Seats Shootout for my Gypsy

COUGAR · 6th June 2009, 17:32

I am considering options on seats for a complete seat swap on my 2 year old Gypsy. Trying to work out options from existing cars.

Driver + Co-Driver seats.
1. Indica - like the seats overall. much better than the regular and while not the best around are easy to find and not too expensive.
2. Innova - saw a couple of these lying around a garage in Nerul and they look comfortable.
3.Lexus - someone was saying these seats are avail in Kurla side. How do these match up? will they stand up to wear and tear?

For the rear i wanted comfortable bench type seats which could be folded backwards as well.
Options:
1. Versa - middle row of the 8 seat DX variant
2. Maruti Omni - Last row - cheap but LS version

ideas welcome!

jkdas · 6th June 2009, 19:29

Try Xylo's captain seats.

Some people do great custom bench. Ask around with workshop people.

JayD · 6th June 2009, 20:23

If space permits, then go for the merc w123 seats. They are unbeatable on comfort, especially the leather variants. They cost peanuts too.

binz · 6th June 2009, 20:39

For the front the safari and the xenons seats are super comfy!Baleno seats hold the body fantastically well.
Don't forget to take out the seatbelt locking mechanisms from your old seats and use them on your new ones.

nitrous · 6th June 2009, 23:04

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Originally Posted by binoy

For the front the safari seats are super comfy!

Just average!
But, the rear seats are "sofa on wheels" , as Islero put it.

COUGAR · 8th June 2009, 11:27

the rear "compartment" of the gypsy is 49 to 50 inches wide on the inside. Will it be enuff for a safari/scorpio bench seat?

also does the safari/scorpio bench seat fold backwards to form a full flat surface?

You know when "action" shifts to the rear seat things will be more comfortable!

Rossi · 24th August 2009, 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by COUGAR

I am considering options on seats for a complete seat swap on my 2 year old Gypsy. Trying to work out options from existing cars.

Driver + Co-Driver seats.
1. Indica - like the seats overall. much better than the regular and while not the best around are easy to find and not too expensive.
2. Innova - saw a couple of these lying around a garage in Nerul and they look comfortable.
3.Lexus - someone was saying these seats are avail in Kurla side. How do these match up? will they stand up to wear and tear?

For the rear i wanted comfortable bench type seats which could be folded backwards as well.
Options:
1. Versa - middle row of the 8 seat DX variant
2. Maruti Omni - Last row - cheap but LS version

ideas welcome!

Hi,
Finally did you zero down on any? I am in the same mindframe, for my Gypsy restoration, as you were a couple of months back

hkeskar · 5th October 2009, 00:33

I have recently purchased a maruti gypsy king. Need to replace the rear bench seats with 2 push back seats. Any source in pune / mumbai for the same? Also wanted to know whether there are any replacement options for the rear suspensions as they seem to be pretty hard.

GTO · 5th October 2009, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkeskar

Need to replace the rear bench seats with 2 push back seats. Any source in pune / mumbai for the same?

Best to get two seats custom made. If you want someone with VFM pricing and good work, get in touch with Chandrakant 98215.77030 / 2431.5022

Quote:

Also wanted to know whether there are any replacement options for the rear suspensions as they seem to be pretty hard.

You could try:

1. CF leaf springs

2. Lowering the tyre air pressure within the city

3. Using softer compound tyres.

4. Loading the back up with sandbags!

IndrojitSircar · 6th October 2009, 02:10

Mayb you could get something made by some auto seat makers?

