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What did you buy your 996 this week......?
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I was in the same position and had all but decided on Pole Positions but then took a punt on a used set of these.
To date they have been excellent, i track, and the support is good even without a harness, mine have the Alcantara centres that match my head lining and cup wheel.
I found a thread/post on pistonheads about the seats where one of the self proclaimed forum experts was slating them based on nothing more than his own perception, he was then schooled by another member who had taken the time to x-ray them and confirmed the carbon quality was actually good.
To date they have been excellent, i track, and the support is good even without a harness, mine have the Alcantara centres that match my head lining and cup wheel.
I found a thread/post on pistonheads about the seats where one of the self proclaimed forum experts was slating them based on nothing more than his own perception, he was then schooled by another member who had taken the time to x-ray them and confirmed the carbon quality was actually good.
Evenin' D,
Yes I imagine roof down, heated seat drives are nice on crisp mornings.
It all depends what direction you're taking the project.
After suspension, which I think it's fair to say you have covered :wink: , seats are probably the biggest thing to alter the feel of the car, transforming it from a comfy, one size fits all driving experience to a much more focussed one.
I've no intention to fit a cage mind. Total pain in the arse for road use and the tequipment one only serves as something to mount your harnesss on, which I won't need as I won't be tracking mine.
You can enjoy the massive change seats make driving on road or track though so it's a no brainer for me.
Yes I imagine roof down, heated seat drives are nice on crisp mornings.
It all depends what direction you're taking the project.
After suspension, which I think it's fair to say you have covered :wink: , seats are probably the biggest thing to alter the feel of the car, transforming it from a comfy, one size fits all driving experience to a much more focussed one.
I've no intention to fit a cage mind. Total pain in the arse for road use and the tequipment one only serves as something to mount your harnesss on, which I won't need as I won't be tracking mine.
You can enjoy the massive change seats make driving on road or track though so it's a no brainer for me.
Hi Crash,
Thanks for the feedback. Yes I read that very thread yesterday when deciding whether to go ahead or not. :grin:
If I'd arrived at time of purchase next year and both were new hence full price it would be a hard choice but at £750 for the pair I've got nothing to lose.
Pros for Pole positions -
Recognised brand with proper testing and certification (although not for road use, you need SPGs for that).
Original Porsche supplier.
Smaller around top area so less claustrophobic maybe.
Cons for PPs -
Older era than 996s
Harness slots too low for most people if that's important.
Plain black backs aren't as decorative.
Pros for D911 ones -
996 era shape as I've said.
Sold by an outlet that I doubt would leave themselves open to huge lawsuits.
Carbon fibre backs are lovely.
Cons for D911 ones-
Bit of an unknown regarding TUV or testing.
Larger around top area so a bit more claustrophobic.
Maybe claustrophobic is a bit strong but they make the cabin feel a bit more confined. A cage even more so...
Thanks for the feedback. Yes I read that very thread yesterday when deciding whether to go ahead or not. :grin:
If I'd arrived at time of purchase next year and both were new hence full price it would be a hard choice but at £750 for the pair I've got nothing to lose.
Pros for Pole positions -
Recognised brand with proper testing and certification (although not for road use, you need SPGs for that).
Original Porsche supplier.
Smaller around top area so less claustrophobic maybe.
Cons for PPs -
Older era than 996s
Harness slots too low for most people if that's important.
Plain black backs aren't as decorative.
Pros for D911 ones -
996 era shape as I've said.
Sold by an outlet that I doubt would leave themselves open to huge lawsuits.
Carbon fibre backs are lovely.
Cons for D911 ones-
Bit of an unknown regarding TUV or testing.
Larger around top area so a bit more claustrophobic.
Maybe claustrophobic is a bit strong but they make the cabin feel a bit more confined. A cage even more so...
Your thinking process was exactly the same as mine. - I paid about the same for my pair.
I find standard sports seats narrow across the shoulders but there is no issue with these, however they are narrow around the hips. The seating position is more focused, read upright, and you sit a little lower than on the standard seats.
Rear access is all but impossible so you can in theory remove the rear seats and save 10 plus kg's - I did but each to their own
Quality on the materials is ok, grain on the leather is more prominent than on the OEM seats but it's not bad by any means and works with the dash & door cards, if you have the extended leather, the carbon looks good.
Hope they work out for you.
I find standard sports seats narrow across the shoulders but there is no issue with these, however they are narrow around the hips. The seating position is more focused, read upright, and you sit a little lower than on the standard seats.
Rear access is all but impossible so you can in theory remove the rear seats and save 10 plus kg's - I did but each to their own
Quality on the materials is ok, grain on the leather is more prominent than on the OEM seats but it's not bad by any means and works with the dash & door cards, if you have the extended leather, the carbon looks good.
Hope they work out for you.
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It's proving to be a bit of a ***** to fit though !
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Daniel said:
A bit over £500, plus nearly three days of my life fitting it ! I'll pay someone else to do it next time.
Cage is by Safety Devices, and I ordered through GSM Performance who were excellent to deal with. It's not listed on their website so you'll need to drop them a line. Garreth was the main chap I dealt with.
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