Datsun Competition Seats

datsun dave

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After looking for a set for a few years I bought some of the look-a-like Datsun Competition seats they arrived today after been messed around by Parcelforce for a week BUT ended up not paying any duty.

Seats look OK compared with originals pictures that I have seen but don't have the basket weave vinyl on the inserts.

Might have a go at fitting them over the next few days.
 

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SeanDezart

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OK gents, both look good, now come clean with the suppliers and costs ;)

When I have the info, I'll pass it on Mike.

Mine will have the OEM eyelets and I have the option of a textured seat and back rest. A choice of materials too - real leather if wished or a very good leather replica in the OEM vinyl style but more supple.

Made In Europe so shipping and certainly customs (except for the jammy dodger-Dave here) will be very competitive.
 
When I have the info, I'll pass it on Mike.

Mine will have the OEM eyelets and I have the option of a textured seat and back rest. A choice of materials too - real leather if wished or a very good leather replica in the OEM vinyl style but more supple.

Made In Europe so shipping and certainly customs (except for the jammy dodger-Dave here) will be very competitive.

I was going to say all the above. They currently look like a cheap kit car seat.
 

Jake RAH

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I've always loved the look of a black seat with eyelets in a Z. Those look very nice Dave. So are you going to spill the beans on just what kinda money they cost? and from whom?
My Z currently has a pair of Corbeau seats which I plan to change to Corbeau GT8 seats over the winter. Same shape as my current seats but with the eyelets. Corbeau do quite a good selection of retro seats and they are a UK company. http://www.corbeau-seats.com/classic-retro-series
Attachment is a pic of the Corbeau GT8 seat.
 

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SeanDezart

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1) they're not Datsun eyelets
2) they have a lumping great namesign on them
3) anybody can buy them so not exclusive
4) they aint cheap either at +£750 for a pair with runners

No offence - they're your choice and I hope you're happy with that choice but I wouldn't dream of putting them in mine.
 
1) they're not Datsun eyelets
2) they have a lumping great namesign on them
3) anybody can buy them so not exclusive
4) they aint cheap either at +£750 for a pair with runners

No offence - they're your choice and I hope you're happy with that choice but I wouldn't dream of putting them in mine.

They're also far too chunky looking as a starter.

At least with your base to start with the shape and size is better :)
 

Jake RAH

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1) they're not Datsun eyelets
2) they have a lumping great namesign on them
3) anybody can buy them so not exclusive
4) they aint cheap either at +£750 for a pair with runners

No offence - they're your choice and I hope you're happy with that choice but I wouldn't dream of putting them in mine.

1: No they ain't Datsun seats or any kind of pretender. Just a nice retro seat(IMHO) that I can use with a harness. I May just change my mind yet, but I do like the GT8 seats so.........
2: TBH I would prefer without.
3: Yes anyone can buy any seats that are for sale, surely. So isn't that a kind of pointless number 3?
4: I don't use runners on mine. They are set up for me(it's my car). They are set low and far back. Just how I like them :thumbs: So what price will yours be then Sean? with runners?
If you browse the web you'll find the GT8s cheaper than direct from Corbeau.

:driving:
 

SeanDezart

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1: No they ain't Datsun seats or any kind of pretender. Just a nice retro seat(IMHO) that I can use with a harness. I May just change my mind yet, but I do like the GT8 seats so.........
2: TBH I would prefer without.
3: Yes anyone can buy any seats that are for sale, surely. So isn't that a kind of pointless number 3?
4: I don't use runners on mine. They are set up for me(it's my car). They are set low and far back. Just how I like them :thumbs: So what price will yours be then Sean? with runners?
If you browse the web you'll find the GT8s cheaper than direct from Corbeau.

:driving:

3. No, these will not be commercially available from 'every' motorsport store online - small batch quantities and made to measure - sounds expensive but I shan't be throwing +£700 at my pair of seats. More news when I have it - patience my friends.

4.So, how much please ?

Finally, horses for courses but a standard seat nicely trimmed takes a lot of beating.
 
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