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***S14DB*** · 02-15-2005, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KiDyNomiTe

Buddy Club Racing seat. It is good for the skinny or slim. Its also rediculously light, I can seriously play catch with it. It seems flimsy but its pretty good. Just sit in one before you get it. Has a sub belt so get a 5 point or 6 point too. Its legal in Formula D, and I would assume in most if not all SCCA events.

There was some sparco I sat in that is very similar but I forgot the name, I'll pos that later when I visit my friends shop.

Speaking of legal... Which seats have Cert. tags on them?

KOUKI KA-T · 02-15-2005, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wootwoot

Who the hell said they were cheap?!?! Rbmotoring is asking 800 dollars for a pair of used seats. SHIT! I could buy new Recaro's for 200 bucks more!

Well compared to almost 2000$ for a pair of Bride's and rails it's pretty cheap.... I guess.

wootwoot · 02-15-2005, 10:07 PM

Yeah, I just dont buy into the Bride hype.

CodyW · 02-15-2005, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiDyNomiTe

Buddy Club Racing seat. It is good for the skinny or slim. Its also rediculously light, I can seriously play catch with it. It seems flimsy but its pretty good. Just sit in one before you get it. Has a sub belt so get a 5 point or 6 point too. Its legal in Formula D, and I would assume in most if not all SCCA events.

i just picked one of those up last weekend and so far, i'm very happy with it (although i'm still waiting on the brackets, but in the mean time it works great for watching TV in

). also, going back to the earlier concern of some of these seats being "too expensive", i'd reccomend just picking one up if you want it for it's true purpose and are pushed for money. it may look nice to have 2 matching aftermarket seats, but i think you'd be much happier if you spent a little more one 1 seat that's actually nice and will do it's job a little better than some knock-off's with no support (not that all of them are that way, i did have some corbeau A4's in my old car and they were pretty nice). good luck with your choice though.

Silvia_Drift · 02-15-2005, 11:10 PM

I have one Sparco Sprint. Its a bitch to get in and out of but after you're in, its very comfortable IMO and holds me well (I wish I had a g right now, sparco seat will have to do). The material in the ass area is folded because of repeated use but this doesn't afftect anything but the looks of the seat when you're not sitting in it. Its also reasonably priced which is another plus.

G_Fish240 · 02-15-2005, 11:18 PM

I was thinking of getting like a spraco siena cause im a big black guy.

katbak · 02-16-2005, 08:08 PM

Those megan seats look fine, any more reviews on them?

Maeda · 02-17-2005, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by wootwoot

Yeah, I just dont buy into the Bride hype.

It really isnt hype. I don't own one but I know quite a few people that do.

I thought it was just hype, and I bought a corbeau. Then I got to sit in a few Bride seats and found out you really get what you pay for with a Bride seat.

Too bad i'm too fat to fit in one properly(shoulders are too narrow, and so's the butt).

Sparco EVO for me and Corbeau for sale.
Cha-chingalingding.

aznsupastar · 02-17-2005, 02:53 AM

i got sparco speeds w/the 4pts.
fits like a condom

katbak · 02-17-2005, 12:53 PM

What do you guys think of the sparco milanos.
$900 on their site.
I have been offered 4 seats for $1200. So I would use 2 and resell the others.
Thanks

KOUKI KA-T · 02-17-2005, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aznsupastar

i got sparco speeds w/the 4pts.
fits like a condom

Last I checked those things aren't very comfortable....

atom · 02-17-2005, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by katbak

What do you guys think of the sparco milanos.
$900 on their site.
I have been offered 4 seats for $1200. So I would use 2 and resell the others.
Thanks

Buy all 4 of em and resell all of them. Use the profit you made to buy a recaro speed or brix. I think the bolstering on the milano's is pretty weak.

KiDyNomiTe · 02-17-2005, 01:27 PM

Sparco Prodrive is another fantastic seat. Similar in size to the Buddy Club, so for the slimmer, but the ProDrive is for a bit bigger people. Has more padding than the buddy club and more rigid. If I had the money I would buy one, but Buddy Clubs are cheap.

It is FIA approved, don't think they make them anymore.

wootwoot · 02-17-2005, 03:59 PM

I would personally probably like Bride more if it wasnt so flamboyant and name brandish. They are "designer" seats...hah. I have no doubt the quality and fitment is supurb, but I cant afford it and if I could I wouldnt be stoked on having "Bride" on my seat in 15 places

Dousan_PG · 02-17-2005, 08:34 PM

you know you can buy bride w/ it only saying "Bride" on the head rest
unless you get a brix, ergo or a gay rev.

