R Seat Shell and Foam Kit, for 3-Point Belts. Porsche 911 / 964 / 914 1965–94  ❭  SEATFRAMERSEATSTD

R Seat Frame and Foam Kit - 5 Point Seat Belt
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This R Seat shell and foam kit provides an untrimmed foundation for a fixed-back bucket seat, configured for use with 3-point seat belts. It is suitable for the listed Porsche 911, 964 and 914 applications produced between 1965 and 1994. Sold each.

Fits

• Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
• Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
• Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
• Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
• Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
• Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
• Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
• Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
• Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
• Porsche 964 (911) C4 1989-93
• Porsche 914 (1970-1976)

What This Product Does

The seat shell kit concept separates the seat’s supporting structure, suspension and shaped padding from its final upholstery. The essential underlying components are supplied as a kit, allowing a professional automotive trimmer to finish the seat in leather, vinyl, fabric or another suitable material. Colour, stitching, piping and other upholstery details can therefore be selected to complement the vehicle’s existing cabin or restoration specification.

The R Seat design is based on the supportive driver and co-driver seats associated with early rally and competition cars. Its shaped, fixed-back form provides defined support around the backrest, sides and cushion while retaining a period-style appearance appropriate for a classic Porsche interior. Duralastic suspension belts sit beneath the cushion to provide flexible support rather than relying on the foam alone.

Functions

• Provides the structural shell for a complete upholstered R Seat
• Uses shaped foam sections to establish the seat profile
• Supports the cushion with flexible Duralastic suspension belts
• Allows upholstery materials, colours and stitching to be specified separately
• Creates a fixed seating position determined by the chosen mounting installation
• Provides a period-style seat form for classic Porsche interior restoration

Technical Details

• Kit includes the seat shell, Duralastic suspension belts, side and backrest foam, seat cushion and headrest
• Fibreglass seat shell construction
• Fixed-back bucket-seat design
• Untrimmed components ready for professional upholstery
• Version specified for use with 3-point seat belts
• Mounting brackets, runners and upholstery should be confirmed separately for the installation

Symptoms of Fault

• Original seat foam has collapsed, split or lost its shape
• The seat cushion sags or provides uneven support
• The existing frame or shell is corroded, distorted or damaged
• Backrest and side support have deteriorated through age and use
• Worn upholstery reveals degraded foam or supporting components
• A complete foundation is required for a seat restoration project

Why Replacement Matters

Replacing the supporting shell, suspension and foam together gives the upholsterer a consistent foundation for the finished seat. This avoids fitting new trim over deteriorated padding or tired suspension parts and allows the upholstery specification to be coordinated with the rest of the interior. Seat brackets, runners and belt anchorages are safety-critical; installation should use appropriate hardware and be checked by a suitably experienced specialist.

FAQs

• Is the upholstery included? No. The kit is supplied untrimmed so the covering material and finishing details can be selected separately.
• What is included in the shell kit? It includes the seat shell, Duralastic suspension belts, shaped side and backrest foam, seat cushion and headrest.
• Can the backrest angle be adjusted? No. This is a fixed-back seat, so the installed height and angle are established by the selected brackets and mounting arrangement.
• Is this the 3-point seat-belt version? Yes. This kit is specified for a 3-point belt arrangement rather than a multi-point harness configuration.
• Does it fit a Porsche 914? The supplied application includes the Porsche 914, subject to the use of suitable model-specific runners or mounting brackets.