Status seats in a week

GaleForce · 05-11-2013, 03:06 PM

Higher seating than stock is a no go for me. My head nearly touches the headliner now.

nismo 1234 · 05-11-2013, 04:52 PM

i have the red status seats on the car. FO rails do fit the ring GT. However, the side mounts from Bride need to be bent slightly. Also, if your tall, the seat will rub the door. so if you slide the seat all the way back, it will rub the door.

Bride FO rails seat much lower than stock!! about 3-4cm lower

Kayzee · 05-11-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nismo 1234

i have the red status seats on the car. FO rails do fit the ring GT. However, the side mounts from Bride need to be bent slightly. Also, if your tall, the seat will rub the door. so if you slide the seat all the way back, it will rub the door.

Bride FO rails seat much lower than stock!! about 3-4cm lower

goddamit

how bad is the door rubbing?

FuszNissan · 05-11-2013, 09:51 PM

Uh..I've had the Ring GT's for years..no rubbing and zero issues

edconline · 05-11-2013, 10:02 PM

The rubbing depends on how far forward or back the seat is

nismo 1234 · 05-12-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kayzee

goddamit

how bad is the door rubbing?

if i had an extra 2mm i wouldnt be rubbing, im going to drive with it for a few days and see.

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Uh..I've had the Ring GT's for years..no rubbing and zero issues

which rails are you using? im really want to get rid of the rubbing

btw with planted seat rails and base, you wont rub!
and there was a member that got a planted seat base that wasn't leveled. i called Status and they got me a leveled planted seat rail right away!! Michael at Status was very helpful throughout the buying process

FuszNissan · 05-12-2013, 09:11 AM

I am using Status rails,( which are 3-way height adjustable) Status Sliders, and Wedge Engineering base.

fuct · 05-13-2013, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hyunsoo1803

Planted seat base (brackets), status side mounts, universal rails.

Personally, I didn't like the seating position with the planted seat base and status side mount. Universal sliders also adds quite a bit of height.

With some research, you should be able to find a different brand that offers lower sitting position. I went with bride FO rails and it fits my "ring" seat with minor modification.

Nice seats but what happened to your steering wheel?

its all wrinkled.

nismo 1234 · 05-14-2013, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by fuct

Nice seats but what happened to your steering wheel?

its all wrinkled.

lol, i asked CF element to make it very thick. and it was hard to wrap it nice with all those foam underneath. so yeh.. haha looks wrinkled but in person its not as bad.

hyunsoo1803 · 05-14-2013, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nismo 1234

lol, i asked CF element to make it very thick. and it was hard to wrap it nice with all those foam underneath. so yeh.. haha looks wrinkled but in person its not as bad.

It's not as bad in person, but look wor....

It's as thick as bimmers. Looks nice and fat in person

Wiggins3377 · 05-14-2013, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hyunsoo1803

Planted seat base (brackets), status side mounts, universal rails.

Personally, I didn't like the seating position with the planted seat base and status side mount. Universal sliders also adds quite a bit of height.

With some research, you should be able to find a different brand that offers lower sitting position. I went with bride FO rails and it fits my "ring" seat with minor modification.

Nice looking seats. I see you have the 40th anniversary door panels. How's that red match to the seats?

Volk Z · 05-15-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hyunsoo1803

I inquired Status regarding this matter and it has not addressed yet but maybe if enough interests is there, they might

There is almost nothing wrong with the side mount, and honestly, I love the look of the status side mount. It is somewhat brushed aluminum look. However, with the universal rails and planted seat base, it adds a god amount of height.

From what I understand, Status is not planning on making their own seat base with built in rails. But they may be working on it

I have great news for all, Buddy Club released recently the low down seat rails for fixed back seats. i had these in my 350z and when i bought my Status seats they were not available and the planted brackets/bases are garbage! I ended up selling my status seats because no good rails were out.

Heres a link, you wont be dissapointed... You can go lower or stock height with the options of the rails. Quality is nice and they are really light compared to the planted bases/brackets.

Buddy Club Racing Spec Seat Rail - Nissan 370Z / Infiniti G37(Right) - Guerilla Racing

edconline · 05-15-2013, 12:56 PM

Nice find. With the various types of status seats (or any seat really), the side mount bolts are spaced closer or further apart, so I'm assuming they intend for the side mount portion of the bracket to bend in or out to adjust for this?

Volk Z · 05-15-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by edconline

Nice find. With the various types of status seats (or any seat really), the side mount bolts are spaced closer or further apart, so I'm assuming they intend for the side mount portion of the bracket to bend in or out to adjust for this?

The side mounts have like a 2-3 inch swivel zone that you can slide back and forth to accomodate for any seat...

The advantage with the buddy club vs Bride FO rails or the unlevel planted bases is that the buddy club rails for the left and right side are seperate. What this means is it can accomodate any width seat and isnt stuck with the max setting of whatever bracket/base is with the rails and brackets it comes with. (I hope everyone understands what im saying) it can easily be seen in the pics of the brackets

nismo 1234 · 05-15-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiggins3377

Nice looking seats. I see you have the 40th anniversary door panels. How's that red match to the seats?

the red seats are a brighter red and door panels are darker red.
they dont match but still blend in just fine

05-11-2013, 03:06 PM	#31 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Higher seating than stock is a no go for me. My head nearly touches the headliner now. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

05-11-2013, 09:51 PM	#34 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Uh..I've had the Ring GT's for years..no rubbing and zero issues __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

05-11-2013, 10:02 PM	#35 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	The rubbing depends on how far forward or back the seat is __________________ View Journal Audio Build

05-12-2013, 09:11 AM	#37 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I am using Status rails,( which are 3-way height adjustable) Status Sliders, and Wedge Engineering base. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

05-15-2013, 12:56 PM	#43 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	Nice find. With the various types of status seats (or any seat really), the side mount bolts are spaced closer or further apart, so I'm assuming they intend for the side mount portion of the bracket to bend in or out to adjust for this? __________________ View Journal Audio Build

05-11-2013, 04:52 PM	#32 (permalink)
nismo 1234 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada BC Posts: 501 Drives: 10 370z M6 40th Rep Power: 16	i have the red status seats on the car. FO rails do fit the ring GT. However, the side mounts from Bride need to be bent slightly. Also, if your tall, the seat will rub the door. so if you slide the seat all the way back, it will rub the door. Bride FO rails seat much lower than stock!! about 3-4cm lower

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