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RBForty · 12-25-2012, 09:33 PM

So I am selling my little J-Up seat soon to a friend and need to find a seat to replace it, a replica would be preferred. I really do not know where to begin looking, so I figured I would start with some opinions from you guys. I am 6'2" with a wider shoulder base. I have been thinking of a recaro rep from ebay or something.

KendallH · 12-25-2012, 09:39 PM

Kirkey aluminum bucket seat bolted straight to the floor. Race bro?

RBForty · 12-25-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KendallH

Kirkey aluminum bucket seat bolted straight to the floor. Race bro?

Little too race bro

codyace · 12-25-2012, 09:49 PM

Get a stock seat, don't hurt yourself.

racepar1 · 12-25-2012, 09:56 PM

Buy name brand, knockoffs are flimsy. A used sparco is pretty damned affordable. If you can't afford that then maybe it's better to stick with a stock seat...

Quail · 12-26-2012, 04:30 AM

Why in the world would you want a replica over a genuine seat? This is literally the thing that attaches you to your vehicle. Good condition FIA approved bucket seats can be had for pennies.

EnemyS15 · 12-26-2012, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Quail

Why in the world would you want a replica over a genuine seat? This is literally the thing that attaches you to your vehicle. Good condition FIA approved bucket seats can be had for pennies.

QFT!

I understand you want a "bride or Recaro" seat, but your ass is in it. Get something reliable.

Edgar · 12-26-2012, 06:38 AM

Sparco Sprint 5 works

derass · 12-26-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Edgar

Sparco Sprint 5

this is what i have also. it is the best value for an FIA approved seat.

DoobieS13 · 12-26-2012, 11:10 AM

Buddy Club..$410 new...comfortable and awesome.

Sleepiedaze · 12-26-2012, 11:29 AM

i second the Kirkey aluminum bucket seat. but if your just going to parking lot pimp it. go with the cheap shit.

thisisastickup · 12-26-2012, 02:01 PM

buddy club for shizzle. a+ quality, there is no seat made better that costs less new.

wh0aitznic0 · 12-26-2012, 06:03 PM

agree on the buddy club but 6'2 with wider shoulders wont fit in it. even the wide version.

racepar1 · 12-26-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wh0aitznic0

agree on the buddy club but 6'2 with wider shoulders wont fit in it. even the wide version.

Which is why I suggested Sparco...

My pro 2000 fits nicely. I'm about 6ft tall, 210lbs, wide shoulders. The Sparco Sprint seats fit nicely as well.

RBForty · 12-26-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

Which is why I suggested Sparco...

My pro 2000 fits nicely. I'm about 6ft tall, 210lbs, wide shoulders. The Sparco Sprint seats fit nicely as well.

Definitely going to follow your suggestion being as you seem to be one of the few serious posters. Troubling finding a seat that will work without being able to sit in any.. lol. Friend's Recaro SPG seat is awesome but that is a wee bit expensive for me. I will look into the pro 2000, maybe go with it, some rep, or an SPG if it comes down to it I guess. But, for now I will stick with the S14 seat from my friends car and see what I find!

RBForty · 12-26-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

Which is why I suggested Sparco...

My pro 2000 fits nicely. I'm about 6ft tall, 210lbs, wide shoulders. The Sparco Sprint seats fit nicely as well.

Ironic, that is the seat I glanced at and said looks mad comfortable. Found one used on eBay for $400 so I am interested now. One issue.. What is the seat in? My side bolster touched my door bar on the J-Up in my caged S13.. This could be an issue.

ZenkiKid · 12-26-2012, 09:14 PM

Is there such thing as a sidemount seat that can recline?

vehicle336 · 12-26-2012, 09:24 PM

Whoa whoa whoa guys. He wants a "racing" seat, but a knock-off so he can hard park and proudly display his riceness. No point in trying to push something functional, much less confuse him with big words like FIA and certified.

OP, just grab a used seat from someone selling their Evo or STI seats, that way you can still have that ricey feel without having to try so hard by buying a Fride or a Farco...

Edit: Lol, just realized you implied your car is caged. Fake seat with a caged car, Jesus...

RBForty · 12-26-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vehicle336

Whoa whoa whoa guys. He wants a "racing" seat, but a knock-off so he can hard park and proudly display his riceness. No point in trying to push something functional, much less confuse him with big words like FIA and certified.

OP, just grab a used seat from someone selling their Evo or STI seats, that way you can still have that ricey feel without having to try so hard by buying a Fride or a Farco...

