For future reference and easy search on these seats I thought it worth a little write up.

Cobra Misano's are a great light weight reclining sports seat, well constructed and very good quality. I had shopped around a fair bit as I need recliners (kids ride in the car every day) but want to be able to use race harness for track days (harness bar is next project - removeable of course). Similar seats would be from Recaro and Corbeau for example but I ended up lumping on these. The 996 has a tight fit for seats, non-electric Recaro Sports would have issues fitting and I was not interested in the electric creature comforts, more on functionality and matching appearance with weight saving as an added bonus - these are sooo much lighter than stock. The Misano 30s are a subdued black colour that really compliment the graphite grey interior, they have plenty other options for colours (as do the other manufacturers) but I was wanting to avoid shiny black and lighter greys.

Thanks to some tips from vincentdds the install was pretty easy. You have to remove the inboard recliner **** (pops off), cut down the protruding ****, and then cap it - I used an axle cap (3/8") from Lowes. You have to decide on seat height also, the seats have tabs with 3 height options, to go lower you have to hacksaw off the unwanted mounting holes, as with a 996 the bases wont let the tabs protrude down. I ended up with the lowest mounting position on both sides, seat sits minutly higher than OEM at its lowest I think, but plenty low for me (6') with helmet on and for daily use. You mount the seatbelt recepticle to the inside of the tab on the seat base for it to fit snuggly. Base (in this lowest case) mounts in to the car first, then the seat with the rails/sliders mounts on to the base. We also lifted up the carpet under the B pillars and cut away some plastic there, that lets the seat slide all the way back without the outboard recliner ***** getting restricted. Carpet back in you can't tell any change.

Install was pretty easy but I had an experienced hand helping me. If you are Houston based I'd recommend going through Moterwerks to get the seats and have them install.

Mounting tabs: Seats in:

 

Adam,

Let me say it again...those are awesome! Have you considered the Recaro Sportster CS during your search?

Edwin

 

Btw, check this link out for the harness bar.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...rness-bar.html

Edwin

 

Thanks and yes, the Sportsters shoulder harness holes are too low in the seat back for safe use with a harness for me. Look awesome though. The Recaros that would work are the Sports Topline (electric version are just narrow enough to get in the 996), I liked the look of the Misano's over the Recaro Sports, plus the colour combo was better for my graphite grey interior, plus the electrics are for nought really vs weight saving.

There aren't a ton of seat options that actually fit our cars and then the harness use is the other factor that needs to be keyed in, took a fair amount of research and almost orders before going for these.

 

Nice harness bar but I want to retain the back seats and be able to put it in/take it out for track days with ease. Sparco and Speedware Motorsports make ones that fit my bill. I'll have something in the car for TX2K9 but not in time for this weekends PCA DE at TWS.

 

Adam,

I like the looks of these seats. What is the weight difference?

 

I wish I had weighed them before they went in. If i pull one out for any reason I'll check but they are a **** load lighter than my oem with memory/heat. Those almost did my lower back in moving them around the garage!


I'll weigh the OEM's when I get a chance, maybe tonight. The Misanos without base I think are a mere 29lbs each - correction - 24lbs - full carbon fibre shell, the base weighs a bit though.

 

boss what do those seats cost?

and which exactly are those ? cuase i tried looking for them but they dont seem to look liek yours especilay where the seating is and the back parts where its cross stitched , the ones i saw are dont have that .

 

Wow that looks fantastic in your car. I am glad you choose them. I find myself admiring at mine every night come home after work.
FYI, the seat and slider weigh 40lb. vs stock 60+lbs. There will be thinner aluminum ***** available soon.

 

 

Those seats look absolutely killer and are a good compromise.

Mike

 

Thanks Vincent, your PM's help sway the decision for me! I love the seats. Can't wait to hit the track this weekend in them!

Another comment on price for the last post, these are comparable to Recaro Sports Topline, and Sportster CS in price. Value is hard to say as both companies make excellent seats.

 

These are the Cobra Misano 30 model, there are also Misano L and AL.

Slide to the bottom of this page (link) and you will see them.

Thanks for the weight update, and why are you not driving your car to work?! I'll get a weight on my stockers tonight, they feel heavier than 60+ with the electrics and heat etc.

Thanks also, thats what I thought too. Real tired of being slung around the inside of the car on the track and these ones wont disrupt daily life either.

 

Adam,

I'd be interested if Akram coulld get a GB going

Edwin

 

They look amazing. I have driven in a BMW w/ a set, very comfable.