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Old 04-11-2004, 08:41 AM
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I rock del sol seats

Im a SILVER striper
Old 04-11-2004, 08:50 AM
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the coolest seats that i have seen out of a sol is some solid grey ones
they look like the sol seats with the grey stripe minus the grey stripe and they have a bit lighter color material
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the 96-97 are the absolute best to get if you can find them because the material is wayyy better that the other years, more durable.
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Do they sit up higher or down lower than stock.?
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del sol seats sit lower and hold you better than stock civic seats due to a more pronounced "bucket" on the sol's
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dirtyd463 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the coolest seats that i have seen out of a sol is some solid grey ones
they look like the sol seats with the grey stripe minus the grey stripe and they have a bit lighter color material</TD></TR></TABLE>

Do you mean these?
Old 04-22-2004, 07:25 AM
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Default Re: DIY/How to: Del Sol Seats into an EK (Ricey McRicerton)

nice job and i'm loving the seats
Old 04-22-2004, 07:42 AM
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Default Re: DIY/How to: Del Sol Seats into an EK (Ricey McRicerton)

Sol seats are dope
Old 04-22-2004, 07:56 AM
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Default Re: DIY/How to: Del Sol Seats into an EK (hOnDadiCt)

shoulda gone with the jdm recaro but the sol seats are sick
Old 04-22-2004, 08:04 AM
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Default Re: DIY/How to: Del Sol Seats into an EK (todaspecsi)

yes sol seats rock, that is the reason i bought the car. but have since traded for some factory leather sol seats.
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I too just recently ran across a set of leather del sol seats.... the junkyard wanted 300 a piece for them... **** that...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by todaspecsi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> shoulda gone with the jdm recaro but the sol seats are sick</TD></TR></TABLE>

JDM Recaro = expensive and not as comforatbale
USDM Sols = 100 bucks
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by todaspecsi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> shoulda gone with the jdm recaro but the sol seats are sick</TD></TR></TABLE>
The JDM Recaros can eat my crap, theyre overpriced and not as good as the del sol seats. The del sol seats have better bolstering, look better, are cheaper, and sit you lower in the car. I hate overpriced JDM crap.
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recaros aren't comfy? maybe you've never sat in them. OMG I could sleep in um all night everynight.. One thing though fat people wont like them
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and im fat.
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I think the only benefit of the recaro's are the thigh bolsters, and possibly the cut out for a harness (second one is pushing it), but definatly not worth the extra $1k+ ....
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Default Re: DIY/How to: Del Sol Seats into an EK (todaspecsi)

the del sol seats are good holding seats for a bigger person i/e me!!!!!

We had some itr black recaros here from japan at work and i couldnt ride in them long, the hurt my sides!!!!!!!!!


jeremy&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt; not fat just well padded
Old 04-22-2004, 09:53 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by todaspecsi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">recaros aren't comfy? maybe you've never sat in them. OMG I could sleep in um all night everynight.. One thing though fat people wont like them</TD></TR></TABLE>

No, I have sat in them. I used to have Corbeau Seats in my car too. I hate the huge thigh bolster that kits you in the *** everytime you get in and out of the car. And I could have 10 sets of sols for what they cost. I'm not spending tons of money I could use twoards building my motor to get some seats because they're "JDM".

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tz-devil77 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">jeremy&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt; not fat just well padded</TD></TR></TABLE>
hahah, that's awesome. I keep seeing more and more Raleigh guys on here. There's a meet at P1 coming up soon and I want to set up another Raleigh meet with all of you guys!
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Default Re: DIY/How to: Del Sol Seats into an EK (Ricey McRicerton)

Not tryin to clown on bigger people sorry, just a fact but if your into auto crossing the sides on the recaros are very helpful. You don't move in your seat. You get what you pay for....
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i have never moved in my sol, now i have only autocrossed a few times i have leaned on the sides of the sol leatehr seats a little as well. recaros dont make my butt feel right! it just doesnt feel right!
Old 04-22-2004, 10:17 AM
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I had some before I got my recaro's and I want to get another set. My recaro's sucked.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Maddhatcher &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the 96-97 are the absolute best to get if you can find them because the material is wayyy better that the other years, more durable. </TD></TR></TABLE>

are these the ones that appear to have no stripe i mean the stripe is there just made out of the same material and same color as the rest of the seat if that makes sense? because thats the way mine are they are a darker color than most and the material is thicker i think it "grips" you better as well.

*edit the ones at the top of the page


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Del Sol seats are nice, I have driven a sol for a brief period of time and also sat in an 6th gen with sol seats, quite low.

But I went with something else...
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I have a set of the leather ones. They happen to have water damage and smell slightly. I'm working on fixing that problem. Would anyone have an idea as to how to fix this? I took the covers off and tried soaking them down and letting them dry a couple of times. That seems to work slightly...but if there is a better way I would love to know! Thanks
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Default Re: (pickle92)

Earlier someone questioned how easily they go in a eh (eg).
Someone said you ahd to switch the rails etc..
Mine bolted right up, no mods needed, three friends of mine also needed no changes to make theres work. So... they bolt-up.

btw- I have the bluish-grey with red stripe.


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