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Old 12-04-2014, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by s_c5519
Thank you for the pics. Is there any difference in just the seat backs between the two. Specifically are the comps seats thinner or deeper back in, giving you a bit more leg room and away from steering wheel?
The leg room felt the same with either seat. The side bolsters are larger giving the visual of a deeper seat, but your back is the same place on both seats.
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Originally Posted by 48supertruck
I just converted my Gt seat into a competition seat and here is the comparison photos of the seats installed in the same car. I will be doing a full how to thread for anybody that is interested. I will be converting the left seat later this week.

The GT seats do look better.

Is the top of that Comp. seat in the pic twisted?... Looks as if the top of the seat is twisted a bit or not sitting straight. The headrest looks a little crooked.
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Originally Posted by jr3
The GT seats do look better.

Is the top of that Comp. seat in the pic twisted?... Looks as if the top of the seat is twisted a bit or not sitting straight. The headrest looks a little crooked.
Nah, the seats are straight. It is just bad photography. The whole picture is out of whack.
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Just ran across this thread and your subsequent post detailing what you did to make the change. Thanks for taking the time to document it and post up the details.
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Very nice. Thanks for sharing the pics and instructions. I like the look of the comp seats, especially the CF trim/backs which are showcased in coupes. My concern is the comfort factor as my track days will be very limited.
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Originally Posted by s_c5519
Thank you for the pics. Is there any difference in just the seat backs between the two. Specifically are the comps seats thinner or deeper back in, giving you a bit more leg room and away from steering wheel?

GT Seats feels alot different

















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Originally Posted by Blackmoney
GT Seats feels alot different

















very nice.

is there any significant weight difference?
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Originally Posted by themonk
very nice.

is there any significant weight difference?
no .... same weight...alot more comfortable
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Originally Posted by Blackmoney
no .... same weight...alot more comfortable
Where did you go for the white skins?
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Originally Posted by Blackmoney
no .... same weight...alot more comfortable
I have comp seats too, I would like to sit in a GT to feel the difference.
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Originally Posted by mdiiulio
Where did you go for the white skins?
I sewed them up... I do auto interiors by trade
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Originally Posted by Blackmoney
I sewed them up... I do auto interiors by trade
Were you looking to change your color of your interior
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Originally Posted by themonk
I have comp seats too, I would like to sit in a GT to feel the difference.
It's a slight change. Nothing to dream about.
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Originally Posted by mdiiulio
Where did you go for the white skins?
I do car interiors
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Originally Posted by Blackmoney
I do car interiors
you know you replied to yourself and replied to the same question twice?
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Originally Posted by BrunoTheMellow
you know you replied to yourself and replied to the same question twice?
Damn. I'm sorry ...lol. I'm still getting used to the site.

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Originally Posted by Blackmoney
no .... same weight...alot more comfortable
And weight is ?


Do you see any issues with replacing seat with a CF race seat ?
electronics , airbags system etc. `

some CF race seats is 12 pounds and less



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Originally Posted by Z06Norway
And weight is ?


Do you see any issues with replacing seat with a CF race seat ?
electronics , airbags system etc. `

some CF race seats is 12 pounds and less

I'm not sure of the weight. But no issues at all. I used all OK parts.
This is another one I did. All the right parts. I would not substitute parts because of the integrity of the vehicle.

The next one, I can weight it for you and take notes.





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Originally Posted by Z06Norway
And weight is ?


Do you see any issues with replacing seat with a CF race seat ?
electronics , airbags system etc. `

some CF race seats is 12 pounds and less



Rune
These 2 seats basically weigh the same.


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