Inland180 · 02-17-2005, 08:59 PM

Recaro SRD's are very comfy and hold you up pretty well.

Shin_Kudo · 02-17-2005, 11:23 PM

I figure I might as well ask this here. How small is the Buddy Club seat? I need something to replace my POS Sparco Speed, and the price is right. The BCs looked nice in person at JGTC, too, but the way they had them mounted meant they weren't possible to sit in. Does anyone think it'll be possible for a 36" waist to fit? I was able to fit into a Bride (I think it was a Zeta III) and was quite comfortable, it was a tight fit but I actually like that with a seat, are the Buddy Club seats different in size? Additionally, what brackets are to be used with the BC seats?

nightwalker · 02-17-2005, 11:46 PM

I was curious about the Buddy Club seat too. The guy let me pick it up and I wanted to buy it from just that alone! 11lbs versus a 40lb stock seat!?!?! ...the only thing holding me back is my 34" waist. Anyone sit in it my size? Damn, I need to test one of these.

Shin_Kudo · 02-17-2005, 11:49 PM

Another thing, does anyone have any recommendations for a full bucket in the sub-Bride range? I'm not talking cheap stuff, more like the $5-600 range that Sparco buckets fall into.

dvdevo · 02-18-2005, 12:32 AM

i have the sparco fighter's. they're pretty coo except the shoulder part seems tight.

Shin_Kudo · 02-18-2005, 01:39 AM

The fighters are pretty nice, although I'd take a Pro2000 over one. It's the same seat shell, the Fighter is just drilled for a bottom mount and has a different fabric "skin". Personally, I really want to get a Pro and put a Fighter "skin" on one. (for the more durable fabric, and the anti-rip inserts)

twong85 · 02-18-2005, 02:15 AM

I have the buddy club and its a perfect fit at 30-32" waist. I really like the support but it's not the most comfortable seat ever. I've driven around in my friend's Fighter and I like the cushion and comfort of it, didn't feel like it held me in one place as well but the kidney pads are really cool.

dvdevo · 02-18-2005, 02:21 AM

i wish i can buy black 'fabric' for my fighters =[

jOeHaCk98 · 02-18-2005, 02:56 AM

what are you paying and where are you getting ur buddy club seats.

KiDyNomiTe · 02-18-2005, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jOeHaCk98

what are you paying and where are you getting ur buddy club seats.

I payed something like 200 for mine used, although mine had not a single scratch on it compared to my friends, who bought his new from importfan and came messed up. You can use Bride rails with it. They are something like 300 new.

JaeTea · 02-18-2005, 10:52 AM

I have a Bride Ergo. Hands down the best seat I've ever sat in.

However if I could have found low sitting rails for a Recaro I would have went with that.

Dousan_PG · 02-18-2005, 11:01 AM

haha ERGO
is nothing compared w/ Brix
upgrade to a BRIX and youll wonder why you ever owned an ergo
ive had both
ergo cant compare

JaeTea · 02-18-2005, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

haha ERGO
is nothing compared w/ Brix
upgrade to a BRIX and youll wonder why you ever owned an ergo
ive had both
ergo cant compare

Trust me I would have bought a brix..if my fat ass hips would fit in one!!!!

Ian · 02-18-2005, 01:01 PM

so wait, does a bottom mount HAVE to be used in a 240sx? i heard that sidemount=lower

Dousan_PG · 02-18-2005, 01:11 PM

buckets are usually side mount
reclinables aer usually bottom

brix buckets are side, unless you havea super crappy cheap PROS seat. lame.

02-15-2005, 11:18 PM	#66
G_Fish240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sacramento Age: 36 Posts: 634 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was thinking of getting like a spraco siena cause im a big black guy. __________________ Sacramento touge and drift MakotoS13: Spreading BS and being an ass on zilvia since June 2004

02-17-2005, 01:27 PM	#73
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 35 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sparco Prodrive is another fantastic seat. Similar in size to the Buddy Club, so for the slimmer, but the ProDrive is for a bit bigger people. Has more padding than the buddy club and more rigid. If I had the money I would buy one, but Buddy Clubs are cheap. It is FIA approved, don't think they make them anymore. __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

02-17-2005, 08:34 PM	#75
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	you know you can buy bride w/ it only saying "Bride" on the head rest unless you get a brix, ergo or a gay rev. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

