Know any place that makes cheaper aftermarket seats?

91LXConv · 04-23-2001, 05:54 PM

I'm looking for a set of lightweight, supportive, and nice looking aftermarket seats for my 91 vert. I'm trying to shave weight off and I wouldn't mind a little interior face-lift, so I figured seats are the way to go. But man, $400+ per seat!!! Just wondering if I'm looking in the wrong places (Cobra, Recaro, Corbeau...)

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1991 LX 5.0 Convertible:
AOD w/ shift kit, 3-piece Steeda chassis stiffening kit, 4-pt. roll-bar, 3.73s, K&N, MAC shorties and cat-backs, bad-ass Firestone SZ50EP tires (225/55 16). Underdrive pullies and white face guages coming.

04-24-2001, 01:39 AM

I've been looking for seats myself, but like you mentioned all of the nice looking, adjustable, comfortable seats are like $400+ dollars. Good luck and keep us posted if you find anything.

By the way, your list of mods is excellent, that's exactly the direction i'm going (a little different because my car is lacking more in some areas -7.5" rear needs to leave- and i'm carbed, but it's coming along).

injectedEB · 04-24-2001, 11:22 AM

If your interested in the Corbeau's I may be getting a group buy going with some friends - right now I think I can get $50/per seat discount off listed price.

91LXConv · 04-24-2001, 05:54 PM

Okay, you've got me. What exactly is a group purchase and how/why do they get cheaper prices? I hear about them constantly but I never actually checked one out. Sounds interesting.

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1991 LX 5.0 Convertible
AOD w/ shift kit
Chassis:
Steeda cross-brace SFCs, Steeda G-load brace, Steeda strut-tower brace, 4-pt. Autopower roll-bar
Go-fast stuff: FMS 3.73s, K&N minus air silencer, MAC unequal length shorties and cat-backs, bad-ass Firehawk SZ50EP tires (225/55 16)

Smokedawg · 04-24-2001, 06:30 PM

I have been looking into getting a set to..I would be interested in a group purchase..

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347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, A9P Computer, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley Fuel Regulator, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 79mm Mass Air Unit, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors

91LXConv · 04-24-2001, 07:44 PM

Yeah, a Corbeau group purchase sounds good. I'm looking at either the Targa RS or GTSII styles (both $320 a piece). That's not too bad if they can be had for $100 off ($50 per seat).

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1991 LX 5.0 Convertible
AOD w/ shift kit
Chassis:
Steeda cross-brace SFCs, Steeda G-load brace, Steeda strut-tower brace, 4-pt. Autopower roll-bar
Go-fast stuff: FMS 3.73s, K&N minus air silencer, MAC unequal length shorties and cat-backs, bad-ass Firehawk SZ50EP tires (225/55 16)

A Wild Neg · 04-25-2001, 01:23 PM

Keep me informed about a group purchase too. I'm looking to get two. I'm redoing the whole interior this winter on my car and want to get new front seats, take out the back seats, and redo carpet, liner, and all the seals on the doors and t-tops. Let me know! Thanks!

- Kevin (kevin@chs.com)

MTU 50 · 04-25-2001, 01:53 PM

I wouldn't mind being inforned as well.

[jckreipk@mtu.edu]

Thanks

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1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

MTU 50 · 04-25-2001, 01:55 PM

My email starts with a "j", not an i. Those damn brackets make it look wrong.

jckreipk@mtu.edu

John R. Mustang · 04-25-2001, 03:38 PM

I am interested also:

jcrahan@hotmail.com

Thanks

91LXConv · 04-25-2001, 03:50 PM

I'm interested...
shanespears@att.net

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1991 LX 5.0 Convertible
AOD w/ shift kit
Chassis:
Steeda cross-brace SFCs, Steeda G-load brace, Steeda strut-tower brace, 4-pt. Autopower roll-bar
Go-fast stuff: FMS 3.73s, K&N minus air silencer, MAC unequal length shorties and cat-backs, bad-ass Firehawk SZ50EP tires (225/55 16)

DaveR_GT · 04-25-2001, 04:08 PM

lemme know also

dave@reisertooldesign.com

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'92 GT conv.
TFS heads, GT40, Powerdyne 9#, AOD, 3.73...

injectedEB · 04-25-2001, 10:25 PM

work got busy so I didn't get to check the list until now - I'll email everyone interested the details of the group purchase in a day or two - still figuring out how we'll have to handle the shipping... If you want you can also drop me a line at injectedEB@saunders2000.com

Dark_5.0 · 04-25-2001, 11:28 PM

If your group purchase does not work out you should try looking on ebay. I have won many auctions on e-bay and have saved a lot of money...GOOD LUCK..

