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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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its a comfy looking street seat with no FIA homologation

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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:07 PM
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dam, that looks so dam comfortable
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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nice but i bet its alot of denero
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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i want reclinables but i would rock that
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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Looks like something i would put in my room.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rhythm Racer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice but i bet its alot of denero</TD></TR></TABLE>

$500
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:10 PM
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looks good to me
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98civichtchback &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i want reclinables but i would rock that</TD></TR></TABLE>

&lt;-- gutted, no rear seats, don't need reclinables
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:16 PM
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thats just sexy! I think i could sleep in that chair...probably doesnt let your body move an inch...
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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those look pretty damn nice


do they have to say sparco everwhere though?
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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I was thinking of getting that seat instead of the reclinables, then I found del sols would help my headroom problem, so I get them instead hehe cheaper, but if I had the money, I would have those man... GREAT seats
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:40 PM
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OT: How much exactly do the del sols lower you in the hatch.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by viprcr1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OT: How much exactly do the del sols lower you in the hatch.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The Del Sol's sit a few inches lower compared to the stockers, using the Civic rails.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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Dang, I just cracked open to see what the new SCC seat testing issue had to say about them, and they aernt in there. The Pro 2000s look the most similar (also non-reclinable and have the little kidney pads. This is what they said it based on waist size (all said that if fit just right, but these are the other comments):
28-bitchin', a little more shoulder
30-Good back support, slightly too vertical
32-very good
34-Good all around
36-Perfect
My only other advice would be to definately sit in them before you spend 500 bucks on it. If you buy a 500 dollar seat that you don't feel comfortable in (especially a non reclinable because you can't change the seating position) you will kick yourself in the *** every single time you drive the car.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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I don't get why everyone is hung up on FIA certification.

I bet you 1% of the people who buy these seats use them in a condition where an FIA certified seat is required.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:36 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Fowler &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't get why everyone is hung up on FIA certification.

I bet you 1% of the people who buy these seats use them in a condition where an FIA certified seat is required.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah I also thought about that. No reclinable seat has FIA certification, so why would you even sweat it. I know being able to recline the seat is more importiant than being approved by a French orginization.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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I'd rock it
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:51 PM
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most reclineables are way too heavy for me. the fighter is a very nice seat.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:57 PM
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Ricey McRicerton;

pg. 104, bottom left.

Sparco Fighter

Colors: black, red.
Upholstery: jacquard
Construction: fiberglass
Features: lumbar cushions, removable cover
Mount: bottom
Recline: fixed
Homologation: none
Weight: 16.4 lbs
Price: $559

Waist Fit Support
28 loose Ok low, poor high
30 loose don't like the kidney pads
32 just right good everywhere
34 just right good all around
36 just right good all around

from reading that mag, for me it comes down to fighter vs. evo 1.

i like the fighter better though
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:03 PM
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Damn thanks Chris y0! I could'nt find it ( I guess I was looking for red not black ).
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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I rock that seat, only in black.....got it for $450 shipping and all.....and i can say this...THE BEST $450 I'VE SPENT, worth every damn penny. and i can't recline cuz my cage does not alow that, but let me say this....the fighter is so comfortable that you have no need to recline, trust me, it is sweet.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:39 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 80884 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I rock that seat, only in black.....got it for $450 shipping and all.....and i can say this...THE BEST $450 I'VE SPENT, worth every damn penny. and i can't recline cuz my cage does not alow that, but let me say this....the fighter is so comfortable that you have no need to recline, trust me, it is sweet.</TD></TR></TABLE>

can you give me details on how you mounted it, and what parts you used to mount it?

also, where did you get it for 450?
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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How do you like the kidney pads?? they look like they would be nice as hell. I may try and get some made up for my a4 and stick them in with velcro or something.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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I made my own mounts out of stock 00 si brackets and some 1/4" steel....I wanted my own heith and aftermarket mounts tend to raise you up, and i didn't want that.....I got it from a local performance place and idk if you would get the same price. try this web site http://www.driverfx.com

get 92-95 civic seat mounts and make them work, i can take pics tomorrow if i remember.

as for the kidney things, they are nice, very suportive, and they sell them seperately with velcrow on them so you wouldn't have to make them. the sparco site shows you under the accesories.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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How does it hold up on farts? I heard bride's release squash everytime you lay one.

That is a nice seat and it looks damn comfy, $500 doesn't sound like much if you ask me.
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