Master Guide for Aftermarket Seats

[trackstar]

Inspired by the Master Guide for Wheels, I thought we could do something similar for aftermarket driver's seats. This is, of course, a self-interested post, because I am in the process of trying to pick out a new driver's seat and have been searching here and digging through websites trying to find definitive info. I figure if everyone with aftermarket seats (other than S14 in S13, or R32/R33 seats; I mean like Bride, Recaro, etc) can fill in according to this formula, all of us looking for seats will have a better idea of what we are getting into, and will help those searching in the future.

1. S13/S14/sunroof
2. Seat Manufacturer/Model
3. Price of seat
4. Bucket/reclinable
5. Bracket used
6. Bracket mods required
7. Driver's height and weight
8. Headroom ok?
9. How does seat fit you, ie will someone bigger/smaller fit ok?
10. Pics

[Maeda]

1) s14 no sunroof (not gay)
2) Bride Zeros
3) enough
4) bucket
5) Bride FG
6) none
7) 155 lbs 5'11
8) hell yes and then some
9) perfect...zeros would be better
10)




2) bride zeig
3) enough
4) bucket
5) bride FG
6) none
7) see above
8) hell yes
9) perfect in everyway
10)




2) Bride ZetaII
3) good price good price
4) bucket
5) bride FG
6) none!!
7) above infos
8) yes definately
9) too small smaller folks seat
10)




2) bride brix
3) looow
4) reclinable
5) bride bottom mount
6) none!!
7) see above
8) yes!!
9) very good
10)

pics later

1) s13
2) bride brix
3-10) see above about brix

1)
2) bride ergo
3-10) see above about brix

1) s13
2) sparco sprint
3) 200
4) bucket
5) sparco shit
6) none
7) see above
8) NO IT WAS THE WORST SEAT EVER!!!!
9) fits liek shit too puffy and no support worst seat for ricers and show fags
10) why? it sucks dont buy it

-dousan_pg

[KiDyNomiTe]

1. S13 sunroof
2. Buddy Club Bucket Seat
3. $350
4. Bucket
5. Bride (bucket rail, don't remember the model number)
6. None
7. 5' 9" 135lbs
8. Never hit anything w/ or w/o helmet
9. Fits me perfect, you can be a little bigger, a lot of my friends squeeze into it, but I would avoid if you are a little taller, makes the harness and headrest uncomfy
10. Pics

[justinhustle]

1. s14 no sunroof
2. cobra daytona
3. 699 a piece i thinklk
4. reclinable
5. sparco low rise
6. a little banging
7. 5'11 & 185
8. fits me ok
9. smaller for sure, im pretty damn big so i doubt bigger
10. Pics. ill edit in a min

[trackstar]

Great, this is exactly what I was hoping for...now if only someone over 6' and over 200 lbs has a solution...

[BOMEX180]

Originally Posted by trackstar

Great, this is exactly what I was hoping for...now if only someone over 6' and over 200 lbs has a solution...

Bride has a new line called LOW MAX, which able to make the driver seat really low which is good for 6ft tall people. Im 5'10 and I think the regular bride zeta's seat pretty low already, how much more for the LOW MAX seats

HEres a pic of the VIoS III LOW MAX

[BOMEX180]

1. S13 NO SUN ROOF
2. BRIDE ZEta 3
3. 650
4. Bucket
5. BRIDE FG
6. none
7. 5'10 175lbs
8. has enough head room
9. Anybody bigger than me will seat very tight

[tryiian]

where are you people finding so many cars without sunroofs? iDidnt think there were that many in the country! i`ve only seen one or two.

[Tygma]

1. S13 No sunroof
2. Skyline R32 GTR
3. Depends ~ expect to pay a bit for a good condition one
4. Reclineable
5. Stock skyline rails...
6. ... rear hole doesnt line up; weld an extension or use a big washer to fit it.
7. 6' 159 lbs
8. Helmet clears
9. If you aren't very slendor you will have a tough time fitting into the bolsters.

[ALTRNTV]

s13 coupe w/ sunroof
Chargespeed Shark bucket seat
$350+
bucket
Bride FG or Nagisa rails, any sidemount brackets will work
none
5'8" 135lbs
Plenty of headroom
I'll take pics later on

[Maeda]

1. S13 coupe sunroof
2. Corbeau Forza
3. 200 something plus rail
4. Bucket
5. Crobeau Bracket
6. Remove the slider. Massaged the bracket with a 4 lb sledge.
7. 6 feet 200 lbs
8. Head room OK with no bottom cushion OR slider but don't fit with a helmet.
9. For fat people only. ITS REALLY WIDE. But its the only thing that fits my shoulders.

Sparco EVO and EVO2 is a better choice/fit.

