I attached a special seat cover to Porsche 911 (964)

964 seat cover
Porsche 911

Dissatisfaction points of 964 type Porsche 911

Recently, the front and rear tires have been replaced with new ones, and the engine is also riding in excellent condition. The air-cooled Porsche 964 has been dissatisfied for some time.

that isThe point that the shape of the seat does not fit my bodyis. There are two genuine seats for Carrera 2 in 964, a standard seat and a sports seat, but mine is the standard seat.

964 standard sheet

Normal state

The 964 seat is made by Recaro

The 964 seat is made by Recaro

This sheet is made by RECAROAlthough it is lightweight and thin, it has a strong sense of rigidity, but the width is narrow for a few minutes.Even for me, who has a standard Japanese body shape, the backrest feels like the back is sticking out.

Also, the seat and the cushion in the center of the backrest are very soft, the butt is shaped like a sunken, and the backrest is so soft that it is soft.It tends to be a stooped posture.

Therefore, they often suffer from back pain.

In addition, there is no non-slip processing like modern leather seats, and the skin is slippery, so it is very slippery.When driving, the posture tends to collapse.

Also, when a large lateral G is applied, extra force is applied to maintain the body, which makes me very tired.

Order a seat cover exclusively for Porsche 911 (964)

Despite such dissatisfaction, I didn't care about the joy of driving the 964, but one day I was shown the 964 with a seat cover.

The 964 seat has a design that blends into the interior as if it were genuine.Moreover, when I was allowed to sit down, I was impressed by how comfortable it was.

When I asked the manufacturer immediately where to buy it,You can buy it onlineAnd that. After that, I decided to order immediately.

dotty

This seat is not a general-purpose product, but is completely designed exclusively for the vehicle model.At the time of writing the blog, Porsche has 964, 996, and 997 carversHowever, if there is no compatible model, it seems possible to request development from the homepage.

This time I chose the Dotty LUXUR-AL CANTARA seat, which has Alcantara seat and backrest, and the entire seat is made of PVC leather.

There are 964 seats for standard seats and sports seats, but my 964 is a standard seat, so I chose the standard seat.

The color of the Alcantara part can be selected from black and wine red.Here, black is selected from the atmosphere of the interior and exterior of the car. And the PVC leather part can be selected from black, gray, beige, mocha brown and aroma wine.

Samples of this part can be sent free of charge if requested, so it's a good idea to check in advance. I chose black to match the color inside the car.

And then...You can also choose the stitch color.This is the most confusing place, but you can choose from 14 types. At first, I thought about blue and green to match the body color, but I rejected it because it was not well balanced with black leather.

Next, I thought about white, but I felt that it was a little too noticeable because there was no white color on the interior and exterior.It was a little darker, and I chose the silver stitch to match the silver of the wheel and ordered it.

How to attach the seat cover

About a month after ordering, the seat cover arrived.

Than I imaginedThe texture is high and the quality is quite high.At least it can be said that the cost performance is sufficient.

Seat cover arrives

It will start to be installed immediately. FortunatelyManuals for vehicle models by the manufacturerI decided to proceed as it was.

First of all, from the impression that it was installed, it took about 2 hours, butThose who are relatively easy to installis. You don't have to remove the seat, and you don't have to worry about putting it on. It is a level that anyone can install unless it is a very clumsy person.

However, theThere were some difficultiesSo, I will share the information only there.

Removal of seat lever

that isRemoving the lever that tilts the backrest of the seat forwardis. Since it is on the left and right of each seat, it is necessary to remove a total of 4 levers. In the instruction manual, "You can remove it by pullingHowever, it cannot be removed by pulling it normally.

Even if I put a lot of effort into it, it doesn't move easily. I had a feeling that it was about to break, so I took out the interior peeler and sandwiched it from the left and right to gradually lift it up using the principle of leverage. It was easy to take by repeating this.

After that, it doesn't take much time.

Simply remove the plastic cover on the seat back, cover it, and secure it with velcro or string.

If this part goes smoothly, the work will be completed in an hour.

Seat cover review

First.It looks after installation, but it's really great.This is a result that I can't think of as a seat cover, and I feel that it has a high-class feel at once.

Moreover, since the seat shape itself is genuine, it is good that there is no obvious retrofitting feeling like an external seat. The stitch is also silver and the answer is correct. It was a correct answer with bright stitches. It's not overly assertive, it's an accent and it's very good.

Seat Cover

State after mounting the seat cover

When I actually ride it, it is very comfortable to sit on. It ’s just a cover,It feels like the sheet is thicker, and the body does not sink more than necessary.

In addition, Alcantara holds the body moderately, so there is little loss of posture and it is easy to maintain the correct position. I had my wife ride it, but "It looks like a new car! Comfortable to sit on!He said, "I'm sorry.

Alcantara seat

Sheet stitch

Sewing is also very good. I'm glad I made silver stitching.

Seat back pocket

There is also a pocket on the seat back

Of course, the seat shape itself does not change, so it is not as effective as changing the seat, but stillWhen you actually drive on a mountain road with this, it is very easy to drive.You can see how the body was moving with the leather skin of the standard seat.
Generally, if you replace the seat with a bucket seat or other seat that is difficult for you to move, the time on the circuit will be greatly reduced, but this time it has the same effect.

The steering is not forced to move so that the body does not move, and the steering can be operated smoothly. that's why,Stable cornering and accurate steering operationis. And above allYou won't get tired even if you drive for a long time.

Also, unlike a typical seat cover, it does not shift in the middle. This is probably because it is a special design, and in addition to being made quite precisely, there are plenty of strings and velcro to fix it firmly.

It was really good that this cover alone improved driving comfort.I think the cost performance is quite good.

It is recommended for 964 owners who are dissatisfied with the seat comfort, who have already been damaged, and who do not want to deteriorate the seat any more.

Click here for this seat cover

Hiro

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  1. ds124

    Hello, hiro.
    As I was interested in Tiptronic's article, 964 is good enough to cover some shortcomings.
    I'm wondering whether to buy the finest 964 or wait for the second half to buy a bare carrera cabriolet ...
    Perhaps because the sports car deviation value increased, when I tried the bare Carrera the other day, there was nothing boring that I had felt before, and I was just impressed.
    Assuming that NA's 981gts is left, that turbocharged feeling of acceleration and transcendental stability is exquisite!

    • HiroHiro

      Answer Hello ds124.

      Well, the 964 is really fun.
      It's not particularly fast, and the power is nothing compared to the current Porsche,
      The feeling of crushing the tire with a load and bending is addictive w

      Compared to the current Carrera Cabriolet, the 964 is quite different in direction.
      The 981GTS may still be closer to the 964.
      This is a troublesome area. I also get lost every time because it is difficult to throw away any of them ^ ^

  2. Ouvea

    Hiro

    Hi, my name is Ouvea and I drive a 964C2 MT. I always enjoy looking at your site.

    After reading this post, I purchased the seat covers and installed them over the weekend. Only the seats were reborn!

    The 992 Targa4 is scheduled for delivery at the end of the year or the beginning of the new year, and I am getting closer to having the two 911s I have always dreamed of.

    I look forward to working with you.

    Ouvea

    • HiroHiro

      Hello Ouvea! Nice to meet you!

      I see you purchased seat covers!
      It changes the atmosphere quite a bit ^^.
      I think it's a good deal if it makes such a difference at that price.

      And a 992 Targa 4 on your second 911!
      I envy you. It is a very rare grade, so please take good care of it.
      My pleasure, and I look forward to working with you in the future!

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