Help me pick a bucket seat

[spanishricer]

Well I'm in the market for a new set of seats for the 240sx, and I'd like to get everyone's opinion on some choices I've selected. I've stuck with some of the bigger name seat manufacturers, but if there are other options out there that are just as good in quality, feel free to post them up. I'm 6'0" and 180+lbs. Medium build with size 33 waist.

I'm upgrading the seats for a couple reasons. First is just the weight factor. I'm looking for seats in the 15-16lbs range, so when you add in the sliders, I might save 15lbs a seat, or 30lbs overall. Secondly, I'm going to be running a cage and harnesses, and needs seats that will work with both. Third reason...well...well the third reason escapes me right now. I've had these S15 seats for a couple years now, and maybe it's just time for a change.

My car is mostly street and strip, but I'd still like seats with a bit more lateral support than stock. The lighter the better, but I'm trying to keep it to less than $1000 for a single seat and mounting equipment. So nothing too exotic (ie: carbon fiber or kevlar).

Here's what I've got so far:

Bride - Zeta III, VIOS
Corbeau - FX1
Recaro - Pole Position, Profi SPG
Sparco - Rev, Fighter, Roadster


If you own any of the above seats, have sat in any of the above seats, heck...have a friend that has one that you've seen in his car, let me know what you think about it. I'm just looking for honest feeback on how each seat looks, feels, and performs. And again, if I left out a seat that you may think fits my needs, feel free to post it up.

Thanks fellas.

[status:one]

I'm considering changing up mine... let me know if you are interested in my BRIDE Ergo II (gradation).

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21/Calric16n/My%20S14%20Project%20Car/inside.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21/Calric16n/My%20S14%20Project%20Car/seats.jpg

[spanishricer]

Appreciate the offer homie. But I'm looking for more along the lines of a bucket racing seat. The reclining seats just weigh too much.

[k's_silvia2.0]

Zeta III!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SexPanda]

man fuck that shit get one of those 150 dollar seats from jcw...


lol jk. The bride seat is decently comfortable, but imho, not worth it. I sat in one, not the best ive ever sat in... any recaro seat ive ever sat in was like sex, corbeau's are very good bang for the buck, and i cant say anything about sparco, because i dont have any first hand experience.

but its all up to what your planning to do, your budget, and the look you like, and honestly, your figure. ive got a linemans body, seeing as how i was a lineman lol. 240lbs of muscle and fat dont like small seats.

[Maxstyle]

Here's a recent thread about people's opinions on seats. Hope this helps.

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=108627

[INeedNewTires]

does it need to be FIA app.? that will help narrow things, Also are you going to have helmet clearance issues i.e. will you need a "low-max" type setup or sidemount, or will bottom mount work for you as well? At 6'0" your right at the threshold it sounds like for bottom mount options.

I have had a Bride (Brix I though) and loved every second of sitting in it, i would enjoy just being able to get in my car for that damn seat, wish i had never sold it. Ive sat in a Zeta III and liked em alot. I'm a bit smaller though, 30in waist, 5'10"... theres a dude with a pair of em that comes to those meets on wed night he let me sit in em. They were in an S2k though. But tell us about the FIA and mounting needs to better narrow the search.

on a side note, what cage are you getting or custom and where? i've been wanting someone local to install a cage for me just cant find anyone around.

[scottie]

I like mine but its not on your list. Status.


Scott

[MikeisNissan]

OP: Nice zenki!

[status:one]

I like mine but its not on your list. Status. Scott

w0rd. I can't say ive ever sat in one.. but seen them many times... they look really really nice.

http://www.statusracing.com/i/featured.gif

[usdm180sx]

I had a zeta III in my s14 and it holds you in pretty well. But if you plan to use it on the street the thigh bolsters are way too high so for long drives it SUCKS because you can't move your legs around.

This time around with my s13 I went with a Recaro Profi SPG. Lower thigh bolsters = much more freedom for leg movement but it still holds you in like a zeta III.

IMO get a Recaro Profi SPG

[scottie]

w0rd. I can't say ive ever sat in one.. but seen them many times... they look really really nice.

http://www.statusracing.com/i/featured.gif


They are extremely comfortable. Just a little flex in the shoulder area but you sit way down in them. Here is some pics of mine:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/scotheocelot/Seat3.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/scotheocelot/Seat4.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/scotheocelot/Seat2.jpg


Scott

PS: They do not have FIA Sticker on the fiberglass yet but should get one in the near future. They have tested it already and it has passed which is one other reason why i bought them.

[Z33dori]

dam those look real nice.

