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Ian · 02-18-2005, 02:41 PM

so a sidemount can be used in the S14 then?

i read somewhere that you can only go bottom...which would be totally ghey

twong85 · 02-18-2005, 04:28 PM

It all depends on the mounting the seat needs.....

Dousan_PG · 02-18-2005, 05:36 PM

yeah both work
ive had both types in my s14 and my s13

Shin_Kudo · 02-18-2005, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvdevo

i wish i can buy black 'fabric' for my fighters =[

You can. Check out Sparco's "restoration system", you're supposed to be able to replace teh cover with a new one.

wootwoot · 02-18-2005, 09:20 PM

has anyone here sat in a momo?! This is driving me crazy, I'm super curious.

KoukiMonster · 02-20-2005, 10:15 AM

i worked iwth a guy that had one as his office chair. streetracer gt or some lame name like that. i guess its comfortable for him to sit in one for a work day. when he was away boss told me to work at his desk. it was alright im 6'2'' with a 32 waist, so it wasn't a ball cruncher, and i think my shoulders wiere a lil tall on it, but thats an office chair so to get a good feel it should be in a car so you are in the correct sitting position. just trying ot give you a rough idea.

CodyW · 02-20-2005, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin_Kudo

Does anyone think it'll be possible for a 36" waist to fit? I was able to fit into a Bride (I think it was a Zeta III) and was quite comfortable, it was a tight fit but I actually like that with a seat, are the Buddy Club seats different in size? Additionally, what brackets are to be used with the BC seats?

you could get in it but you probably won't be comfortable at all. i'm a 32 and it's nice for me, but still fairly tight. one of my slightly larger friends (probably a 36 or so) sat in it and just about got stuck

. but for the record, you can use most bride or sparco side-mount brackets for it.

NismoDan · 02-20-2005, 12:17 PM

What do you guys think about the NRG seats that are in the GB section?

twong85 · 02-20-2005, 06:25 PM

Has anyone tried those newer aluminum sparco side mounts? I've been tempted to buy a set since they look like they have even more selection in mounting and lower than the original sidemounts.

96 S14 · 02-20-2005, 11:30 PM

I wish I know would of never sold this car.........................someone please shoot me.

Rubin

rps13sh · 03-04-2005, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KOUKI KA-T

Damn, I need a pair.

on ebay with local pickups to avoid shipping rates. ive bought stuff from them before and they're cool with pick ups.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...958500448&rd=1

AenjukuCar · 03-04-2005, 08:11 PM

You should look into Recaro's, I have a set not installed in my car, yet, I can get pictures if you want, but they are full suede with blue down the middle, they are from a EVO VIII, i'm calling up wedge engineering outta Cali to make me some brackets and then it's install time. I'll post pics up later, they are comfortable and they keep me in place very well, they hold up great, nothing like the Tenzo R seats or cheapo's off of ebay. My buddy has a set of tenzo R's and the plastic pieces that go in around the belt holes fall off everytime you sit in the seat. Also if you've got money check out Bride, Ergo's and Brix's are really nice. Also go to your local shops and sit in different seats because every different company fits you differently. The Recaro's keep me in place alot better than those Tenzo R's did. Also Check out the Sparco's, the Fighters I really like even though you cant Recline them.

NervGS · 03-04-2005, 09:26 PM

I got a pair of Recaro SRD for $500!!

HAHAHAH.

Sell Z and Jeep.

Buy FD.

Recaro in FD.

HAHHAHAHA.

-glenn

s14ajk · 03-05-2005, 09:15 AM

Quote:

I got a pair of Recaro SRD for $500!!HAHAHAH.
Sell Z and Jeep.
Buy FD.
Recaro in FD.
HAHHAHAHA.
-glenn

i also have a set of JDM ITR Recaro SRDs, only issue it seems like its almost impossible to make then sit lower/or equal to S14 oem seats. i might convince myself to fabricate the brackets but IMHO its simpler to just get a R32/33 GTR seats.

AenjukuCar · 03-05-2005, 01:46 PM

Well here they are, sorry for the low-quality pictures.

At a local Performance shop near me, there was a guy that had a set of Recaro's and needed brackets, so he took the Stock S14 Bracket and fabricated it to the Recaro's.

wootwoot · 03-05-2005, 03:59 PM

^^^^ those are some of the most comfortable seats I have ever been in. I havent been in many though...

nigel1 · 03-06-2005, 10:46 AM

yeah my buddies evo seats were hellllla comforable

if you can find a set... swooooop on em!

blu808 · 03-06-2005, 01:14 PM

yea when i had my evo the seats were very nice.

I personally like my sparco fighters in my 240sx, they are bottom mount so you wont have to mod the floor, and they dont sit too high like most seats.

