Cobra Misano Seats

[terryp88]

After struggling for a year without success to find a comfortable seating position in the Porsche Sport Seats, I elected to install Cobra Misano 30's in my 2008 C2. I'm not a big guy, but for me the shoulder bolsters on the Porsche seats were just too narrow. I ended up with a neck ache every time I drove the car long distances. I also didn't like the way the headrest leans so far forward relative to the seat backs.

The Misano's were installed last week and so far I am very happy with the results. The shoulder bolsters are much wider and overall the seat holds me in place better during spirited driving. I also like the look of the seats with black leather, contrasting gray stitching and carbon fiber backs. The seats also have a release to tilt them forward so that I can get my kids into the back seat.

I purchased the seats from Sube Sports in Huntington Beach CA, and had them professionally installed by BBI Autosports (also in Huntington Beach). I thought about installing the seats myself, but after seeing everything they had to do, I'm glad I opted for professional installation. The fit is tight, but they work well. I have plenty of headroom and the seats are adjustable forward and back. The guys at BBI were great and did a fantastic job.

As expected, the airbag light went on after the install due to the removal of thorax airbags in the stock seats. I am going to the dealer later this week to see if they can reset the light.

Attached are pictures of the end result.

[phillipj]

Those are beautiful seats.. The carbon backs are sweet and they look good in the car. The only issue I have with them is the very large "Cobra" logo. Just my opinion :rolleyes:

Enjoy!!!!

[tekky]

+1 - agreed... beautiful seats but the logo :S

love the CF back! how comfortable are they on the road?

Those are beautiful seats.. The carbon backs are sweet and they look good in the car. The only issue I have with them is the very large "Cobra" logo. Just my opinion :rolleyes:

Enjoy!!!!

[terryp88]

I'm not thrilled about the logo either. They are stitched into the leather. I've thought about using black shoe polish or something else to make them blend in more.

The seats are very comfortable.

[phillipj]

I'm not thrilled about the logo either. They are stitched into the leather. I've thought about using black shoe polish or something else to make them blend in more.

The seats are very comfortable.

How about a nice "Porsche" patch sewed over the "Cobra?" Kind of anal but it would look sweet.. But perhaps you have had enough seat issues already. They do look beautiful. May I ask the cost? Did you keep the stock seats?

[terryp88]

I will investigate a Porsche patch. Not sure if I could find something that would sit flush enough. Like you said, I've had enough seat issues. As to the cost, the seats were $1500 per seat, plus I had to purchase various sliders and brackets. With tax, the total cost was a little over $4,300 for both of the seats and all of the supplies. Not cheap, but I had to replace the Sport Seats and I wanted something that would match the interior of the car. I tested out some Recaros and other seats, but I liked these the best in terms of looks and comfort. I did keep the stock seats. If I sell the car down the road, I was thinking that I may want to put them back in the car.

[phillipj]

Thanks for the info. Yes it's always a good idea to keep the stock seats for the new owner if you do decide to sell one day. When I was looking for a new car I was amazed how some people mod a new car (wheels,suspension, exhaust, Bumpers) and fail to keep any of the stock parts. Makes a potential buyer look elsewhere.

Beautiful car and enjoy your new seats!

[PAULSPEED]

Here is what a friend of mine did with Recaro seats.

Paul

Edited September 2, 2009 by PAULSPEED