menappi

not sure if this is in the wrong area but it seems to be a fabrication issue, just wondering what material racing seats are made out of. im planning on reupholstering my crx seats in the same material because i like the feel, and i dont know what to get. thanks!

Dave421

well, they can be cloth, vinyl, leather, suede, alcantara, or numerous other materials. Pick a specific seat and THEN find out the material.

menappi

sparco torino

slypest

What exactly are you asking? Do you already have the Sparco Torinos? Are they in need of repair? What kind of 'feel' are you talking about? It's likely not the upholstery you like, it's probably the shape and support of the A/M seat....
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menappi

no iwant to reupholster my crx si seats, in a red material, but i want to know what typical racing seats are made out of, because i cant just go to any craft store adn buy some red cloth, they will rip within days, so i want something very durable!

XrcR6

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A "typical racing seat" is made out of something that is fire resistant (at least the FIA homologated ones are), something like Nomex, etc. And this isn't necessarily the more abrasion resistant material either, especial when subjected to everyday use. That is why people were asking you to clarify a specific seat first.

The Sparco Torino, is a street seat, with design influences from a competition seat. A racing "style" seat... You could have just gone here: http://www.sparcousa.com/pseats_street.asp?id=95 and it would have told you: " ...The high quality Jacquard material stands up to every day use while the anti-abrasion inserts save your seats from damage. "

You can try getting that from a fabric shop or an upholstery shop (more likely, if they will sell it to you). But Sparco sells all the materials they use in theirs seats too. Download the "Complete Pricing List - PDF" from this page: http://www.sparcousa.com/seats_street.asp

3rd page shows all the seat fabrics... ~$189 for 5 meter roll of Jacquard... Same price for Alcantara (the suede like frabric used in the high wear areas).

slypest

****, just contact Sparco, you can get seat material from them. I have seen some Nissan boys who have done their backseats to match their front racing seats. (yeah, they are ricers)

slypest

Hoenstly, you can get some low end aftermarket seats for pretty cheap. Check eBay for corbeau

menappi

i was checkino on ebay, but im wondering how durable they are and how they feel and everything. its hard to tell by a picture.