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Discussion in '348/355' started by FasterIsBetter, Jan 5, 2006.

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  1. FasterIsBetter

    FasterIsBetter F1 Veteran

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    #1 FasterIsBetter, Jan 5, 2006
    Does anyone have experience installing a racing seat in a 355 Spider? I understand that the factory seats are linked to the convertible top to move when the top is lowered and raised. Can you remove the factory seats and install a standard racing seat without causing problems with the convertible top? What type of racing seat did you install?

    Thanks.
     
  2. TTG

    TTG Formula 3

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    #2 TTG, Jan 5, 2006

    Hey there Stevie...Happy New Year!

    Did you buy a 355 spider?

    Todd
     
  3. Doody

    Doody F1 Veteran

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    #3 Doody, Jan 5, 2006
    i'd be surprised if it worked without major effort. the spider seats were carefully engineered to coordinate with the top.

    though the spider seats are pretty lame, comfort-wise, so if you can figure out how to do it, i bet others would be damn interested.

    doody.

    EDIT: and i don't mean "engineered" in terms of the ballet of movement, i mean that the seats are decidedly differently designed than the GTB/GTS seats in order to make the whole thing work (much much thinner backs, etc.).
     
  4. FasterIsBetter

    FasterIsBetter F1 Veteran

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    #4 FasterIsBetter, Jan 5, 2006
    Happy N.Y. to you, Todd. 355 Spider??? Moi?? Well, we'll see if certain things come together the right way. You never know....
     
  5. BigHead

    BigHead Formula Junior

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    #5 BigHead, Jan 5, 2006
    Another point - you'll have to get a fairly thin racing seat. Wide racing seats will not fit between the e-brake surround and the center console. You can remove the e-brake surround for a touch more room, but double-measure everything to make sure that your chosen seat will bolt in.

    vty,

    --Dennis
     

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