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ILLES13 · 11-22-2009, 07:56 PM

My seats are beat, hopefully if i score some christmas money i'd like to upgrade. I'm interested in getting a bucket seat, but i hear they're not comfortable to daily in. So i wanted to ask people in the 240 scene, should i go reclinable or solid frp seats? My car won't be seeing the track anytime soon, so its more of a comfort upgrade rather than trying to hold me tight. I also want my girlfriend and anyone who rides in my car to be comfortable also. I already have 4 point harnesses and the nrg harness bar for my stock seats now, i won't have enough money for super expensive seats though. Might pick up a pair of those group buy seats on here. What brackets do you guys use, or are they welded? thanks in advance for the help

**ThatGuy** · 11-22-2009, 07:57 PM

Almost every single car on this site, has bucket seats.

Unless some dumbass decided to swap in a bench seat from a 1950's American passenger car.

deolio · 11-22-2009, 08:06 PM

i daily drove my car with one for a while. it was alright. getting in and out is a little hard without a qr steering wheel, but other than that, it was fine. just make sure the seat is large enough. i have really broad shoulders and the seat back kinda forces me to lean forward. go to a shop and test fit it first.

i use the nagisa/nams (sp) low rails. they work perfect.

sw20>>s14 · 11-22-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

Almost every single car on this site, has bucket seats.

Unless some dumbass decided to swap in a bench seat from a 1950's American passenger car.

hey hey hey!!! how else are you gonna get lucky at the drive-in malt shop?

DrtyRat · 11-22-2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

Almost every single car on this site, has bucket seats.

Unless some dumbass decided to swap in a bench seat from a 1950's American passenger car.

LOL

brndck not only daily's his like that, that crazy guy drove cross country (California to Florida)like that!

HyperTek · 11-22-2009, 08:26 PM

to the OP, if you must question it, then id suggest not getting one and going with S14 seats til you seriously got a purpose for a aftermarket seat in a street car.

ILLES13 · 11-22-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

Almost every single car on this site, has bucket seats.

Unless some dumbass decided to swap in a bench seat from a 1950's American passenger car.

Lol, point taken.
I was mainly wondering if they're comfortable for dd.

Quote:

Originally Posted by deolio

i daily drove my car with one for a while. it was alright. getting in and out is a little hard without a qr steering wheel, but other than that, it was fine. just make sure the seat is large enough. i have really broad shoulders and the seat back kinda forces me to lean forward. go to a shop and test fit it first.

i use the nagisa/nams (sp) low rails. they work perfect.

I think that's what i'll do, i really wanna test the ones from the group buy thread in person. I also have the NRG slim release, didn't think of the wheel getting in the way, but good to know. thanks for the heads up!

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

to the OP, if you must question it, then id suggest not getting one and going with S14 seats til you seriously got a purpose for a aftermarket seat in a street car.

Don't get me wrong, i would like to be held in nicely when cornering. Even daily driving, i was just wondering if solid bucket seats are less comfortable than reclinable ones. thanks for the info though, i've also debated on s14 seats

udon! · 11-22-2009, 08:53 PM

ok who dailys bride buckets.
for some reason all the pictures i see of bride seats in peoples cars the foam padding is REALLY flat. (i.e. it looks like they wear out very easily)
is that common?

ronmcdon · 11-22-2009, 09:26 PM

kinda meaningless to ask a question of comfort imo.
what applies to one person might not for another.

to answer your question though, I've dd in a non-reclinable Spaco Rev & Evo.
Had it with a 5-point harness in a crx.
Also have reclinable Recaro SRS (or whatever that budget model's called) on my S14.

They're just fine imo.
The 5-pt harness is a pain, because it bolts you in your seat so deep that you can't reach far from your seat (i.e. - open the glovebox).
The seats are fine to me even for long distance driving.

I think fatigue would be caused by an uncomfy driving position most of all.
getting a seat that's too small for you doesn't help either.

I wouldn't get one of those Kirley metal non-reclinables for a dd.
there's no not a damn cushion on that.

GSXRJJordan · 11-22-2009, 09:54 PM

I daily'd my S13 and my S14 with the same Momo bucket. It was the most comfortable seat I've sat in, sadly the tears got to be too much (getting in and out over and over rubbed the side bolster) and now I got a pair of JXN's GS-style seats that I have to go pick up one of these days.

Sit in a bunch of seats, find one that you like, and then find a slider/mount setup that puts you where you want to be. It'll feel nice, and hold you better when you drive aggressively.

Kouki_monstr · 11-22-2009, 10:06 PM

i daily my Bride zeta 3..its not so bad, but then again i am in love with me seat. I baby the hell out of it when i get in and out. You will develope a routine on getting out and in. I lift up and then over. As far as comfort, its actually not bad at all.

ILLES13 · 11-22-2009, 10:43 PM

Thanks for all the quick replies, i guess it all comes down to test fitting the seats in person. And that's what i'll do eventually, thanks for your opinions!

oh and i would kill for a bride zeta III

Odysseus · 11-22-2009, 10:55 PM

I DD in a Bride Low Max knockoff. Its soooo much better than stock S13 seats. But on 4 hour drives it fucking destroys my back.

