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I supported Toymods
Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 08:04
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ok, this may sound REALLY weird, but I've decided that the HSV holden seats are very, very, very comfy.... can anyone think why they wouldn't fit in an ma61? I've never actually seen underneath one of these, so I have no idea on rail mountings etc
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Location: Sydney
Registered: February 2003
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 08:22

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what sort of hsv?, aint that a tad broad?
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I supported Toymods
Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 08:31

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probably a little bit porky, that's why I'm after feedback
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I supported Toymods
Location: Perth
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 08:47

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The MA61 has is *fairly* wide interior, so maybe that wouldn't be a problem. It would really depend on how you could modify the mounts on the underside of the seat.
Surely there are other seats which are much more comfortable and not quite so large. Most motoring magazines complain the seats are made for a "larger" gentleman in hard driving...and you are far from large dude
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I supported Toymods
Location: Perth
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 08:48

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Thought about maybe late model Subaru WRX seats, MY99 onwards?
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I supported Toymods
Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 08:49

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hrm
well, I am a scrawny little white boy
hrm
*ponders*
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I supported Toymods
Location: Perth
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 08:51

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Or you can go the total opposite way and find aftermarket seats that fit me like a glove (probably a similar build to you) but don't fit tubby mofo's like BlackSupra
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Registered: August 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 08:52

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Screw you hippys 
hey the WRX seats were my scene bitches
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I supported Toymods
Location: Perth
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 08:53

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Yeah, but they are a good compromise, they are very comfy too.
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I supported Toymods
Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 08:53

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yeah, I need seats made for skinny people, although my shoulders are pretty broad (for how scrawny I am anyhow)
stupid shaped body
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Registered: August 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 08:59

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haha you reckon you have broad shoulders Greg!!!!!!!
My shoulders didnt fit within nathans stupid OBX seats
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I supported Toymods
Location: Perth
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 09:00

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Haha, my shoulders are fairly broad on a lean frame, you aren't alone...just his are REALLY broad.
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I supported Toymods
Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 09:04

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got any pics of your obx seats?
or waht style they are, so I can look on the obx website? 
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I supported Toymods
Location: Perth
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 09:09

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I'll find a pic, the OBX website doesn't actually list mine, go figure...
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I supported Toymods
Location: Perth
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 09:14

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Location: Brisbane
Registered: October 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 09:18

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fuck comfort, get one of these
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Location: Perth
Registered: May 2003
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I supported Toymods
Location: Perth
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 09:21

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Mine were $400 each too, but they are reclinable
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Location: Ballarat, Victoria
Registered: March 2003
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 09:47

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hmmm i love the ma61 seats, i wouldn't swap them...
but draven, if you want measurements or anything on HSV seats- my dad has a VT HSV Senator so i can help you out if you like.
Personally I prefer the MA61 seats, and im only a weed, i just cant get over the adjustable huggy bits on the sides....wow...
but yeah i can help you out if you'd like. i like the way theres two hsv keys, and each one has its own seat position built into the memory- ie one key, one position, use hte other key, and have a different position.
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Location: Colac, Victoria
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 10:42

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dont bother with integra type R seats - those seats are made for Anorexics ! Im a weedier than weed , and my butt still doenst fit comfortably - but by hell do they hold you
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I supported Toymods
Location: melbourne
Registered: June 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 10:52

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i must fit into the "big" category, sat in a few of whatever seats revolution racegear sells, and i could hear them making cracking noises to accommodate my hip bones.
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Location: Colac, Victoria
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 10:53

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Nahh thats your hip bones breaking to fit in the seat you need more calcuim 
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I supported Toymods
Location: melbourne
Registered: June 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 11:02

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dont think so, carbon fibre is no match for my hips!
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 12:26

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i like my 2 tonne ma70 drivers seat
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Location: NSW Engadine
Registered: June 2003
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 20:33

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VT Senator seats are like poetry, beautiful seats
probably cost a few bob
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Tue, 03 February 2004 23:07

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I can't believe you're thinking about getting rid of your MA61 seats, they're awesome! Plus they have the advantage of fitting in an MA61 and already being in your car. 
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Location: sunny coast, qld
Registered: October 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 00:28

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i was looking for a bugdet seat upgrade and got 2 fixed back SAAS seats for $400. second hand and never used! I am not huge but definitely not skinny and i fit quite well.
Just an option
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I supported Toymods
Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 01:34

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norbie: my reasoning is, I dont actually have ma61 seats for my car right now, and black ma61 seats are next toimpossible to come across.
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I supported Toymods
Location: Perth
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 01:39

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I've got black MA61 seats I don't want, they are dirty and there is quite a bad rip on the drivers side...but they work well.
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I supported Toymods
Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 01:50