Zeta III are sweet too

[spanishricer]

Well I can't find anything in the NHRA rulebook for 10.00 and slower cars requiring FIA certified seats. So I don't think that will be an issue.

And with my S15 seats and stock brackets, I have to lean back a bit in the seat to keep my helmet from hitting the roof liner. I figured most all aftermarket seats of a bucket design would sit near the same, and the brackets determined how high or low you sit? I really am clueless on all the different bracket types/designs, so will probably make another thread specifically for when the time comes to purchase a set.


On a side note, what cage are you getting or custom and where? i've been wanting someone local to install a cage for me just cant find anyone around.

I'm going to have Tony from T1 build me one.

[scottie]

Just know that Bride FG rails are the lowest you can get without making your own.

[genetic]

i like brides, but spgs are pretty boss too

i sat in a spg with fg rails, that thing was hellla LOW

bride or recaro is good IMO

[spanishricer]

I had a zeta III in my s14 and it holds you in pretty well. But if you plan to use it on the street the thigh bolsters are way too high so for long drives it SUCKS because you can't move your legs around.

This time around with my s13 I went with a Recaro Profi SPG. Lower thigh bolsters = much more freedom for leg movement but it still holds you in like a zeta III.

IMO get a Recaro Profi SPG

Thanks for the reviews!

Whats your height/weight/waist size, if you don't mind me asking?


I like mine but its not on your list. Status.


Scott

I'll have to check Status out and see if I can find any specs on them.

[A Spec Products]

I have Recaro SPG

Its Recaro, can't get better than that

Fits me snug

If I get any fatter I'm screwed though

I'm around 5'10 / 200 lbs / 34 waist

[spanishricer]

Just know that Bride FG rails are the lowest you can get without making your own.

Is it really beneficial to be so low? I mean, I don't want to be sitting on the floor, haha.

I just need an inch maybe, so I don't rub my helmet on the roof liner. I'm actually going to try and find the roof liner from a non-sunroof S14 and install that when I get around to doing a sunroof delete. That should also few up a few mm's.

Is it true that some of the sidemounts make it so the seats are off-center?

[A Spec Products]

Is it really beneficial to be so low? I mean, I don't want to be sitting on the floor, haha.

I just need an inch maybe, so I don't rub my helmet on the roof liner. I'm actually going to try and find the roof liner from a non-sunroof S14 and install that when I get around to doing a sunroof delete. That should also few up a few mm's.

Is it true that some of the sidemounts make it so the seats are off-center?

It's beneficial since you don't want to hit your head on the roof everytime you hit a bump

Yes, the side mounts put the seat around 15mm off the center

Its not a big deal I never noticed

http://www.tees-usa.com/seatrail_LowMax.html

If you scroll down to Nissan

It shows "ZETA3 series + FO(FG) type / 15mm (door side)"

Every seat rail thread I have to link + write the same info lol

[Def]

Sean,

I have a Recaro Pole Position on my passenger side on some Japanese Recaro rails I had to modify. They won't work with Bride FG rails period - probably won't work with any other "JDM" rails either as the PP is a bit wide and has lots of padding. It can fit a 34" waist pretty easily, and has more room in the lower back area so some people find it more comfortable than some of the seats that are pretty tight in that area(I personally like seats that are tighter in that area).

If you want to meet up sometime and sit in it you're welcome to.

[A Spec Products]

Sean,

I have a Recaro Pole Position on my passenger side on some Japanese Recaro rails I had to modify. They won't work with Bride FG rails period - probably won't work with any other "JDM" rails either as the PP is a bit wide and has lots of padding. It can fit a 34" waist pretty easily, and has more room in the lower back area so some people find it more comfortable than some of the seats that are pretty tight in that area(I personally like seats that are tighter in that area).

If you want to meet up sometime and sit in it you're welcome to.

Yes that is correct

Pole Position won't work with Bride FG rails in S13/14

You can make a solution by modifying the rear bracket on the outer rail (near the door)

If you widen out that stance, sometimes its enough to make the Pole Position fit

Pole Position does also fit me comfortably as well, its perfect for a daily seat also with occasional track, especially since the bolsters are high enough to be supportive even when racing, but not high enough to get out of on a daily basis

[spanishricer]

Thanks again for the feeback fellas. Def, I may have to hit you up for a chance to test fit the Pole Position.

Logan, so is it only the Bride side mounts that move the seat 15mm off center? Or is this common with all side mounts for the S-chassis?

[Def]

IMO, the Bride rails are so close to centering the seat it's a non-issue. YMMV

[spanishricer]

IMO, the Bride rails are so close to centering the seat it's a non-issue. YMMV

So it is just the Bride rails then?

