As the seats wear and tear, if it were to come time to replace the seats, with something more modern, What's my best bet in the aftermarket?

My intentions for the car change on an almost weekly basis, but it is very likely going to become a part time track car. So I'm thinking of a seat somewhere in between full on race and comfort...you know what I mean...

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RIP: 80 300SD
RIP: 79 450SEL
2002 E430 4matic (212,000km)
2002 ML500 'sport'

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If you want something vintage looking check out GTS Seats, they have some cool period looking seats that are race-y.

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Nathan
'74 280C - gone to a new home for the finishing it deserves.
'64 356SC
'74 914 2.0

I want to re-hash this post hoping to get some more people to chime inn.

What is out there?? anyone have success finding an aftermarket seat that looks and feels good in a w123??

I'm in need of a drivers seat rehab for my coupe so i'm weighing the options.
I'm not terribly concerned with originality. Something that is the size and shape of the original but much more comfortable and upholstered in cloth would be ideal. I'm not opposed to totally overhaulin the original seat but, taken time and materials into consideration, i'd like to see some new seats ideas too.

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Current fleet
2006 E320 CDI
1992 300D - 5speed manual swapped

former members
1984 300D "Blues Mobile"

1978 300CD "El Toro"

I had some springs broken in my 93 W124 that I welded back together. You can also use a bit of steel tubing and JB Weld to repair the springs if you don't weld. As for the tears in my seat I bought a great set of covers that look better than the factory seats. Most people think they are recovered, yes they are that good. I have had them on mow for 3 years which I have driven 90K miles (copier service tech) so a lot of in and out. The driver seat is just starting to show some signs of wear. The covers were $200 but match my grey interior perfect. These are custom made for our Mercs.

MERCEDES BENZ 300-Series SE 90-93 S.LEATHER SEAT COVERS [BNZ004]

Check out ebay...there are some great deals on used modern seats. Some old recaros or Corbeau seats that look 80's period correct.

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Bryan Harter
1992 500E Smoke Silver
2002 CLK55 AMG Cab Silver/Black
2001 Harley Fatboy - Pearl White
2004 F150 FX4 Silver/Grey
1969 GTO Liberty Blue
1956 F100 Black

IMO, shop around for Recaro, Corbeau, or Sparco seats.


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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.