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Old 10-28-2008, 10:21 PM
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This looks like a very interesting seat - a bit more street oriented. Anyone have any experience with this seat? Can't get the pic to show so here is the link.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...g?t=1211047113
Old 10-28-2008, 10:25 PM
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look nice to me!

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Originally Posted by solihull
This looks like a very interesting seat - a bit more street oriented. Anyone have any experience with this seat? Can't get the pic to show so here is the link.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...g?t=1211047113
I bought a set for another project. They look awesome but there are draw backs. The harness past-throughs and switch gear are plastic and prone to breakage. Everything is on back order and the customer service leaves a great deal to be desired. The seats are very unforgiving where comfort is concerned. The bolsters are very hard and there is no adjustment. I guess I'm saying they are NOT Porsche worthy. Some pimply faced kid's Honda, ok.
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I agree totally. The bolsters are rock hard. I think they forgot to put a layer or two of some padding on top.

They do look nice.

I don't remember if they have a sub strap hole. I'll look today If I make it to the store where they are at.

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The harness past-throughs and switch gear are plastic and prone to breakage.

The bolsters are very hard and there is no adjustment.
Old 10-31-2008, 01:03 AM
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I can't comment on the Milano, but I know the Euro GT3 seat is engineered, designed and tested for the 996. It's a proven winner. I even know of a set for sale if you're so inclined.....

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-gt2-gt3-forum/461282-2-euro-gt3-seats-for-sale.html

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Old 10-31-2008, 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by LiveNupe
I can't comment on the Milano, but I know the Euro GT3 seat is engineered, designed and tested for the 996. It's a proven winner. I even know of a set for sell if you're so inclined.....

https://rennlist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=461282
so smooth! somebody buy this mans' seats!

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Did I mention the millions of dollars that Porsche invests in safety testing????
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Originally Posted by solihull
This looks like a very interesting seat - a bit more street oriented.
What's wrong with the stock seats for street driving?
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Nothing wrong with stock seats,and I will save mine for when I cant get into the race seats!



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