Which of these seats should I go for...?

andyjboy · 04-22-2002, 01:35 PM

(I think) I've finally narrowed down my choice of 'period' looking seats to these two variations on the same design but I can't decide which version would look (& feel) better - the vinyl with cord centre or the plain vinyl with 'perforated' centre.

Opinions?

Andy Boyle(UK)
'69 911E

pwd72s · 04-22-2002, 01:56 PM

I prefer the bottom photo, the all vinyl...the pattern fits 1969 models well, plus the seats will wear better. That bit given by a guy who had seats with fabric inserts...once.

bob tilton · bob tilton's Garage

andy,
thanks for obtaining prices on the seats for me. for aesthetics - the perforated centers. for function - the cordoroy centers. function precedes aesthetics. function as in a daily driver that sits in the sun/cold during the day i don't think there are any other seats available within their price range that offers the period correct look for the older porsches.
bob

CamB · CamB's Garage

That is BF Sitze, right? What sort of price are they quoting (I got about Euro 215 for the seat, and 30 each for the sliders and mounts, or about Euro 275/seat total - freight, don't ask to New Zealand, so they are off the cards for now).

I thought the top picture was vinyl sides and nylon (race seat material?) inserts. The bottom pic looks like tweed. I would have thought the nylon would grip you better and feel less like a bad 70s couch.

Paul Thomas · 04-22-2002, 07:50 PM

Anybody have a link or phone number for that company. What is the company name also? I have been looking for seats just like that.

Thanks,
Paul

CamB · CamB's Garage

http://www.bf-torino.de/BF-Sitze/bf-sitze.html

They are in Germany. I was quoted the prices in my message above PLUS Euro 130 each seat for shipping to New Zealand (air freight! - they didn't quote sea freight).

Don't forget duty and taxes too.

Cam

Paul Thomas · 04-22-2002, 08:02 PM

Thanks Cam,
I found it just before you posted. Anyone know what the conversion on euro to dollar is?

Paul

skinnerd · skinnerd's Garage

Andy: I like the fabric cord inserts better for look and feel. They might not last as long as all vinyl, but I'd go with what looks best and is most comfortable. Seats can always be reupholstered, if they get a bit worn. I'm sure you'll have many years of service before that's necessary. The factory did fabric inserts for many years.... My 2 cents. -Doug

CamB · CamB's Garage

Mid rate for Euro to the dollar was 0.8884 when I posted this post (so Euro 100 is $88.84).

True Brit · True Brit's Garage

Andy,

where do you get these from and how much are they (in UK £)?

Cheers

John

andyjboy · 04-23-2002, 12:20 AM

John, the seats are available from a company in Germany called Bielstein (www.bielstein.com):

Seats are priced at Eur 250 (£153) ea
Seat runners for early 911 Eur 36 (£22) ea
Headrests Eur33 (£20) ea

Shipping 2 of ea above to UK Eur 40 (£25)

Total cost including shipping = Eur 678 (£415)

Andy Boyle(UK)
'69 911E

True Brit · True Brit's Garage

Excellent price, especially considering how "period" they look. However it's just occurred to me that they won't tilt, will they? I won't be able to get the kids in the back any more!

Oh well, nice idea.

Bobboloo · Bobboloo's Garage

I like the top seat. It looks more period to me. (like a 73' Recaro sport seat)

Bobby

MBlake · 04-23-2002, 01:53 AM

Yep,
I reckon that the top seat has more of a period look. However, I am very biased - I have the '73 Recaro seats in my car, and they are black vinyl, with (yes you guessed it), a cord centre.

On mine, it is the vinyl which is looking more tired and worn than the cord section - so I don't reckon that wear will be an issue.

Cheers