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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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Is it just me? or do the seats suck!
I want to put some aftermarket seats in because I need good lumber support.
The Stock seats just aren't cuttin' it for me.

I've been looking @ Sparco, Tenzo, Recaro, Corbeau and Momo.
So far I like the design of and what I've read about Recaro and Corbeau.

any info is greatly appriceated.

Thanks, Joe
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by joedjin
Is it just me? or do the seats suck!
I want to put some aftermarket seats in because I need good lumber support.
The Stock seats just aren't cuttin' it for me.

I've been looking @ Sparco, Tenzo, Recaro, Corbeau and Momo.
So far I like the design of and what I've read about Recaro and Corbeau.

any info is greatly appriceated.

Thanks, Joe
whatever seats you get, check out the custom seat covers here:

http://www.scionsporttuning.com/
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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DAD seats rock for the money. I had those reapolstered in tan/white suade, they feel great and fit a big guy better than the recaro's and are better quality than tenzo in my opinion.
Old Dec 9, 2003 | 08:42 AM
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Does anyone know what brand is the best quality at the best price?
Old Dec 9, 2003 | 05:29 PM
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I Don't mind the stock look so much as the lack of comfort and lumbar support.
That's the main reason I am asking.
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those are all great brands to get. you just need to look at your budget and the options the seats has.
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I just got back from my cousins shop and he has a set of Bride XAX seats. They look awesome. Not rounded like other seats, these are kinda square shaped and have supreme support features. These felt way better than the recaros I sat in but they are unfortunately way out of my price range. I think the 2 went for like $1350 and that was for me, anyone else is atleast $1600. Thay's just crazy but if I could get anything ,this is what I'd chose
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I can't afford to spend alot of money......
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Me neither, how much are you looking to spend? Did you try the TRD race seats? They are in black and red and are less than $400 for the pair.
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bride seats are some of the best, but you will pay a lot for them. if you are on a budget then corbeau or tenzo will probably be the best.
Old Dec 10, 2003 | 05:21 AM
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recaros - awesome support and the materials and build quality will last you forever. I've seen 9 yr olds SRDs that looked brand new!
Old Dec 10, 2003 | 05:39 AM
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If you are on a budget, how about finding a nice lumbar support cushion-thing for the seat-back (they come in all sizes and lengths), and then cover with a fancy seat cover? Then you would have more money for different upgrades.
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Bride/Recaro/Sparco

Or--if you are on a budget, get Arospeed seats. They are made by Recaro.
Old Dec 10, 2003 | 07:15 AM
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All the links on the Arospeed site are dead.....

Any pics or pricing on these?
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I found a site that sells sets of Arospeed seats.

check it out here: www.autotoyaz.com/arracseat.html
Old Dec 10, 2003 | 04:14 PM
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I think I'm going to go w/ the Recaro Style ($745), or Sport ($715).
I know they have excellent back support.
Old Dec 10, 2003 | 04:35 PM
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I have a brand new set of RED SPec R seats if anyone is interested. BRAND NEW still in the plastic. Sliders included. 2 seats. If anyone is interested, let me knowhttp://www.weapon-r.com/racingseatspage.html
Old Dec 10, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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My first mod was a $12 lumbar support pillow from Staples. Niiiiice...

Ladies, watch out.

I wonder if a upholsterer could install a lumbar support cushion behind the fabric, so its not so dorky-looking. That might be worth the, what, $50 to do?
Old Dec 10, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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Those are nice seats, but for me, I'd get black.
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Black Bride Brix with takata harnesses



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