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Ely2.45 04-26-2014 08:47 PM

Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
I'm looking to get my self a set of status carbonfiber ring seats and would like some opinions pro's,con's please :)

toyomatt84 04-27-2014 03:51 AM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
At $1300+ a seat (for an FIA approved seat), those are horribly overpriced for what you get.

Carbon Kevlar Suzuka Pro-Fit's are $800 a piece, and meet higher durability standards.

STATUS - (a term used, in this case, for a person who has money to waste)

Brice.Hayden 04-27-2014 05:44 AM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 

Originally Posted by Ely2.45 (Post 49681626)
I'm looking to get my self a set of status carbonfiber ring seats and would like some opinions pro's,con's please :)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f9...ps943716fb.jpg

I like my set. They hold up well and fit great. I have a 33" waist. They don't do well for people larger than that.

FYI Matt, I didn't pay anywhere near $1300 per seat.

toyomatt84 04-27-2014 06:59 AM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 

Originally Posted by Brice.Hayden (Post 49681919)
FYI Matt, I didn't pay anywhere near $1300 per seat.

I was using their site for pricing, as I didn't know off the top of my head. The price they list for their cheapest FIA rated Carbon Fiber bucket is $1300. I didn't bother checking the non-FIA approved stuff, though.

Ely2.45 04-27-2014 07:01 AM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
Thank you guys,I'm getting them for way cheaper then 1300 a seat I'm trading my black recaro sand Jdm rear seats for a set in red to put in my black type R what do you guys think on that for a trade?

toyomatt84 04-27-2014 07:04 AM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 

Originally Posted by Ely2.45 (Post 49682049)
Thank you guys,I'm getting them for way cheaper then 1300 a seat I'm trading my black recaro sand Jdm rear seats for a set in red to put in my black type R what do you guys think on that for a trade?

As long as they're the FIA rated seats, I'd say you're getting a good deal.

Ely2.45 04-27-2014 07:07 AM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
Brice, what do you think about doing long distances/daily driving in those seats?

Ely2.45 04-27-2014 07:26 AM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
They are FIA rated :)

REAL TIME 04-27-2014 11:31 AM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
Status seats are just OK seats. Mugen S1 seats feels better IMO. Had spider cracks on my Kevlar seats when I got it directly from Status USA. Had stress cracks on the mounting points.

Not good for everyday driving. Bolster is so high and getting in and out is a chore. Long distance is great. Mine had memory foam so can't tell you with just basic foam.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...37B82CC634.jpg

Ely2.45 04-27-2014 11:15 PM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
How would you compare them to recaro srd seats?

Brice.Hayden 04-28-2014 08:58 AM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
I disagree about the Mugen S1s. They didn't hold me nearly as well as the Stätus do. I've had both at the same time. They are great for long trips. I've done 10+ hour long trips in them and I found it very comfortable. It's a much different feel than an SRD.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f9...0/DSC_0024.jpg

Ely2.45 04-28-2014 10:08 AM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
So would you say the status feel better then the srd's??, I understand they do not recline like the srd's but I'm not really worried about that since I like to sit straight up when I drive.

Brice.Hayden 04-28-2014 04:17 PM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
The Recaros are more forgiving. You feel everything in the bucket. But it's still plenty comfortable. Once you get the proper setting with height, it's a great feeling. I wouldn't trade them for another seat. I haven't had any cracks like the other guy.

Ely2.45 04-30-2014 05:53 PM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
Ok,thanks a lot , this helped me a lot with my decision on the seats.

Brice.Hayden 05-01-2014 08:57 PM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
You getting Mickeys set?

Ely2.45 05-01-2014 10:02 PM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
The red tweed cloth ones?, if so then I think so,he's gonna let me try one on too see I like it before we trade which is pretty awesome of him to do so.

Brice.Hayden 05-02-2014 09:00 AM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
Yeah, he's a cool dude. If you were further North, I'd do the same. Mine are currently sitting in my garage until my car is finished.

Ely2.45 05-03-2014 07:27 PM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
Do you have a build thread by chance?,I love reading them aha. If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for your seats?

Brice.Hayden 05-07-2014 10:52 PM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 

Originally Posted by Ely2.45 (Post 49696868)
Do you have a build thread by chance?,I love reading them aha. If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for your seats?

I do have a build thread. I paid $1700 for both seats with stätus side mounts, sliders and brackets.

Ely2.45 05-09-2014 07:00 AM

Re: Opinions on status carbon fiber ring seats please.
 
Ohh wow,I ended up getting the seat and I love my car even more aha,and the seats feel really nice. Very satisfied with them.


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