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lutsch'14
01-09-2010, 09:32 AM
Just trying to figure out what will work the best in my s14 to keep my Sparco Torino2 as low as possible. I already have a clearence issue. Being 6'1 with a helmet on in the stock seat I hit the roof. Any input on setup would be great. I was thinking buddy club super low rails but I think they would have to be modified. Any one that has done this before? Thanks for any help.

Devil Man
01-09-2010, 11:12 AM
I got fucking Sparco bottom mount rails and they sit the seat high in my s13 with a sun roof I am 5'10" and I might be able to get a inch of space inbetween my head and the roof. Nevermind the fact that I had to send my rails back to Sparco because of how poor the fitment was that I could not at all install the driver side seat. The holes were about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch off. After spending oh 6 plus months back and forth with them I finally got a new rail that fit. I wish I would have spent my money with te bride low rail that they have for bottom mount seats. I would never ever buy another Sparco part after the horrible customer service from them.

Also another thing very much so worth mentioning since it's a safty factor. I was rear ended. I would say the person was maybe doing 20 25 idk nothing crazy fast. My Sparco shit bent under that whati would say little stress. I am afraid of what would happen if I get into a wreck of some highway or just normal speed (45-55 mph)

I might just look into those buddy club low rails as i'm still very unhappy with how high they sit

lutsch'14
01-09-2010, 12:55 PM
Thats to bad their customer service was so poor, you would expect more from a company with nice products. Thanks for the info.

slider2828
01-09-2010, 01:09 PM
Their shit is all marketing. I don't think Sparco really makes their own stuff any more... Like their belts are made by another company.... Its just they pay for testing.... In general seats with flex joints straight suck. FIA buckets are the way to go or a study bucket. Nothing much you can do....

ballinnmiami240sx
01-09-2010, 01:36 PM
Make your own rails....

g6civcx
01-09-2010, 06:31 PM
Any input on setup would be great

Cut the factory seat rail. Cut the floor hump out. Weld in a flat floorboard.

Search my threads for "ultimate" and "seat".

240z4u
04-15-2010, 11:56 AM
^ Thanks a ton for your writeup, you just made my mind up!

Evan