I need seat suggestions

Huck · 07-05-2013, 11:03 AM

Hey guys, I need to borrow your expertise and experience for a minute. I'm thinking about getting some racing seats, but I don't know exactly what I want. I know I want one that's reclinable, and not too expensive for a pair. At this point I'm more concerned about looks and comfort rather than performance and weight savings.

Also, I'm not sure how much I can sell my base seats for, what have you seen them go for before? I'd like to spend around $500-$600 total, so if I can sell my stock seats for $500 then I could spend maybe $1200 on race seats.

Any suggestions? I was looking at sparco chronos and they looked nice, but I wonder how they feel. I need to find a place where I can sit in some first, no idea where that would be...

I survived Zdayz 2013

(barely)

tibal · 07-05-2013, 11:28 AM

Great question as I am in the same boat. Recently I have been aggressively researching seats, and I am leaning towards Status Seats. They have the SPA line that is fully reclinable and they are fully customization if you would want.

I am thinking the only determining factor will be to find a shop that has seats in stock, and feel what is best for my frame.

Huck · 07-05-2013, 11:39 AM

Exactly. I can read the measurements and know what should fit me, but I have no idea what feels comfortable. I don't want to be making the 14 hour drive to Zdayz and get a permanent back injury from super stiff race seats lol.

I survived Zdayz 2013

(barely)

blackcherry20 · 07-05-2013, 12:12 PM

Evo 8 recaros

Huck · 07-05-2013, 12:36 PM

Thanks Mrs. BC! I saw those but they look pretty worn, I'd rather get some new ones

thanks for looking out for me though!

I survived Zdayz 2013

(barely)

blackcherry20 · 07-05-2013, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Thanks Mrs. BC! I saw those but they look pretty worn, I'd rather get some new ones

thanks for looking out for me though!

I survived Zdayz 2013

(barely)

w0rM · 07-05-2013, 12:49 PM

Just bolt this puppy in where you drivers seat is now. Done and done.

Huck · 07-05-2013, 02:06 PM

That looks pretty comfy, but I think these would offer a bit more support for aggressive driving.

Trips · 07-05-2013, 02:15 PM

This is the Tech Section so Please try to HELP, And leave the funnies to the Off Topic!

Thanks

Wiggins3377 · 07-05-2013, 02:44 PM

I think you're gonna have issues finding reclinable aftermarket seats for that much. What color are you looking for? The best I've seen for a good aftermarket seat is the Bride Euro II or euroster. You're talking about $1000 a piece for those

Wiggins3377 · 07-05-2013, 02:49 PM

I guess you could also get the Canadian or Australian Bride seats for about $900 a pair on eBay

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Huck · 07-05-2013, 03:38 PM

I was thinking about something like these:
Sparco USA

or these:
Speed

Again, my main concern is the comfort of the seat.

Wiggins3377 · 07-05-2013, 03:59 PM

I forgot about the chrono road seats. I actually looked at those for awhile, they may be a good option granted i think they are cloth not suede which is definitely a downgrade from OEM seats. I had a set of sparco speed seats in cloth awhile back and they didn't hold up.

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bullitt5897 · 07-05-2013, 04:32 PM

Recaro CS sportsters are super nice and really comfortable! and hey "the Rock" has them in his cars!!!! lol

jburke26 · 07-05-2013, 05:14 PM

I saw these posted on another thread but GOD they look good. Recaro CS sportsters

07-05-2013, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	I need seat suggestions Hey guys, I need to borrow your expertise and experience for a minute. I'm thinking about getting some racing seats, but I don't know exactly what I want. I know I want one that's reclinable, and not too expensive for a pair. At this point I'm more concerned about looks and comfort rather than performance and weight savings. Also, I'm not sure how much I can sell my base seats for, what have you seen them go for before? I'd like to spend around $500-$600 total, so if I can sell my stock seats for $500 then I could spend maybe $1200 on race seats. Any suggestions? I was looking at sparco chronos and they looked nice, but I wonder how they feel. I need to find a place where I can sit in some first, no idea where that would be... I survived Zdayz 2013 (barely) __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

07-05-2013, 11:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 17	Great question as I am in the same boat. Recently I have been aggressively researching seats, and I am leaning towards Status Seats. They have the SPA line that is fully reclinable and they are fully customization if you would want. I am thinking the only determining factor will be to find a shop that has seats in stock, and feel what is best for my frame. __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

07-05-2013, 11:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Exactly. I can read the measurements and know what should fit me, but I have no idea what feels comfortable. I don't want to be making the 14 hour drive to Zdayz and get a permanent back injury from super stiff race seats lol. I survived Zdayz 2013 (barely) __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

07-05-2013, 12:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240458	Evo 8 recaros __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

07-05-2013, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Thanks Mrs. BC! I saw those but they look pretty worn, I'd rather get some new ones thanks for looking out for me though! I survived Zdayz 2013 (barely) blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

07-05-2013, 12:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 35	Just bolt this puppy in where you drivers seat is now. Done and done. GaleForce likes this. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

07-05-2013, 02:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	That looks pretty comfy, but I think these would offer a bit more support for aggressive driving. w0rM likes this. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

07-05-2013, 02:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	This is the Tech Section so Please try to HELP, And leave the funnies to the Off Topic! Thanks __________________

07-05-2013, 02:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 76	I think you're gonna have issues finding reclinable aftermarket seats for that much. What color are you looking for? The best I've seen for a good aftermarket seat is the Bride Euro II or euroster. You're talking about $1000 a piece for those __________________ AccuAir/ AirRex/ Amuse/ Bride Japan/ Carbon Fiber Element/ Carbon Signal/ Evo-R/ NRG/ Project Kics/ Samco/ Shine Auto/ SPC/ SPL/ Stance/ Stillen/ Takata/ Top Secret/ Work

07-05-2013, 02:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 76	I guess you could also get the Canadian or Australian Bride seats for about $900 a pair on eBay Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ AccuAir/ AirRex/ Amuse/ Bride Japan/ Carbon Fiber Element/ Carbon Signal/ Evo-R/ NRG/ Project Kics/ Samco/ Shine Auto/ SPC/ SPL/ Stance/ Stillen/ Takata/ Top Secret/ Work

07-05-2013, 03:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	I was thinking about something like these: Sparco USA or these: Speed Again, my main concern is the comfort of the seat. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

07-05-2013, 03:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 76	I forgot about the chrono road seats. I actually looked at those for awhile, they may be a good option granted i think they are cloth not suede which is definitely a downgrade from OEM seats. I had a set of sparco speed seats in cloth awhile back and they didn't hold up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ AccuAir/ AirRex/ Amuse/ Bride Japan/ Carbon Fiber Element/ Carbon Signal/ Evo-R/ NRG/ Project Kics/ Samco/ Shine Auto/ SPC/ SPL/ Stance/ Stillen/ Takata/ Top Secret/ Work

07-05-2013, 04:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Recaro CS sportsters are super nice and really comfortable! and hey "the Rock" has them in his cars!!!! lol __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

07-05-2013, 05:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
jburke26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cullman, Alabama Posts: 252 Drives: Sold Z Rep Power: 13	I saw these posted on another thread but GOD they look good. Recaro CS sportsters

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