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Discussion in '348/355' started by madturk, Oct 12, 2015.

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  1. madturk

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    #26 madturk, Oct 17, 2015
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    The 355 seat with the 599 seats. One 599 seat has the rails the other doesn't. No rails. It's turning into a project since I have the mechanical ability of a 4 year old.
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    Stock 355 sliders 4lb. 599 sliders 20lb.
     
  3. madturk

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    The 355 seat with the 599 seats. One 599 seat has the rails the other doesn't. No rails. It's turning into a project since I have the mechanical ability of a 4 year old.
     
  4. madturk

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    Sneak peak
     
  5. jssans

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    If they don't work I would buy a 599 to put the seat in. :)
     
  6. taz355

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    Dam that was my line but your line now. Good call
     
  7. madturk

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    #32 madturk, Oct 17, 2015
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    So, I'm getting rid of the sliders all together to gain almost another inch. Without slider the 599 seat will be lower than the 355 with sliders.
    For most this won't be an issue but I'm 6'4". I will have my machine shop make a side mount similar to recaro but with the front bolt and the seat belt. This way I won't have to put an extra hole on the seat itself.
    The 599 seats are 37lbs. The 355 seats are identical in weight with the sliders(4lbs sliders). Way heavier than my recaros but it's worth it. For these seats I'll go on a diet to make up the difference if I had to:).

    I do have a problem though. The 599 seats need to lean back. I'm not sure how to power it so I can lean it back. I'll have to wait until Monday for the machine shop and bring my electrician from the plant so he can power the seats. I was hoping to finish it today. It's beautiful out today and tomorrow and I won't be able to drive the car either day since I took the seats out:(

    The seats are tad darker but it didn't bother me at all. I won't mess with it.

    If anyone else is interested I can have the machine shop make more than few side mount brackets specially made for these seats and 355. Let me know.
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  8. SoCal1

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    You git it nailed

    Nice setup !!!
     
  9. sherpa23

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    #34 sherpa23, Oct 17, 2015
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    This is awesome. Let us know how it works out.

    I was wondering why they're so heavy when my F430 carbon seats are about 15 pounds each, but it's because yours has motors. Manual seats are always lighter.
     
  10. Eric C

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    Wow. I'm impressed!
     
  11. PAP 348

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    Looks great!
     
  12. bikz

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    amzing seats.....well done in getting them fixed
     
  13. MAD828

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    Do you want to sell your old F355 seats? I have a friend who is looking for tan F355 seats..
     
  14. madturk

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    That might work out. My seats are like new.
     
  15. 914

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    Very nice, i thought it was going to look very odd (new seats in an "old" car), but it turns out very good.

    Looking forward to some more pics.
     

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