kragen/jegs/summit seats vs 03/04 cobra seats

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02-01-2009, 08:25 AM

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Yes, but there aren't very many. The main reason is the extra weight they would add. If you want a decent power seat, I would recommend checking out different upholsterers, before when I was more concerned about the interior, I was quoted 400 to reupholster the front seats with higher bolsters for the shoulders/thighs, and redo it in leather and suede. (the guy owned a 99 cobra that he redid the seats for and it feels 100x better than a terminators seats and the best part is that they look stock.)

Was this a special price or should I be able to look around locally and find someone willing to do it for about that? That seems really cheap.

02-01-2009, 08:34 AM

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Was this a special price or should I be able to look around locally and find someone willing to do it for about that? That seems really cheap.

ive checked into reupholstering my front and back seats to look like the 03-04 cobras with more bolster up front ad it was more like 1000.00 depending on the fabrics being used.

02-01-2009, 08:42 AM

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ive checked into reupholstering my front and back seats to look like the 03-04 cobras with more bolster up front ad it was more like 1000.00 depending on the fabrics being used.

That is kind of what I figured it would be. lol

02-01-2009, 08:50 AM

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my buddy has a 08 v6 charger with cloth seats(only the hemis had the option for leather) and a set of kat-skin leather covers installed front and back was 1400.00.

02-01-2009, 10:12 AM

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That is kind of what I figured it would be. lol

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my buddy has a 08 v6 charger with cloth seats(only the hemis had the option for leather) and a set of kat-skin leather covers installed front and back was 1400.00.

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ive checked into reupholstering my front and back seats to look like the 03-04 cobras with more bolster up front ad it was more like 1000.00 depending on the fabrics being used.

why pay extra to make it look like cobra seats? I was going to have it redone in black alcantara leather/red suede inset for the front 2 seats with a bit more material added in to make the bolsters higher. The thing was this guy was going to do it as a side job.

02-01-2009, 10:27 AM

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I have a pair of Corbeau Forza's mounted on Fox manual bases that cut a lot of weight. Seat quality is very poor IMO, but the serve the purpose. They also do not tilt to allow easy entry to the rear seat.

02-01-2009, 10:56 AM

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so your going to have them look like the 03-04 cobra seats then!!! black leather with a red suede insert?!?!?!?! ummm yeah thats the same "look" as the 10th annv cobra seats!!!

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02-01-2009, 11:25 AM

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I have been thinking about doing the same (reupholster).
Jay C surprised you still have the rear seat

02-01-2009, 11:30 AM

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I have been thinking about doing the same (reupholster).
Jay C surprised you still have the rear seat

Yeah I just got off the phone with my grandfather (he does upholstery work) and he said he could beef up the bolstering, use charcoal vinyl for the sides (it holds up better than leather) and a gray suede insert for the middle all for around $3-400. I am really excited, thanks for the ideas guys...it just saved me a bunch of money and frustration.

BTW it may be possible for me to get you guys reupholstered for a good price. I will talk to him about the possibility of doing some other seats. If he wants the work, I will let you all know and depending on the materials and the work you want done it may be a cheap alternative to buying new seats.