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mmm
but a) you're in perth, and b) they're ripped 
the rest of my interior is perfect, so some good quality seats would be nice to go with it
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I supported Toymods
Location: Perth
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 01:52

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I'd just be getting some half-decent seats and getting them re-trimmed in cloth.
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I supported Toymods
Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 01:54

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mmm
point
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 02:42

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Agreed. My seats are looking a bit sad so I'll probably be re-trimming them fairly soon. I also have a spare set ready to go in the Celica, that should be a nice upgrade!
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I supported Toymods
Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 02:48

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what is it that makes the ma61 seats so godawfully heavy?
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I supported Toymods
Location: Perth
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 02:52

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Haha, heavy...try comparing a Mk3 seat 
But seriously, its all the adjustments, the 3 bladders in them. A lot of it comes from the size of the brackets on the seats.
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Location: Hobart, Tas
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 02:59

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probably everything Celica seats are heavy enough
For the price of getting those HSVs and mucking around ,you could proably get MA6x seats retrimmed and repadded like new. I have no idea how much that woudl actually cost, but it would be worth at least checking out first.
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I supported Toymods
Location: Australia
Registered: November 2003
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 03:29

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Probably 150-200 a seat to retrim and repad, no flashy colours either.
The more complex the design, the more expensive (der)
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Location: Ballarat, Victoria
Registered: March 2003
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 04:31

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hmmm well if you're still thinking about hsv seats greg let me know, and i can take measurements etc for you
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I supported Toymods
Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 04:33

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dont worry about it just yet - I need to look into things more carefully
until then, It'll be celica seats for me
eewwww
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Location: Ballarat, Victoria
Registered: March 2003
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 04:36

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cool man cool.
i find r31 skyline seats pretty comfy too, for a cheap "it will do for the minute" option....
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Location: Brisbane, QLD
Registered: February 2003
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 09:20

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BlackSupra wrote on Tue, 03 February 2004 18:59 | haha you reckon you have broad shoulders Greg!!!!!!!
My shoulders didnt fit within nathans stupid OBX seats 
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i didnt even try sitting in them
picked it up
enjoyed the lightness
had a look and tried to see how i'd fit in it
i'd need to be a contortionist :/
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Location: Brisbane, QLD
Registered: February 2003
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 09:24

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as for stock ma61 seats
they're comfy
wish they were about 5cm wider though
then they'd fit me perfectly(wouldnt have to have the "side huggy bits" adjusted all the way out and still need them to go out a touch...this is AFTER i've lost a fair bit of weight too...so now calling me fat, i'm festivley plump)
would be good if they sat a few cm lower too
my head touches the roof if i sit up straight :/
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I supported Toymods
Location: Perth
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 09:25

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Hehe, all these people that don't fit in my seats I think they're comfy and they had to pass gf approval before I could buy them!
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I Supported Toymods
Location: melbourne.vic.au
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 09:32

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CrUZsida wrote on Wed, 04 February 2004 14:29 | Probably 150-200 a seat to retrim and repad, no flashy colours either.
The more complex the design, the more expensive (der)
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I just got quoted 500 to 700 per seat
Cheers.
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I supported Toymods
Location: Perth
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 09:34

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"Tell em they're dreamin'..."
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Toymods Club Treasurer
Location: Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 10:35

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You guys with sports coupes should be careful about picking replacement seats that come from anything with more than 2 doors.
I've picked up my 99 WRX seats from a guy with a Sprinter coz even on the lowest setting he couldn't fit his leg between the seat & the steering wheel.
The Rex seat fit my car coz its a station wagon & I don't think Toyota even meant for it to be driven the way I do.
I don't know what room is in a Supra, but its sure got a hell of a lot lower roofline than a Commodore, even the Monaro.
I'd be aiming at Skyline seats personally, every importer got them, you just got to pick the seat thats in the best condition, but the dirtiest, so you can still get them cheap enough.
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I supported Toymods
Location: Australia
Registered: November 2003
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Re: HSV seat into MA61
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Wed, 04 February 2004 14:57
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ZZT231 wrote on Wed, 04 February 2004 17:32 |
CrUZsida wrote on Wed, 04 February 2004 14:29 | Probably 150-200 a seat to retrim and repad, no flashy colours either.
The more complex the design, the more expensive (der)
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I just got quoted 500 to 700 per seat
Cheers.
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Well, I've seen a $700 job, and that was basically strip seat back to metal frame, all new foam, all new springs, all new fabric (high quality), red down the sides, orange in the middle, with a yellow strip across base and uprite.
So thats a full 'rebuild' and custom 'paint'
It doesnt get much more expensive than that in velour
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