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JDM S13 · 01-16-2002, 04:39 PM

I can't decide between the Sparco Torino or the Corbeau A4.

How are Corbeau seats?  It's half the price of the Sparco!  I know it's not the same qualilty of the Sparco but it can't be that bad! can it?

thanks!

yenpit · 01-16-2002, 05:03 PM

Corbeau's r a great alternative....very good quality. the A4 tends to be a little narrower at the top than the others offered by Corbeau. if you have wide shoulders i'd consider a diff seat.
**be aware u MUST buy the seat tracks (if u want em) when u buy the seats, as Corbeau will NOT sell tracks by themselves!

JDM S13 · 01-16-2002, 05:46 PM

hmmm, narrow up top eh?  All Corbeau's seem to be narrow up  top.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>  Any recommendations?

Takumi · 01-16-2002, 06:41 PM

I personally like Sparco Torinos simply because rally car drivers rely on Sparco seats, so hey..why not?

Yoshi · 01-16-2002, 08:41 PM

u didn't mention what type of racing/driving you do... if you do AutoX or drift, then I hear there's nothing better than a Bride seat.

JDM S13 · 01-16-2002, 10:21 PM

actually, I don't race(yet)
this is mainly for street use,  but I like to drive aggresivley at times and really feel the car.  I can't stand the stock seats on the S13.  They hurt my back and have poor lateral support.

yenpit · 01-17-2002, 07:32 AM

we like the Carrera. i'm assuming you want reclining..?? the A4 is a very good seat too (and the Targa RS!). we ask how much someone weighs and height to get an idea of build cuz that does make a diff. if ur slim choose by style. if "larger stature" its best to actually find a seat to test fit! u take a chance if not. my $.02

JDM S13 · 01-17-2002, 09:28 AM

180lbs
5,9'
fairly wide shoulders.  what you recommend? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Takumi · 01-17-2002, 10:01 AM

Ever looked into getting Recaro SRD's?  They cost just as much as Sparcos.  They're around $500-$600 a seat.

yenpit · 01-17-2002, 11:07 AM

BTW Takumi's right.....Sparco/Momo/Recaro's are awesome seats, just higher dough! The Corbeau's are a great cheaper alternative in the sea of seats. ur size i'd recommend Carrera. the upper "wings" are flatter than the A4 and Targa RS (these "wrap" out more) so bigger shoulders fit well. if i could afford Momo or Sparco i'd do it, but my budget yells "Corbeau!!".

JDM S13 · 01-17-2002, 11:18 AM

Is the Carrera as adjustable as the Sparco seats?

thanks

yenpit · 01-17-2002, 11:54 AM

the Carrera tilts forward about 45 deg (to bottom), and will lay as flat as your back seat will let it. i'd say good access to rear if thats ur concern. i dont know enough about particular Sparcos....

HippoSleek · 01-17-2002, 12:24 PM

If I were buying seats, I'd have a hard time not getting Corbeaus over Recaros b/c of the money to quality ratio.  IIRC, the Carrera also has the adjustable lumbar bags optional - nice features for like $40 extra/seat.  I also believe you can get them "shaved" so they sit even lower (if you were a taller guy - especially an s14 owner).

BTW: BRIDE seats are JDM crap!  They are made for guys who are 5'8" tall and weigh a buck twenty.  For that money - I'd rather sit in an s13 seat!  

Takumi · 01-17-2002, 02:51 PM

Hmm..I didn't know getting the rails or something shaved to be lower is a possible modification. I know 240SX's are prone to have little headroom, then again, I guess that goes with a lot of sports cars. Just go for something that's comfortable enough for you (and your wallet) to put up with on a daily basis and be able to feel comfortable on occassional long trips and drives. Getting a racing seat would make your car feel way different, like night and day. You'll feel the car more, you won't lean around all over the place when you're making tight turns, thus, improved performance. Some say it's one of the best modifications an avid performance driver can buy.

