They hold you in pretty well. They are by no means a racing seat, but they look so right in the car. One of my favorite parts of my car honestly. I tried to match the cream to the interior panels and the grey to the dash. The headliner and carpet will also be the same grey. Best part is they bolted right in. They were pike brown velour before I had them recovered. Also had the package tray recover in matching color carpet.
As far as the bench goes I've just never liked them. Sure it was comfy but I wanted spoken up the car just a bit.