[lilredstiffy]

anyone have a pole position? post up the 'specs' if you do, im curious for opinions

I have one on the way, will edit this post in a few weeks with pics and stuff

[chmercer]

1. s14 no sunroof
2. aerocraft as200
3. paid 500
4. bucket
5. bride fg
6. none
7. 6 ft, 140
8. great headroom even with helmet
9. fits me nicely, smaller person would fit as well, heavier person would have trouble
10.

[revat619]

Originally Posted by Maeda

2) bride zeig
3) enough
4) bucket
5) bride FG
6) none
7) see above
8) hell yes
9) perfect in everyway
10)





-dousan_pg

Somebody find me one of these like right now! I swear, I've looked everywhere!

[i8yourfwd]

Originally Posted by BOMEX180

1. S13 NO SUN ROOF
2. BRIDE ZEta 3
3. 650
4. Bucket
5. BRIDE FG
6. none
7. 5'10 175lbs
8. has enough head room
9. Anybody bigger than me will seat very tight

how's the fitting with a helmet on? I'm not sure what seat to get as of now. But I need one that will fit somebody 5'11 with a helmet on in an S13. Being tall sucks

[Slidin240Wayz]

Those low max seats are running around 760 for the seats themselves. It would be great for tall people but I am also in the category of "I need a wide seat". I sat in some Brides before and my balls were pinned together, not comfy.

[Maeda]

Originally Posted by Slidin240Wayz

Those low max seats are running around 760 for the seats themselves. It would be great for tall people but I am also in the category of "I need a wide seat". I sat in some Brides before and my balls were pinned together, not comfy.

Bride is not for fattys like you and me.

[drew935]

1. S13/no pop up
2. EVO 8 Recaros
3. borrowing them for now
4. Bucket/reclinable-yes
5. Bracket used- 14gauge L-brackets from OSH
6. Bracket mods required- cutting, trimming, drilling, grinding
7. 5'6" 135lbs
8. Headroom ok? about 4-5". Should clear with my helmet but I'm not using it on the street anyway...It does sit higher. Good up to 5'8"
9. Fits me good.
10.
driver's side is done. Pass side is is not done. Just in there for now

[R33GTS-T]

out of curiosity.........since most of you guys posting up are taller........do you feel that these seats will also fit somebody who is 5'6" and 150lbs??? (not 150lbs of fat either......in case that makes any difference)

so far i've sat in a number if different seats (can't remember them all) and the Buddy Club Racing Spec has been the most comfortable.......its easy to get into and out of for a daily driven car yet it was still extremely supportive all around

thanx in advance

Late,
Daniel

[OMGWTFBBQ]

bump for the nice setups, I'll post up my Buddy Club setup once I get it all setup in a week or two

[i8yourfwd]

cmonnn More S13 setups for 6 foot ppl! XD

[Wei240]

1. S13/S14/sunroof - s13, yes, unfortunately
2. Seat Manufacturer/Model - bride
3. Price of seat - haha, retails too much for cheapos, but older brides are superb
4. Bucket/reclinable - gee, see pic
5. Bracket used - bride
6. Bracket mods required - no
7. Driver's height and weight - 5'10.5, 160
8. Headroom ok? - see pic, and that's on the highest setting, bride rails can go 2 more notches lower
9. How does seat fit you, ie will someone bigger/smaller fit ok? - sorry, smaller folks, 200+ pounders need not apply
10. Pics - see below

[revat619]

if thats a zeig II, i'm going to stab you.

[Wei240]

Originally Posted by revat619

if thats a zeig II, i'm going to stab you.

yes, that is a zieg II,
please don't stab me

[i8yourfwd]

nvm.. i'm an idiot.. can't spell..

[revat619]

Originally Posted by Wei240

yes, that is a zieg II,
please don't stab me

*STAB*

hahaha j/k

Seriously though, where'd you get it? I've been looking all over for one!

[i8yourfwd]

Originally Posted by revat619

*STAB*

hahaha j/k

Seriously though, where'd you get it? I've been looking all over for one!

I've seen them online but for like around $880, for that price I'd just go with the Vios III "low max" seats. If they have problems with clearance in an S13, I'll just cry..

[revat619]

Every place i've seen online, i call them and they say "oh we havent updated our page. its not available" Which doesnt surprise me cuz it is from the old line which is discontinued. So thats why I've been looking for a used one, but i havent caught one yet. I'll find one one of these days!

[i8yourfwd]

Why do the zeig's sit so much lower than zeta III? Will the Nagisa Seat Rails help with clearance for taller people with zeta III's or are they just as low as Bride FG's

[samms95s14se]

Just wondering why I see more aftermarket bucket seats than adjustable ones? Is everyone a full time racer or drifter? doesn't anyone like a little tilt/gangster lean for long drives? or you could even be waiting for your wife or girlfriend in a parking lot and feel the need for reclining!