The seats i would really die to have would be the R34 gtr vspec seats. My friend has a r34 and those are the best seats period, as far as i am concernd.

aa87 · 03-08-2005, 06:21 AM

http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_s...:-23979:910595

mm, recaro at sams club...

wootwoot · 03-08-2005, 08:43 AM

^^wtf? Is that real?

JaeTea · 03-08-2005, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aa87

http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_s...:-23979:910595

mm, recaro at sams club...

Why the hell is it listed under infant and toddler seats?!!??!

s13panda2004 · 03-25-2005, 02:16 AM

These seats are so cheap.. What do you guys think?

man.. it's hard to resist not buying them. I just want one, for the passenger. I already have a Sparco bucket for myself. I was just thinking of getting something nice, since my car (practically all 240SXs should be considered 2-seaters) doesn't have a back seat. Just want something nice for the passenger.

WanganRunner · 03-25-2005, 09:01 AM

Don't buy a reclining racing seat, if you want a bucket seat, buy one, or don't, but don't compromise.

If you want an affordable bucket seat, look into any one of the following:

-Bride Pros (raretrick was selling for $375/ea)
-The Chargespeed buckets on the first page $350-400
-The bottom-line Momos or Sparcos (speed, or sprint, or whatever), like $250
-Buddy Club Buckets (very similar to Chargespeed, three hundred something, great deal).

I've driven hard with a Sparco Torino under my a$$, didn't hold me really any better than my stock S14 seats do, I mean, they look purdy for shows, but it's not a performance seat.

Personally, I think the best performance-per-dollar right now is the Recaro Pole Position, sort of the sweet spot of the seat market IMO, but I also really like the Chargespeed and the Buddy Club.

mr_240sx · 03-25-2005, 12:35 PM

i got momo rsgt's and they are pretty cumfy!!

Catalan · 03-25-2005, 04:38 PM

Do those evo seats bolt right on?

CKAMC · 03-26-2005, 01:14 AM

anyone have any experience with the sparco ultra seats? I havent been able to get to the local shop *which is acually the shop in the link to follow* to sit in them but read that they are good daily driver seats *but then this is what sparco is saying*. http://www.intensepower.com/sparulseat.html

mr_240sx · 03-26-2005, 10:58 AM

i havent tried them, but i know from past experiences that its not always true what companies and shops say, because most of them just want to move their products out so they can make money.

kings_blend · 03-26-2005, 11:21 AM

I have had my eye on these seats for quite some time now, I might purchase them in the future to test them out, if I dont like them, there are plenty of kids around here who will pay for some new ones.
http://www.streetimports.com/product_details.asp?id=371

sw20>>s14 · 03-26-2005, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WanganRunner

Don't buy a reclining racing seat, if you want a bucket seat, buy one, or don't, but don't compromise.

im fine with my recaro A-8! got shoulder bolster? oh yeah, no one has them either...

chmercer · 03-26-2005, 11:53 AM

got 1 inch tall thigh bolsters? nothx

02-18-2005, 05:36 PM	#93
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	yeah both work ive had both types in my s14 and my s13 __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

02-20-2005, 12:17 PM	#98
NismoDan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SF Posts: 310 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What do you guys think about the NRG seats that are in the GB section? __________________ C4L #34

03-04-2005, 08:11 PM	#102
AenjukuCar Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hickville Central, PA Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You should look into Recaro's, I have a set not installed in my car, yet, I can get pictures if you want, but they are full suede with blue down the middle, they are from a EVO VIII, i'm calling up wedge engineering outta Cali to make me some brackets and then it's install time. I'll post pics up later, they are comfortable and they keep me in place very well, they hold up great, nothing like the Tenzo R seats or cheapo's off of ebay. My buddy has a set of tenzo R's and the plastic pieces that go in around the belt holes fall off everytime you sit in the seat. Also if you've got money check out Bride, Ergo's and Brix's are really nice. Also go to your local shops and sit in different seats because every different company fits you differently. The Recaro's keep me in place alot better than those Tenzo R's did. Also Check out the Sparco's, the Fighters I really like even though you cant Recline them. __________________

03-05-2005, 01:46 PM	#105
AenjukuCar Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hickville Central, PA Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's My EVO VIII Recaro racing seats Well here they are, sorry for the low-quality pictures. At a local Performance shop near me, there was a guy that had a set of Recaro's and needed brackets, so he took the Stock S14 Bracket and fabricated it to the Recaro's. __________________

03-06-2005, 10:46 AM	#107
nigel1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah my buddies evo seats were hellllla comforable if you can find a set... swooooop on em! __________________ +0 offset PWNS me

02-18-2005, 04:28 PM	#92
twong85 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Monterey Park, CA Age: 38 Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It all depends on the mounting the seat needs.....

