Honda Prelude with Status LeMans Racing Seats

The Honda Prelude was a sports coupe produced by Japanese automaker Honda from 1978 until 2001. The two-door coupe spanned five generations and was discontinued upon the release of the fourth-generation Honda Integra (Acura RSX in North America) in late 2001, due to its decreasing sales and popularity. In the U.S. auto market, the sixth-generation and subsequent Accord Coupes became the de facto replacement to the Prelude.

Through the years, several German companies have converted Preludes into convertibles. Currently, there have been convertibles made from the first, second and fourth generation Preludes.

First generation Preludes were modified by a company called Tropic Design, located in Germany. In all, they modified 47 Preludes, most of which were exported to Japan. Very few have remained in Europe, initially all in Germany. Some have been sold over time to nearby countries, at least one to the Netherlands and one to Belgium.

Second generation Preludes were modified by another German company; some 100 Preludes were modified. No DOHC engine-equipped models have been known to be converted into convertibles, however. Three versions were available: a basic version, one which had more luxurious options and one which added a body kit.

Of the fourth generation Preludes, only some 15 were modified into a convertible by German company Honda-Autohaus Manfred Ernst. No details are known about the engine types and other specifics. Since only 15 were ever made, they are assumed by many to be custom-built.

If you are truly looking to style up your Prelude, then good custom seats are a logical upgrade.  There are many aftermarket companies out there that produce quality bucket racing seats for either road or track use.  Prices can vary from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars for top of the line seats depending on your taste and the size of your bankroll.  

Beside the bling effect of having some sweet looking LeMans racing seats in your vehicle there are some performance benefits.  Because racings seats are made out of lighter materials than your factory seats they reduce the overall weight of your vehicle which is always a positive for tuning.

LeMans Racing Seats are universal for all vehicles; however, all LeMans Racing seats will need to latch to a seats rail, which is car specific.  Make sure there is a rail available for your vehicle, or otherwise you can customize your stock one to fit your aftermarket racing seats.  

Status_Racing Seats, the maker of the popular LeMans Racing seats is one of the heavy hitters in the aftermarket seats industry.  Many others try to match the quality of craftsmanship of the LeMans Racing seats but few succeed.   

Status offers a wide Range of Fixed Back Racing Seats that go all the way from Tight Competition Seats to 'Big Boy' Fixed Back Seats. The Status Reclinable Seats are also great seats that range from your basic Reclinable street seat all the way up to their Spa Bucket Reclinable offered in Carbon and Kevlar Backing.  

Status_Racing LeMans Bucket Racing Seats comes in three different materials; fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar shells.  Each is covered with a cloth cover.  Racing seats are available in Red, Blue and Black.  All Status LeMans Racing seat will work with a Bride rail system.  The GT racing seats will work but you will need to modify it slightly to fit.

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