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Old 12-26-2020, 08:57 AM
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Very interested in the the direct replacement seat back option. Will the stock recline and tilt forward capability remain? Timeline?
Best for safe holidays! Tom

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Old 12-26-2020, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by tcfamy
Very interested in the the direct replacement seat back option. Will the stock recline and tilt forward capability remain? Timeline?
Best for safe holidays! Tom
Yes, but the seat back release cables are getting hard to find. I have some that I can install with a core charge or you may need to supply the factory cable and surrounding bezel in the back of the seat.

We can make them to order in about 4-6 weeks. I should have pricing and options soon.
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Originally Posted by marrad
Yes, but the seat back release cables are getting hard to find. I have some that I can install with a core charge or you may need to supply the factory cable and surrounding bezel in the back of the seat.

We can make them to order in about 4-6 weeks. I should have pricing and options soon.
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That's very good news on the timeline. Please keep us informed. Looking forward to options and pricing. - Tom
Old 12-29-2020, 11:26 AM
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That's a Hard Pass.
It's nice work but Corbeau/Bride makes a seat I could use that reclines for even lower cost.
A suggestion would be perforated Alcantara instead of whatever that vinyl material. If you truly want to sell this think hard about a recline option or CF stationary.
Think outside the box. Maybe even outlaw Plaid
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Pricing (per seat) for the custom replacement back with bottom cover will be:

Simulated Leather - $799
Simulated Leather w/ Suede Inserts - $899
Leather - $999
Leather w/ Suede Inserts - $1049

Options:
Contrasting Double Stitching - $50
Install Customer Supplied Seat Back Heater - $30

As I have more info I will update. We can also stitch the C5 standard or C5 sport pattern for the cover. If you have a C5 and like the C6 pattern just buy C6 bottom foam and order a C6 pattern back and bottom cover. You may need to supply the seat back release cable and bezel. We can supply them when available and charge a core charge.
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Originally Posted by marrad
Pricing (per seat) for the custom replacement back with bottom cover will be:

Simulated Leather - $799
Simulated Leather w/ Suede Inserts - $899
Leather - $999
Leather w/ Suede Inserts - $1049

Options:
Contrasting Double Stitching - $50
Install Customer Supplied Seat Back Heater - $30

As I have more info I will update. We can also stitch the C5 standard or C5 sport pattern for the cover. If you have a C5 and like the C6 pattern just buy C6 bottom foam and order a C6 pattern back and bottom cover. You may need to supply the seat back release cable and bezel. We can supply them when available and charge a core charge.
Can we get a cloth option by any chance?
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Old 12-30-2020, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Autotragic
Can we get a cloth option by any chance?
We could make a cloth version. I would expect pricing to be similar to the simulated leather.
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Old 12-31-2020, 05:05 PM
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Interested. Look forward to seeing how it progresses and price.
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Here are the first pictures of the lower bolster ST3 seat. I should have a picture in black cloth in a week or two. They will be added to the site soon.




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I like those, same options and prices as previously listed?
Old 02-02-2021, 01:19 AM
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Oh hell yes
Old 02-02-2021, 02:35 AM
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Very nice, hopefully my big/tall self fits!
Old 02-02-2021, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 95wht6spd
I like those, same options and prices as previously listed?
Pricing should be similar to the ST3 seat below. Black cloth will also start at $799. The taller sided ST3 will have a price increase once these are listed.

http://www.marradind.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ST3

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Sounds interesting.
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Will the seat belts work without issue on the lower bolster ST3's?
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Originally Posted by 95wht6spd
Will the seat belts work without issue on the lower bolster ST3's?
The seat belts can come right over the top of the lower bolster seat, as with the old Sparco Roadster or Cobra Nogaro seats.
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Old 03-26-2021, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by marrad
I decided to modify our ST3 seat to make a lower bolster version that can be side mounted to the oem tracks or sit super low on our sliders. This would allow for different angle adjustments verses a tubular steel seat that is bottom mounted. The shape we will make the mold from is below.



We will also have a direct replacement seat back for the C5 and C6. It will upholstered to order and come with a matching bottom cover. The pictures below have the C6 upholstery but C5 patterns could be done as well.



Updated pictures with leather suede covers. I will be adding to the site soon. The bottom cover isn't fully installed; pulled over the foam for the picture.



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Very nice. Interested in the C5 seat option, black with red stitching. Thank you for not slapping a logo on the headrest.
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Originally Posted by MSG C5
Very nice. Interested in the C5 seat option, black with red stitching. Thank you for not slapping a logo on the headrest.
Unless it's the bat symbol...


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