[kafanylovesme]

I have A Bride Zeta III Type L W/Gradation i'm selling. Love the seat, but have to pay some fees!

Check my fs thread.

[bo2o]

i have a zeta II, recaro spg pole postion.

the pole position is nice its a lil bit for bigger ppl so if you have a 36 waist your good..

the zeta's are for smaller ppl, same with the zeros and maxis.
the bride seats are very very nice but.. norm is rite there sides are very high. and very had to get in and out of all the time...

you feel kind of dumb if your gettin out of your seat but you dint do any racing... haha

bride > recaro for holding and better all around
recaro is just comfy.


how much you planing to spend.?

theres the panda garage seats and memory fab seats that are pretty nice.

but you have to get them all in small because it wont fit in 240sx.

[Addicted2Kouki]

Bride Zeta III or Recaro SPG

[spanishricer]

the pole position is nice its a lil bit for bigger ppl so if you have a 36 waist your good..

bride > recaro for holding and better all around
recaro is just comfy.

how much you planing to spend.?


All that info is in my original post buddy. :)

[status:one]

I think the pole positions would be really nice. Bucket seat as you requested, will probably hold u well in the turns, and would be comfortable for daily driving.

[an_orange_s2k]

bride zeta III. i owned the spg and zeta III, and prefer the zeta III. the bride is a lot more skinnier than the recaro and fits my build perfectly (5'7''/ 140lb / 32 waist)

[A Spec Products]

Logan, so is it only the Bride side mounts that move the seat 15mm off center? Or is this common with all side mounts for the S-chassis?

Well

Any super low seat rails will have same issue

Cause if you ever look at a 240 floor pan

With the trans tunnel being as it is

Then trying to take two sliders and seat them low

Then add brackets, its hard to put it centered, unless you sat them HIGHER

So I'd say that Bride FG and Nams (Nagisa) Ver II will sit at the same point

But if say you had a Wedge Engineering bracket, it would be centered, since the actual brackets are much higher than the slope of the floor pan

I dunno how to explain it

Either way, Bride FG rails are by far just the normal proven tried and true setup

So 15mm left right east west south I'd still always recommend Bride FG first and foremost

Biggest concerns in 240 for seats are:

- Headroom, sitting as low as possible
- Double locking, so both rails lock in place snug

Which are addressed by Bride FG

Nagisa Ver 2 is pretty much an identical rail, but just cost a few bucks more, so I typically always default to recommend FG first, then if not in stock get Nagisa unless you can wait

[punch]

Momo Super Cup. I have one for me and my passenger. Very comfortable (tight fit but comfortable/I'm 5'10" 185) and a good price. FIA Certified and Hans compatible.
http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/momosupercup.html

I have a custom bracket for mine. Kind of hard to see but my best pic:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v344/gsracer/Jason/IMG_5522.jpg

[silviaguy240]

what rails are you guys with Status seats running?

[JRas]

Bride Zeta III or Recaro SPG

quoted for truth

I heard those status seats are rebadged Recaro

[IIIXziuR]

I would love to cut the hump in my floor pan for lower seating position as well but it seems like a decent amount of work and probably need a good welder to make the bracing.

[spanishricer]

bride zeta III. i owned the spg and zeta III, and prefer the zeta III. the bride is a lot more skinnier than the recaro and fits my build perfectly (5'7''/ 140lb / 32 waist)

Did you totally skip over the fact that I'm 6'0"/180/33 waist? :p

[spanishricer]

Well
Nagisa Ver 2 is pretty much an identical rail, but just cost a few bucks more, so I typically always default to recommend FG first, then if not in stock get Nagisa unless you can wait

Doesn't Nagisa Auto also make a low profile bottom mount bracket setup?


I'd gladly give up an inch or so headroom for a perfectly centered seat position. I'm anal retentive like that. :p


Remember guys...I only wear my helmet when I'm at the track. And the track is just a bit over 1320 feet and very, very smooth. Not too worried about bumps. :) Just need something that sits a little lower than stock.

[Ian]

I'm about 6'2 200lbs 34" waist and I have a zeta III L and it fits snug

I'm fat though, when I used to weigh 175 it was a really comfortable seat and was a little loose if anything

[Def]

Doesn't Nagisa Auto also make a low profile bottom mount bracket setup?


I'd gladly give up an inch or so headroom for a perfectly centered seat position. I'm anal retentive like that. :p


Remember guys...I only wear my helmet when I'm at the track. And the track is just a bit over 1320 feet and very, very smooth. Not too worried about bumps. :) Just need something that sits a little lower than stock.

