racing seats opinion

DSM_brother2 · 01-04-2010

im tryin to find racing seats, i want to go with corbeau, but was wondering if the ebay seats are legit? what brands do you guys have and how do you feel about them?
thanks

**Kracka** · 01-04-2010

Seats protect you in a crash and could potentially save your life, don't buy the cheap eBay brands or the knock-offs sold on eBay.

**mlomker** · 01-04-2010

Hope it is for a non-street vehicle as well. I've read some scary threads. You have to go the whole 9-yards or not at all.

**goodhart** · 01-04-2010

I love my Corbeau seats, but make sure you get their sliding brackets as well as their harnesses. Corbeau harnesses are built to bolt into the stock location for the rear seat belts also, so you don't have to worry about those scary spine compression stories. You will pretty much lose your rear seats, but at least you are safe.

95tsi · 01-04-2010

If you wanna check some out: http://www.motorsportseats.com/index.html the guy is located in Bloomington. When I was there with a friend he probably had 25 seats in his basement to try out. Nice to see how they feel prior to buying one.

C3L1CA · 01-04-2010

If I had any money I would have gone with some Corbeau seats. My buddy has some and they are mighty comfy on long trips. I however are mighty broke so I went with a Kirkey.

I don't know if I would trust an ebay seat in an accident like stated earlier, accidents are a scary thing with cheap parts.

Swifty1638 · 01-04-2010

I LOVE my sparco's. Coupled with the cage, and harnesses, It fits me like a glove.

DSM_brother2 · 01-04-2010

what about megan racing?

**Kracka** · 01-04-2010

I like Megan for things like exhaust components, but when it comes to safety go with one of the major name brands.

Swifty1638 · 01-04-2010

Kracka's right. Also, the better quality stuff FEELS better. I really noticed a difference between the corbeau's and the sparco's I have now.

**goodhart** · 01-04-2010

^^ Sayin somethin about Corbeau's!??!?

rose0529 · 01-05-2010

Just a thought, but what about some used Evo Recaros?

At-Least-It's-An-Evo · 01-05-2010

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Originally Posted by rose0529

Just a thought, but what about some used Evo Recaros?

I'd get some used Evo9 recaros if I could find some that weren't overly priced. Otherwise, there's some pretty cool newer looking recaros out there. Recaros are way $$$ though along with companies like Bride...

rose0529 · 01-05-2010

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Originally Posted by At-Least-It's-An-Evo

I'd get some used Evo9 recaros if I could find some that weren't overly priced. Otherwise, there's some pretty cool newer looking recaros out there. Recaros are way $$$ though along with companies like Bride...

Can pick up a pair Evo8 seats for as little as $450.. and IX SE seats for $1000 on evom.

TkrPerformance · 01-05-2010

you can go with any evo III+ recaro. evo III-VI are all the same style they are like the honda type r recaros just in better colors. they changed the style in the evo VII. You can pick up older evo seats for dirt cheap.

I picked up my evo III fronts for 350.00 shipped from japan

At-Least-It's-An-Evo · 01-05-2010

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Originally Posted by rose0529

Can pick up a pair Evo8 seats for as little as $450.. and IX SE seats for $1000 on evom.

link me! I'd rewrap an Evo8 seat.

rose0529 · 01-05-2010

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Originally Posted by At-Least-It's-An-Evo

link me! I'd rewrap an Evo8 seat.

The ones i found for $450 (http://forums.evolutionm.net/sale-in...eats-sale.html) are sold... just used them as a referance....

These ones sold for $200!!! http://forums.evolutionm.net/sale-in...ut-my-car.html

Leather recaro's from the SSL package for $800
http://forums.evolutionm.net/sale-in...condition.html

Evo 8's for $600
http://forums.evolutionm.net/sale-in...ront-rear.html

Just have to keep an eye out for a good deal.

DSM_brother2 · 01-09-2010

i got a great deal on a set of corbeau a4s, i love how they feel!! now gotta get brackets and harnesses!

mdost03 · 01-10-2010

Everything I have heard about Corbeau's are nothing short of awesome. If I ever replace my seats down the road, I'll be getting a Forza probably.

**Halon** · 01-10-2010

One "off-brand" that I've always heard excellent reviews about are DAD seats. If you're looking to save a couple bucks, I'd say at least research into those.

http://www.speedstash.com/dad_seats.html