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GTS Vallelunga seats???

I kinda like the look of these, not vintage, not modern, kinda splits the difference which I think fits well with my impact car.

Wondering if anyone has these seats? I want to get a good idea of of the fit and feel.
I currently have Porsche script Sport seats that are great, but I like the idea of a color matched back and losing a bunch of lbs.

Vallelunga
Vallelunga Car Seats - Vallelunga Seats
http://www.classiccarseats.com/images/P1090038s.jpg

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Very low weight of 17.5 lbs. Fits more drivers and also accommodates taller drivers due to a lowered seating position with our duralastic belt system for added comfort. We offer additional adjustable lumbar support. Seat padding is decreased as to accommodate a snugger fit. Available in configuration with Nomex fabric for the seat covers and a shiny custom colored gel coat for the back. Also available in any custom choice, plaid, leather or houndstooth. The seat pictured is made in Alcantara and Martini design.

Materials
http://www.classiccarseats.com/images/P1080480.jpg

The image for leather isn't showing up for me, is the image below the same?

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/846676798666639975/
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b0/41...47ad30e903.jpg

For sure has a less modern look than a Recaro SPG or other more modern seat.

https://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/brand/recaro-seats/recaro-fia-racing-bucket-seats/recaro-profi-spg-fia-motorsport-bucket-seat/prod_581.html
https://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/image...rofi%20SPG.jpg

From what I've been reading it's best to sit in a seat prior to purchasing.

EDIT-1:

Found this post in the forum.......................................

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/898449-time-pick-new-seats-need-suggestions.html

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Originally Posted by GTSinLV (Post 8971340)

hi, apart from the classic looking seats we also have the Vallelunga seathttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1453758363.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1453758384.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1453758402.jpg...just with the classic tough and operational with 5 point as well as the Trips device for the shoulder seat belts.

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Originally Posted by GTSinLV (Post 9246706)

Hi Farrell,thank you for your post.The Vallelunga is a bit wider than the Sportster and we added to te bottom duralastic belts for additional comfort- can also add an adjustable lumbar support.The seats are side mounted so you can adjustr slightly height and angle.We also can make the seating height inside the seat a bit lower if you are concerned.

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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/687308-need-seat-opinions-my-73-rsr-look-2.html

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Originally Posted by GTSinLV (Post 8714209)

Hi Guys,
well we have another optionhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1437135113.jpg or http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1437135186.jpg in between modern and retro...Vallelunga or Clubsport seat.

I like the lower one better in houndstooth myself.

Post #44
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/687308-need-seat-opinions-my-73-rsr-look-3.html

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Originally Posted by GTSinLV (Post 8737453)

Richard is right, when you want to go on the track and do some serious times you have to go with an approved,current non expired seat.
We do not have the FIA or Snell approval as the testing is too expensive ,they do not approve anymore any steel tube seats and we have just too many models.
We have made our seats conform with PCA SCCA rules and with our trips device comply to the harness rules,even on the fiberglass seats.

FYI: GTS has a Facebook page it looks like.

https://www.facebook.com/91499798197/posts/and-here-a-set-of-vallelunga-seats-in-grainy-black-leatherwith-articulated-seat-/10152313375463198/

June 03 Facebook post, plain black, looks better than the other versions I've seen.

https://www.facebook.com/GTS-CLASSICS-91499798197/?hc_ref=ARQrbuJaZ8wKRgrE-VmohIXG2YCYF0xqueYWWl-2Bnw1RfkALjV7JxYw1pz1B2-n2fY&__tn__=kC-R
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1537426271.jpg

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our Vallelunga seat model in leather w basket weave embossed centers and satin gloss backing

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net...e3&oe=5C6291ED

My favorite combination for this seat model.

These seats are on my shortlist as well.

I got a chance to sit in some at the Hershey swap meet, only for a minute, but in that time they felt very comfortable. The car was one of Lee Keen's safari cars which the owner has driven on a cross-country trip in the seats and had no complaints at all.

I'm 5'10" and weigh 180lbs just for reference.

I'm hoping Stephan is at Rennsport again this year so I can give them another try.

Yea, I will have to sit in them to make sure the fit well and feel right... not easy to find them to sit in though...

I was thinking about doing orange accents in my car, when I saw these with the orange hard back.

FYI: I think the Vallelunga seats have many of the same design clues as what Singer is using in their latest creation.

I guess Singer liked them too but thought they needed more holes.

https://www.caranddriver.com/photo-gallery/singer-and-williamss-wildly-reimagined-500-hp-porsche-911-is-beyond-incredible-gallery#24
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1537533854.jpg

That is why I like them, though the stinger seats have much nicer and more disciplined line work and tighter surfaces.

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Originally Posted by Geronimo (Post 10189683)

That is why I like them, though the stinger seats have much nicer and more disciplined line work and tighter surfaces.

I'd have to sit in them, they look a bit inelegant and funky compared to a full leather Recaro SPG, but certainly more period correct.

I guess that's why I like that modern style seat with insert covered in reto houndstooth cloth, a fusion of both worlds but perhaps not as convincing.

That was the first seat I was looking at, I am sur they are very good, but also quite modern to my eyes...