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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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im tryin to decide which ones to get i wana stick to Corbeau, Bride or sparco... i tryin to see where to buy them online or in store (San Diego,Ca area) i just got my tax return so i have about 1200 to spend for everything... what do u guys think?
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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save it and get a TURBO!
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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I've heard corbeau a4's are quite comfortable and they look nice. I was thinking about a set myself but i have other plans for now.
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Well with $1200 the Bride's are only gonna get you one seat with brackets and sliders,unless you get the fake ones,which I would not recomend getting fake seats,it would just be wrong.Corbeau's are very comfy.Sparcos are also very comfy and for that amount of money you can get a nice set of them too.
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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look into recaro too if you want another alternative with decent pricing... personally i dont like the look of the corbeau seats, but thats my opinion
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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check the classifieds on here. ooohhlala I think is his name is selling a set of brides with sliders for 1200 I think
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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I got one of those "partial sponsorships" from Corbeau and got two A4s (in black/grey microsuede), brackets, and 4-point harnesses for a little over $800.
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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if u find sum seats let me know.. im looking for a corbeau
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 06:03 AM
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is it okay to run racing seats with the stock 3 point belt? I always though no but I'm seeing more people doing this. (Well I suppose I am just assuming the OP is doing this, but regardless, others definatly are)
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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yes its fine to use a 3pt, its basically a more bolstered seat. if you want to run harnesses though, say goodbye to having passengers!
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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I use my 3-point for DD. I only use the harnesses for AutoX.
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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RECARO / THREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i have corbeaus and love them. I just run the stock seat belts with no problem at all.
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 03:18 AM
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i ran stock seat belts with my sparcos for a few months until i switched to harnesses.

you'll be fine
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How much better do the A4s hold you in than the stock seats, I'm starting to consider all this....
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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BIG difference. They hold u in sooo good. between my lowering springs and the seats, i don't move at all. Just keep in mind they sit lower tho. But i am really short 5'7" and i can still see fine.
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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I love my A4's. I have them in black cloth and they feel amazing. I was afraid at first they wouldnt be comfy for long rides but I was def wrong. I'm running stock belts till I get harnesses in spring.
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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well I'm 6 foot so vision wont be a problem, plus me knees hit the steering wheel sometimes so I'd actually like to sit a bit lower lol

well shoot I really want to do this now. I wish I could get them in black vinyl/leather/pleather (lol) with red stitching...
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