I'm fairly anal retentive about stuff like that too, and even looking for it and thinking about it, I can't even really see/tell the off centered issue with the Bride FG rails.

With a smaller seat you can go super low on the FGs. I'm probably a few inches over the dash with about 4-5"+ of headroom and I'm 6'3". It was tight with the stock seat and a helmet in my no sunroof S13, so it dropped me down at least a few inches.

The Pole Position is an easy seat to get out of, but not sure how low you can get it with the FGs, and from looking at it you're going to have to mess with them quite a bit to get them to fit the seat. Probably easier to do something custom from the get-go with that seat if you want to get low.

Tight seats are fun, but if you're driving on the street a lot it could get old. I can't only imagine what a 5 pt harness with make the nutsac feel like on longer trips to tracks like TWS and MSR-H.

[spanishricer]

Couldn't I just rock the aluminum Recaro sidemounts that are specifically made for the Pole Positions? Wouldn't that still be a bit lower than stock seating height?

[scottie]

what rails are you guys with Status seats running?

I have a modified FG Rail because I have the Ring GT Version (Wide) Seat so the seat wont fit between the rails as they come. So I have to add to the mounting bracket and notch it slightly to gain a little more space between the rails.


Scott

[spanishricer]

Anybody know how much the Zeta III or Vios weigh? I can't seem to find that information.

[canuckster240]

How about someone with a 44ish waist, 6'2, 250lbs, lol. Me :( What sort of seat would you recommend... I need larger than life seats for my s13 :( I don't need/want a reclinable. I need a comfortable endurance oriented track/drive to work seat. I have a stripped out car, cage going in soon... I have issues with seats. Currently sporting crappy 98 jdm tyte s14 seats...

[scottie]

My friend is about your size and he likes the Buddy Club Wide Seats he has in his Civic. They are actually really supportive imo.


Scott

[spanishricer]

Another quick question regarding the Bride seats. The "Low Max" seats...are these any different than Bride's regular line?

For instance, comparing the Zeta III and Vios, do you sit lower in the Vios than you would in the Zeta? No rails or mounts. Or is it just that the Vios is compatible with lower sidemount rails?

[Def]

Couldn't I just rock the aluminum Recaro sidemounts that are specifically made for the Pole Positions? Wouldn't that still be a bit lower than stock seating height?

Probably about the same height with the seat pad in there, and you can lose about 1-1.5" easy by taking the ass pad out.

I have my PP mounted on a set of Recaro rails on the passenger side, and the sliders are underneath the seat so it's about stock height with the pad.

[usdm180sx]

Another quick question regarding the Bride seats. The "Low Max" seats...are these any different than Bride's regular line?

For instance, comparing the Zeta III and Vios, do you sit lower in the Vios than you would in the Zeta? No rails or mounts. Or is it just that the Vios is compatible with lower sidemount rails?

Not to be a jerk, but perhaps you can call tees-usa and find out for yourself and avoid all this guessing?

http://www.tees-usa.com/contactus.html

[spanishricer]

Not to be a jerk, but perhaps you can call tees-usa and find out for yourself and avoid all this guessing?

http://www.tees-usa.com/contactus.html

Because surely someone on this forum knows the answer to my question?

[canuckster240]

no one answered my question other than one guy :(

[MangoDorifto]

no one answered my question other than one guy :(

I haven't seen this posted yet, I don't know much about it. But it might be a solution for the bigger guys if your just wanting a bucket seat and to save weight. Just an idea..

http://www.joieofseating.net/drift-racing-seat.html

[usdm180sx]

Because surely someone on this forum knows the answer to my question?

Well, you seem to have a lot of questions. And from looking at how clean your car is I think it's safe to assume that you want to get it right the first time. My suggestion is to contact each manufacturer and ask them, then find someone with each seat you're considering and try each seat out. It might take a bit longer, but it's better than getting a bunch of opinions that might not apply to you then pulling the trigger and buying the wrong seat because they're not cheap. Just trying to help out.

[Def]

How about someone with a 44ish waist, 6'2, 250lbs, lol. Me :( What sort of seat would you recommend... I need larger than life seats for my s13 :( I don't need/want a reclinable. I need a comfortable endurance oriented track/drive to work seat. I have a stripped out car, cage going in soon... I have issues with seats. Currently sporting crappy 98 jdm tyte s14 seats...

Probably going to be looking at something like an EVO3 if you want an FIA seat. Although I've heard they're so big they don't really fit in an S13. Might work if you take out the stock door panels and move the seat over towards that side, but no idea what you'd be doing for mounts.

