SEATS IN W460
HI
I am looking for some information regarding seats for W460, which seats will fit best in the front and rear? ML seats or C class seats, my old seats are a bit faded, want to upgrade the seats and want to know what would the best fitment?
Thanks
the narrow width of the front seats are the determinimg factor so its either from the 190 series or the 1st generation c-class, can't comment on later c-classes they may well fit too but probably best to check with a tape measure
I have W210 EClass seats in black leather, only just fit 1/4" bigger and the drivers seat wouldn't have gone in. They're uber comfy and you sit about 2" higher, When I drive anyone elses G it feels like I'm sat on the floor.
Love em!
Norfolk Tim had some Brilliant white ones in his last G
Gordon O
Gordon,
I know you loved them :-)
The fronts were out a W210 and fitted perfectly if angled them very slightly to avoid the hand brake casing on a 463 and agree the 2 inch lift is a great driving position. However, as the seats were wider there was no arm rest options.
As mine was a SWB the rears were no good and I had to get the existing ones re-trimmed to match.
Personally, I feel that all 460 and 463 seats don't match the robust feel of the rest of the old G Wagen's. I think Mercedes have rectified this in the newer 463 by doing away with single armrests and replacing them with larger more comfy seats and a central consul armrest................with fridge underneath.
Tim
hi there..
i have fitted many syle of seat to a 460. by far the best is gonna be recaros. if your G is a swb,best to fit lightweight seats. i have mainly had fabrications made to the original seats bases in the G . A good metal welder will be needed.vw golf mk1, vauxhall astra gte, ford capri recaros will all fit great. they narrow enough too like the original 460 seats.
slk seats will also fit ihad them in my 560GES. EVO 6 seats were in my cabrio a few years back..
porsche seats will also look good and be super comfortable.
rgds hus
Hi and Welcome
if your G is clean and original I would get someone to restore the seats or get them recovered in Leather or Leatherette
Somebody has done it to ours long with the doors panels done as well
a very tidy job and comforable
i will post some pics of them but it will Middle or end of week
Cheers
got to agree if you can find Recaro's I'd recover them as standard too, originality is how it was intended
is your G in mint conditon ? or will you be restoring it your taste ? i would advice buyung recaros that came from an astra gte, cavalier sri, vw golf gti mk1 type of being, [small size saloon] as wider vehicles will have a wider seat and you'll struggle to fit them...;)
therse seats below would look great if you could recover them in G fabric to keep them factory looking atleast...
good luck..
rgds hus
Is the fabric still available form MB? if so what's the likely cost of the material?
Is the fabric still available form MB? if so what's the likely cost of the material?
I think it may be all gone, I did hear a member bought the last stock.
Gordon O
I believe the fabric is still available from West Trading. Its about 88 Euro/ running meter. They normally only supply the trade but I would be happy to order on your behalf as long as you pay the for it.
Regards
Kevin
topman kevin !
rgds hus
Thanks for the advice however has anybody out there put different seats in namely from a Mercedes, just want to know if its possible and how hard they are to fit?
Thanks