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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Anybody use them? They look to be of good quality and the one im looking at is fia approved(not sure if it is the proper approval?). I was curious if anyone on here uses one or has any input.

Here is the model im looking at.
http://www.pegasusautoracing.c...4-741

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Great seats and legal for most all types of racing in North America when installed properly.

Please though, support a H-T vendor.
http://www.safedrives.com/products.asp?cat=142
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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I have a Sparco EVO3 I need to get rid of brand new if anyone is intrested
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mlrmotorsports &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a Sparco EVO3 I need to get rid of brand new if anyone is intrested </TD></TR></TABLE>

Great price too, might I add!
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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The quality is fine, but you need to try the seats out in person to find the one that fits you best
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by beanbag &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The quality is fine, but you need to try the seats out in person to find the one that fits you best</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah iv made that mistake before.

Its hard to find people with the seats though.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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You will hate tubular seats the day you will try a fiberglass or carbon/kevlar seat.

I have an omp grip and it follows me everytime i change my car...

I have a sparco pro2000 too, it's great, but not as great as the omp grip !

OMP seats are very good seat on par with most big names like sparco, recaro, racetech, kirkey etc...forget the JDM non fia brand...they're just hype...
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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I actually do not mind tubular seats, but only if they fit. If they don't fit they can be pretty uncomfortable.

I have a pair of OMP Extras (tube frame, larger size) in the Integra rally car. I actually think I prefer them to the Sparco EVO 2's I have in the Civic rally car. We spend a lot of time in the seats, so we're pretty intimate and familiar with the fit/quality.

I also have a smaller, less expensive OMP in the CRX, which I don't care for, mostly because it is too small.

How big are you? I might be able to make a recommendation.

-k
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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Im about 150 5'8"-5'10", 32 waist.


Modified by The Destroyer at 5:46 PM 8/19/2008
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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if you got a suggestion for me also I am 6'1" 190 lb 36 waist
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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Destroyer: You definately don't want the Extra, or EVO 2 or any of the bigger seats. You should fit perfect in any of the normal sized ones from OMP, Sparco, etc. which are designed for thinner guys.

Unrealwrc: You're going to be right on the cusp of going with Extra, Big, Evo 2 or Evo L. When I first got the seats I was probably about 250 with a 40" waist, but they also fit me great down to 215 36 waist. A lot of smaller guys say that the seats Evo2's and OMP extra are very, very comfortable on them as well, I think because it isn't pressing them in tightly, no real pressure points. I'd have to say though that because it is borderline, you may want to try some on before you buy.

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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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dang, well I guess you shouldn't buy a seat without trying one out to beginw ith though. Thanks allot!
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