[spanishricer]

Well, you seem to have a lot of questions. And from looking at how clean your car is I think it's safe to assume that you want to get it right the first time. My suggestion is to contact each manufacturer and ask them, then find someone with each seat you're considering and try each seat out. It might take a bit longer, but it's better than getting a bunch of opinions that might not apply to you then pulling the trigger and buying the wrong seat because they're not cheap. Just trying to help out.


Understood. The hard part is just trying to find people locally that have the seats. I can for sure test out the Pole Position, thanks to DEF. The others will take some work.

I'm mainly confused about the brackets and seating position. But I'll come back to that when I decide on a seat. I'm really leaning towards either the Pole Position and Vios III.

[Def]

There's a shop at MSR-C that's got a few Sparco and Cobra seats you can sit in, and I've found people are pretty nice at the track about letting you sit in a seat for a few minutes if you tell them you're considering the seat.

[A Spec Products]

I heard those status seats are rebadged Recaro

I HIGHLY doubt that

Unless you can provide proof I don't think you should start rumors like that

Recaro doesn't do any private label

If its Recaro OEM, it always says Recaro on it

Doesn't Nagisa Auto also make a low profile bottom mount bracket setup?

I'd gladly give up an inch or so headroom for a perfectly centered seat position. I'm anal retentive like that. :p


Nope, Nagisa doesn't make a bottom mount seat rail

As far as the centering thing, I think you're worrying about a problem that isn't a very big issue

Couldn't I just rock the aluminum Recaro sidemounts that are specifically made for the Pole Positions? Wouldn't that still be a bit lower than stock seating height?

Yes, you could

BUT

Sidemount brackets need to bolt to something right?

You can't bolt the side mount brackets to the floor

So....bolt the Recaro sidemount brackets to rails made for a 240, and you'll be looking out of the sunroof, for sure

Another quick question regarding the Bride seats. The "Low Max" seats...are these any different than Bride's regular line?

For instance, comparing the Zeta III and Vios, do you sit lower in the Vios than you would in the Zeta? No rails or mounts. Or is it just that the Vios is compatible with lower sidemount rails?

As much as I love helping you

You gotta put in some work yourself too ;)

http://www.tees-usa.com/seatrail_LowMax.html

I posted this link already

If you scroll down to 180sx

You'll see that the Vios + LF rail is down 50mm
You'll see that the Zeta III + FG rail is down 25mm


I'm mainly confused about the brackets and seating position. But I'll come back to that when I decide on a seat. I'm really leaning towards either the Pole Position and Vios III.

How are you still confused haha?

[spool_sample]

If its Recaro OEM, it always says Recaro on it

Agreed. Every Recaro I've seen says Recaro on it (OEM or otherwise).

The Status seats look nothing like any Recaro, so how could they be rebadged? They have the same basic shape, but if you're just going by that, then you may as well say that Bride and Sparco are made by Recaro, too.

[spanishricer]

I HIGHLY doubt that
As much as I love helping you

You gotta put in some work yourself too ;)

http://www.tees-usa.com/seatrail_LowMax.html

I posted this link already. If you scroll down to 180sx:

You'll see that the Vios + LF rail is down 50mm
You'll see that the Zeta III + FG rail is down 25mm


Ok, yeah I saw that. I just wasn't sure if "doun width" equaled the amount of mm lower you sat. :p


How are you still confused haha?

Trying to figure out what bracket hardware I need for certain pairs of seats and how they sit...NO BUENO! :keke:

[Sway500]

I have a Cobra Imola II Carbon Kevlar seat and I love it. I have sat in Recaro's and Sparcos and I must say my seat is more comfortable to me than the Sparco by far and about the same as Recaro. I'm 5'10" 152lbs and I'm a 32 waist. Cobra has some good seats and they are FIA approved.

[canuckster240]

Got any more pics of this guy's custom seat, i went to their site and they have a frickin omp seat :( not the one that this site mentions http://www.joieofseating.net/drift-racing-seat.html these are aluminum seats..

[INeedNewTires]

Got any more pics of this guy's custom seat, i went to their site and they have a frickin omp seat :( not the one that this site mentions http://www.joieofseating.net/drift-racing-seat.html these are aluminum seats..

those are just like kirkey seats, which i was just about to mention, they look like shit, but are SUPER light (11 lbs each) and their good drag racing seats, which is what spanishricer does anywa, so i'd look into those as well spanish. I've sat in them as well, and although ugly as a mug, they are quite comfortable... not much padding though their meant more for track only, but you can add padding, and i like that you can pick any material and color to finish them out in. Pretty cheap too!

