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Old 07-10-2005, 01:33 AM
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Finally got 4th gen seats in.

I know this may not be a "new" thing to do, but it was a great project for me. It's kind of hard to find the tan seats, at least in my area. So I had to jump on these when I seen them.

Cost $160 for the front and the rears, out of a 60,000 mile 94 Formula roll-over. The drivers seat track was slightly bent out of shape, but was easily fixed. Other than that, they really looked nice!

First I'll show my original seats, then I"ll show a comparision of the two, then I'll show you what they look like installed.

Easy to do, and well worth the effort. They feel great, and I think it really updates my interior.

Check out the difference of the side bolsters between the old and the new. Now mine have alot of miles on them, but it still doesn't look like they had as much padding, compared to the 4th gens. Much better seat, plus the drivers seat is 4-way adjustable, it has the manual rake adjustment. Something the originals didn't have.

I know everbody is crazy about getting the power/leather 4th gen seats, but these are just what I was looking for, I like the cloth much better, and the power would be nice, but not that big of deal for me.

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Nice! It fits in well with the rest of the interior and cleaned it up quite a bit
Old 07-10-2005, 09:07 AM
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wow! those look great! To anyone that didnt already know those were 4th gen seats, they would prob say they look factory.
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Looks great Leon. The tan interior looks awsome.

I also have 4th gen bird seats in my 84 bird.

Are you coming to Dayton this year?
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Looks great Leon. The tan interior looks awsome.

I also have 4th gen bird seats in my 84 bird.

Are you coming to Dayton this year?

Thanks Dan, and everyone else!!

I thought I saw a thread with a picture of your interior, with the 4th gen seats. Looks just like the ones I bought except for the color,, Big improvement, aren't they?

Sorry, but I don't have plans for the Ohio trip this year, but it would have been great to see you guys again. Maybe sometime in the future, I'll make it back out there again. Hopefully with my 79, after some greatly needed engine mods, ie.(HORSEPOWER).

Take care,

Leon.

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Lookin' good! I love my 4th gen seats so much more than the originals.
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I love my 4th gen TA seats...hope you enjoy yours, they look great in the car
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i love my 4th gen seats too..makes a world of differance in comfort..plus they are alot more plush than my old 200k mile ones in my 92..I also used the sunvisors(had to modify a little) and the lighted rear view mirror looks real clean....car looks great man.all the little things make a great looking car
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