I personally prefer the standard buckets, but enjoy seeing you continue the project. You should look into a 4H-TECH short shifter, made a night and day difference in my 207 RC. Keep up the good work!
I forgot to mention that the seat isn't so harsh, doesn't bother me so far during 30min city driving. Probably long trips it would get uncomfortable but like Sandrios said Lexus is my daily now. 207 GTI I drive only when I want to have some fun (once or twice every week)