www.kirkeyracing.com

[JVDSKYRINE]

http://www.jic-magic.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=59

http://www.jic-magic.com/images/products/P-59-2.jpg

I got a jic bucket pretty happy with it its pretty damn light has decent padding/ comfortable and it holds tight as shit with minimum to no fleex at all

Oh and I will also add I am about 5"9 and 145 pounds and i squeeze in it love it but you need a qw wheel or getting out is a bitch

[spanishricer]

http://www.kirkeyracing.com/images/Thumbnails/58LW%20SERIES%20-%20RIGHT_Medium.JPG

Wow...super lightweight seat (9.5lbs), but I'd DEFINATELY have to sit and try out one of those seats first. Extra padding or not, it just plain LOOKS uncomfortable. :keke:

Pretty cheap too...but I'm thinking the custom brackets and rails might be a pain to fabricate.

[redsuns3838]

i have a 31 waist, and a bride zeta III, and I love my seat. fits pretty snug for daily driving.

my friend is 6'4 with a 33 waist and altho he needs lower rails (i just have the regular rails) when he adjusts the seat he fits in it very very well. its great for track application, you wont go anywhere when you car goes sideways.

[marveluz]

I'm 5'10" 170lb 33' waist. I rock a SPL parts CF bucket(Recaro SPG clone) w/ Bride FG rails, daily. keeps me in place and is comfy enough to sleep in.

[alkemyst]

240lbs of muscle and fat dont like small seats.

your SexPanda screenname just made a lot of sense.

[alkemyst]

I'm 5'10" 170lb 33' waist. I rock a SPL parts CF bucket(Recaro SPG clone) w/ Bride FG rails, daily. keeps me in place and is comfy enough to sleep in.

Does SPL still sell seats? I have been trying to find them (I haven't called as I am always looking when they are closed) on their site.

I keep hearing them brought up.

[MangoDorifto]

http://www.kirkeyracing.com/images/Thumbnails/58LW%20SERIES%20-%20RIGHT_Medium.JPG

Wow...super lightweight seat (9.5lbs), but I'd DEFINATELY have to sit and try out one of those seats first. Extra padding or not, it just plain LOOKS uncomfortable. :keke:

Pretty cheap too...but I'm thinking the custom brackets and rails might be a pain to fabricate.

What if you used the wedge engineering rails with this kirkey seat? I don't think it'd be too bad to mock up the two together. Also noticed they got a "BIG BOY" seat.

[smokins14]

Does SPL still sell seats? I have been trying to find them (I haven't called as I am always looking when they are closed) on their site.

I keep hearing them brought up.

I'm pretty sure they don't sell the seats anymore. I checked with them a while ago and they said they weren't going to because they didn't sell enough so it didn't make sense to bring them in and try. Sucks because I really wanted one.

[turtl631]

I actually just emailed Kuah about this. I've had an SPL seat for a few years and it's pretty nice. I don't like my Memoryfab passenger seat, plus it doesn't match, so I'm trying to find another SPL bucket.

[alkemyst]

Since SPL is not going to carry them, who did SPL source from?

[Don Nguyen]

I am really liking the way the Status Ring seats look in leather.

My main draw to the Status seats is their hip bolster design. It slopes a bit down around that area, compared to going up. I think that would make it a lot easier to get in and out of the car, plus it looks better that way imo.

-Don

[spanishricer]

Pole Position won't work with Bride FG rails in S13/14

You can make a solution by modifying the rear bracket on the outer rail (near the door)

If you widen out that stance, sometimes its enough to make the Pole Position fit


Do anyone know if the Pole Position would be compatible with the Bride LF rails? I've pretty much narrowed it down to either the Vios III or Pole Position, but now I'm just wondering what rails to use. The Recaro rails look to complicated, since you have to buy the side mounts, sliders, then find a bracket. The Bride LF looks like it comes complete with everything you need.

And it also looks like the LF still leaves the seat centered to the steering wheel with the Vios III seat.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/spanishricer/bridebracket.jpg

[midnight zenki]

I have the SPL discontinued and of course it rocks, but I've heard that Pandagarage's seat is comparable.

[turtl631]

^Kuah never replied about the seat :(

[kuppler8]

i dont know if anybody has any expiernce with them but i have seen seibon seats on enjuko, idk im just putting it out there

[The ROMAN]

I have an UltraShield Sport Rally, which is along the lines if the Kirkey. You can get custom width and layback, and they used to have a really cheap price going for them ($160) but now they seem to be $250 and up for the same seat. :tweak:

I mounted mine with Bride MO rails (bottom mount) I think? Since I got a wider custom seat, I couldn't use side mount rails, which in the end made the seat high enough that with a helmet on, I hit the roll cage sometimes. The padding is less than a Kirkey, so I wouldn't really recommend them, especially with the price increase.

