Modifying BNR32 Front Seats

[Allan74]

I am getting ready to start re-covering my OEM seats in my GTR with the Superior Kit that I bought and have a couple questions before I begin.

http://superior-cia.com//pic-labo/llimg/32gtrcbfull.JPG

First off...
Has anyone modified their seats at all, to sit up a little more ? I feel like I am almost laying in the back seat when I sit in an OEM BNR32 seat. I wish it had 1 or 2 more 'notches' of adjustment to make it sit more upright, as I like to sit, not lay down when I drive. Do you think this could be easilly accomplished as a 'slight' modification ?

Second....
The driver's seat I bought for $100 (knowing that I just needed something to re-cover) has a slight tear in the side. Should I take the time to patch it up, sew it ? or is a good old Duct Tape-job going to be sufficient under the thick Superior moulded Covers ?

Last....
I am considering actually cutting into the OEM Driver's seat a bit and re-padding, then patch-sewing where I stuffed. Take a little out here......add a little padding there...know what I mean ? Does this sound do-able ? (providing I don't add too much stuffing, so that the covers still fit).....

I, in no way, chose to use OEM seats because they were comfortable (although they are not bad for a smaller person, as my wife loves hers), I am using them because I want a DECENT looking interior, hence the wasted money on a full front/rear Superior re-cover kit.
I am hoping that I can do a little magic to my driver's seat anyways, to better suit me.

[mcfly]

That's the point of the roller knob on the side, fine tune the seat angle. Don't tell me you over looked that fundamental seat operation.

[Allan74]

That's the point of the roller knob on the side, fine tune the seat angle. Don't tell me you over looked that fundamental seat operation.

I have actually never used an OEM Driver's seat, nor have I been a passenger ever. My car came with unmatched seats and I have been using the 'Racing Seat' that came with it in the Driver's position. I only have the passenger's seat angle to compare to. The driver's seat I have has never been inside my car.
My concern was based on looking over, like I said, at the passenger's seat.

[hozer]

I am getting ready to start re-covering my OEM seats in my GTR with the Superior Kit that I bought and have a couple questions before I begin.

http://superior-cia.com//pic-labo/llimg/32gtrcbfull.JPG

First off...
Has anyone modified their seats at all, to sit up a little more ? I feel like I am almost laying in the back seat when I sit in an OEM BNR32 seat. I wish it had 1 or 2 more 'notches' of adjustment to make it sit more upright, as I like to sit, not lay down when I drive. Do you think this could be easilly accomplished as a 'slight' modification ?

Tried to do this, not very easy by my standards. Couldnt really find anywhere to start on modding it... Also didn't like the idea that I would be modding my seat and possibly compromising it in the event of an accident.

Second....
The driver's seat I bought for $100 (knowing that I just needed something to re-cover) has a slight tear in the side. Should I take the time to patch it up, sew it ? or is a good old Duct Tape-job going to be sufficient under the thick Superior moulded Covers ?

Time/Quality best bet would be to sew it, no need for a patch IMO. The duct tape will hold it together for a max of about 30 mins. After it lets go you have a soft spot in your leather cover that could get damaged. A reasonable sew should take no more than 15 mins.

Last....
I am considering actually cutting into the OEM Driver's seat a bit and re-padding, then patch-sewing where I stuffed. Take a little out here......add a little padding there...know what I mean ? Does this sound do-able ? (providing I don't add too much stuffing, so that the covers still fit).....

I, in no way, chose to use OEM seats because they were comfortable (although they are not bad for a smaller person, as my wife loves hers), I am using them because I want a DECENT looking interior, hence the wasted money on a full front/rear Superior re-cover kit.
I am hoping that I can do a little magic to my driver's seat anyways, to better suit me.

Don't see why not? But I doubt that you would ever get it comfy again... Like that small lump in your pillow or that extra hoodie under a jacket, you can never get it quite right. Also, I feel like the padding would shift all over the place and just leave you with a mondo headache.

[GRIP]

Like Mcfly said there is an adjuster on the side of the seat.

Let us know how they work out, I was thinking about a set a while ago but thought about doing some thing custom instead.

they do look pretty wicked however, you will have to post some pics up when you get them in

[Allan74]

Like Mcfly said there is an adjuster on the side of the seat.

Let us know how they work out, I was thinking about a set a while ago but thought about doing some thing custom instead.

they do look pretty wicked however, you will have to post some pics up when you get them in

I figured for the price of custom vs covers, these covers would be a decent solution ($800CAD for front & rear combined ?)

Thankfully, these are not really 'seat covers' in the literal sense per say, but more like over-upholstery (if my fake made-up term makes sense.....lol).

I can't wait to get started and get the finished seats into the car, because seats make such a HUGE difference look-wise to the car....even them alone. The difference between shit interior and decent is pretty much seats.....and I am happy that even though my back seats will not be used, atleast everything will match.

Cheers,
Allan

[DarKcyde]

Reshaping Factory Seats (Autospeed) (http://autospeed.com.au/cms/A_110948/article.html)

That might come in handy. I always thought it would be nice to add a bit more lumbar support and beef up the bolsters. Maybe even replace some of the stock foam with newer, much more firm foam.

[Allan74]

Reshaping Factory Seats (Autospeed) (http://autospeed.com.au/cms/A_110948/article.html)

That might come in handy. I always thought it would be nice to add a bit more lumbar support and beef up the bolsters. Maybe even replace some of the stock foam with newer, much more firm foam.

Nice. I needed something like that.

[GRIP]

True they are more of skin than a cover, I just dont like rippels in the fabric (loose fit) but those look like the fit is very tight

stoked to see some pics when you get them in