Superleggera EU/US seats

I have a litte question regarding the US Superleggeras.

I am pretty sure that I've never seen an US SL that was equipped with Carbon Racing Seats.

Over here in Germany, the car comes with these seats right from the factory. I don't think there is even an option for the normal Gallardo seats at all in the SL.

This car is made for racing - but no racing seats on the US market?! Or have just missed the right cars:)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Different safety rules.

You could buy something like this...

 

http://www.tecnocraft.com/Lamborghini-Gall...Seat-P11C3.aspx

Can we import the EU seats? anyone done this? I have been seriously considering it but not sure how I'd go about doing it. Suggestions?

I recall someone on this board doing the swap. Any yellow stitch buckets out there?

 

They can be bought separately. They even fit in the LP560. Sadly, you are sitting a bit higher and as I know, there is only one size. Not like Ferrari, where you can get the racing seats in different sizes. But - they are way more comfortable than the standard seats. A race car needs racing seats;)

those seats are the only seats i'd want in my lambo..prob not comfortable but so sexy

Lemdog has the euro sl seats in his SL.

Can we import the EU seats? anyone done this? I have been seriously considering it but not sure how I'd go about doing it. Suggestions?

 

DoctaM3,

 

I can probably get you a set of Euro SL seats. I wonder if LP670-4 SV seats would fit in a Superleggera because they are a bit cheaper than the Euro SL seats (I don't understand why).

Lemdog has the euro sl seats in his SL.

 

 

VCR also changed his seats out to the euro seats, great improvment.

I do have them in mine...Actually, you don't sit any higher and comfort is a matter of opinion...They are however the coolest seat on earth and with the 4 point and roll bar, a super sick addition.

 

they also cost 8kish per seat and VERY hard to get out of Europe (took me 18 months)

 

Still have my US SL version with orange stitching if someone is interested...5k takes both and they are perfect

I do have them in mine...Actually, you don't sit any higher and comfort is a matter of opinion...They are however the coolest seat on earth and with the 4 point and roll bar, a super sick addition.

 

they also cost 8kish per seat and VERY hard to get out of Europe (took me 18 months)

 

Still have my US SL version with orange stitching if someone is interested...5k takes both and they are perfect

 

Nice. Were you able to find orange euro seats? Pics?

Here are 2 pics for a quick comparison during install. The pics should speak for themselves.

 

As for comfort, like LemDog said, it's a matter of opinion. Personally, I like the Euro seats a lot better as I fit very well in them. The looks are the icing on the cake.

Nice.

 

Has anyone done colored webbing on the seatbelts? You can order them as factory parts for Porsches. Some yellow belts would look hot in my car. Maybe redone custom?

those euro SL seats are AWESOME!!!!

Here are 2 pics for a quick comparison during install. The pics should speak for themselves.

 

As for comfort, like LemDog said, it's a matter of opinion. Personally, I like the Euro seats a lot better as I fit very well in them. The looks are the icing on the cake.

 

 

I agree they look much better!!

DoctaM3,

 

I can probably get you a set of Euro SL seats. I wonder if LP670-4 SV seats would fit in a Superleggera because they are a bit cheaper than the Euro SL seats (I don't understand why).

 

Okk... now you know you have to hook me up!

 

> they also cost 8kish per seat and VERY hard to get out of Europe (took me 18 months)

 

Can you be more specific? What was the hold-up? The purchase? Euro Export? US Import?

 

http://www.check with our franchised dealer sponsors.com/xq/asp/year.2008...bcatalogTav.htm

 

Do the belts mount to the wall or the cage/bar?

 

http://www.check with our franchised dealer sponsors.com/xq/asp/year.2008...bcatalogTav.htm

The seats were developed by Sparco. They are the Sparco Chrono Sports. The only difference is that Sparco made the Lambo ones out of CF but their chronosport is only Fiberglass (as if it really matters). You could easilly get the Sparcos for dirt cheap and just have them reupholstered. I confirmed with Sparco myself. here are pics for comparison. You can get the chrono sports for a real fair price. And if you don't really care about the upholstery you can get the black or two tone. Its also a new material which is better than the old Sparco Cloth..... just fyi

 

 

 

> they also cost 8kish per seat and VERY hard to get out of Europe (took me 18 months)

 

Can you be more specific? What was the hold-up? The purchase? Euro Export? US Import?

 

http://www.check with our franchised dealer sponsors.com/xq/asp/year.2008...bcatalogTav.htm

 

Do the belts mount to the wall or the cage/bar?

 

http://www.check with our franchised dealer sponsors.com/xq/asp/year.2008...bcatalogTav.htm

 

 

Belts can mount to the back wall (if you don't have a roll bar) or directly to the factory roll bar. I actually had it both ways before I got the bar installed...Dealers in Europe for whatever reason wouldn't sell me the seats...I tried every angle including having a few friends in Europe try and buy them and ship them over...Don't think the factory ever wanted them in the US due to DOT regs.

 

I eventually got them in a "covert" way but can't elaborate as I want to protect those involved....

 

Here's a shot of the set up..

i wanna see some black seats with ithaca verde stitching

i wanna see some black seats with ithaca verde stitching

 

You won't because Superleggera's do not come in Verde Ithaca; and regular G/SE/LP560/Spyder in V.I. do not come in Alcantara sports seats. The closest you might get are "regular" leather seats with Q-citura V.I. stitching, or LP640 Alcantara sports seats with Q-cotura V.I. stitching (both are special orders).

The seats were developed by Sparco. They are the Sparco Chrono Sports. The only difference is that Sparco made the Lambo ones out of CF but their chronosport is only Fiberglass (as if it really matters). You could easilly get the Sparcos for dirt cheap and just have them reupholstered. I confirmed with Sparco myself. here are pics for comparison. You can get the chrono sports for a real fair price. And if you don't really care about the upholstery you can get the black or two tone. Its also a new material which is better than the old Sparco Cloth..... just fyi

 

 

 

I'm comtemplating getting these. They are not as light as the Technocraft T1's (6 lbs vs. 17 lbs) but they are significantly cheaper ($2699 vs $479). I emailed Sparco to see if they can confirm these would fit in my G and if they have mounting hardware for it.

 

Anyone have any idea how much the stock seats weigh(electric heated power seats)?

 

Keep us posted. The Sparco seats are very close to the Euro design. It would be great if you could match the factory suede and stitching. Keep in mind these do not have carbon fiber backs.