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Old 12-10-2011, 12:09 AM
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i'm contemplating on replacing my OEM stock seat for a racing seat.

I have a Corbeau CR1 racing seat (from my 2nd car) that i recently removed & has been trying to sell. I have had no luck. I'm thinking of putting it on to replace my OEM. i have a xB2.

I really don't autox my xB so, i really don't see any reason why i should replace my OEM as it has airbag for my rear passenger's piece of mind.

Those that replaced theirs w/ a bucket/racing seats, what are your thoughts?

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Old 12-10-2011, 02:59 AM
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The airbag is there for your peace of mind. Also, your rib cage's peace of mind. Getting t-boned is one type of collision that you can't predict or avoid.
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Old 12-10-2011, 04:14 AM
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airbags are for a puh c, would you like safety glasses, or how about a hard hat or tsa at the airport. all of this is a lie. all bull aside, i like the feel of being held in, wish scion would have seats like my civic.
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It's all up to you, guy. If you want to have a racecar seat in your stock xB, do it up.

Not many people have replaced their seats. I don't think many feel the necesity of it. There's someone that put S2000 seats in his xB. I think it looks great.
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got a link of seat for sale??
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its not posted here in SL but it is in Craigslist & my other forum.

here is the link.
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/for/2745167233.html
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You would also be removing the seat position sensor. You know, the one that helps your airbag determine how hard to fire.
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interested in just seat
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Originally Posted by sp2
interested in just seat
jst sold d seat
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