I used Nams Super Low rails too. Legit.

*!Zar!* · 11-23-2009, 12:13 AM

I DD'd a Zeta III for years no problem.

sidedrifts13 · 11-23-2009, 05:13 AM

damm i delivered pizza on my daily and i had a bucket seat lol

SochBAT · 11-23-2009, 06:36 AM

Used to DD a Corbeau seat. Padding sucks.

Get wear-resistant slip covers. Worth it in the long run.

S13shaka · 11-23-2009, 07:25 AM

why not R32 seats

punxva · 11-23-2009, 08:20 AM

i'm running a buddyclub knockoff, on a bride MO and a s14 seat as my passenger i have no complaints.

Firestorm · 11-23-2009, 08:48 AM

i daily drove my 180 with a bucket last year. it was okay, but if i were to do it again, i'd get bride recliners. especially if you don't hit the track that often.

g6civcx · 11-23-2009, 08:56 AM

Kirkey. Amazingly supportive. Don't knock it until you try it.

thestreetzking · 11-23-2009, 10:03 AM

I DD a buddy club, with bride super low rail.

I am very happy I have a quick release other wise I would not have it in.

zenki.life · 11-23-2009, 10:22 AM

OEM s15 silvia seats. nothing else compares to OEM!

turbobrick · 11-23-2009, 10:31 AM

My car has a bride maxis seat and I daily drive it. The only problem I have is getting in and out of it, but it would probably be a lot easier if I had a quick release steering wheel.

usdm180sx · 11-23-2009, 10:37 AM

I have a Recaro SPG and it is absolutely fucking awesome. Leg bolsters are perfect. I daily drove with a Bride Zeta III and it was uncomfy for long drives. The leg bolsters are too high so you can't move your legs (And you can't adjust your balls either due to the lack of room for leg movement)

The only thing comparable to it are R32/R33 GT-R Seats. I would start with those and see how you like them.

veeates36 · 11-23-2009, 10:40 AM

So no track days in the near future..?? I'd just go with an S14 seat. They are very very comfortable and actually hold you in surprisingly well for stock.

vvtisupra · 11-23-2009, 11:09 AM

i've done it for 4 years. commuting back and forth from santa barbara like twice a month on top of daily driving. Its not too bad if the seat is quality. I like my sparco evo with a corsa bottom cushion

usdm180sx · 11-23-2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veeates36

So no track days in the near future..?? I'd just go with an S14 seat. They are very very comfortable and actually hold you in surprisingly well for stock.

If you plan to go OEM, R34 GT-R Seats > R32/R33 GT-R Seats > S14/180sx Seats.

JRas · 11-23-2009, 11:18 AM

get s14, s15, or R32/R33 GT-R seats

sinji · 11-23-2009, 11:51 AM

i DD with Recaro SPG with nagisa rails. comfortable enough even with a 5 hr drive. done it a couple of times

Brian · 11-23-2009, 12:07 PM

Daily sat in my Bride Zeros for years.

No problems.

11-22-2009, 07:56 PM	#1
ILLES13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Murrieta Posts: 832 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Who daily's bucket seats? My seats are beat, hopefully if i score some christmas money i'd like to upgrade. I'm interested in getting a bucket seat, but i hear they're not comfortable to daily in. So i wanted to ask people in the 240 scene, should i go reclinable or solid frp seats? My car won't be seeing the track anytime soon, so its more of a comfort upgrade rather than trying to hold me tight. I also want my girlfriend and anyone who rides in my car to be comfortable also. I already have 4 point harnesses and the nrg harness bar for my stock seats now, i won't have enough money for super expensive seats though. Might pick up a pair of those group buy seats on here. What brackets do you guys use, or are they welded? thanks in advance for the help

11-22-2009, 07:57 PM	#2
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 41 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Almost every single car on this site, has bucket seats. Unless some dumbass decided to swap in a bench seat from a 1950's American passenger car. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

11-22-2009, 08:06 PM	#3
deolio Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 32 Posts: 4,573 Trader Rating: (13) Rides Gallery: deolio Feedback Score: 13 reviews	i daily drove my car with one for a while. it was alright. getting in and out is a little hard without a qr steering wheel, but other than that, it was fine. just make sure the seat is large enough. i have really broad shoulders and the seat back kinda forces me to lean forward. go to a shop and test fit it first. i use the nagisa/nams (sp) low rails. they work perfect. __________________

11-22-2009, 08:26 PM	#6
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	to the OP, if you must question it, then id suggest not getting one and going with S14 seats til you seriously got a purpose for a aftermarket seat in a street car. __________________ Keep it Classy

11-22-2009, 09:54 PM	#10
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I daily'd my S13 and my S14 with the same Momo bucket. It was the most comfortable seat I've sat in, sadly the tears got to be too much (getting in and out over and over rubbed the side bolster) and now I got a pair of JXN's GS-style seats that I have to go pick up one of these days. Sit in a bunch of seats, find one that you like, and then find a slider/mount setup that puts you where you want to be. It'll feel nice, and hold you better when you drive aggressively. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

11-22-2009, 08:53 PM	#8
udon! Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So-Cal Posts: 2,025 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	ok who dailys bride buckets. for some reason all the pictures i see of bride seats in peoples cars the foam padding is REALLY flat. (i.e. it looks like they wear out very easily) is that common?

