I want to put in aftermarket racing seats, but I was wondering what seats fit right and are the best? I want to find a seat that will match my interior right now (black and cordoba tan) And is there any other parts i need?
Thanks,
John

 

with the cordoba interior you might consider custom.... sparco's custom tailored ones might just be what you are eyeing... but about 800 bucks... each.....

 

The first step should be to test-sit in the seats to see if they fit you. I had my heart set on some Recaro Speed 5-point compatible seats. Seemed like the best compromise... reclinable so they'd be comfortable for year round daily use, have a hole for a sub strap so I can run race harnesses on the track (I've already got a rollbar). And hey, they're Recaro!

Then, I sat in one, and realized that I didn't fit in it right and it was uncomfortable.

So, find the seat that's comfortable first. Then see if it fits inside the car (there's not a lot of clearance for seats with big side supports up by your head), then worry about how to install it and what to cover it with.

Unless it's a show car, then get what looks pretty.

 

its true... but difficulty also comes in trying to locate the ones you want! im in toronto, trying to find a momo start or the sparco rev here is almost impossible! i brought the seat, and find the Rev, as listed on sparco's dimensions chart, fits me absolutely perfectly.... so i guess i got lucky

 

My Sparco Torino's have +55k miles on it, still looks good and holding up good.

With so much seat time, I had to get some kidney cushions so my back doesn't sink into the seat. There's also some discoloration where the seatbelt touches the seat. Otherwise no problem. I suppose I could swap the passenger side with driver side so that I get that 'new' feeling again.

 

I think im gunna go with some sort of Recaro seats. I found these ones that would match, but they are $1600 a seat!

 

Here's some Recaro Speed copies. $399 a pair including sliders. I guy I know got a set of these and they are identical except for the embroidered logo. Dual lever to flip the seat forward, and the triangle tilt adjuster. I'm looking at a set for my car.



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http://www.madracingconcepts.com/Seats/seats.htm

 

That's quite a price! I'm going to order those when my bonus comes in next week. Thanks for the tip.

Jtrem, this would be a good one to consider. I've sat in them before.

 

ive sat in the real thing too. comfy as hell, but isnt much better support for someone with 30' waist (like me)

also, i had a bit of an issue with no name brand seats... maybe mine was an extreme case, but the seat back frame was welded on to the seat base... with what appears to be merely blotches of weld from a beginner welder! i have to dig up my old pictures see if i can find it... but i'd be a bit careful on those no name brand seats...

save up and buy the real thing!

 

It's a 50/50 thing. Sometimes the little guy can make a big product. Cheaper doesn't ALWAYS mean poorer quality. Keep in mind that Recaro seats are marked up considerably. You will pay a lot for that name stitched on the seat.

 

double posted.. sorry!

 

Now that is a hell of a deal . If they were not up to yours tandards once they arrived you should have no trouble selling them and getting most of your money back.

 

I won't argue that point with you. There is some total crap on the market.

 

i know, i didnt say that its ALWAYS, rather, i said mine could be an extreme case

edit: just saw the reply.. there's some absolute crap on the market... thankfully the mini aftermarket isnt too full of them yet

 

I'm a true believer in real thing too I also have 30" waist and I'm using the Cobra Suzuka race bucket and it fit like a glovereally comfortable too

 

How does there Universal Track Work?

 

Is that the JEG's seat? (nparker)

Jtrem- Are you planning on doing any, HPDE or TT or racing?

 

Nope cant say that I am. Just want them for the look. My stock seat has broken down so bad. Leather is torn on my driver side and the passenger side stiching is coming undone. Just wanna get something sporty.

 

Ok then I won't feel the need to give you the safety warning about non brand name seats. (Its not the brand but the safety testing to meet regulations of racing bodies that drives the cost up)

 

universal tracks likely just the sliders... ull need a seat base to bolt into the mini... if i am not mistaken... sparco and a few seat manufacturers make universal seat bases...

 

ya im not planning on racing my car at all. Just looking for some "bling" you could say.

 

I just found some SPARCO Fighters for $650/pair. I'm gonna get 'em. I've always been a SPARCO fan.