Bomix · 01-17-2002, 03:21 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Takumi on 10<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>1 am on Jan. 17, 2002
Ever looked into getting Recaro SRD's? They cost just as much as Sparcos. They're around $500-$600 a seat.
</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

I agree, i mean you are JDMS13,  SRD's are nice.. much respect if you get them, i'll get a pair for my S14 next christmas.

crazycuban · 01-17-2002, 03:32 PM

yeah, hippo's right about the brides...think about it - any jdm seat will be made for japanese people, who are, for the most part, pretty #### small.
that being said, since i'm a short piece of shit, i'd lose a toe for brides...but i'm dumb...#### wide shoulders...  

AJ · 01-17-2002, 03:56 PM

anythign made for big tall americans that want a seat to sit LOWER!.. my god. i'd give my two middle fingers for a seat that sat lower...

sspikey · 01-17-2002, 04:28 PM

im like 5"9 115 pounds japanese seats are PERFECT for me:)

JDM S13 · 01-17-2002, 09:14 PM

thanks for all the info guys.

one more thing, do the Carrera's sit up high?  I have plenty of head room in my S13 as of now.  but I don't want to sit high up after I get the seat.

mmmunkie · 01-17-2002, 09:44 PM

take omp into consideration as well if ur thinking bout the quality......they make custom seats for Tommy Makkinen.....team ferrari uses them as well......their prices are not crazy high either

HippoSleek · 01-18-2002, 07:15 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from AJ on 1:56 pm on Jan. 17, 2002
anythign made for big tall americans that want a seat to sit LOWER!.. my god. i'd give my two middle fingers for a seat that sat lower...
</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

Yup - the aforementioned Corbeaus - shaved and on lowered seat rails (custom work).  I'm going to be dreaming of those when I'm packed into my car next month on a track w/ a helmet at 6'3"!

IIRC, the Corbeau dealer I know charges about $30 each to have them shaved.

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01-16-2002, 04:39 PM	#1
JDM S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can't decide between the Sparco Torino or the Corbeau A4. How are Corbeau seats?  It's half the price of the Sparco!  I know it's not the same qualilty of the Sparco but it can't be that bad! can it? thanks!

01-16-2002, 05:03 PM	#2
yenpit Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Corbeau's r a great alternative....very good quality. the A4 tends to be a little narrower at the top than the others offered by Corbeau. if you have wide shoulders i'd consider a diff seat. **be aware u MUST buy the seat tracks (if u want em) when u buy the seats, as Corbeau will NOT sell tracks by themselves!

01-16-2002, 05:46 PM	#3
JDM S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hmmm, narrow up top eh?  All Corbeau's seem to be narrow up  top.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>  Any recommendations?

01-16-2002, 06:41 PM	#4
Takumi Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 44 Posts: 836 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I personally like Sparco Torinos simply because rally car drivers rely on Sparco seats, so hey..why not?

01-16-2002, 08:41 PM	#5
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	u didn't mention what type of racing/driving you do... if you do AutoX or drift, then I hear there's nothing better than a Bride seat.

01-16-2002, 10:21 PM	#6
JDM S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	actually, I don't race(yet) this is mainly for street use,  but I like to drive aggresivley at times and really feel the car.  I can't stand the stock seats on the S13.  They hurt my back and have poor lateral support.

01-17-2002, 07:32 AM	#7
yenpit Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	we like the Carrera. i'm assuming you want reclining..?? the A4 is a very good seat too (and the Targa RS!). we ask how much someone weighs and height to get an idea of build cuz that does make a diff. if ur slim choose by style. if "larger stature" its best to actually find a seat to test fit! u take a chance if not. my $.02

01-17-2002, 09:28 AM	#8
JDM S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	180lbs 5,9' fairly wide shoulders.  what you recommend? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

01-17-2002, 10:01 AM	#9
Takumi Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 44 Posts: 836 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ever looked into getting Recaro SRD's?  They cost just as much as Sparcos.  They're around $500-$600 a seat.