antihero · 26th March 2015, 00:00

Bumping up this old thread.
I have an old MG410W with the standard issue no headrest driver and passenger seats. My seats have seen better days and they are in for an overhaul. I was wondering if there is a consensus on which driver and passenger seats (not rear) are the most supportive and comfortable for a long drive in the mountains on bad to extremely bad roads.
Option 1: Get current seats re-upholstered.
Advantages: Least cost
Limitations: Not plush , no headrests
Option 2: Go to a breaker yard and get seats from an accident vehicle
Advantages: Plusher?
Limitations: Will need custom mounting and rails. Costly
Option 2: I ove tata nano's hard front seats. Get a new pair.
Advantages / limtations: same as above

amitava · 24th June 2019, 12:07

Guys...i need some suggestions on mounting a swivel seat instead of the conventional front facing 2nd row on hard top gypsy...so that ingress or egree can be through rear door ,which should be much comfortable for an elderly lady...please helpme out with your suggestions...both sourcing and fixing it...Regards and best wishes...many thanks in advance

6th June 2009, 17:32	#1
COUGAR BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 548 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	Seats Shootout for my Gypsy I am considering options on seats for a complete seat swap on my 2 year old Gypsy. Trying to work out options from existing cars. Driver + Co-Driver seats. 1. Indica - like the seats overall. much better than the regular and while not the best around are easy to find and not too expensive. 2. Innova - saw a couple of these lying around a garage in Nerul and they look comfortable. 3.Lexus - someone was saying these seats are avail in Kurla side. How do these match up? will they stand up to wear and tear? For the rear i wanted comfortable bench type seats which could be folded backwards as well. Options: 1. Versa - middle row of the 8 seat DX variant 2. Maruti Omni - Last row - cheap but LS version ideas welcome!
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6th June 2009, 19:29	#2
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Try Xylo's captain seats. Some people do great custom bench. Ask around with workshop people.
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6th June 2009, 20:23	#3
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	If space permits, then go for the merc w123 seats. They are unbeatable on comfort, especially the leather variants. They cost peanuts too.
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6th June 2009, 20:39	#4
binz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,306 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	For the front the safari and the xenons seats are super comfy!Baleno seats hold the body fantastically well. Don't forget to take out the seatbelt locking mechanisms from your old seats and use them on your new ones.
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8th June 2009, 11:27	#6
COUGAR BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 548 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	the rear "compartment" of the gypsy is 49 to 50 inches wide on the inside. Will it be enuff for a safari/scorpio bench seat? also does the safari/scorpio bench seat fold backwards to form a full flat surface? You know when "action" shifts to the rear seat things will be more comfortable!
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5th October 2009, 00:33	#8
hkeskar Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolhapur Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Rear Seating for Gypsy King I have recently purchased a maruti gypsy king. Need to replace the rear bench seats with 2 push back seats. Any source in pune / mumbai for the same? Also wanted to know whether there are any replacement options for the rear suspensions as they seem to be pretty hard.
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6th October 2009, 02:10	#10
IndrojitSircar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kolkata/Delhi Posts: 2,318 Thanked: 972 Times	Mayb you could get something made by some auto seat makers?
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26th March 2015, 00:00	#11
antihero BHPian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Patnitop (J&K) Posts: 175 Thanked: 903 Times	Re: Seats Shootout for my Gypsy Bumping up this old thread. I have an old MG410W with the standard issue no headrest driver and passenger seats. My seats have seen better days and they are in for an overhaul. I was wondering if there is a consensus on which driver and passenger seats (not rear) are the most supportive and comfortable for a long drive in the mountains on bad to extremely bad roads. Option 1: Get current seats re-upholstered. Advantages: Least cost Limitations: Not plush , no headrests Option 2: Go to a breaker yard and get seats from an accident vehicle Advantages: Plusher? Limitations: Will need custom mounting and rails. Costly Option 2: I ove tata nano's hard front seats. Get a new pair. Advantages / limtations: same as above
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24th June 2019, 12:07	#12
amitava BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: kolkata Posts: 27 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Seats Shootout for my Gypsy Guys...i need some suggestions on mounting a swivel seat instead of the conventional front facing 2nd row on hard top gypsy...so that ingress or egree can be through rear door ,which should be much comfortable for an elderly lady...please helpme out with your suggestions...both sourcing and fixing it...Regards and best wishes...many thanks in advance
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