172 Standard vs Cup Seats

[McSwerve]

Afternoon all
Any opinions on the pro's / con's of standard vs. cup seats for a 172.
I'm assuming the cup ones are considerably lighter?
Are they any better for spirited driving?
Less comfortable for longer trips?
I'm just thinking of 'adding lightness' to my standard 172.
Cheers

 

[R3k1355]

Weren't they just finished in a different cloth to standard seats?

Both were manual adjustment with no option for heating so it's not like standard ones are full of heavy electrical bits.

 

[cat171]

No airbags iirc, but Standard 172 cup seats are horrible!

 

[Kosy]

I disagree. Standard Cup seats are dated looking yes, but as far as I'm aware they are the same structure as the 172/182 and are very comfy and supportive for road use.

 

[Martin_172]

I thought the cup ones felt a little cumfier and more supportive as the fabric wasn't as tight as the alcsntara if that makes sense.

lighter too without the airbags

 

[Filters]

Lighter, slightly different side bolsters so they're a bit deeper and a little more suportive than the half leather ones.

 

[McSwerve]

Thanks for the opinions. Much appreciated.

 

[TheBandit]

Lighter, slightly different side bolsters so they're a bit deeper and a little more suportive than the half leather ones.

I'm with Filters on this, the addition of extra metal bars to the side of the seats in the frame make a world of difference to being "locked" into the car. I picked up the half leather full set for £75 with one cig burn mark on the drivers side - Some of the best money I have spent on the car. I often do 4-5 hour trips with no discomfort.

For more info I left the rails in the clio (as they were not rusty compared to the ones attached) and just replaced the frame. I did have to re-wire the airbags and fiddle with all the trim but otherwise pretty simple swap.