Seat Options for E9

[nobrakese28]

Hello, its been a few years since I have posted. The time has come to get the 1971 Polaris 2800CS back on the road.

I was hoping a few folks could share some photos of their E9 seats. I know the go to is a Scheel, just like the CSL. I think they look great, but they look a bit cumbersome to enter/exit, especially with the wife in a skirt. I would like keep the car period correct, but just need some help understanding the options that existed in the early 1970s.

The car has its original blue interior, what ever seat I go with, I would like to have it match my blue leather interior.

Thanks,

Marco

 

[mark99]

where are you located? I might have a set of blue seats for sale
They are done in vinyl but they look great, and are like new

 

[HB Chris]

I am sure your wife will appreciate keeping the stock seats.

 

[Markos]

Popular e9 seats:

• e21 Recaro
• e24 Recaro (pre-1983)
• Recaro LX
• Scheel 400
• Scheel 100
• Scheel 300

 

[nobrakese28]

I am sure your wife will appreciate keeping the stock seats.

I think you may be right, but she enjoys the sportier ride. Hell, she drives a 67 Giulia Veloce.

 

[nobrakese28]

where are you located? I might have a set of blue seats for sale
They are done in vinyl but they look great, and are like new

Hi, located in Los Angeles, Ca. Looking for something sportier than stock. Thank though!

 

[nobrakese28]

Popular e9 seats:

• e21 Recaro
• e24 Recaro (pre-1983)
• Recaro LX
• Scheel 400
• Scheel 100
• Scheel 300

Thank you Markos! I will look into some of the options, the Recaro's can be purchased new, but they only come in black color combinations!

 

[teahead]

Whatever you do, don't get rid of your stock seats.

I plan on eventually putting in some Recaro LX (w/the extendable thigh cushion) in my car since my stock seats (still in excellent condition stock vinyl) has worn springs. However, I hear the hot "quick fix" is for sagging cushions/springs is to put some pool noodles in the springs.

Here are my stock seats that still look great.

 

[mark99]

Whatever you do, don't get rid of your stock seats.

I plan on eventually putting in some Recaro LX (w/the extendable thigh cushion) in my car since my stock seats (still in excellent condition stock vinyl) has worn springs. However, I hear the hot "quick fix" is for sagging cushions/springs is to put some pool noodles in the springs.

Here are my stock seats that still look great.

a little off topic, I think the seats only came in leather and cloth (Euro) not vinyl
I had my seats re-stuffed a bit, so I had a look in them
Only had the front seat lowers done
There is foam next to the leather that gives it the 'detail' shape, and then rubberized horse hair for the springiness
I tried ordering some new horse hair and it was useless, so the guy used foam

 

[HB Chris]

They also came with embossed vinyl, very common in Canadian coupes.

 

[JFENG]

RECARO Classic line. Putting the class into classic.

Nothing beats the original. The new versions of our classic seats. Learn more now!

www.recaro-automotive.com

 

[bmw2800cs]

RECARO Classic line. Putting the class into classic.

Nothing beats the original. The new versions of our classic seats. Learn more now!

www.recaro-automotive.com

That houndstooth interior is badass.

 

[Bmachine]

RECARO Classic line. Putting the class into classic.

Nothing beats the original. The new versions of our classic seats. Learn more now!

www.recaro-automotive.com

You can have them in any color you want.
As long as it’s black.

 

[Alejandro Giraldo]

Lovely car Marco
Indeed will be much nicer with a fresh seats and if you can get something a bit sportier will be great
I have the same dilema on my car and in the mean time I have an spare set of Classic Recaro seats that I am sure will do the job fid now but I am looking for a nice scheels seats as well as my car won't be stock but a bit more agreessive


Here is what I have original leather and never redone in near perfect condition

 

[nobrakese28]

Lovely car Marco
Indeed will be much nicer with a fresh seats and if you can get something a bit sportier will be great
I have the same dilema on my car and in the mean time I have an spare set of Classic Recaro seats that I am sure will do the job fid now but I am looking for a nice scheels seats as well as my car won't be stock but a bit more agreessive


Here is what I have original leather and never redone in near perfect condition

Beauties.

 

[JFENG]

I have an spare set of Classic Recaro seats that I am sure will do the job fid now


Here is what I have original leather and never redone in near perfect condition

these are amazing. What is fair market value for a pair like this?

 

[Alejandro Giraldo]

I found these ones on ebay and as far as I know these type are not cheap and mines are in full leather

NMNA

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133333393536

 

[Alejandro Giraldo]

My 2002 also got the same type and they are in the same condition and they look great on the car! Apart from the fact that they are extremely confy

 

[nobrakese28]

Does anyone have photos of E21 Recaros in an E9 they could share?

 

[Ohmess]

I think you may be right, but she enjoys the sportier ride. Hell, she drives a 67 Giulia Veloce.

oh, she is a keeper.