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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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FINALLY got my seat installed, after the issues Ive had with it:
2 non fitting brackets (1 custom made)
Sliders not fitting to seat (holes too small for hex bolts sent)
Hook bolts too big (got some from Home Depot for time being)

im just waiting for roll bars to show up, make it safer to drive with



I know a few ppl wanted to see what the seat looked like in the car, so there ya go!

Wedge Engineering, who i was referred to by Megan Racing made a bad first bracket, but sent me a 2nd one suprisingly that actually did fit, so my hat off to them for that great service.
The first bracket ordered was from Weapon-R/MMW, not even close on fitment.
But for those that wanted a review of the seat, VERY comfortable, very good support. The OEM seats gave me none and did not help my bad back, I have only had the seat in since last night, but took a few hard turns/corners and i was pinned.

Nothing but good words for this seat. Not over the top on price, but not too cheap either
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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I Hate You...... .....J/K.......I have had so many problems trying to get my set in the tC. I just have the same pair of seats sitting in my living room for about 8 months.
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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yea, i kno how you feel
i was going to just weld it, but that 2nd new bracket from Wedge showed up and fit perfect
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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looks hot dude! you planning to do the passenger side too?
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rolloutrs1
looks hot dude! you planning to do the passenger side too?
thanks, no passenger seat is coming out
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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Looks pretty good, it'll look better without that stock passenger seat in there.
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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i agree
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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thanks you just made my mind up on what seats to get. that looks great!

are they comfy haha and isnt he price for a pair? (they are fairly inexpensive also huh?)
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 05:20 AM
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VERY NICE! You have me sold. Hm does any company have a passanger side? as in sparco or anyone?

Is it me or does your passneger stock seat look different it seems like your middle of it is grey instead of the normal black???

Ones again very nice looking. Congrats
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 05:23 AM
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He didn't order the passenger side, but it is available... the passenger side in his pic is the stock seat...
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by WeDriveScions
He didn't order the passenger side, but it is available... the passenger side in his pic is the stock seat...
that is correct!!
im taking the passenger side seat out, so no need for 2 seats

they are inexpensive and very comfy, i must say
i just wanted something simple,clean. and it works
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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What do you attach the right side belt to since the original belt clasp is attached to the seat?
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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the bracket i have only bolts to the floor, on the OEM bracket its bolts to the floor, and there is another side bolt that holds it in place at the bottom of the center console

thats where i bolted mine to
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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hehe now iam completely sold. Getting these as soon as I save up 500.
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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glad this helped some of you out!
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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OK I am DONE WITH THESE SEATS..........I only paid 200 for the pair of seats brand new and I thought it was a deal......YEAH RIGHT......There is noway to get them in the tC.........Did you PhotoShop them in the tC..........J/K.....Can you give me a list of all the parts and where you got them from......I MEAN EVERYTHING.......Please.....
Old Apr 24, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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Megan Racing seat w/sliders from Megan Racing
seat bracket from Wedge Engineering

fit fine
Old Apr 24, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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If any of you guys are want to sell your original seat covers PM me please. I don't want the whole seats, just the fabric.
Old Apr 24, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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Looks great Dave.. looks even better in person
Old Apr 24, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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i like em, i like em A LOT! id wanna get the patches on the edges white tho to go along with the accent of my xa



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