New Seat input

cdoxp800 · 03-10-2012, 11:43 AM

Looking go get a new seat for the NASA HPDE events. Nothing to over the top, just better then the OEM.
I came across this one:
CPA1019 Black Cloth w/ Suede Insert & Red Outer Stitching Cipher Auto Racing Seats Pair [CPA1019FSDBK-R] - $399.00 : Cipher Auto!, Automotive Parts Accessories & Universal Racing Seats

Any input would be great on this product.

Thanks

cdoxp800 · 03-13-2012, 05:06 PM

Anyone???

TerribleONE · 03-13-2012, 05:08 PM

I would stay away.. A seat can save your life in an accident! I would check out status or cobreau for some reasonably priced seats

03threefiftyz · 03-13-2012, 05:10 PM

Very happy with my recaro profi...

vividracing · 03-13-2012, 06:50 PM

That Cipher seat is most likely a major downgrade in terms of safety. There's no FIA certification, or DOT certification. It's not manufactured by any known company, and it looks to be cheaply made.

OMP makes several seats that would be a better option, and they've got a few that are close to that price point. In fact, the OMP Design 2 is cheaper

OMP America

That specific OMP seat isn't FIA certified, but at least it's manufactured by a company with a history in racing and known quality. If you really want to upgrade, I'd suggest looking at fixed-back bucket seats with FIA approval.

Mike · 03-13-2012, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vividracing

That Cipher seat is most likely a major downgrade in terms of safety. There's no FIA certification, or DOT certification. It's not manufactured by any known company, and it looks to be cheaply made.

OMP makes several seats that would be a better option, and they've got a few that are close to that price point. In fact, the OMP Design 2 is cheaper

OMP America

That specific OMP seat isn't FIA certified, but at least it's manufactured by a company with a history in racing and known quality. If you really want to upgrade, I'd suggest looking at fixed-back bucket seats with FIA approval.

Good Point. I was looking at an almost identical Corbeau, because I sat in one this weekend and it actually fit me:
Corbeau: LG1

but I don't think corbeau are certified either. I can't do a fixed back though. I have an odd body. However, I think that with a proper 5 point harness and hans device, it definitely couldn't be worse than stock.

cdoxp800 · 03-13-2012, 09:29 PM

Thanks Mike, Thanks Scott. This is the input I was looking for. Big help..

03-10-2012, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 18	New Seat input Looking go get a new seat for the NASA HPDE events. Nothing to over the top, just better then the OEM. I came across this one: CPA1019 Black Cloth w/ Suede Insert & Red Outer Stitching Cipher Auto Racing Seats Pair [CPA1019FSDBK-R] - $399.00 : Cipher Auto!, Automotive Parts Accessories & Universal Racing Seats Any input would be great on this product. Thanks __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

03-13-2012, 05:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 18	Anyone??? __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

03-13-2012, 05:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	I would stay away.. A seat can save your life in an accident! I would check out status or cobreau for some reasonably priced seats __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-13-2012, 06:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	That Cipher seat is most likely a major downgrade in terms of safety. There's no FIA certification, or DOT certification. It's not manufactured by any known company, and it looks to be cheaply made. OMP makes several seats that would be a better option, and they've got a few that are close to that price point. In fact, the OMP Design 2 is cheaper OMP America That specific OMP seat isn't FIA certified, but at least it's manufactured by a company with a history in racing and known quality. If you really want to upgrade, I'd suggest looking at fixed-back bucket seats with FIA approval. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

03-13-2012, 09:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 18	Thanks Mike, Thanks Scott. This is the input I was looking for. Big help.. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

03-13-2012, 05:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
03threefiftyz Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 536 Drives: 03 350z 6mt Rep Power: 16	Very happy with my recaro profi...

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