthestag View Post
Best bit of the film, pausing wore out the VHS tape. Better photo please
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I thought best bit was when she showed her t*ts!I only do what the voices in my wife’s head tell me to do!Comment
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A couple of photos. The seats are currently beige leather but will be changed to a cream/light tan when re-trimmed.Stag Seat 1.jpgStag Seat 2.jpgLast edited by Hughesy; 14 July 2015, 15:17.Comment
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