theDreamer's Z

theDreamer · 09-10-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma

updates?????

I am alive and kicking?

Sibze · 09-10-2010, 12:19 PM

WTF Dreamer still has a car?

theDreamer · 09-21-2010, 01:29 PM

A small update, not directly with my car. I got the opportunity to sit in two BRIDE seats.

Bride Euro II:
-This seats is very comfortable, much more so than stock (I commented that I might be able to fall asleep in it). Anyways, the butt portion of the seat is slightly tighter than stock but not much better at 'gripping' or holding the driver in place, but the lower side and shoulder support is 100% the way the stock seat should be. Add in the fact it supports a 4 point harness you have a great daily driving seat plus upgraded support for those canyon runs and minor track days.
Overall I would rank this seat as a solid upgrade over stock for those looking to bring in a 4 point harness, slightly better support, but retain as much comfort as possible. Downside is it does not provide a much upgraded side to side support as the side bolsters are only marginally better than stock.

Bride Stradia II:
-This seat was one I have been waiting to test sit for some time. I knew it was not going to be a daily driver seat, but even after that I do not know if I could ever drive my car with this seat. I am 6'4" around 200lbs with a 35 inch waist and while I can physically fit in this seat with no problems, the issue comes in the lower support constricting my feet movement for me. Back support (upper/lower) were very good and kept me well planted in the seat. This seat also has support for a 5 point harness if needed, sits slightly lower than stock (or Bride Euro) and gives the upgrade lateral support one might need. Down side is you will not want to get in/out of this daily, and it really is built for the smaller frame of the Asian community.
My hope for this seat was to be a solid upgrade for heavy driving but not horrible enough I could not drive it around town if I wanted, but I do not think it will be that. With the feel of this seat I would almost rather jump to a full bucket seat as the ability to recline would be wasted completely.

In the end both seats are solid upgrades over stock but each with its own pluses & minuses. I almost feel the Stradia is a tough choice if you want a track seat (bolt you in and go) as a bucket seat would provide better support as it does not recline. The Euro is a nice upgrade over stock, but could do with a bit more support for my butt.

A couple pictures of the Euro, forgot to snap a few of the Stradia. If anyone wants to test fit either of these seats in Houston let me know.

Caravanshaka · 09-21-2010, 01:48 PM

what you do with your ass should stay out of this forum

m4a1mustang · 09-21-2010, 01:49 PM

Those seats just got a little bit gayer.

theDreamer · 09-21-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Caravanshaka

what you do with your ass should stay out of this forum

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Those seats just got a little bit gayer.

I knew I could count on you two for wonderfully cheerful comments.

Sibze · 09-21-2010, 01:54 PM

it getting sexy in here....

theDreamer · 09-21-2010, 01:55 PM

Also, Baker Tuning will have another seat coming in soon (Zeta III maybe) and I should have a chance to test sit that one also.

phelan · 09-21-2010, 01:56 PM

the price of those seats just doubled.

i still think i'm gonna get a stradia.

oh, right, i'm asian.

theDreamer · 09-21-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

the price of those seats just doubled.

i still think i'm gonna get a stradia.

oh, right, i'm asian.

I thought you wanted a ZETA III or something?

phelan · 09-21-2010, 02:04 PM

nah i'm probably gonna go for the stradias. i still want SOME reclining capability

theDreamer · 09-21-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

nah i'm probably gonna go for the stradias. i still want SOME reclining capability

you skinny Asian.

Spec Jay · 09-26-2010, 02:03 AM

I just sold a Euro II that was used for 3 months for $550 lol

Mr&Mrs · 09-26-2010, 07:22 AM

Car looks great I really like those seats!

SmoothZ · 10-02-2010, 06:49 PM

I don't think I could handle racing seats with harnesses in my Z. I sat in one today and took over a minute to get buckled in. It was a PITA.

09-21-2010, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	A small update, not directly with my car. I got the opportunity to sit in two BRIDE seats. Bride Euro II: -This seats is very comfortable, much more so than stock (I commented that I might be able to fall asleep in it). Anyways, the butt portion of the seat is slightly tighter than stock but not much better at 'gripping' or holding the driver in place, but the lower side and shoulder support is 100% the way the stock seat should be. Add in the fact it supports a 4 point harness you have a great daily driving seat plus upgraded support for those canyon runs and minor track days. Overall I would rank this seat as a solid upgrade over stock for those looking to bring in a 4 point harness, slightly better support, but retain as much comfort as possible. Downside is it does not provide a much upgraded side to side support as the side bolsters are only marginally better than stock. Bride Stradia II: -This seat was one I have been waiting to test sit for some time. I knew it was not going to be a daily driver seat, but even after that I do not know if I could ever drive my car with this seat. I am 6'4" around 200lbs with a 35 inch waist and while I can physically fit in this seat with no problems, the issue comes in the lower support constricting my feet movement for me. Back support (upper/lower) were very good and kept me well planted in the seat. This seat also has support for a 5 point harness if needed, sits slightly lower than stock (or Bride Euro) and gives the upgrade lateral support one might need. Down side is you will not want to get in/out of this daily, and it really is built for the smaller frame of the Asian community. My hope for this seat was to be a solid upgrade for heavy driving but not horrible enough I could not drive it around town if I wanted, but I do not think it will be that. With the feel of this seat I would almost rather jump to a full bucket seat as the ability to recline would be wasted completely. In the end both seats are solid upgrades over stock but each with its own pluses & minuses. I almost feel the Stradia is a tough choice if you want a track seat (bolt you in and go) as a bucket seat would provide better support as it does not recline. The Euro is a nice upgrade over stock, but could do with a bit more support for my butt. A couple pictures of the Euro, forgot to snap a few of the Stradia. If anyone wants to test fit either of these seats in Houston let me know. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

09-21-2010, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 44	what you do with your ass should stay out of this forum __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole.

09-21-2010, 01:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Those seats just got a little bit gayer. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-21-2010, 01:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	Also, Baker Tuning will have another seat coming in soon (Zeta III maybe) and I should have a chance to test sit that one also. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

09-21-2010, 01:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3408	the price of those seats just doubled. i still think i'm gonna get a stradia. oh, right, i'm asian. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

09-10-2010, 12:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 65	WTF Dreamer still has a car?

09-21-2010, 01:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 65	it getting sexy in here....

09-21-2010, 02:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3408	nah i'm probably gonna go for the stradias. i still want SOME reclining capability __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

09-26-2010, 02:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 21	I just sold a Euro II that was used for 3 months for $550 lol __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

09-26-2010, 07:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31942	Car looks great I really like those seats!

10-02-2010, 06:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 37	I don't think I could handle racing seats with harnesses in my Z. I sat in one today and took over a minute to get buckled in. It was a PITA. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."