Hotrod (Almost Kameari) Style Autotechnica Seats

[Stivva]

They are a little different in design, but essentially the same style for $430 a pair. Has anyone seen these in the flesh?

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CLASSIC-LOW-BACK-PU-LEATHER-BUCKET-SEATS-CAR-FIXED-BACK-BLACK-HOT-ROD-PAIR-/171909927047?hash=item2806a15087

 

I would be lying if I said I wasn't interested in seeing these in my car, if not for good, then just to see how they fit. Has anyone else seen any other seats of similar design?

 

[gav240z]

They don't float my boat.

[GongZ]

Low back seats in a 260Z? What about ADR 22 - Head Restraints?

https://infrastructure.gov.au/roads/motor/design/pdf/22.pdf

 

- applies to passenger cars manufactured on or after 1 Jan 1972

[George]

Yeah, I wouldn't trust that seat with my little chicken neck.

[d3c0y]

No better safety wise than the Japanese ones, but the looks don't do it for me.

Edited September 8, 2015 by d3c0y

[Stivva]

Apparently they meet ADR Standards?

[Stivva]

I would love to see them in person before I decide whether I like them or not.

[GongZ]

Apparently they meet ADR Standards?

They might meet pre-1972 ADR standards - I can't see how they would meet ADR22 though.

 

Their eBay listing says "GREAT FOR HOT RODS, SOFT TOPS, MINI'S AND JUST 

ABOUT ANY VEHICLE WHERE A COMPACT SEAT IS REQUIRED" - Hot rods and Minis might be alluding to pre-1972 cars?

 

I sent them a question on eBay - I will let you know if I get a reply.

[GongZ]

Well they answered very quickly!!!

 

My question to them was -

"What do you mean by "Full ADR approval"?

Do they meet "ADR 22 - Head Restraints" for vehicles made on or after 1 January 1972?"

 

Their reply was -

"Thanks for your message and enquiry with Original Parts Group. 

Our low back bucket seats meet ADR approval 3/03 for seat without head restraints. 

Full adr approval for this style seat."

 

In other words - they are fully approved for pre-1972 cars only.

Edited September 8, 2015 by GongZ

[Stivva]

That was quick.