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Originally Posted by Cajundaddy View Post
Fixed back will be lightest and you probably do want a legit seat just in case you get T-boned by some drunk. Porsche GT3, Recaro Profi, Cobra Imola Pro are all light weight, nice looking, and reasonably comfy for a fixed back seat. I had Cobras in my Boxster for 5 years and they probably saved 80lbs over the stock seats.
That is a good consideration for the Cabriolet. 996 GT3 seats are 50 pounds each, shocking but true. I wish I could find more Momo Corse's and have them recovered. It's as though Momo built them to fit me perfectly.




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Originally Posted by chapo View Post
Race seats on the street suck. Glad I have only had to do the max of two hours in one. Don't know why you would want one on the street. No padding, no adjustment.
Not at all for the right seat. I've used my Momo Corse's for over 10 years on the street. Can drive for hours with them in total comfort.




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Originally Posted by RSBob View Post
Word to the wise: 914 seats are light but are not supportive and quickly become uncomfortable on longer drives due to lack of much seat padding.
Good to know, thanks.




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Originally Posted by Manda Racing View Post
What about my Kevlar GT2 ET seats for $1000 pr
Would be a good option save for the cobra hood backs, they would just look too goofy in a little Cabriolet.



I'm leaning more toward the Lotus Esprit seats. These are cheap and will work for the summer, can recover next winter with new carpet and panels. Dash isn't cracked so it might be worth putting a little money into it.

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