yellowchinaman Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) Ive dine the gen 7 into 6. Now I've sold them and got red Cobra sidewinders. Now im in two halve. Though I love the bucket seats, theyre not as comfortable as the 7 stock seats. Also it pisses me off I dont have a leaver for quick recline and I have to manually wind the down and up for guests. Guess thats why theyre called side winders. So my ddilemma is I want bucket seats but want practicalit. Is it possible? Before someone suggests Recarros, No! Personally I think they're the most overrated stock seats around and through out all the models theyre all basically the same. I want something a bit more wow but cant find anything. I like the Bride Cugas oveer the Gias because they're more comfortable and also seen some very sexy monsino S but all manual wind down. Any suggestions cos im border line wanting to rid my Cobras. Edited March 13, 2013 by yellowchinaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viva La Bloke Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 early 90's recaro's form ford rs/xr range still the most comfy hold me seat I've ever experienced dunno if I'd fit them to a celica though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:: blade :: Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Got to agree with above had them in my old fez and i miss them although went out in an evo 9 with recaros and they were very comfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowchinaman Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) Im sure they are but they look older then my car Edited March 14, 2013 by yellowchinaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef-b Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 They may look older but with a retrim to update them . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowchinaman Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I need something a bit more lush. I would retrim anything if its the rite seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyboy1976 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Cobra seats wether missano's / sidewinders / daytonas came in both manual recline and with a tilt lever. Reason i sold Erins daytonas were because they were manual winders. Id just have the rear seats for extra luggage space and fit non recliners - as i have with mine as im not letting anyone in back unless they are small / slim enough to get past the seat backs and also stops fat people getting a lift Whilst i agree with the regular recaro speed range of seats these ones are lovely - try and find some out of a wrecked clio / audi / focus rs http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RECARO-SPORTSTER-CS-SEAT-BLACK-VINYL-PASSENGER-SIDE-/251142656767?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7944d2ff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowchinaman Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 so they all come with tilt leaver? Ive not seen any before. Even min doesnt have a lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briano Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 early 90's recaro's form ford rs/xr range still the most comfy hold me seat I've ever experienced dunno if I'd fit them to a celica though lol mondo fitted these to his ssi in ivory leather and they looked amazing having had a load of old xr3's and xr2's these seats are fantastic for comfort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cravo Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 early 90's recaro's form ford rs/xr range still the most comfy hold me seat I've ever experienced dunno if I'd fit them to a celica though lol I had a set of these in my mk 2 XR2 that i got out of a Mk 3 XR2i they were damn comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nthnmunky Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Ray, mine tilted with a lever under the rear of the seat. It basically folded forward at the pull of a lever and went back just the same way. The winder is just for adjustments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyboy1976 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Sorry Ray my post should have said or a tilt lever - as said Erins Daytonas were manual winder only so reason we moved them on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nthnmunky Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Weird, mine fitted in the green car definitely have both. They both have the manual winder adjustment on each side and a full length metal bar running under the rear of the seat base that allows for the seat upright to be dropped forward instantly. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowchinaman Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Mick. Adam is coming round tomorrow so im gona check his out. Maybe cos yours are new and mine are old styles. If so them I may just upgrade my seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyboy1976 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Like the recaros in the pics from the Escort RS turbo the cobra seats with a tilt lever will also have a winder but cobra does versions of its seats for cars with 4 doors and no real need for a tilt lever. Seems silly to me as its making life harder by producing 2 different seat versions. Shame there isnt 2 of these as they are stunning http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COBRA-Misano-anniversay-recliner-race-black-porsche-nappa-leather-carbon-back-/261144969482?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ccd74010a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 As has already been said, there should be a metal bar behind the seat base that runs the full width of the seat. Pull that, and your seat backs tilt forward. To the best of my knowledge, all Cobra seats are fitted with this mechanism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowchinaman Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 SON OF A B1TCH!!! MY SEATS DO RECLINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 SON OF A B1TCH!!! MY SEATS DO RECLINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptaroni Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 I have put subaru bucket seats in my gen 7, really comfy and they were out of a 3 door so do tilt forward to allow passenger in the rear! Probaby Not as comfy as the standard seats are but not far off and they are incredibly supportive And look awesome with the harnesses in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planc Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 This thread made me smile, cheers Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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