Optional Extra's on BUCKET Seats?!?!

[xx 5id xx]

Getting reclining bucket seats.... £850 for pair with subframes.

is it worth getting OPTIONAL EXTRA's (per seat)

- extra LUMBAR Support (2 or 4 way) = £90-£150

- ELECTRIC adjustment of lumbar support = £140

- ELECTRIC reclining backrest = £130

- HEATED Seats = £85

[Davo]

I would definately get the lumbar support.
I always get a backache in lower back without it.

Dont know what the 2-4 way is, but on the mk4 astra coupe seats there is so much, I have it on about half setting, but it really helps.

[xx 5id xx]

The bucket seats have lumbar support anyway...this is EXTRA adjustment of the lumbar.

2 way and 4 way ...think so you can move it more in and out and up & down?

or is the usual standard lumbar support in the bucket seats enough?

[Davo]

Originally posted by xx 5id xx

or is the usual standard lumbar support in the bucket seats enough?

no idea, I would probably just pay the extra £90.

[xx 5id xx]

2 way adjustment is IN and OUT for the lumbar support.
£90 per seat = £180


4 way also includes moving the lumbar support UP and DOWN.
£150 per seat = £300

...can be quite expensive....!
as I also want the heated seats on synthetic leather.
£85 each = £170

Leg extension (so a bit comes out like on the recaros'0
£15 each = £30

thats alot of money on "extra's" huh?

[Davo]

the leg extension is pretty cool, worth the money I reckon.
It would be amazing to have all those extras but as u say - lots of wedge needs to be spent.

[anskills]

£1000 for two seats? to go in a nova? you're off your rocker mate

[xx 5id xx]

got a chrome rocker

it will be over a G if i get everything.... that is not plausible!!

heated & leg extension is what i want.
£1000

question is it wise to spend extra on extra lumbar support?????

[redxiii]

Get it all, but only on the drivers seat. Passengers won't use it.

[Ravi B]

If you got tha £££ go for it, can always shove the seats in your next car, think of it that way

i would only get 2 way though, anything to help your bak, electric recliner sounds a good option

[xx 5id xx]

So thats:

Drivers Side:

£325 Seat
£80 Subframe
£85 heated seat
£150 4 way lumbar support
£140 electric lumbar adjustment
£130 electric recliner

£910 on one seat!!

Passenger Side:

£325 seat
£80 subframe
£85 heated seat

£490

TOTAL for both seats = £1400

[Davo]

whats seats are they? they sound like a rip off, £80 for a subframe???
I wouldnt bother with the electrics or the heated part myself, I would just get some confortable seats.

[xx 5id xx]

Konig

Their subframe is £80
www.evolutionltd.net

whereas Recaro do their subframes for £130
www.recarodirect.co.uk

[redxiii]

I think £490 for one is excessive, but just put the goodies you want extra on the drivers seat, that'll help with the cost.

** edit ** just seen pic, very nice.

[xx 5id xx]

my girlfriend has gotta have a heated seat! (passenger)
it'll make her like the car (more) when she sits in it in cold winter

All the electric stuff is nice ...but thinking of leaving it out, as that'll save me £270 on drivers seat.
...but just have the manual adjusters for lumbar and recliner...
(£640 instead of £910) + £490 = £1130, instead of £1400.

[xx 5id xx]

ANY MORE THOUGHTS?

[astramojo]

In my opinion, you've:


A: Got farrr too much money

and

B: are too nice with your burd,

Tell her to bring a hot water bottle out with her...

[DaveB]

Originally posted by astramojo
In my opinion, you've:


A: Got farrr too much money

and

B: are too nice with your burd,

Tell her to bring a hot water bottle out with her...

Agreed

[Rob Fairbrother]

I reckon that seems a fair price to pay.

I paid £1000 for a pair of second hand seats which have no adjustment whatsoever.

Mine are the Blitz Racing Carbon/Kevlar bucket seats (these are also made by Konig)

[DaveB]

not a nova though is it rob lmao

[Rob Fairbrother]

Nope they're for an Astra which is still just a car shaped piese of tin.

[Rick Draper]

not a nova though is it rob

Nope its a Astra and they still rot in all the same places. Rick

[Cavlad]

PM Nova-X. He's got those seats and they're the business. well comfy. Would go for manual lumbar support and the heating if it was me. If you really must go for the extra leg support. BTW the subframes were excellent fit in his too. Have seen some from other manufacturers that are a a joke to fit.

[xx 5id xx]

Thanks Vaux-MD'ers...spoke to Nova-X, same sorta price as above.

The gf has to be comfortable ...I care for her more than the car!
She won't need the extra lumbar adjustment as she is a very little girl! whereas I'm over 6ft!

So its decided then:

Drivers Seat = £640

£325 Seat
£80 Subframe
£85 heated seat
£150 4 way lumbar support


Passenger Seat = £490

£325 seat
£80 subframe
£85 heated seat


TOTAL for both seats = £1130

I'm getting £50 off, and delivered to my door.
£1050


I'm gonna try and get gf to pay for her seat though, as my birthday present!! ...I can always hope!

[Davo]

okay, well they will be nice seats.
Post some pics when u get them mate