R129 seats.

[blueb10]

I would like to have the drivers side seat bolster repaired on my SL but would still like to be able to drive the car whilst waiting for the repair to be done. My question is, are the seat back panels interchangeable? Can I swap the passenger side for the drivers side?

[r129sl]

No. They are asymmetrical (note the cut out around the seat belt). But you might be able to make do for a week or two.

[blueb10]

Thanks r129sl , how did I know that it would be you that I could rely on to provide an answer, I think in future that I may just PM you!

[mischaRS]

I have a SL60 and would like to upgrade the seats for something much lighter and comfortable
Anyone ever fitted alternative seats please and pitfalls I will come across ??

[PositronicRay]

I find R129 seats pretty comfortable TBH, I had a Citroen BX that had fantastic seats but I can't think of anything much better. (for me anyway, I do suffer on long trips so tried loads of options) Maybe an upholsterer can help.

I can understand something more lightweight, they are heavy. I'm guessing the extra strength so they can house/support the seat belts doesn't help. I think the seat belt thing will be the biggest hurdle, if not contained in the seat you'll have to fabricate mounts. To get them high enough (ideally above shoulder height) a roll cage would help but rather negates the weight advantage.

[r129sl]

There's a guy who posts in the r129 forum on Benzworld.org who has fitted lightweight buckets to his impressively modified 129. His posting name is Tech Tune or something.

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129-sl-class/1354...

[mischaRS]

R129SL---many thanks, gives me something to ponder !!