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harpo231 03-24-2017 01:08 PM

TMI seats ....how are they
 
Anyone got the tmi seats installed ? Wondering if they are comfy and well made . want buckets in the BLUE MULE ..gonna not use cheap lookin console they offer.:chevy:

67 chevelle 03-24-2017 01:09 PM

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They better be for that price

chevy72blu 03-24-2017 01:42 PM

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I saw them in LMC recently, too. Havent heard much. They look nice in the pictures

88Stanger 03-24-2017 04:01 PM

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expensive is what they are.....

68Stepbed 03-24-2017 04:31 PM

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People say they're pricey, but by the time you have an upholsterer rebuild and recover a factory seat with quality components and do the same customization, it's not as far off. Another good point is they're all new seats, not rebuilt stuff.

As for comfort, I've only ridden in a couple, but they seemed to be very comfy and good quality.

12secondnova 03-24-2017 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by harpo231 (Post 7895278)
Anyone got the tmi seats installed ? Wondering if they are comfy and well made . want buckets in the BLUE MULE ..gonna not use cheap lookin console they offer.:chevy:

Never seen there ''blue mule'' do they offer them indifferent colors? Ive only ever seen the black. I would love to have a set in red

harpo231 03-24-2017 08:57 PM

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You can design any color scheme you want :chevy:

edhtrd71 03-27-2017 05:20 PM

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I have a tmi bench seat in my 71 and it is pretty comfy. I don't have any long miles in the seat yet. They are very expensive but the seat looks great. I haven't seen any affordable upholstery shop turn out a seat like this. It looks like a seat you would see in a very high dollar build.

harpo231 03-28-2017 10:41 AM

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Thanks Ed... I'm goin all out with this build so I do want a quality seat. Guess these will work...:chevy:

flipper58 03-28-2017 11:02 AM

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I am waiting on a TMI split bench from forum vendor ProPerformance. Mine are black with green/black houndstooth inserts. I ordered the door panels as well, with the same houndstooth inserts. I will post pics once they arrive. Pricey, yes, but once you consider the time and materials for a very good re-upholstery and cleaning up the frame, etc., it's pretty close.
Phil

harpo231 03-28-2017 11:12 AM

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Thanks Flip look forward to seeing them !

67ChevyRedneck 03-28-2017 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed (Post 7895465)
People say they're pricey, but by the time you have an upholsterer rebuild and recover a factory seat with quality components and do the same customization, it's not as far off. Another good point is they're all new seats, not rebuilt stuff.

As for comfort, I've only ridden in a couple, but they seemed to be very comfy and good quality.

This, with new foams and cover, and me still doing all the work, it was +/-$500 to rebuild my bench seat.

I have TMI seats in my mustang. I have about 8K miles of long 10-12+ hour days on the hot rod power tour driving in them, very comfy. I've also sat in their sample seats at shows before, they all felt pretty nice. Their "Sport R" seats are the comfy-est, but I don't like the look with the suede and chrome ring things.

harpo231 03-29-2017 02:53 PM

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Ya I dont like the grommets either,seems like on a hot day they could burn the daddy parts !! Goin with the plain and a stock type console havin made :chevy:

davischevy 03-29-2017 09:08 PM

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I have TMI seats in my 65 Chevelle and I am very happy.

davischevy 03-31-2017 08:47 PM

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Where do these worms come from?

nicklear36 04-01-2017 05:10 PM

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I don't know but they look sweet

flipper58 03-26-2018 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by harpo231 (Post 7898968)
Thanks Flip look forward to seeing them !

I meant to post this a long time ago. Getting closer to actually installing the seat this spring.

FRCvette 03-26-2018 02:33 PM

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^^^ Nice seat. I want the same seat with white and black houndstooth.

MfBox 03-27-2018 01:39 PM

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they look great but i have never seen anyone with them installed in real life.


they also look a little uncomfortable

Grumpy old man 03-27-2018 09:03 PM

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I think they look a little weird with the wide raised center section ?, has anyone installed a set and run a center line down the steering wheel to see if they actually are centered with the wheel ? or are they just another generic "custom" seat ? :smoke:

FRCvette 03-27-2018 09:35 PM

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I seen one in a c/10 at a local car show here last year. The owner said it was very comfortable. He let me sit in and I thought it fit good and felt comfy.

Artofdeath 03-28-2018 11:27 AM

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If you don't mind me asking, what seat belt are you going to use with that seat Flipper? Can't wait to see a pic of that sitting in your truck. Thanks for posting!

MfBox 03-28-2018 12:07 PM

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if you get a set of these like that red one pictured above what does that run installed?

flipper58 03-28-2018 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Artofdeath (Post 8224066)
If you don't mind me asking, what seat belt are you going to use with that seat Flipper? Can't wait to see a pic of that sitting in your truck. Thanks for posting!

Got them from seatbeltsplus.com, in black. And I can't wait either.
Phil

MfBox 03-28-2018 06:58 PM

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looked at there site 2200 for the top end seats 550 for the center fountain and 270 for the mounting bracket. so around 3k installed by yourself at the top end.


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