[Flipzide]

I say go with the Recaro Pole Position. I love mine. I have never felt uncomfortable using it in traffic, 3 hour drives to willow springs, and in 8 hour track days. The only thing I dislike about it is that it sits higher than other seats because it's a bit wide for my nagisa rails (I havent seen them mounted on bride rails personally yet). Plus they haven't faded like a couple of my friend's sparco seats and I leave my car out in a sunny driveway for the past 1 1/2 years.

[spanishricer]

Which rails/brackets did you use to mount your Pole Positions Flipzide?

[TheArkitekt]

ill throw another vote in for Status. very comfortable and great price

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/tpr240hatch/DSC_3348.jpg

[Don Nguyen]

How do you think Status's seats compare to Recaro? I started asking aorund about it, and a lot of people have been saying that its quality is a bit lacking, others have not even heard of them at all.

[Pho Man]

Well I'm in the market for a new set of seats for the 240sx, and I'd like to get everyone's opinion on some choices I've selected. I've stuck with some of the bigger name seat manufacturers, but if there are other options out there that are just as good in quality, feel free to post them up. I'm 6'0" and 180+lbs. Medium build with size 33 waist.

I'm upgrading the seats for a couple reasons. First is just the weight factor. I'm looking for seats in the 15-16lbs range, so when you add in the sliders, I might save 15lbs a seat, or 30lbs overall. Secondly, I'm going to be running a cage and harnesses, and needs seats that will work with both. Third reason...well...well the third reason escapes me right now. I've had these S15 seats for a couple years now, and maybe it's just time for a change.

My car is mostly street and strip, but I'd still like seats with a bit more lateral support than stock. The lighter the better, but I'm trying to keep it to less than $1000 for a single seat and mounting equipment. So nothing too exotic (ie: carbon fiber or kevlar).

Here's what I've got so far:

Bride - Zeta III, VIOS
Corbeau - FX1
Recaro - Pole Position, Profi SPG
Sparco - Rev, Fighter, Roadster


If you own any of the above seats, have sat in any of the above seats, heck...have a friend that has one that you've seen in his car, let me know what you think about it. I'm just looking for honest feeback on how each seat looks, feels, and performs. And again, if I left out a seat that you may think fits my needs, feel free to post it up.

Thanks fellas.


If your going to SCCA your car or any other similar racing you have to make sure that the seats are legal. The Sparco fighters are not but the pro 2000's are(verified that with a rep from sparco). Personally I think the sparco pro 2000's are a good choice and won't break the bank like brides or status will. Pro 2000's are what I'll be buying.

[turtl631]

FIA certification isn't really needed for very much in the US. You definitely don't need FIA seats to do HPDEs, autocrosses, or, I imagine, most amateur drift stuff (not well versed on drifting regs).

Kuah replied to me and said they've got too much other stuff going on and the SPL seats will not be back.

What's the deal with the Pole Position? Is it a wider seat made for bigger people, or is the frame just wider at the back for some reason?

[spanishricer]

No SCCA stuff for me. This car is just going to see the street and drag strip. And I don't think the NHRA has any specific seat requirements until you start going retarded fast?

[a_ahmed]

Man I started a thread on seats but there's one here already.. there needs to be more info for bigger guys, taller/fatter/broader/more muscled/whatever lol. 6'1/6'2, 270lbs... :( S13. Help lol. Need a serious bucket seat. I'm not digging those aluminum thingamajigs.

[scottie]

ill throw another vote in for Status. very comfortable and great price

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g50/tpr240hatch/DSC_3348.jpg

Ah the Hockenhiem's. That was my first seat. Got the Ring GT now. Love both.


The Status Ring seat craddles your body more than a Recaro SPG style. Its like a cup that you sit in making it comfortable. Its fairly easy to get out of but im not that big of a guy. I think I have a pic of me sitting in the seat, just have to find it.

Scott

[canuckster240]

i might get a status seat, but im wondering what sort of seat mounts i can use to fit into my s13?

[canuckster240]

i might get a status seat, but im wondering what sort of seat mounts i can use to fit into my s13?

[4bangers]

how much are the status seat? and where do you get them? thanks

[lflkajfj12123]

those status seats look JUST LIKE thrash seats

[canuckster240]

thrash seats as in trash? wtf?

[SoSideways]

those status seats look JUST LIKE thrash seats

The Panda Garage seats ARE Thrash seats, just rebadged.

If I can't get the SPL bucket off of a friend of mine, I think I might pick up a Panda Garage seat.