01-17-2002, 11:07 AM	#10
yenpit Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	BTW Takumi's right.....Sparco/Momo/Recaro's are awesome seats, just higher dough! The Corbeau's are a great cheaper alternative in the sea of seats. ur size i'd recommend Carrera. the upper "wings" are flatter than the A4 and Targa RS (these "wrap" out more) so bigger shoulders fit well. if i could afford Momo or Sparco i'd do it, but my budget yells "Corbeau!!".

01-17-2002, 11:18 AM	#11
JDM S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is the Carrera as adjustable as the Sparco seats? thanks

01-17-2002, 11:54 AM	#12
yenpit Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the Carrera tilts forward about 45 deg (to bottom), and will lay as flat as your back seat will let it. i'd say good access to rear if thats ur concern. i dont know enough about particular Sparcos....

01-17-2002, 12:24 PM	#13
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If I were buying seats, I'd have a hard time not getting Corbeaus over Recaros b/c of the money to quality ratio.  IIRC, the Carrera also has the adjustable lumbar bags optional - nice features for like $40 extra/seat.  I also believe you can get them "shaved" so they sit even lower (if you were a taller guy - especially an s14 owner). BTW: BRIDE seats are JDM crap!  They are made for guys who are 5'8" tall and weigh a buck twenty.  For that money - I'd rather sit in an s13 seat!

01-17-2002, 02:51 PM	#14
Takumi Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 44 Posts: 836 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hmm..I didn't know getting the rails or something shaved to be lower is a possible modification. I know 240SX's are prone to have little headroom, then again, I guess that goes with a lot of sports cars. Just go for something that's comfortable enough for you (and your wallet) to put up with on a daily basis and be able to feel comfortable on occassional long trips and drives. Getting a racing seat would make your car feel way different, like night and day. You'll feel the car more, you won't lean around all over the place when you're making tight turns, thus, improved performance. Some say it's one of the best modifications an avid performance driver can buy.

01-17-2002, 03:21 PM	#15
Bomix Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PA/NJ Age: 43 Posts: 269 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Takumi on 10<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>1 am on Jan. 17, 2002 Ever looked into getting Recaro SRD's? They cost just as much as Sparcos. They're around $500-$600 a seat. </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> I agree, i mean you are JDMS13,  SRD's are nice.. much respect if you get them, i'll get a pair for my S14 next christmas.

01-17-2002, 03:32 PM	#16
crazycuban Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah, hippo's right about the brides...think about it - any jdm seat will be made for japanese people, who are, for the most part, pretty #### small. that being said, since i'm a short piece of shit, i'd lose a toe for brides...but i'm dumb...#### wide shoulders...

01-17-2002, 03:56 PM	#17
AJ Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 793 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anythign made for big tall americans that want a seat to sit LOWER!.. my god. i'd give my two middle fingers for a seat that sat lower...

01-17-2002, 04:28 PM	#18
sspikey Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 394 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im like 5"9 115 pounds japanese seats are PERFECT for me:)

01-17-2002, 09:14 PM	#19
JDM S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for all the info guys. one more thing, do the Carrera's sit up high?  I have plenty of head room in my S13 as of now.  but I don't want to sit high up after I get the seat.

01-17-2002, 09:44 PM	#20
mmmunkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	take omp into consideration as well if ur thinking bout the quality......they make custom seats for Tommy Makkinen.....team ferrari uses them as well......their prices are not crazy high either

01-18-2002, 07:15 AM	#21
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from AJ on 1:56 pm on Jan. 17, 2002 anythign made for big tall americans that want a seat to sit LOWER!.. my god. i'd give my two middle fingers for a seat that sat lower... </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Yup - the aforementioned Corbeaus - shaved and on lowered seat rails (custom work).  I'm going to be dreaming of those when I'm packed into my car next month on a track w/ a helmet at 6'3"! IIRC, the Corbeau dealer I know charges about $30 each to have them shaved.