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Postby darrenbiggs » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:13 pm

Just thought you might be interested in a few pics of the new leather seats fitted to the GTA recently.

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The old drivers seat was really past its best in terms of sagging and worn/split leather plus the tilt mechanism had failed. I decided to update the car with a much newer style of seat.

They're a tight fit but Alex (Martin - StunnedMonkey's mate) did a top notch job in fitting them and keeping them as close as possible to the centre line and also as low as possible. (Big thanks to Martin, Dan and Alex)

So thoughts - they are a tighter fit to get in and out of and might be too tight for some with a Homer sized rear end. Other than that they are slightly higher (albeit the old one had squashed so far that it's hard to make a direct judgement) and the handbrake is more awkward to reach - but probably no worse than an Esprit.

They're excellent seats though and at £419 for the pair (leather) and £263 in fabric they're an absolute bargain considering how well made they are.

They came from Chartoneauto on ebay http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Chart-One-Automotive (ask for Richard Barton)

If anyone wants a look then let me know, or catch me next time we're up the Ace.
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Postby stephendell » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:21 pm

Looking good.

Will we see them at Surrey Quays in December?

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Postby darrenbiggs » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:27 pm

You would do if I can extricate myself from the project I'm working on. I'm catching the train into central London every day at the mo so car is left at home.

Fingers crossed I'll be finished there soon and back to the normal routine if not I might just have to catch the tube over.

By the way black carpets are next on the list for the interior.
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Postby simontaylor » Wed Nov 29, 2006 3:33 pm

Nice one Darren, I'm interested as the fitting of my harness will be much more secure "through" the seat back, rather than what I have today with the standard seat "around" the head rest, for the shoulder straps.
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Postby clee » Wed Nov 29, 2006 3:43 pm

Looks very good 8) get that black carpet in pronto .
How much higher do you think they are ? Simon , at 6' dead in the std seat I'm about an inch clear in a good position :lol: But with a helmet on,have to recline the seat quite a bit .
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Postby darrenbiggs » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:48 pm

Yep black carpet's a must now.

They're a fraction higher, but hard to say for certain, because the old ones certainly had drooped. I'm 6'2 and like the seat back fairly upright but with a bit of tweaking it seems fine. With a lid on your noggin I reckon it'd be cramped, but then it would be with the standard seats if you're tall :roll: Hard to say..... pop over and try out mine.

The standard GTA seats are pretty unique as they actually sit under the centre console if you look closely and at the same time are very low.
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Postby clee » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:59 pm

Also depends if you're long in the leg or in the body :lol: :lol:
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Postby simontaylor » Thu Nov 30, 2006 1:38 pm

Me too, I like to drive faily upright, but it's the helmit that is the problem.
I have to rake the standard set back with a lid on.
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Postby mitchella » Thu Nov 30, 2006 2:16 pm

Looks very smart - bet it smells lovely inside as well. Did GTA carpets only come in green shagpile or were there other options?
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Postby stephendell » Thu Nov 30, 2006 2:59 pm

Did GTA carpets only come in green shagpile or were there other options?


Green, grey or beige. All disgusting after a few years.

I think we mostly got the greeny/grey over here.
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Postby Alpineandy » Thu Nov 30, 2006 3:05 pm

stephendell wrote: I think we mostly got the greeny/grey over here.


Or are they grey but the water leaks turn them green? :lol:
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Postby simontaylor » Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:43 pm

Water leaks Andy, I think this is a GTA thread rather than an A310 thread ???
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Postby peterg » Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:30 pm

I got Cobra buckets and mounted them onto the standard runners which means they are about the same height as the standard seat...I'm 5'10" and with helmet on the top of it is just touching the lining. I guess up to 6' without a helmet would be ok.
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Postby Alpineandy » Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:43 pm

simontaylor wrote:Water leaks Andy, I think this is a GTA thread rather than an A310 thread ???


:oops: I thought all Alps did... A110s & A310s do (and I'm pretty certain spiders do to... althought the lack of a roof may have something to do with that :lol: )
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Postby clee » Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:10 am

My GTA leaks :roll:
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