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**rough** · 03-01-2007, 09:57 PM

I basically need to replace the seats in our datsun as they don't have the support/comfort that I need for my back (lets just say the 24hr drive home on stiff suspension didn't go well).
anyway here's the car for those who forget:

Here's the best interior pics that i have, you can see from the first one there is no lateral support and its basically flat, 30yrs of driving will do that i guess... *shrug* they are in awesome shape for their age, just comfort isn't there. You can feel the springs in the old seats, kinda cool, kinda not..lol

here are the seats that i'm looking at style wise

Thoughts?

**chodoctr** · 03-01-2007, 10:05 PM

they look good imo, def should give you more back support, good side bolsters as well as thigh bolster by the look of em...

**98BCR** · 03-02-2007, 09:08 AM

I dunno about you, but, since you've got yourself an older style car, try and find some better quality seats out of another one, or get the ones you have refurbished to keep it looking classic.

**rough** · 03-02-2007, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 98BCR

I dunno about you, but, since you've got yourself an older style car, try and find some better quality seats out of another one, or get the ones you have refurbished to keep it looking classic.

the seats that i have in mine are the same style as all Z's from 1970-1979 and mine are in about as good of shape as they come. There is no real way IMO to get the support/comfort from these seats due to the design that i'm going to require without completely changing how they look (seat and back bolsters) and getting new covers made for them both.
make sense?

**blkrx7** · 03-02-2007, 10:33 AM

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find some better quality seats

Or, go junkyard shopping. Find a set out of an Rx-7, 300z, etc, and dye them black. There are a crapload of very good OE quality seats for cheap in the yard, that could be refurbed to look like new and provide a lot of support. I *loved* the seats in my 90 Celica GT4. Without a doubt the most bolster support from any vehicle i've driven in, without a set of sparco's. But, they wouldn't fit the motif

Paul

**SweetLikeChutny** · 03-02-2007, 04:44 PM

You have a gorgeous datsun...please keep it OEM. Get the stock seats refinished if you need to. I love that car!

**rough** · 03-02-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SweetLikeChutny

You have a gorgeous datsun...please keep it OEM. Get the stock seats refinished if you need to. I love that car!

i just don't know what can really be done with them to make them better for my back without completely changing the look of them from stock...
who can i talk to about this? any leads?

**SweetLikeChutny** · 03-05-2007, 08:33 PM

Hmm...well you may be right. I know I've seen it done before, but then again you are messing with the stock seats and whether they look stock I don't know. If you can store your seats somewhere where they can't get ruined, then maybe you could just swap in some aftermarket seats, so you can always restore it to stock.

**rough** · 03-05-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SweetLikeChutny

Hmm...well you may be right. I know I've seen it done before, but then again you are messing with the stock seats and whether they look stock I don't know. If you can store your seats somewhere where they can't get ruined, then maybe you could just swap in some aftermarket seats, so you can always restore it to stock.

i've got lots of space in my house/garage to keep the seats, they definately will be kept for the future just in case

**drivers_wanted1** · 03-07-2007, 12:11 AM

that car is seriously beautiful

the style your looking at gettin wouldn't be too bad- but def. ditch the red stitching - regardless of whether it matches the car or not

**DiscoQuinn** · 03-07-2007, 04:01 PM

With the red stitching they'll look very nice in the vehicle.

I'd suggest a chrome or brushed older style 3 spoke steering wheel with a leather wrap and matching red stitching to keep the cool points on the awsome level.

**Don Kael** · 03-07-2007, 04:10 PM

Those aftermarket seats look good. Just make sure you either keep the OEM seats in good condition to put them in later, or sell them to another 240z/280z owner who's restoring their car.

**CivNick** · 03-09-2007, 09:17 AM

or u can try to find some nice brides over seas.. that would be sweet too

03-01-2007, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
rough Super Moderator Posts: 2,746 Join Date: Jan 2005 Ride: 1976 Datsun 280Z Fav Mod: Class:	do these match/flow with the car? I basically need to replace the seats in our datsun as they don't have the support/comfort that I need for my back (lets just say the 24hr drive home on stiff suspension didn't go well). anyway here's the car for those who forget: Here's the best interior pics that i have, you can see from the first one there is no lateral support and its basically flat, 30yrs of driving will do that i guess... shrug they are in awesome shape for their age, just comfort isn't there. You can feel the springs in the old seats, kinda cool, kinda not..lol here are the seats that i'm looking at style wise Thoughts? ------------------ Life can change with every breathe, and it can end before the next. Datsun 280z- awaiting LS1 install to be the LSZ of my dreams Mods to come:224/224 cam, valvesprings, hardened pushrods, hugger headers, P&P TB, LS6 intake, loud pipes What you didn't hear me? or you didn't understand? Last edited by rough; 03-01-2007 at 10:58 PM.