Edit: Lol, just realized you implied your car is caged. Fake seat with a caged car, Jesus...

Your reasoning for being a douche...? Internet hard on? Siicckkk
There is the thing called budget

JDM_Tuner · 12-26-2012, 09:39 PM

Bride Zeta III. Best seat in the world, FIA legal too. I have one in the track car.
But if youre looking to cheap out, the Canadian Bride Reps are good quality, you can definitely feel a difference in the material and cushioning but I run them in the daily.

vehicle336 · 12-26-2012, 09:59 PM

Then fucking save up for a real seat if you're on a budget.

Caged car and fake seat = I care about my safety... But not really, I just want to look legit. GTFO.

racepar1 · 12-27-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RBForty

Ironic, that is the seat I glanced at and said looks mad comfortable. Found one used on eBay for $400 so I am interested now. One issue.. What is the seat in? My side bolster touched my door bar on the J-Up in my caged S13.. This could be an issue.

My pro 2000 and the sparco speed (predecessor to the sprint) were both in 240's. The pro 2000 touched the door panel a little on the shoulder bolster, but I think that was how it was mounted on the janktified bracket. I should have it re-mounted soon. I'm pretty sure that the pro 2000 has plenty of room to where a door bar would go. The speed would most likely have been pretty tight since it was a steel frame seat.

12-25-2012, 09:33 PM	#1
RBForty Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: o'fallon Age: 28 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Racing Seat Opinions So I am selling my little J-Up seat soon to a friend and need to find a seat to replace it, a replica would be preferred. I really do not know where to begin looking, so I figured I would start with some opinions from you guys. I am 6'2" with a wider shoulder base. I have been thinking of a recaro rep from ebay or something.

12-25-2012, 09:39 PM	#2
KendallH Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clearwater, FL Level: Master Troll Age: 32 Posts: 871 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Kirkey aluminum bucket seat bolted straight to the floor. Race bro? __________________

12-25-2012, 09:49 PM	#4
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 39 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	Get a stock seat, don't hurt yourself. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

12-26-2012, 04:30 AM	#6
Quail Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Age: 37 Posts: 1,378 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Why in the world would you want a replica over a genuine seat? This is literally the thing that attaches you to your vehicle. Good condition FIA approved bucket seats can be had for pennies. __________________

12-26-2012, 06:38 AM	#8
Edgar Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 4,980 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Sparco Sprint 5 works __________________ Drift Indy

12-25-2012, 09:56 PM	#5
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 41 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	Buy name brand, knockoffs are flimsy. A used sparco is pretty damned affordable. If you can't afford that then maybe it's better to stick with a stock seat...

12-26-2012, 11:10 AM	#10
DoobieS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Delaware Age: 32 Posts: 425 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Buddy Club..$410 new...comfortable and awesome. __________________ Doobie

12-26-2012, 11:29 AM	#11
Sleepiedaze Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 619 Age: 42 Posts: 190 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i second the Kirkey aluminum bucket seat. but if your just going to parking lot pimp it. go with the cheap shit.

12-26-2012, 02:01 PM	#12
thisisastickup Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Lenox, IL Age: 31 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	buddy club for shizzle. a+ quality, there is no seat made better that costs less new.

12-26-2012, 09:14 PM	#17
ZenkiKid Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 34 Posts: 3,285 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Is there such thing as a sidemount seat that can recline? __________________ http://www.nissanroadracing.com/

12-26-2012, 09:24 PM	#18
vehicle336 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Spocompton, WA Posts: 187 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Whoa whoa whoa guys. He wants a "racing" seat, but a knock-off so he can hard park and proudly display his riceness. No point in trying to push something functional, much less confuse him with big words like FIA and certified. OP, just grab a used seat from someone selling their Evo or STI seats, that way you can still have that ricey feel without having to try so hard by buying a Fride or a Farco... Edit: Lol, just realized you implied your car is caged. Fake seat with a caged car, Jesus...

12-26-2012, 09:39 PM	#20
JDM_Tuner Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 1,024 Trader Rating: (35) Rides Gallery: JDM_Tuner Feedback Score: 35 reviews	Bride Zeta III. Best seat in the world, FIA legal too. I have one in the track car. But if youre looking to cheap out, the Canadian Bride Reps are good quality, you can definitely feel a difference in the material and cushioning but I run them in the daily.

12-26-2012, 09:59 PM	#21
vehicle336 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Spocompton, WA Posts: 187 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Then fucking save up for a real seat if you're on a budget. Caged car and fake seat = I care about my safety... But not really, I just want to look legit. GTFO.