02-18-2005, 09:20 PM	#95
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 38 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	has anyone here sat in a momo?! This is driving me crazy, I'm super curious.

02-20-2005, 10:15 AM	#96
KoukiMonster Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ? Age: 38 Posts: 700 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i worked iwth a guy that had one as his office chair. streetracer gt or some lame name like that. i guess its comfortable for him to sit in one for a work day. when he was away boss told me to work at his desk. it was alright im 6'2'' with a 32 waist, so it wasn't a ball cruncher, and i think my shoulders wiere a lil tall on it, but thats an office chair so to get a good feel it should be in a car so you are in the correct sitting position. just trying ot give you a rough idea.

02-20-2005, 06:25 PM	#99
twong85 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Monterey Park, CA Age: 38 Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Has anyone tried those newer aluminum sparco side mounts? I've been tempted to buy a set since they look like they have even more selection in mounting and lower than the original sidemounts.

02-20-2005, 11:30 PM	#100
96 S14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cinci, OH Age: 41 Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wish I know would of never sold this car.........................someone please shoot me. Rubin

03-04-2005, 09:26 PM	#103
NervGS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California. Age: 42 Posts: 500 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I got a pair of Recaro SRD for $500!! HAHAHAH. Sell Z and Jeep. Buy FD. Recaro in FD. HAHHAHAHA. -glenn

03-05-2005, 03:59 PM	#106
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 38 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^^ those are some of the most comfortable seats I have ever been in. I havent been in many though...

03-06-2005, 01:14 PM	#108
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	yea when i had my evo the seats were very nice. I personally like my sparco fighters in my 240sx, they are bottom mount so you wont have to mod the floor, and they dont sit too high like most seats. The seats i would really die to have would be the R34 gtr vspec seats. My friend has a r34 and those are the best seats period, as far as i am concernd.

03-08-2005, 06:21 AM	#109
aa87 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport, LA Age: 36 Posts: 1,116 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_s...:-23979:910595 mm, recaro at sams club...

03-08-2005, 08:43 AM	#110
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 38 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^wtf? Is that real?

03-25-2005, 02:16 AM	#112
s13panda2004 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 41 Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	These seats are so cheap.. What do you guys think? man.. it's hard to resist not buying them. I just want one, for the passenger. I already have a Sparco bucket for myself. I was just thinking of getting something nice, since my car (practically all 240SXs should be considered 2-seaters) doesn't have a back seat. Just want something nice for the passenger.

03-25-2005, 09:01 AM	#113
WanganRunner Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 1,655 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Don't buy a reclining racing seat, if you want a bucket seat, buy one, or don't, but don't compromise. If you want an affordable bucket seat, look into any one of the following: -Bride Pros (raretrick was selling for $375/ea) -The Chargespeed buckets on the first page $350-400 -The bottom-line Momos or Sparcos (speed, or sprint, or whatever), like $250 -Buddy Club Buckets (very similar to Chargespeed, three hundred something, great deal). I've driven hard with a Sparco Torino under my a$$, didn't hold me really any better than my stock S14 seats do, I mean, they look purdy for shows, but it's not a performance seat. Personally, I think the best performance-per-dollar right now is the Recaro Pole Position, sort of the sweet spot of the seat market IMO, but I also really like the Chargespeed and the Buddy Club.

03-25-2005, 12:35 PM	#114
mr_240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ottawa Age: 37 Posts: 6,320 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: mr_240sx Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i got momo rsgt's and they are pretty cumfy!!

03-25-2005, 04:38 PM	#115
Catalan Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 150 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do those evo seats bolt right on?

03-26-2005, 01:14 AM	#116
CKAMC Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Desert Age: 37 Posts: 4,804 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone have any experience with the sparco ultra seats? I havent been able to get to the local shop which is acually the shop in the link to follow to sit in them but read that they are good daily driver seats but then this is what sparco is saying. http://www.intensepower.com/sparulseat.html __________________

03-26-2005, 10:58 AM	#117
mr_240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ottawa Age: 37 Posts: 6,320 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: mr_240sx Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i havent tried them, but i know from past experiences that its not always true what companies and shops say, because most of them just want to move their products out so they can make money.

03-26-2005, 11:21 AM	#118
kings_blend Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: WINDSOR Age: 39 Posts: 112 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have had my eye on these seats for quite some time now, I might purchase them in the future to test them out, if I dont like them, there are plenty of kids around here who will pay for some new ones. http://www.streetimports.com/product_details.asp?id=371

03-26-2005, 11:53 AM	#120
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 38 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	got 1 inch tall thigh bolsters? nothx