Replaced MB Seats With Non-Benz SEATS? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 12-20-2005, 10:08 AM

Dear All,
I would like to know which forum members have replaced their mercedes seats with non-mercedes seats. I know one forum member has replaced his seats from a BMW and loves them so I was wondering if anyone else has done this. Please tell me about your experience and PLEASE post pics here if you can. I was thinking about replacing my seats either with the Lexus RX 300, BMW 5-series, Cadillac STS seats. Those leather seats are far more comfortable than my original MB-TEX seats and I believe they will be much more adjustable and look better. I am planning on doing both from and rear seats.
Thanking you in advance
Have a happy and safe holiday

BenzOnline · #2 12-20-2005, 11:26 AM

That would look so stupid and unoriginal.

#3 12-20-2005, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BenzOnline

That would look so stupid and unoriginal.

I dont think so. Although I will keep my original seats for originality purposes, I would enjoy comfort and looks of the seats that I had mentioned above.

jjrodger · #4 12-20-2005, 12:58 PM

I have seen on E-Bay a G-Wagen with seats from an Audi TT.

I don't suppose all seats are mounted to their cars in the same fashion, though. And in my view MB seats are extremely comfortable. Often seats from one car may not feel the same in a different car. This is because the springing of the seats is tuned to match the springing of the suspension.

#5 12-20-2005, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jjrodger

I have seen on E-Bay a G-Wagen with seats from an Audi TT.

I don't suppose all seats are mounted to their cars in the same fashion, though. And in my view MB seats are extremely comfortable. Often seats from one car may not feel the same in a different car. This is because the springing of the seats is tuned to match the springing of the suspension.

My seating in the 95 E300D is in excellent shape, no marks, no rips and looks almost new. Still I don't think that these MB-TEX seats are comfortable or that great looking. Maybe I'll sell them once I get my new seats fitted in this summer.

TX76513 · #6 12-20-2005, 05:56 PM

If you could get the entire interior to match it would be OK. There is a ton of very kewl aftermarket seats out there, but mostly geared for SL class of car. Couldn't imagine my SDL with Corbeau or Sparco racing seats in the front and back