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Oct 30, 2002 | 07:10 PM

Matt Vaughan

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GT3 seats installed

Here's a few shots of the GT3 seats in my 993.

<a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/gt3seats1.jpg" target="_blank">http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/gt3seats1.jpg</a>
<a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/gt3seats2.jpg" target="_blank">http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/gt3seats2.jpg</a>
<a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/gt3seats3.jpg" target="_blank">http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/gt3seats3.jpg</a>

Oct 30, 2002 | 07:18 PM

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Very nice! Do you have any shots from a little more distance? That would help us imagine how cool you'd look pulling up with those buckets. The view from the front would be interesting to see.

* So, how'd you mount the inboard belts?

* Any special fabrication required for the sliders and brackets or did you use stock parts available from ____?

* Finally, did you use velcro to affix the Porsche emblems or were these custom-embroidered?

Again, very nice look!

Oct 30, 2002 | 07:23 PM

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I second that. Very cool indeed.

How much weight are you saving vs. stock? Are the chairs comfortable for daily driving?

Oct 30, 2002 | 07:28 PM

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*drool....*

Oct 30, 2002 | 09:01 PM

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they look great! now can I have them?

Oct 30, 2002 | 09:35 PM

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Hahaha... I've seen your "warehouse" Kim

Oct 30, 2002 | 09:45 PM

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Kim,
do you need a fourth set? supple leather, full power!

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Oct 30, 2002 | 09:51 PM

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Joey -
The inboard belts attach similiarly on the opposite side of the seat belt mounts. All parts are stock. The seats came embroidered, and I assume all cloth versions do also. I'll post more pictures after I wash her this weekend.

John S. -
I didn't have a good scale to weigh them, but I can tell you that I can easily lift the seat with one hand high in the air. Do that with a stock seat! I believe I read somewhere the seats are around 6.5kg, translating to a weight savings of 30kg per seat. The seats are quite comfortable for daily driving, however it may depend on your weight and height. I'm only 5'7" 160lbs.

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Here's a couple more pics.

<a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/gt3seats4.jpg" target="_blank">http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/gt3seats4.jpg</a>
<a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/gt3seats5.jpg" target="_blank">http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/gt3seats5.jpg</a>

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Oct 30, 2002 | 09:56 PM

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Very nice!!

Oct 30, 2002 | 10:00 PM

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Kim -
Yes, that should be taken into account too. They are on sliders, so I guess they're a little more, but still a lot lighter than stock seats!

Oct 30, 2002 | 10:13 PM

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[quote]Originally posted by Matt Vaughan:
<strong>Yes, that should be taken into account too. They are on sliders, so I guess they're a little more, but still a lot lighter than stock seats!</strong><hr></blockquote>

Matt, how about the seat cushion height from the ground? Is it any closer than the standard seat's?

Oct 30, 2002 | 10:30 PM

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Kim - that's for sure! No longer will I slide across my seats in a turn!

Viken -
I would have to say that the rear part of the cushion is slightly lower than the stock seat at its lowest point (using the 8-way comfort seats as a guide). From there, the cushion rises up as it gets closer to the front. I may be sitting about 1-1.5" lower than before.

Oct 30, 2002 | 11:01 PM

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Very Nice Matt!
Are you going to the Nov. DE at TWS?

Oct 30, 2002 | 11:06 PM

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One more thing I must buy, <img src="graemlins/crying.gif" border="0" alt="[crying]" /> but can not afford--yet.

Oct 31, 2002 | 01:46 AM

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Matt

Congrats on the seats, they look awesome! I've been thinking about mounting my driver's side directly to the floor to save a bit of weight; Brey-Krause has an adapter but only for the 996 (as far as I know)

I've also noticed that rear leg room has increased since the shell/padding is thinner. So a plausible excuse to the missus could be "But honey, look at how much more legroom there is for the kids/mother-in-law!" <img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" />

BTW is your tan/black interior factory? I have a tan/black interior but it has much less black than yours (ie. carper, doors, etc).

Thanks and congrats again!

David

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