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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 04:22 AM
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Default Official racing seat thread! post 'em up!

Alriht so ive been looking around for racing seats. I want to get some for my car and i want to see what you guys have so far and where you got them from....


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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 04:45 AM
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celica seats.. it was a $ 100 from ebay. i paid another 100 to fix it up and wash it so it looks like its new.

compared to other racing seats its MUCH more comfortable for my wide butt. but its still holds me.

im glad i bought these instead of the cheap no brand ebay racing seats.
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 04:47 AM
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man those seats came out good they should have put those seats in from the factory. maybe it would ahve cost lest too
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 04:50 AM
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yes... they should put these seats in the first place.
much better than my soft tc seats.
and you can adjust the driver side.. so your butt sits lower. btw i put it up to the tallest setting and its still better than the tc seats.
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 04:52 AM
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how was mounting those seats hard ?
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 04:58 AM
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wow.... well done on those celica seats, props bro
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 04:59 AM
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well.. check my thread.. just read a little bit lower in the ice forum
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 05:17 AM
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wow these look pretty good...

anyone else? i know theres more out there
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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looks much better than factory
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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A lot of things look better than factory! Lol

Bump for more seats
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Update to the rules:

Brand:
Any modification required:
Short explanation of modification done, or link to write up
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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Sparco Torino 2's
no modifications required if you buy the right brackets.
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^^ nice!

I know there's more out there. Bump!
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first set were a very rare limited production RECARO SRD III circa 95" production in red velour black lettering






go tired of look at me im here red so i went sleak and subtle with an ever rarer seat

2nd set was an ever rarer RECARO SRD II circa production 92" in mint condition with matching neck pillows for the rear passengers



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Now here's a question. I've got a wider butt than other people. I'm 6' and weigh 235lbs.

How's the butt cushioning with these? Cuz other seats like the ones in srt4s hurt and are very uncomfortable when I sit in them for a longer period of tome
Old Mar 2, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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cushioning on recaros is amazing but depends on the model.. SRDs have the most cushioning and hold u in awesome.... just like brides but brides are made for small ppl. sparcos are wider but dont have as much leg or shoulder support, carbeaus are ok... momos offer more support.

if i had to buy i'd a recaro speed or OEM recaro from an evo or like design seat.. they do not make SRD's anymore only speeds as reclinables..

u can also get fixed seats which hold u in the best but the padding is very thing and u cannot recline.
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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie
Sparco Torino 2's
no modifications required if you buy the right brackets.
Old Mar 2, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Recaro's...wait Pete already posted them up.

kk....REUPHOLSTERED Recaro's :D

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Nice

I'm liking these. Anyone with not so ballet seats?

I'd like to see them.



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