Wot's under your bum?!

Post by **maxstu** » 21 Mar 2008, 11:08

I have also posted this in the MODIFIED section for maximum exposure
Basically I'm looking to replace the seats in my Transporter.
The originals are back breakers (for me) so wot alternatives have you got in your vans?
Would love a pair of VW capt. chairs...see wanted ad....if the price is agreeable
However, Im not too mechanically (couple of rusty spanners & a jig saw) minded so am after seats that either go straight in or need a wee bit of modifying such as Saab seats.
Any suggestions? Nothing that involves blow torches or scientific calculations please

Thanks
maxstu

Post by **maxstu** » 21 Mar 2008, 13:18

Hi Gal,
It's got to be said, Saab leather seats are so cool.....especially when heated?

Now there's an oxymoron for you!!
If you are going leather, remember they can be bloody freezing to sit on in winter, until the heating element does it's magic. Then loverrrrly

I had a fully loaded turbo Saab 9000 a while back. A hell of lot of car for the money. Strangely more economical (by T25 standards) at 80-90mph than 55-65mph. I wish I had kept the seats now.
I've seen the info on here about fitting Saab seats. Was it easy?
thanks

Post by **asahartz** » 21 Mar 2008, 14:08

maxstu wrote:If you are going leather, remember they can be bloody freezing to sit on in winter,

And scorching in summer!

maxstu wrote:I had a fully loaded turbo Saab 9000 a while back. A hell of lot of car for the money. Strangely more economical (by T25 standards) at 80-90mph than 55-65mph. I wish I had kept the seats now.

Mine was non-turbo, but I wish I'd kept the whole bloody car!

Post by **maxstu** » 21 Mar 2008, 15:35

Hi asahartz,
Me too. Sold it for a song. Brilliant car.

Post by **VWCamperfan** » 21 Mar 2008, 18:05

Got Saab heated memory seats in mine. Bloomin fantastic! Just needed a couple of rectangular box section pieces across the front and rear of seat runner, a drill, some nuts and bolts and a connecting block with some wire and a small fuse panel. Oh yeah... You have to know where the wires go too!

Post by **maxstu** » 21 Mar 2008, 21:15

Hi again VWcamperfan,
Good to here from you again.

I guess I'll probably head down the Saab seat route too. As much as I would prefer capt. chairs, due to straight slide on fittings, they are going for silly money now.
As I've owned a Saab before, I know how incredibly comfy they are and will not be disappointed. Besides they're dead cheap too

cheers
maxstu

Post by **fergus77** » 22 Mar 2008, 01:22

Saab leather in my van as well

Post by **maxstu** » 22 Mar 2008, 08:58

Hi Fergus,
Did you fit yourself? I so, apart from the usual info found on this excellent forum, any fitting tips you may wish to share with me?
thanks

Post by **Laurie** » 23 Mar 2008, 13:40

Original fitment Recaro in my Dehler. Vauxhall recaro in my LT.
OE renault in my Kangoo, making it still the most comfortable van I have ever driven!

Post by **jason k** » 23 Mar 2008, 17:18

original fit recaro captains chairs in my westy,
very comfy

Post by **sherlock** » 24 Mar 2008, 09:13

Got leather saabs in mine. Would love to get the heater bit working on them. Ive got all the wires just not the brain to do it.

Post by **Nighttrain1974** » 24 Mar 2008, 09:17

Pair of early caravelle seats in mine, bought for the princely sum of £100.

Post by **maxstu** » 24 Mar 2008, 09:54

Corrected by my learned friend

Cheers for that mate, will give you a shout if needs be.

It is Frank, as it's on one of the gigs i have of his from the mid 60's, thousands of others have probably used it since though.
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" I feel sorry for people who don't drink, because when they get up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day !!!!" - Frank Sinatra

And great pair of seats too

You lucky bu**er

Pair of early caravelle seats in mine, bought for the princely sum of £100.

I've been placing ads in the wanted column, checking eBay and such....NOTHING FOR UNDER £250.00.
Cheers