02-17-2005, 08:59 PM	#76
Inland180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 1,763 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Recaro SRD's are very comfy and hold you up pretty well. __________________ PTE6262 Full-Race Twin Scroll FTW! Feedback LINK

02-17-2005, 11:23 PM	#77
Shin_Kudo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 699 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I figure I might as well ask this here. How small is the Buddy Club seat? I need something to replace my POS Sparco Speed, and the price is right. The BCs looked nice in person at JGTC, too, but the way they had them mounted meant they weren't possible to sit in. Does anyone think it'll be possible for a 36" waist to fit? I was able to fit into a Bride (I think it was a Zeta III) and was quite comfortable, it was a tight fit but I actually like that with a seat, are the Buddy Club seats different in size? Additionally, what brackets are to be used with the BC seats? __________________ '95 240SX Base Pearl White

02-15-2005, 10:07 PM	#63
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 35 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I just dont buy into the Bride hype.

02-15-2005, 11:10 PM	#65
Silvia_Drift Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 159 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have one Sparco Sprint. Its a bitch to get in and out of but after you're in, its very comfortable IMO and holds me well (I wish I had a g right now, sparco seat will have to do). The material in the ass area is folded because of repeated use but this doesn't afftect anything but the looks of the seat when you're not sitting in it. Its also reasonably priced which is another plus.

02-16-2005, 08:08 PM	#67
katbak Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ok Age: 41 Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Those megan seats look fine, any more reviews on them?

02-17-2005, 02:53 AM	#69
aznsupastar Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hawaii Age: 33 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i got sparco speeds w/the 4pts. fits like a condom

02-17-2005, 12:53 PM	#70
katbak Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ok Age: 41 Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What do you guys think of the sparco milanos. $900 on their site. I have been offered 4 seats for $1200. So I would use 2 and resell the others. Thanks

02-17-2005, 03:59 PM	#74
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 35 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would personally probably like Bride more if it wasnt so flamboyant and name brandish. They are "designer" seats...hah. I have no doubt the quality and fitment is supurb, but I cant afford it and if I could I wouldnt be stoked on having "Bride" on my seat in 15 places

02-17-2005, 11:46 PM	#78
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 42 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was curious about the Buddy Club seat too. The guy let me pick it up and I wanted to buy it from just that alone! 11lbs versus a 40lb stock seat!?!?! ...the only thing holding me back is my 34" waist. Anyone sit in it my size? Damn, I need to test one of these. __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

02-17-2005, 11:49 PM	#79
Shin_Kudo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 699 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Another thing, does anyone have any recommendations for a full bucket in the sub-Bride range? I'm not talking cheap stuff, more like the $5-600 range that Sparco buckets fall into. __________________ '95 240SX Base Pearl White

02-18-2005, 12:32 AM	#80
dvdevo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: cali Posts: 1,469 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have the sparco fighter's. they're pretty coo except the shoulder part seems tight.

02-18-2005, 01:39 AM	#81
Shin_Kudo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 699 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The fighters are pretty nice, although I'd take a Pro2000 over one. It's the same seat shell, the Fighter is just drilled for a bottom mount and has a different fabric "skin". Personally, I really want to get a Pro and put a Fighter "skin" on one. (for the more durable fabric, and the anti-rip inserts) __________________ '95 240SX Base Pearl White

02-18-2005, 02:15 AM	#82
twong85 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Monterey Park, CA Age: 36 Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the buddy club and its a perfect fit at 30-32" waist. I really like the support but it's not the most comfortable seat ever. I've driven around in my friend's Fighter and I like the cushion and comfort of it, didn't feel like it held me in one place as well but the kidney pads are really cool.

02-18-2005, 02:21 AM	#83
dvdevo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: cali Posts: 1,469 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i wish i can buy black 'fabric' for my fighters =[

02-18-2005, 02:56 AM	#84
jOeHaCk98 Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 730 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what are you paying and where are you getting ur buddy club seats.

02-18-2005, 10:52 AM	#86
JaeTea Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: EC Posts: 967 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: JaeTea Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I have a Bride Ergo. Hands down the best seat I've ever sat in. However if I could have found low sitting rails for a Recaro I would have went with that. __________________ KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!

02-18-2005, 11:01 AM	#87
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	haha ERGO is nothing compared w/ Brix upgrade to a BRIX and youll wonder why you ever owned an ergo ive had both ergo cant compare __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

02-18-2005, 01:11 PM	#90
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	buckets are usually side mount reclinables aer usually bottom brix buckets are side, unless you havea super crappy cheap PROS seat. lame. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

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