A case for aftermarket seats in stock

Greg Hill · 08-05-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack McCarthy

i NEVER go for allowing any new aftermarket parts in stock > however in a rare case i think i agree with greg... IF IT IS STOCK APPEARING and weighs within 10% of the seat it replaced i think i could agree !

jack

greg we are not worried about andrew... its your big ***** we think might break a seat

Jack, that's kind of like the pot calling the kettle black.

Clay Arnett · 08-05-2010, 04:12 PM

SSDiv6 it's good to see someone using their brain to decide on aftermarket seats.

Ken Keir · 08-05-2010, 07:49 PM

I am for keeping stock seats in stock.

SSDiv6 · 08-05-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Keir

I am for keeping stock seats in stock.

For safety reasons, I would like to see the option to use a later model OEM seat, or aftermarket stock appearing seat with a seat back brace.

I recall the OEM seat on a 1977 model GM Stock eliminator failing during a launch due to the reclining mechanism failing. The reclining mechanism was locked with bolts after the failure. Eventually the seat frame fatigued and failed again. This particular car was converted to a race car since new and never saw the street. Still, the seat frame and mechanism failed. Just imagine the condition of cars that were originally manufactured in the 1960's and early 1970's and the condition of the seat frames, structure and mechanism.

Dave Casey · 08-06-2010, 07:16 AM

I am with Ken Keir, leave the rule alone. I have a 1969 a/s and a 1986 g/s car, I feel that as with any item on my car , I will take the responsibility myself to check every thing on my cars to keep them safe and functional. If my seat tracks need work, it is my deal to fix them.

With a correctly mounted harness and a stock seat that is supported correctly, I have no safety concerns with my 1969 seats going 130mph.

novassdude · 08-06-2010, 07:49 AM

I have my seat back supported by a brace comming off the rollbar cross tube. That does not allow the seat to move at all.
I would not be against updated fatory seats allowed in older cars. But really dont like the idea of the light weight racing seats.

Jack McCarthy · 08-06-2010, 09:48 AM

greg... the pot is definitely calling the kettle black... but the pot has a roll bar brace, a full solid SW front seat and... a blistering 1.80 60 foot > im good

but watching how great yours & andrews cars leave, well i worry about my friends

jack - sorry i just couldnt resist

08-05-2010, 04:12 PM	#2
Clay Arnett Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hartsville, IN Posts: 128 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A case for aftermarket seats in stock SSDiv6 it's good to see someone using their brain to decide on aftermarket seats.

08-05-2010, 07:49 PM	#3
Ken Keir Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 65 Likes: 8 Liked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Re: A case for aftermarket seats in stock I am for keeping stock seats in stock.

08-06-2010, 07:16 AM	#5
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,207 Likes: 233 Liked 804 Times in 168 Posts	Re: A case for aftermarket seats in stock I am with Ken Keir, leave the rule alone. I have a 1969 a/s and a 1986 g/s car, I feel that as with any item on my car , I will take the responsibility myself to check every thing on my cars to keep them safe and functional. If my seat tracks need work, it is my deal to fix them. With a correctly mounted harness and a stock seat that is supported correctly, I have no safety concerns with my 1969 seats going 130mph. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

08-06-2010, 07:49 AM	#6
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 752 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Re: A case for aftermarket seats in stock I have my seat back supported by a brace comming off the rollbar cross tube. That does not allow the seat to move at all. I would not be against updated fatory seats allowed in older cars. But really dont like the idea of the light weight racing seats.

08-06-2010, 09:48 AM	#7
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,327 Likes: 30 Liked 511 Times in 122 Posts	Re: A case for aftermarket seats in stock greg... the pot is definitely calling the kettle black... but the pot has a roll bar brace, a full solid SW front seat and... a blistering 1.80 60 foot > im good but watching how great yours & andrews cars leave, well i worry about my friends jack - sorry i just couldnt resist __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"