Seat Options for E9
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Ok, they have really gone up in value over the last 5 year. These are an excellent choice for an E9. The challenge is always to have the appearance of the rear seats be in harmony w the front seats. That is one of the really impressive things about Paul Cain’s old E9. To my eye, the later lateral pleat E9 seats are more visually compatible with these and with Scheel seats.
mmccusername
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A thought: leather or cloth seat area?
What type of climate are you in?
If very warm, possibly consider a cloth.
Having vehicles with both leather and cloth seats, I definitely prefer the cloth in California's hot summers.
I have leather in the DD/commuter, and cloth in the sporty rigs: coupe and 4x4.
Yep, sweaty back season is here..... ugh.
What type of climate are you in?
If very warm, possibly consider a cloth.
Having vehicles with both leather and cloth seats, I definitely prefer the cloth in California's hot summers.
I have leather in the DD/commuter, and cloth in the sporty rigs: coupe and 4x4.
Yep, sweaty back season is here..... ugh.
Some aftermarket Recaros allow you to fit a small fan in the base to circulate air thru the seat back. My modern DD/Tow Vehicle has AC in the perforated leather seat backs (a bit noisy though). IIRC this is becoming a fairly common option these days.
On a classic car, I think it’s a mistake to expect the comfort of a modern DD. And while visually unattractive, I still think a set of genuine sheepskin seat covers works wonders in the summer. I had a set in two E3’s back in the day (NJ and SoCal). When combined with the anemic yet fully functioning AC it was sufficient to make me reasonably comfortable in a suit and tie while stuck in commuter traffic.
IMHO, their current Sportline looks kind of wimpy compared to their really sporty seats from the 1970-90’s. Hard for me to see how these can hold you as securely as model 401.Scheelmann still makes seats. They offer different color/leather/fabric options, or you can provide custom material.
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scheel-mann.com
nobrakese28
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Think I am going with all leather, I like blue leather outers with a woven leather inner, ideal the inner woven pattern would be a close for to the woven material in the door card.
I spoke with GTS Classic, I really like the Hockenheim and Gran Turismo. He is looking into the color combo I requested.
And yes, sweaty back and butt season is upon us. I am in SoCal.
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Beautiful!
Alejandro Giraldo
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What sweet car
That interior is just yummy and those front seats really suits the whole package
Congrats and enjoy it in good health
That interior is just yummy and those front seats really suits the whole package
Congrats and enjoy it in good health
Thanks, man. And to the OP, those Recaros are silly comfortable--even after ~40 years of service, I believe.
I second that! Here’s my recaros. Dont know which recaros as they came with the car (LX?). I just had them reupholstered
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Those look great!
I second that! Here’s my recaros. Dont know which recaros as they came with the car (LX?). I just had them reupholstered
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Look like e21, have the exact same ones in my 73.I second that! Here’s my recaros. Dont know which recaros as they came with the car (LX?). I just had them reupholstered
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jabloomf1230
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Here's another source with a wide range of styles and covers:
MonteCarlo Seat - GTS Classics - Classic Seats for Classic Cars
GTS Classics offers a new redesigned Monte Carlo Seat, which is the perfect classic car seat choice for the 2+2 Sport coupe. Contact us.
www.classiccarseats.com
Flo-fit matching pair front seats with Recaro mounting pattern -...
One matching pair of Flo fit (Flo-fit) aftermarket front driver and passenger seats in blue cloth with adjustable headrests and thigh bolsters. As shown. Condition is excellent. Base mounting...
seattle.craigslist.org
Good buy me thinks.
I no longer have any use for the Scheel seats. I had bought these as a replacement for the seats in my ALPINA I have now decided to use the original seats.
If someone is interested in the seats he can contact me. The seats are in Northern Germany but could be shipped worldwide if necessary.
Neat.
Curious what are or were the original seats for your Alpina?
Something like these?
bringatrailer.com
Curious what are or were the original seats for your Alpina?
Something like these?
No Reserve: Scheel Sport Seats
Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: Scheel Sport Seats at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #17,656.
TodB
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I have the leather version of these in my coupe. Very comfy.Flo-fit matching pair front seats with Recaro mounting pattern -...
One matching pair of Flo fit (Flo-fit) aftermarket front driver and passenger seats in blue cloth with adjustable headrests and thigh bolsters. As shown. Condition is excellent. Base mounting...seattle.craigslist.org
Good buy me thinks.