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Old 04-05-2003, 09:31 PM
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Who has the best aftermarket seats?

I need some new seats and as for replacements they seem hard to find around here. whats my best bet? any opinions?

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Recaro Trends, very comfortable, fit like a glove, over priced.
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I don't think you can go wrong with Corbeau's, Spraco's or Recaro's. They are all pretty comfortable seat. But I do like my Corbeau's alot.
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Another happy Corbeau CR1 owner here! Impressive looks, outstanding support, and every bit as comfortable as the factory seats. Although, if your a tall person as I am (6' 3"), beware that the brackets will raise you up a few inches and you'll be a lot closer to the roof!! It took some getting used to, but I've grown to like the new seating position. I have a pic at the site in the sig if you want to check it out. Later!

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It depends on how much $$ you have to spend. If you'r on a budjet, go with 4th gen. seats, If you want something nicer you'r going to get into a lot of money.
Here are the Sparco Trinos, example of alot of money.
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Hey those are cool, just what I was lookin for...thanks guys!!!
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Originally posted by GaryB88
Recaro Trends, very comfortable, fit like a glove, over priced.
Whoa, is it my imagination, or did you replace the rear seats too? Or were those custom made? I haven't seen anything on replacing back seats, outside of the 4th gen seats, if you did, any info would be appreciated.

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I had the Interior shop I ordered the seats through do the back seats to match.
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I just received my Corbeau CR-1 Wide Version. Very comfy seats.. I will post pics soon..
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Kind of off-angle but I love my corbeau gtsIIs..
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Ooh, GaryB88, those are quite nice and plush looking, however Superman's mean business. Nice! Here are my 1979 Renault Gordini R17 seats (Out of my 72 Nova while the roll-cage is being put in). I thought about putting them in the Camaro but I actually think the factory buckets are ok, however after seeing those Reccaro seats... the factory seats are lookin' pretty shabby...

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these are made by cobra and will be in the bird when it's time
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WOW....I like those....Whats a link to that site???How much are they???

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Originally posted by Superman
I don't think you can go wrong with Corbeau's, Spraco's or Recaro's. They are all pretty comfortable seat. But I do like my Corbeau's alot.
Love the seats, but where are the sholder straps attached?

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The ones that 89firechicken posted are named the Cobra Misano I believe. They are not cheap though and go for over $1200 a piece. I saw them at subesports not too long ago. I'm debating between those and Sparco Milano. (Leaning more towards the Milano)
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i think thats a typo on their site i belive it's 1200 a pair. i think someone on this board has these. he's the guy that made the alluminum trim for his gauges and center console like a red gta or trans am something like that.
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No, it's $1200 each. Cobras cloth seats are over $500 each, so there's no way those are selling for $600 each.
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