[scottie]

This is my Status RING GT seat. Status is working on patenting the design so there aren't copies running around.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/scotheocelot/Seat3.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/scotheocelot/Seat4.jpg

www.statusracing.com

All seats have been FIA tested but only the Carbon Kevlar has the sticker. The other materials (Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass) should have certification in the near future.

Scott

[awesomenick]

http://www.kirkeyracing.com/images/Thumbnails/58LW%20SERIES%20-%20RIGHT_Medium.JPG

Wow...super lightweight seat (9.5lbs), but I'd DEFINATELY have to sit and try out one of those seats first. Extra padding or not, it just plain LOOKS uncomfortable. :keke:

Pretty cheap too...but I'm thinking the custom brackets and rails might be a pain to fabricate.

A guy here daily drives an s13 with a kirkey seat. I don't know how uncomfortable it is, but he can stand it. He sits LOOOW too. Lower than any other seat/ rail combo I've seen.

[spanishricer]

So I got a set of Bride Vios III's with LF rails. Kind of a tight fit, but not too bad.


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/spanishricer/DSC00781.jpg

[94cc0rd]

looks nice... i think i sat in one of those... not sure... i do remember it said bride low max..

wasn't too bad... kinda tight for me

when i was trying to decide on a seat, i sat in logan's recaro SPG and i bought one the following week or so... :)

best seat ever! my friend who has had bride zeta 2's prefers my recaro over the bride.

[alkemyst]

can anyone provide some good seat recommendations for size 40 waist?

http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/CrateandBarrel/PotomacLoveseatOatmealS6?$lg$

just kidding, I got hurt last year and have plumped up a bit myself.

what are you looking to accomplish? some seats also have weight limits.

While I am in 'fighting' weight at 180, I am not obese at 220 which Bride seems to disqualify.

I will say Bride IMHO is awesome but definitely slanted to the skinner smaller dudes. Recaro is the next step, great seat to more middle dudes....corbeau is not popular here but I have known a few bigger dudes that really like them. I have been a passenger in them and they seem decent.

I have seen many hate threads on Corbeau with each saying either Recaro or Bride over them. However they had different requirements.

I will say you will want to try and try the seats somewhere first.

[alkemyst]

many cities will have at least one really high end accessory shop somewhere with usually at least recaros on display.

[InlineS13]

Sparco Pro 2000 best seat ever made.

[snoozy]

So I got a set of Bride Vios III's with LF rails. Kind of a tight fit, but not too bad.


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/spanishricer/DSC00781.jpg


awesome seats, i have 1 of these for my daily most comfortable things ive been in. and its a perfect fit for me. i really recommend these seats.

[Yeap]

I was thinking of getting the bride Ergo II. Anyone who has this or has sat with this setup ....which of the 2 rails keeps you closest to to stock seat height the MO or FG?

[jonnybonds84]

Corbeau!!!!! Swoot.

[tramp_drift240]

i'm a bit taller than OP, like 6'3, about the same weight at around 185 pounds. would the seats recommended for him still work out straight for me?

[mobilesuit818]

Zeta 3 type L,

I am 6'2, 170 ish...perfect seat for tall peeps like us.

[RickyC]

quick question........ how do you fit standard belts in an s14 when you've got recaro spg's and recaro sidemounts and runners? Can you only use harnesses as the standard belts were bolted to the standard seats? :confused:

[Logan]

Zeta 3 type L,

I am 6'2, 170 ish...perfect seat for tall peeps like us.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/fujishino/IMG_3181.jpg

For you bigger boys

If you haven't seen (not sure if its a repost), Bride came out with the ZETA III XL:

Click here for writeup info (http://fujishino.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/new-from-bride-zeta-iii-xl/)

quick question........ how do you fit standard belts in an s14 when you've got recaro spg's and recaro sidemounts and runners? Can you only use harnesses as the standard belts were bolted to the standard seats? :confused:

Seat rails such as the Bride rails have a bolt hole where you attach the female side of your seat belt assembly

You can use stock belts no problem, just take it off your old seat

[J40sx]

you can go with signal auto bucket seats
its a trusted brand, i guess not to popular here
but in japan they are
they are pretty cheap and legit
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3537/signalautoseat1.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=signalautoseat1.jpg)

Signal Auto XSBS0001 Fiberglass Racing Bucket Seat (http://www.frsport.com/Signal-Auto-XSBS0001-Fiberglass-Racing-Bucket-Seat_p_2206.html)

[xs240]

What are the equivalent alternatives to a sparco evo 2 plus? Size wise. 38" waist, 215lbs, 6'2. Perfect fit..

And what is the lowest bracket one can use to fit an evo 2 plus in an s13?