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88 mustang gt convertible BBk equal length headers mac cold air intake cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe.

injectedEB · 04-28-2001, 02:08 AM

Update on the group purchase - it turns out that Corbeau only sells to distributors and not the public - so my wife got her retail liscence and the group purchase is on - pricing can be seen at http://www.saunders2000.com/HBS/group.htm

04-23-2001, 05:54 PM	#1
91LXConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL, USA Posts: 36	Know any place that makes cheaper aftermarket seats? I'm looking for a set of lightweight, supportive, and nice looking aftermarket seats for my 91 vert. I'm trying to shave weight off and I wouldn't mind a little interior face-lift, so I figured seats are the way to go. But man, $400+ per seat!!! Just wondering if I'm looking in the wrong places (Cobra, Recaro, Corbeau...) ------------------ 1991 LX 5.0 Convertible: AOD w/ shift kit, 3-piece Steeda chassis stiffening kit, 4-pt. roll-bar, 3.73s, K&N, MAC shorties and cat-backs, bad-ass Firestone SZ50EP tires (225/55 16). Underdrive pullies and white face guages coming.

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04-24-2001, 01:39 AM	#2
84stangLX Guest Posts: n/a	I've been looking for seats myself, but like you mentioned all of the nice looking, adjustable, comfortable seats are like $400+ dollars. Good luck and keep us posted if you find anything. By the way, your list of mods is excellent, that's exactly the direction i'm going (a little different because my car is lacking more in some areas -7.5" rear needs to leave- and i'm carbed, but it's coming along).

04-24-2001, 11:22 AM	#3
injectedEB Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 18	If your interested in the Corbeau's I may be getting a group buy going with some friends - right now I think I can get $50/per seat discount off listed price.

04-24-2001, 05:54 PM	#4
91LXConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL, USA Posts: 36	Okay, you've got me. What exactly is a group purchase and how/why do they get cheaper prices? I hear about them constantly but I never actually checked one out. Sounds interesting. ------------------ 1991 LX 5.0 Convertible AOD w/ shift kit Chassis: Steeda cross-brace SFCs, Steeda G-load brace, Steeda strut-tower brace, 4-pt. Autopower roll-bar Go-fast stuff: FMS 3.73s, K&N minus air silencer, MAC unequal length shorties and cat-backs, bad-ass Firehawk SZ50EP tires (225/55 16)

04-24-2001, 06:30 PM	#5
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	I have been looking into getting a set to..I would be interested in a group purchase.. ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, A9P Computer, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley Fuel Regulator, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 79mm Mass Air Unit, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors

04-24-2001, 07:44 PM	#6
91LXConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL, USA Posts: 36	Yeah, a Corbeau group purchase sounds good. I'm looking at either the Targa RS or GTSII styles (both $320 a piece). That's not too bad if they can be had for $100 off ($50 per seat). ------------------ 1991 LX 5.0 Convertible AOD w/ shift kit Chassis: Steeda cross-brace SFCs, Steeda G-load brace, Steeda strut-tower brace, 4-pt. Autopower roll-bar Go-fast stuff: FMS 3.73s, K&N minus air silencer, MAC unequal length shorties and cat-backs, bad-ass Firehawk SZ50EP tires (225/55 16)

04-25-2001, 01:23 PM	#7
A Wild Neg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 26	Keep me informed about a group purchase too. I'm looking to get two. I'm redoing the whole interior this winter on my car and want to get new front seats, take out the back seats, and redo carpet, liner, and all the seals on the doors and t-tops. Let me know! Thanks! - Kevin (kevin@chs.com)

04-25-2001, 01:53 PM	#8
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	I wouldn't mind being inforned as well. [jckreipk@mtu.edu] Thanks ------------------ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

04-25-2001, 01:55 PM	#9
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	My email starts with a "j", not an i. Those damn brackets make it look wrong. jckreipk@mtu.edu

04-25-2001, 03:38 PM	#10
John R. Mustang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Rolla, MO, USA Posts: 187	I am interested also: jcrahan@hotmail.com Thanks

04-25-2001, 03:50 PM	#11
91LXConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL, USA Posts: 36	I'm interested... shanespears@att.net ------------------ 1991 LX 5.0 Convertible AOD w/ shift kit Chassis: Steeda cross-brace SFCs, Steeda G-load brace, Steeda strut-tower brace, 4-pt. Autopower roll-bar Go-fast stuff: FMS 3.73s, K&N minus air silencer, MAC unequal length shorties and cat-backs, bad-ass Firehawk SZ50EP tires (225/55 16)

04-25-2001, 04:08 PM	#12
DaveR_GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: W. Springfield, PA Posts: 65	lemme know also dave@reisertooldesign.com ------------------ '92 GT conv. TFS heads, GT40, Powerdyne 9#, AOD, 3.73...

04-25-2001, 10:25 PM	#13
injectedEB Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 18	work got busy so I didn't get to check the list until now - I'll email everyone interested the details of the group purchase in a day or two - still figuring out how we'll have to handle the shipping... If you want you can also drop me a line at injectedEB@saunders2000.com

04-25-2001, 11:28 PM	#14
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	If your group purchase does not work out you should try looking on ebay. I have won many auctions on e-bay and have saved a lot of money...GOOD LUCK.. ------------------ 88 mustang gt convertible BBk equal length headers mac cold air intake cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe.

04-28-2001, 02:08 AM	#15
injectedEB Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 18	Update on the group purchase - it turns out that Corbeau only sells to distributors and not the public - so my wife got her retail liscence and the group purchase is on - pricing can be seen at http://www.saunders2000.com/HBS/group.htm