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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 11:53 AM
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what kind do you have and how comfortable are they?
Im looking for some seats that are going to give me more hold than the stocks...anyone recomend me any? I'de like to know how comfortable they are since i do alot of driving...but need somthing with better hold for weekend drive and events.
I'de like to get some recaros but just cant afford them....anyone have these?



or..but in black


thanks for the time folks...
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 11:56 AM
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I have Dynamic Auto Design red/black reclinable racing seats in mine. They are very comfortable. Ill post pics in a min...


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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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I have Sparco Speed seats in my kaaa

I used to daily drive it, but now its more of a weekend thing.

If you don't mind sitting upright, and you are not too wide for the seat, they are extremely comfertable....

In my opinion at least.

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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 12:21 PM
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wow they look very supportive..how much where they ? rails and sliders? Do they have a micro adjust? or is it like the stock adjustments?
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 12:22 PM
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Default Re: Anyone using bucket seats for daily driving? (integra707)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by integra707 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have Sparco Speed seats in my kaaa

I used to daily drive it, but now its more of a weekend thing.

If you don't mind sitting upright, and you are not too wide for the seat, they are extremely comfertable....

In my opinion at least.

-Will</TD></TR></TABLE>
I dont mind sitting upright at all...i have a bad back so sitting gangsta style is not something i do. Do you have a picture of them? are they bucket seats?
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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i paid 375 for bpth....
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 01:31 PM
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sliders and mounting stuff included?
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 01:36 PM
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Camerox -&gt;
I've sat in both of those seats, and the first one feels as though the bolsters aren't large enough, and you tend to kind of sink into the seat (half assed form of memory foam injection). The 2nd one (although cheaper) is much more supportive and comfortable.

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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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Ive got sparco sprints I drive everyday, and even on long road trips they are comfy, I traded a guy my front leathers from my 98 gsr and he gave me $100



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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 02:47 PM
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They look like pretty tough to get in and out of...
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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Corbeau's are pure crap. The guy makes them in China and is going under, so hes trying to make them as cheap as possible. Sparcos aren't bad, as long as you get the full kevlar ones, but they cost like a grand. Those ones up there ^^^ do not have any backing, IE, the back, where your spine is is purely fabric, in a crash, there is a possibility your body will go through the fabric and the frame in the headrest will take off your head. I bought Cobra Monacos, 250 a piece with a metal frame and carbon shell. Exceeds FIA approval, those up there dont.
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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What seat would be good for a bigger guy like myself? 5'8 300lbs.
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 03:29 PM
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i enjoy my jdm recaros very comfortable
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 03:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TerribleOne &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ive got sparco sprints I drive everyday, and even on long road trips they are comfy, I traded a guy my front leathers from my 98 gsr and he gave me $100

Hey those are pretty nice, can you still safely use the car's normal seat belts or are you using 4pt harness?

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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 03:46 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tegunderpressure &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Corbeau's are pure crap. The guy makes them in China and is going under, so hes trying to make them as cheap as possible. Sparcos aren't bad, as long as you get the full kevlar ones, but they cost like a grand. Those ones up there ^^^ do not have any backing, IE, the back, where your spine is is purely fabric, in a crash, there is a possibility your body will go through the fabric and the frame in the headrest will take off your head. I bought Cobra Monacos, 250 a piece with a metal frame and carbon shell. Exceeds FIA approval, those up there dont.
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damnit gmoore you're always raining on my parade...I took those seats apart and welded a sheet of metal to the back with a crass bar to make them safe and put the fabric back on, cost me $40, now hopefully all those stories about how my head is going to pop off when I crash will stop...

OH and Im using the stock belt, works fine there's a buckle attached to the side of them but Im gonna get a 4 point for my seat soon
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 05:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tegunderpressure &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Corbeau's are pure crap. The guy makes them in China and is going under, so hes trying to make them as cheap as possible. Sparcos aren't bad, as long as you get the full kevlar ones, but they cost like a grand. Those ones up there ^^^ do not have any backing, IE, the back, where your spine is is purely fabric, in a crash, there is a possibility your body will go through the fabric and the frame in the headrest will take off your head. I bought Cobra Monacos, 250 a piece with a metal frame and carbon shell. Exceeds FIA approval, those up there dont.
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Why are the Corbeau's pure crap? have you had a pair? are they not worh the money? do they not support well? im not being sarcasting i would just like to know what lead you to the conclusion that they are crap.

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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TerribleOne &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ive got sparco sprints I drive everyday, and even on long road trips they are comfy, I traded a guy my front leathers from my 98 gsr and he gave me $100



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How tall are you? how much clearance does your head have to the roof? does it sit you lowwer compared to stock? Im really more concerned about comfort because i drive like 100 miles a day. Oh also can the passanger side slide back and forth to let people in the back? or is it a tight fit?
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 05:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JumbosGS-R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What seat would be good for a bigger guy like myself? 5'8 300lbs.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you go to Corbeau's site, the have measurements of their seats. that might help you out. http://corbeau.com
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 06:02 PM
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i like the torinos
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 07:11 PM
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Lol, sorry man, but this is people safety here. I was once in the same boat as these people looking for seats, I searched, I learned, simply sharing the knowledge. for you for being concerned about your safety, and doing something about it, but I fear other people aren't as concerned, so I better stop them from buying them first.

Also, I personally do not like Corbeau's because of the material on them, they do not have wear patches, some models do not have dual locking sliders, and also because of my prior reason, the poor support/poor safety.
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shockerstickers &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i like the torinos</TD></TR></TABLE>
Who doesn't.
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 08:07 PM
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I use the stock seats in my 02 SI.
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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they arent made for chunky guys. hehe

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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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I have bucket seats on my 01 Celica. Seats do feel ok but YOU DO NOT want to use them for you daily commute. I been using my Celica to commute daily and I found the bucket seats are horriblely insufficent.

Not sure about the aftermarket bucket seats for Integras but the buck seats for my 01 Celica sucks.
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 11:55 PM
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sucks for you...
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