Racing Seats - how do you choose?

xonix_digital · 2008-12-01 15:58:54

Ok, so Im interested in choosing a racing seat for my Spec.
BUT, I don't know how to find one I like when there aren't any decent shops around that stock them.

How did you guys choose a seat?
I'm pretty picky when it comes to what I choose for my car.
Seats are one thing i'm having trouble deciding on.

Fit seems to be an awfully important thing to leave to chance.

-=XD=-

omar · 2008-12-01 16:05:25

hmm check out tenzo r seats, theyre decently priced, if not, sparcos, recaro, bride, momo and theres another one i cant think of'

but stay away from offbrand or bomz, shit like that

circaskater531 · 2008-12-01 16:13:51

I have DAD (dynamic auto designs) seats. They look just like sparcos just a lot cheaper... im happy with mine.

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Sirl · 2008-12-01 16:22:08

DAD are nice seats.

Xonix, first off, do you have a budget?? Also, I assume you want recliners, correct?? unless you really want full fixed back "race seat"

most of the ones mentioned above like Sparcos etc. are pretty expensive. Remember, you need the seat, sliders, mounting brackets.

This all adds up.

Corbeau makes decent seats too at a reasonable price. Many seats are Tube Frame. Their ok for street use but not SFI approved since they can bend more easily in an accident.

Lastly, how big are you?? I'm 5'11, 235ish. I needed the largest seat Sparco makes for my fat arse....

Lucky for me, I have some race shops around where I could try them out. If you have any race tracks around, go and see if you can try out some guys seats... This will help.

hydrox · 2008-12-01 16:25:12

circaskater531 wrote:
I have DAD (dynamic auto designs) seats. They look just like sparcos just a lot cheaper... im happy with mine.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i154/ … 31/012.jpg

Where did you get the seats and brackets and all. I like those seats alot and may consider them myself

circaskater531 · 2008-12-01 16:25:58

I got my seats, harnesses, and brackets for $200!! I love having friends that'll hook me up

circaskater531 · 2008-12-01 16:27:35

hydrox wrote:
circaskater531 wrote:
I have DAD (dynamic auto designs) seats. They look just like sparcos just a lot cheaper... im happy with mine.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i154/ … 31/012.jpg
Where did you get the seats and brackets and all. I like those seats alot and may consider them myself

I bought them used off a friend and made the brackets... i think you can find them new for maybe $400 or $500? I'm not sure about that tho.

circaskater531 · 2008-12-01 16:30:26

BAM!! $150 a seat!
http://dynamicautodesign.com/product_in … cts_id=428

atomicguy7 · 2008-12-01 16:31:01

2 seats for 400-500???

circaskater531 · 2008-12-01 16:34:12

atomicguy7 wrote:
2 seats for 400-500???

According to the website you can get 2 seats for $300 (plus shipping probably)

xonix_digital · 2008-12-01 16:36:00

Sirl wrote:
DAD are nice seats.

Xonix, first off, do you have a budget?? Also, I assume you want recliners, correct?? unless you really want full fixed back "race seat"

most of the ones mentioned above like Sparcos etc. are pretty expensive. Remember, you need the seat, sliders, mounting brackets.

This all adds up.

Corbeau makes decent seats too at a reasonable price. Many seats are Tube Frame. Their ok for street use but not SFI approved since they can bend more easily in an accident.

Lastly, how big are you?? I'm 5'11, 235ish. I needed the largest seat Sparco makes for my fat arse....

Lucky for me, I have some race shops around where I could try them out. If you have any race tracks around, go and see if you can try out some guys seats... This will help.

lol
I'm 5'11" 280. So I need a wide f*cker too.
I have a budget, but not concerned about money as much as I am fitment/feel.
I obviously need a pretty diesel seat if it's gonna hold me from flopping around.

I've tried the Tenzo Rs but they were a touch too snug for my tastes and the seat I tried was half broken anyway so it was creaky. (Not great for a first impression)

DADs look cool. Any other suggestions? Or places you can go to try these things out?

javio24 · 2008-12-01 16:39:01

thats a sweet deal... very nice..

xonix_digital · 2008-12-01 16:39:05

I don't mind spending the money. I just want something that fits and is a well manufactured recliner.

circaskater531 · 2008-12-01 16:41:11

xonix_digital wrote:
I don't mind spending the money. I just want something that fits and is a well manufactured recliner.

My DAD's were a little messed up when i got them... but ive had them in there for about a year now and even with how bad shape they're in... they're still holding up good. Im the third person to have them if that tells you anything lol.

javio24 · 2008-12-01 16:42:22

circaskater531 wrote:
xonix_digital wrote:
I don't mind spending the money. I just want something that fits and is a well manufactured recliner.
My DAD's were a little messed up when i got them... but ive had them in there for about a year now and even with how bad shape they're in... they're still holding up good. Im the third person to have them if that tells you anything lol.

wow 3rd person? lot ass on those seats huh lol well if they still holding up and they 300 for 2 on the site then def worth it... you said that you had to custom fab the breackets?

shift_jin · 2008-12-01 16:42:56

^^ hook me up with deals son!

circaskater531 · 2008-12-01 16:44:10

javio24 wrote:
circaskater531 wrote:
xonix_digital wrote:
I don't mind spending the money. I just want something that fits and is a well manufactured recliner.
My DAD's were a little messed up when i got them... but ive had them in there for about a year now and even with how bad shape they're in... they're still holding up good. Im the third person to have them if that tells you anything lol.
wow 3rd person? lot ass on those seats huh lol well if they still holding up and they 300 for 2 on the site then def worth it... you said that you had to custom fab the breackets?

Yea... i like em... probably gonna buy a new set of the same ones whenever these fall apart... my friend who had them before me had a B14 that they came out of... so we just took the B14 brackets and cut and welded them to fit a B15 lol.

PUTZ Spec-V · 2008-12-01 16:48:07

Just so you know the seat bracket matches an older maxima. SO you could always just upgrade to some leather maxima seats for your big booty. But find a sparco dealer near you and call them up if they have floor models. Or any brand you are looking for. It's usually the best. I have a post somewhere with what years of Maxima's it is so search it out if you want.

PUTZ Spec-V · 2008-12-01 16:52:16

Nissan Maxima 00-01

javio24 · 2008-12-01 16:59:56

PUTZ Spec-V wrote:
Nissan Maxima 00-01

those brackets will fit the b15?

xonix_digital · 2008-12-01 17:03:02

javio24 wrote:
PUTZ Spec-V wrote:
Nissan Maxima 00-01
those brackets will fit the b15?

Whoa thats great info.

thx!

PUTZ Spec-V · 2008-12-01 21:46:41

I got some seat brackets for a corb... (who knows how to spell that???) race seat and when it showed up it was labeled Nissan Maxima 00-01.
That's my info. I never tried to install one. Might be a fun trip to a junk yard if they'll let you try... but I don't know for sure but it is a credable company.

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