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Posted by SPIDER_STANG (Member # 8658) on :
 
I'm looking for some new seats for my coupe! Would like Blk but I'm ok with the same grey just better condition. I'm looking on craigslist & I see alot of race seats for sale? Do they suck that bad everyone buys them, then sell's them??
 

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Posted by SS396 chevelle (Member # 7277) on :
 
The one i have for sale are nice an comfortable.but i think most guys buy them on impluse then need to get some off there cash back
 

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Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
most people can't figure out how to correctly and safely mount them into their car.

90% of the cars I've seen with 'racing seats' in them either sit up so high a normal sized man (>6' tall) would hit their head, or they sit completely flat to the floor pan and are crooked
 

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Posted by Stangn5oh (Member # 10875) on :
 

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Originally posted by Blind:
most people can't figure out how to correctly and safely mount them into their car.

90% of the cars I've seen with 'racing seats' in them either sit up so high a normal sized man (>6' tall) would hit their head, or they sit completely flat to the floor pan and are crooked

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+1 ive seen a mustang with kragen racing seats with 2x4 wood underneath then had truck straps idk wtf he did
 

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Posted by 9cobrasnake9 (Member # 575) on :
 
I just ordered up a set of these for my cobra. Cheaper than 2003 cobra used seats. I have heard nothing but good reviews on them but I did not get to sit in one before I ordered. Heres hoping it turns out good


 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
^^^ SHOULD HAVE HIT UP TOGNOTTIS IN SAC. THEY USED TO HAVE ONE OF EACH CORBEAU SEAT IN STOCK.
 

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Posted by Rio1999GT (Member # 9231) on :
 
I've had Corbeau TRS seats and they were a little wide for me so now I have the A4 model and they fit me just perfect (5'6"). They are a lot lighter than stock seats and hold you in your seat a whole lot better then stockers. . .



 

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Posted by STEED (Member # 4787) on :
 
That Corbeu LG1 in black microsuede is the BEST LOOKING seat on the market as far as looks and comfort goes. I use to have a set of them in my fox.
We sell the full line of Corbeau seats, as well as an INEXPENSIVE option in the Cipher Racing seats.
BOTH FIT GREAT in the car and do not give you the head rubbing on the roof feeling.
I am speaking from experience becase the first set of seat I put in my fox were the cheap summit style cloth ones. After I mounted them I could barely get in the car. Had to tuck my head to get in and I felt like SHAQ lol.
I'm sure you guys are aware of Corbeau's line.....but here's a less expensive option.
http://www.tpsmotorsports.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=cipher
This price is for a pair!!!
I currently have these in my fox...lemme see if I can get a pic.
 

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Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :
 

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Originally posted by Blind:
most people can't figure out how to correctly and safely mount them into their car.

90% of the cars I've seen with 'racing seats' in them either sit up so high a normal sized man (>6' tall) would hit their head, or they sit completely flat to the floor pan and are crooked

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Originally posted by 9cobrasnake9:
I just ordered up a set of these for my cobra. Cheaper than 2003 cobra used seats. I have heard nothing but good reviews on them but I did not get to sit in one before I ordered. Heres hoping it turns out good

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Originally posted by 9cobrasnake9:
I just ordered up a set of these for my cobra. Cheaper than 2003 cobra used seats. I have heard nothing but good reviews on them but I did not get to sit in one before I ordered. Heres hoping it turns out good

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I have them in my GT, they are very comfortable. My only complaint is that because I dont have a tilt wheel it's a little snug getting in the car. To fix that I installed rail extenders, so far so good
 

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Posted by SantaClara_Lx (Member # 9488) on :
 

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Originally posted by 9cobrasnake9:
I just ordered up a set of these for my cobra. Cheaper than 2003 cobra used seats. I have heard nothing but good reviews on them but I did not get to sit in one before I ordered. Heres hoping it turns out good

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very nice!, I wanted to put these in my fox
 

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Posted by 04cobra408 (Member # 4025) on :
 
i run corbeau's and I absolutly love them! when i was looking into them people tried telling me after long drives youll hate em this and that, nope. the seats are great , they hug you tight and keep you in place. I drive to reno and la a lot and they are damn comfortable... Not one person who has sat in my car has complained about them comfort wise either, as a matter of fact 9 /10 comment how comfortable they are.
 

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Posted by 04cobra408 (Member # 4025) on :
 
oh get the seat covers though because if you leave them uncovered in the sun all the time like i did the Micro suede ones , the black fades and turns blk with a weird purple tint.... I love purple but not for my seats lol
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Because there ugly they were cool 6 yrs ago but now the seats with bat wings have to go
 

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Posted by SPIDER_STANG (Member # 8658) on :
 

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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Because there ugly they were cool 6 yrs ago but now the seats with bat wings have to go

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LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

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Posted by Q8_Hatch (Member # 11265) on :
 
Have you looked at the Corbeau GTS II? The price is reasonable with almost stock look.
 

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Posted by 9cobrasnake9 (Member # 575) on :
 
It's good to hear all the positive feedback on the lg1's Mine should be here this week and I am pretty pumped. Good tip too on the sun fade. I have limo tint on the car and it os garage kept so hopefully that helps. For any of you all with lg1's, how do they fit in the car? Is there enough room between the door and center console? I measured it and it seems to be ok but just curious
 

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Posted by g-ride14 (Member # 9143) on :
 
Has anyone ever sat in the fx1's?
 

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Posted by STEED (Member # 4787) on :
 
If any of you guys wanted to sit in one before you purchase them, I carry them here at the shop.
The A4 is a bit taller than the LG1 that has been posted. This is the reason I went with LG1's....it's not a tall seat, and we all know the headroom in a fox isnt great for those of us above 5'9.



 

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Posted by 95gtdrop (Member # 7478) on :
 
Anyone have experience with the summit race seats? How'd you mount em and how are they holding up?
 

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Posted by Pure Stang (Member # 7251) on :
 
I had the summit seats. They are not bad. I used the fox rails to mount them. I don't have any complaints on them except that I wish they where lighter.
 

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Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :
 

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Originally posted by Q8_Hatch:
Have you looked at the Corbeau GTS II? The price is reasonable with almost stock look.

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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Because there ugly they were cool 6 yrs ago but now the seats with bat wings have to go

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Originally posted by uh0h50:

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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Because there ugly they were cool 6 yrs ago but now the seats with bat wings have to go

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Exactly what goes thru my mind when I see those seats! I'm sure it's function over fom with them but damn I don't like the style.

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Originally posted by 95gtdrop:
Anyone have experience with the summit race seats? How'd you mount em and how are they holding up?

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Posted by 9cobrasnake9 (Member # 575) on :
 
Love my LG1's! They are comfy as hell and look good in my black interior 96


 

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Posted by cali95gt (Member # 8940) on :
 
I have spraco Torino seats in my mustang now... I love them. People who don't like bucket seats eithier can't afford them or their cars are slow enough that stock bolsters are sufficient lol...
 

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Posted by cali95gt (Member # 8940) on :
 
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/3082990100.html

Thee caught my eye
 

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