11-22-2009, 09:26 PM	#9
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 86 Posts: 4,254 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	kinda meaningless to ask a question of comfort imo. what applies to one person might not for another. to answer your question though, I've dd in a non-reclinable Spaco Rev & Evo. Had it with a 5-point harness in a crx. Also have reclinable Recaro SRS (or whatever that budget model's called) on my S14. They're just fine imo. The 5-pt harness is a pain, because it bolts you in your seat so deep that you can't reach far from your seat (i.e. - open the glovebox). The seats are fine to me even for long distance driving. I think fatigue would be caused by an uncomfy driving position most of all. getting a seat that's too small for you doesn't help either. I wouldn't get one of those Kirley metal non-reclinables for a dd. there's no not a damn cushion on that.

11-22-2009, 10:06 PM	#11
Kouki_monstr Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Age: 35 Posts: 1,295 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	i daily my Bride zeta 3..its not so bad, but then again i am in love with me seat. I baby the hell out of it when i get in and out. You will develope a routine on getting out and in. I lift up and then over. As far as comfort, its actually not bad at all. __________________ 97 Kouki- Third times a charm [email protected]

11-22-2009, 10:43 PM	#12
ILLES13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Murrieta Posts: 832 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Thanks for all the quick replies, i guess it all comes down to test fitting the seats in person. And that's what i'll do eventually, thanks for your opinions! oh and i would kill for a bride zeta III

11-22-2009, 10:55 PM	#13
Odysseus Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: S14 Posts: 640 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I DD in a Bride Low Max knockoff. Its soooo much better than stock S13 seats. But on 4 hour drives it fucking destroys my back. I used Nams Super Low rails too. Legit.

11-23-2009, 12:13 AM	#14
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I DD'd a Zeta III for years no problem. __________________

11-23-2009, 05:13 AM	#15
sidedrifts13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Age: 37 Posts: 1,883 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	damm i delivered pizza on my daily and i had a bucket seat lol

11-23-2009, 06:36 AM	#16
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 35 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Used to DD a Corbeau seat. Padding sucks. Get wear-resistant slip covers. Worth it in the long run.

11-23-2009, 07:25 AM	#17
S13shaka Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GA Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why not R32 seats

11-23-2009, 08:48 AM	#19
Firestorm Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Age: 34 Posts: 371 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i daily drove my 180 with a bucket last year. it was okay, but if i were to do it again, i'd get bride recliners. especially if you don't hit the track that often.

11-23-2009, 08:56 AM	#20
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Kirkey. Amazingly supportive. Don't knock it until you try it.

11-23-2009, 10:03 AM	#21
thestreetzking Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York Age: 33 Posts: 473 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I DD a buddy club, with bride super low rail. I am very happy I have a quick release other wise I would not have it in.

11-23-2009, 10:31 AM	#23
turbobrick Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Age: 35 Posts: 385 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My car has a bride maxis seat and I daily drive it. The only problem I have is getting in and out of it, but it would probably be a lot easier if I had a quick release steering wheel.

11-23-2009, 10:37 AM	#24
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562 Posts: 4,807 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I have a Recaro SPG and it is absolutely fucking awesome. Leg bolsters are perfect. I daily drove with a Bride Zeta III and it was uncomfy for long drives. The leg bolsters are too high so you can't move your legs (And you can't adjust your balls either due to the lack of room for leg movement) The only thing comparable to it are R32/R33 GT-R Seats. I would start with those and see how you like them. __________________ -Norm!

11-23-2009, 10:40 AM	#25
veeates36 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: reseda ca Posts: 1,041 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	So no track days in the near future..?? I'd just go with an S14 seat. They are very very comfortable and actually hold you in surprisingly well for stock. __________________ Zombi_Army... Coming Soon

11-23-2009, 11:09 AM	#26
vvtisupra Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SB and OC Posts: 2,118 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	i've done it for 4 years. commuting back and forth from santa barbara like twice a month on top of daily driving. Its not too bad if the seat is quality. I like my sparco evo with a corsa bottom cushion __________________ http://www.fuckdrama.com/

11-23-2009, 11:18 AM	#28
JRas Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 32 Posts: 1,503 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	get s14, s15, or R32/R33 GT-R seats __________________

11-23-2009, 11:51 AM	#29
sinji Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Socal's Finest Posts: 212 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i DD with Recaro SPG with nagisa rails. comfortable enough even with a 5 hr drive. done it a couple of times

11-23-2009, 12:07 PM	#30
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Daily sat in my Bride Zeros for years. No problems. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

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