03-01-2007, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
chodoctr VM Member Posts: 812 Join Date: Nov 2005 Ride: 1990 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo Fav Mod: Class:	they look good imo, def should give you more back support, good side bolsters as well as thigh bolster by the look of em... ------------------ 1990 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo - new stereo comin this spring! 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 2004 Honda Pilot EX-L

03-02-2007, 09:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
98BCR VM Member Posts: 3,924 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Join Date: Apr 2005 Ride: 1998 Chevy Camaro Fav Mod: Class: Street	I dunno about you, but, since you've got yourself an older style car, try and find some better quality seats out of another one, or get the ones you have refurbished to keep it looking classic. ------------------ Sylvain 98 V6 3.8L Camaro (Blue) What happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object?

03-02-2007, 04:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
SweetLikeChutny VM Member Posts: 364 Location: Kitchener/Toronto Join Date: Aug 2004 Ride: 1987, Toyota Supra turbo targa Fav Mod: 89+ conversion, JDM tails Class: Street	Oem You have a gorgeous datsun...please keep it OEM. Get the stock seats refinished if you need to. I love that car! ------------------ 1987 MKIII Supra - turbo, 5sp, targa 1986 MKI MR2 - JDM 4AGZE swap (supercharged), 5sp, hardtop

03-05-2007, 08:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
SweetLikeChutny VM Member Posts: 364 Location: Kitchener/Toronto Join Date: Aug 2004 Ride: 1987, Toyota Supra turbo targa Fav Mod: 89+ conversion, JDM tails Class: Street	Hmm...well you may be right. I know I've seen it done before, but then again you are messing with the stock seats and whether they look stock I don't know. If you can store your seats somewhere where they can't get ruined, then maybe you could just swap in some aftermarket seats, so you can always restore it to stock. ------------------ 1987 MKIII Supra - turbo, 5sp, targa 1986 MKI MR2 - JDM 4AGZE swap (supercharged), 5sp, hardtop

03-07-2007, 12:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
drivers_wanted1 VM Member Posts: 4,843 Location: K-Town Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1990, Acura Integra Fav Mod: Recaro's/TIEN Class: Street	that car is seriously beautiful the style your looking at gettin wouldn't be too bad- but def. ditch the red stitching - regardless of whether it matches the car or not ------------------ l B16 l ACT l NGK l Rays l Clarion l Boston l KVR l AEM l Energy Suspension l TEIN l Suspension Technique\'s l Skunk2 l Recaro l Sparco l under standing of physics, know how to do some minor plumbing, carpentry, and general house repairs(<done), learn italian, 'finish my car'(done), buy a computer(done), and get a job at toyota - - -i have a lot to do in a year" Want to know go rallying?! It's local! http://www.kwrc.on.ca/

03-07-2007, 04:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
DiscoQuinn VM Member Posts: 344 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Mar 2006 Ride: 1987 Toyota Corolla Fav Mod: Class:	With the red stitching they'll look very nice in the vehicle. I'd suggest a chrome or brushed older style 3 spoke steering wheel with a leather wrap and matching red stitching to keep the cool points on the awsome level. ------------------ ~DiscoQuinn DiscoQuinnDesign, 'Custom Car Consulting' 772 Stirling Ave S. Unit#203 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (519) 579-1419 DiscoQuinn@Gmail.com

03-07-2007, 04:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Don Kael VM Member Posts: 899 Location: : noitacoL Join Date: Apr 2006 Ride: 2002 Sentra Spec V Fav Mod: Financing! Class: Street	Those aftermarket seats look good. Just make sure you either keep the OEM seats in good condition to put them in later, or sell them to another 240z/280z owner who's restoring their car.

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