Cobra RS seats – anyone actually bought/seen them?

KS · Post by KS » Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:33 am

A lot of people talked about them when I made my original post, but not sure if anyone ever bought any or have seen them. I'm interested in using a pair in my (cough, cough) Beetle but would welcome some 'hands-on' feedback before I commit either way. Thanks!

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:43 pm

Contact Timo he bought a pair. I had a quick look at them last Sunday, I thought the looked good value for money.

Derek

jwhillracer · Post by **jwhillracer** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:13 pm

KS wrote: I'm interested in using a pair in my (cough, cough) Beetle

Haven't cured the misfire yet then KS?

JW

KS · Post by KS » Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:32 pm

jwhillracer wrote:
KS wrote: I'm interested in using a pair in my (cough, cough) Beetle
Haven't cured the misfire yet then KS?

JW

See you at the traffic lights at Holmbush, sonny...

(PS - does your grandmother know you've borrowed her car?)

jwhillracer · Post by **jwhillracer** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:45 pm

[/quote]See you at the traffic lights at Holmbush, sonny...

(PS - does your grandmother know you've borrowed her car?)[/quote]

I'll still be back in Lostwithiel first - the beetle will never make the bend at the top of Penpillick hill!

JW

Timo · Post by **Timo** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:57 pm

Yep, I have a pair ready to go into my 912. They are well made and very comfortable plus they are pretty darn light too (8kg each!). The only issues I've had are:
a) when I went to collect my seats one of them had a slightly loose fitting section in the vinyl, I pointed this out to them and they fixed it immediately (whilst I waited - 5 mins)
b) the captive nuts in the base of one seat did not line up with the laser cut adaptors they supplied me. Again they were very helpful here and supplied me with some new adaptors which they drilled specially to fit my seat base.
I think if you want to spend a lot more money you could get a slightly better finished seat from somewhere like vintage seats but for me the cobra seats tick all the boxes and the price means I won't be afraid to sit in them.
I hope this helps, if you need any more specific info let me know.

bazz55 · Post by **bazz55** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:05 pm

lets see some pics Timo

Timo · Post by **Timo** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:30 pm

How's this?

Not fully fitted up yet but gives you the idea.

bazz55 · Post by **bazz55** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:33 pm

awesome fella, they look great , i must say you car is looking mighty nice was thinking how much you have done to it since you got it and it was making me feel guilty that mines in pieces still

Timo · Post by **Timo** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:42 pm

Cheers Bazz, yep I should get out more really. Give us a shout if you need any help putting yours back together, I'm sure I could lend a hand sometime. You need to get her back on the road soon, won't be long till summer time

can't miss another one you'll be getting as bad a Derek

KS · Post by KS » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:43 pm

Thanks! I think you've answered my question!

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:53 am

Timo they look great. Trouble is I need little man to get in the back but other than that looks a good result all round..

veryporky · Post by **veryporky** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:22 pm

I received a pair the other week. Now fitted and they look great. Installed they are a little higher than I would like though. Looking to get a tilt frame for the pax side to access the back. Top stuff for the money and they don't look cheep

KS · Post by KS » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:01 am

Well, I bit the bullet and ordered some from Merlin Motorsport. They arrived the next day and I have to say I am very impressed with the design and construction...

BUT

When I unpacked the two seats, they have been trimmed in two slightly different types of vinyl! One is a matt-grained finish, the other a more normal smoother, slightly shiny vinyl. Sh*t. E-mailed Merlin and await a reply...

Nice seats, though.

tim78 · Post by **tim78** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:27 am

That's a shame, It puts a downer on getting something new when it's not quite right but I'm sure they'll sort it.
I'm quite tempted to get some. We should have tried a group buy

DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Cobra RS seats – anyone actually bought/seen them?

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