mustangfun101

I'm looking to replace my seats with newer model leather (or cloth if I can find nice ones) seats from an 00 or higher. I found some 02's but the seller says they won't match up with the 97 equipment. Anyone got some advice?

mr-mstng

Interesting, I would think that they would bolt right in. Did he say that the mounting points are different?

mustangfun101

He didn't say, I thought the same thing you did.

Scothew

They will. The mounting points havent changed since 94 that I know of.

charles

they will fit

mustangfun101

Good, I found out to have my seats redone it would cost between $1300-$2000. The only thing that would make it worth it is I could custom pick the colors and they way they look. I think it would just be better to get some newer Mustang black leather seats off ebay for about $600-$700 plus shipping.

Thanks for the info.

Fordracing200

get some Recaros or 03-04 Cobra seats

DanS.02GT

I agree about the Cobra seats. If I could afford new seats right now, that's what I'd get. At the least, make sure to sit in a car with the same seats you're planning to buy before you make the purchase to make sure you won't hate them. I've got an 02 GT with power seats, and honestly prefer the seats in the older GTs, or even the non-power seats in the newer V-6s. I've always thought you should sit in a bucket seat, not perch on top of it.

mustangfun101

There are two sets of black leather 98 cobra seats on ebay. I've sat in them, very comfortable.

thehood

I like my 98 cloath seats. The leather looks nice but I don't think they are as nice to sit in expecually in extreme weather. But you can't deny that leather cobra seats would like nice.

mustangfun101

I hate the material on my 97 cloth seats, I think it's butt ugly. There is also a small hole on the drivers seat, I figure now is the time to make the change.

thehood

lol, I should of said I like sitting in my 98 seats. Cause you are right, they are ugly.

mustangfun101

Well, I got some grey leather GT 02 seats off of ebay. $300 for all of them, add $150 for shipping. Crossing my fingers they are in as good of condition as they said and the pictures showed. Are they easy to swap out? I heard a socket set would be all I need. I have attached a "before" picture of the butt ugly cloth seats. I also switched to black floor mats.

Fordracing200

Get Cobra Floor Mats, They are like 15 dollars on Ebay
(get em out of a wrecked car) You have the same cloth seatts that were a base option for 96-98 Cobras, and no 1 has liked em. Good Luck!

mustangfun101

I don't want to have any Cobra stuff in my car. Trying to keep it all Mustang GT.

Fordracing200

OK, I understand. I would get Recaro or Sparco stuff if I were to go that route

mr-mstng

John, I'm thinking that all you should need is a socket, and remove any electrical connections for power seats.

mustangfun101

I guess there's only one way to find out. My current drivers seat is power and so is the replacement one, hope they plug together the same, I'm sure they will. I'll post an "after" picture when it's all done.

mustangfun101

I received my 2002 grey leather seats and installed them all by my little self. Only one problem and this is a warning to others.......the newer wiring harness for the seat doesn't go with the 97GT power seat. I'm going to an auto electrician to get that fixed. The place I bought the seat from had enough sense to also give me the plug that runs from the car into the seat. The electrician said about $70 bucks for the work. Worth it to me. Oh, THE SEATS LOOK BRAND NEW. I'll post pictures in a few.

jgsmuzzy

Well done John, nice little project there!!

Make sure you post some pics.

J