Scheel-Mann Seat Install

[Overland Tailor]

I've been looking to either replace my seats or get new cushions and then recover. Not because my seats are that bad, but my back and hip physically just don't do well with long journeys anymore.

Some people know that I've even contemplated selling the 80 and moving to a 200 series. I'm not a fan of the exterior, but my wife's 2010 LX570 is so comfortable and my back seems to do much better. I've looked at some of the aftermarket seats, but didn't find anything I really liked that met my criteria for a replacement seat.

During my search I came across Scheel-Mann seats.

scheel-mann usa | Orthopedic Automotive Seats

Scheel-Mann seats are manufactured in Stuttgart, Germany and like some other fine German things are made one at a time by great craftsman.

It just so happened that my neighbor Jason who works for Mercedes Benz and owns a great 1991 Cabriolet G-Wagen was taking a trip over to Stuttgart for work. A few e-mails and phone calls with Toby Pond at Scheel-mann USA in Oregon and he was all set for a factory tour.

Some pics below:

Forming the cushions with high density foam.

Just a few of the seats ready for shipment

And the seat that sold me on putting these in my 80 Series

I'll be honest that other than @beno, I've never had a better customer experience than I did with Toby.. From answering questions and getting everything specified just the way I wanted it, it was perfect. This included sending materials to me for color matching and even thread color samples stitched into my preference fabric, Toby did everything right.

I ended up going with the Traveler R with cloth cushions (#S158) and Leatherette Bolsters (#A342) - Tan Thread (#475)

The seats were specified with 4-Way adjustable lumbar support and sliding adjustable seat sliders. I was also stoked that I was able to add a drivers side arm rest.... Finally...

The seat brackets were Cobra Brackets from "Planted" for the 80 Series.


More to follow on the install and thoughts...

Cheers,

John-

 

[Overland Tailor]

It took about 4 weeks after ordering to get the seats from Germany to Oregon and then a week to get them to me. The seats came wonderfully boxed with all parts needed included.

I tested the fitment of the planted brackets and they were perfect.

Next we follow the directions that are included with a web address that outlines the install

We then install the bracket covers and adjustment knobs.

Next comes the slider rails if you so choose to have them, which I highly recommend. In the full rear position, I cant even touch the floor.. This should give you big guys a great bonus.

Next comes the Drivers Side Arm rest and headrest...I recommend that you leave the headrest out until you get them mounted in the truck.

Finally, mount the planted brackets to the seats "Before" you install them.

 

[Overland Tailor]

Repeat for the other seat and your all done.. Took me about 3 hours.Unfortunately, now I need to recover the center console and change out some door accents..

Time to enjoy!

 

[Bomar]

Damn those are very nice. They make a great seat.

 

[nukegoat]

Those look super nice but blocking the cupholder? What sort of barbarian would accept that?

I'm guessing you won't say, but how much $$?

 

[Overland Tailor]

Those look super nice but blocking the cupholder? What sort of barbarian would accept that?

I'm guessing you won't say, but how much $$?

Yes - I blocked the one that won't accept anything buy a McDonald's kid meal cup ... lol..

But I have this:

Seats run around $1,450.00 each + Options

Arm rest $159
Slider $120
Planted Bracket $120


I think Toby would work out a multi-seat order discount.......

 

[Malleus]

Wow

 

[BILT4ME]

If they're made in Germany..........

Why does the back of their shirt say: "WE DESIGN QUALITY" in ENGRISH?

 

[Overland Tailor]

If they're made in Germany..........

Why does the back of their shirt say: "WE DESIGN QUALITY" in ENGRISH?

They didn't know Jason was fluent in German so they dressed for the yanks Visit...

 

[hamishpotter]

@Boltripper those are gorgeous. I got a pair from Toby that he was letting go, but my choices were black, black, or black. Envious of the combo you decided upon, those are sweet. Excellent seats overall, and Toby is patient and informative.

I had the same problem, my back and hip suffered a lot in the stock seats. I didn't know what to do, don't have fab capabilities and don't have a local pick and pull. The new seats did the trick.

Here's a pic of mine:

 

[musthave]

What do they cost?

 

[BILT4ME]

What do they cost?

Look at post #6........

 

[Mrtwooooo]

So the seats you took out... what about those? I am only about 10 miles from you...

 

[Mrtwooooo]

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[Marine7]

Very, very nice! Quality looks superior to anything I've seen!

 

[Overland Tailor]

@Boltripper those are gorgeous. I got a pair from Toby that he was letting go, but my choices were black, black, or black. Envious of the combo you decided upon, those are sweet. Excellent seats overall, and Toby is patient and informative.

I had the same problem, my back and hip suffered a lot in the stock seats. I didn't know what to do, don't have fab capabilities and don't have a local pick and pull. The new seats did the trick.

Here's a pic of mine:

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Nice to see another set of Scheel-Mann Seats. The black is sexy..

 

[Overland Tailor]

What do they cost?

Seats run around $1,450.00 each + Options

Arm rest $159
Slider $120
Planted "Cobra" Bracket for 80 Series $120
Shipping was around $125 Each


J

 

[alia176]

Oh man, my back is lusting after those seats, but my butt is cringing....

 

[Overland Tailor]

Oh man, my back is lusting after those seats, but my butt is cringing....

Well, my butt, back and hip was cringing after 2 hours in the driver seat to the point of selling her and moving to a 200 series. After a few days in these seats, I will without a doubt say they support me better and feel better than the LX570 seats.

"Orthopedic Seats" is no understatement in their literature. I hope to get a 12 hour ride in late October to get a real comparison from the stockers. I'm just glad I won't have to use the office chair cushion and towels propped under my hip anymore..

 

[Bill F]

This thread is making me curious about the value of a cherry pair (or entire set) of gray cloth seats. I've looked on ebay and a few dismantler sites, but no conclusive evidence. Maybe a grand? TIA for any input.