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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 06:36 PM
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going with sparco (getting a killer deal) Should I go with the evo the rev or the roadster?

I am about 5-11, 150 lbs, skinny in the **** area, have minor back problems but nothing serious........

I am leaning away from the roadster since I have sat in it and it hurts my back since it has no lumbar support. plus it is not a competition seat.

the evo looks to be more supportive but I have not sat in one. also, it is kinda large compared to the rev and and my crx is kinda small. although I am only getting one (mayyybe two).

the rev looks kinda inbetween. a competition seat but not too much support. I dunno which to choose.

I am going to roll to sparco on thurs to see if they have seats available for me to sit in, but gimmie some opinions.

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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 06:51 PM
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Default Re: racing seat opinions needed (oldskool_rex)

I'm quite fond of my Evo, i used to get a soreish back after long trips, i did 12 hours straight in the Evo recently and the only fatugue was road *** after about 5 hours, and that went away as soon as i stretched a bit. I'm around 6'3", 160ish. I'd really recommend sitting in all of them, I thought i would like the Rev but ended up finding it the least comfortable of their entire line, oddly. Evo is a cozy fit in the stock R interior, but it's a great seat.
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 06:53 PM
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Rev felt like I was sitting ON it not IN it..

Im 5-8 and ~165
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 06:59 PM
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Default Re: racing seat opinions needed (Aleph)

I'm around 6'3", 160ish.
you're one lanky ****. j/k... well sorta.

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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 07:08 PM
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Default Re: racing seat opinions needed (oldskool_rex)

do you have a budget ? on whats the most that you would spend on a seat or pair ?
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 08:27 PM
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Default Re: racing seat opinions needed (oldskool_rex)

comment on the evo does not surprise me....

look at the lubar placed pasa and the thigh support...

the rev looks puss by comparison
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 08:35 PM
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how much does the evo usally go for?
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 08:37 PM
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Default Re: racing seat opinions needed (oldskool_rex)

it looks like the only difference is lumbar support.
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 08:40 PM
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naw, the evo is wider, taller and has bigger shoulder bolsters. might be a tight fit in my rex......
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 08:56 PM
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you're one lanky ****. j/k... well sorta.
heh, you don't say...well, my sub-signature does I used to be about 150 lbs, i'm packin on the pounds in my old age.
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 10:03 PM
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Default Re: racing seat opinions needed (oldskool_rex)

naw, the evo is wider, taller and has bigger shoulder bolsters. might be a tight fit in my rex......
No kidding. I just put this in my CRX (out of the R):



And the top of the seat barely clears the cage halo. It's not too wide, but it's really tall, and I have it mounted 1-1.5 off the floor pan.

Corsa, the king of bolsters
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 10:07 PM
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evo's are fine for 5'9, 150 lbs...and also fine for 6', 180 lbs.

nice seats, just no rails made for it
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 11:25 PM
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yeah marcus you might have to go with the rev since your *** is pretty skinny.
-jerry
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 11:49 PM
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mmmm... i need tilt adjustables.

Does anyone have experience with the Sparco Torino's? Or any seat in that category.
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 11:50 PM
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EVO ownes that is what I run
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 11:54 PM
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try sube sport, they got lot of seat to try out in the shop. http://www.subesports.com/
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:39 AM
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Default Re: racing seat opinions needed (oldskool_rex)

I have the Momo Cup GT. Best seat I have sat in yet when considering weight, comfort, and strength

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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 06:03 AM
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EVO is my favorite seat to date...very comfortable , its also a favorite in the Porsche Club , thats what all those guys use at the track...
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 06:04 AM
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Default Re: racing seat opinions needed (Jason Franza)

I like the Sparco Pro 2000 seat, I sat in my friends and it was very comfortable.
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