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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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racing seats in my thirdgen

im putting racing seats in my thirdgen, i already ordered them cause they were on sale and they look good but not too *****y, please tell me what you guys think
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

They look comfy but not too ricetastic. The only thing would be to get rid of the logo but i understand how that goes. please update with pictures asap. =)
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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yea the logo doesnt really bother me, i think they look real good, plus they will go good with my all black interior. yea i will post pics when there in
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

bump* tell me what you guys think
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

I used to have a Mitsubishi Mirage transverse motor 1.8T that I ran when I was younger that had those exact 3A seats. I had Recaro's in there prior to those, but someone liked them more than me and stole them. I bought these and to my surprise they were slightly more comfortable, and still held me in the seat snug when the G's hit.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

really so you like these seats alot???im geting them for 389including shipping is this a good deal? are they worth the money?
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

yea they look nice.. when i got my racing seats i had to modify the existing seat bracket because the sliders that come with them didnt work.. if you have to do this.. here is what ive learned.. on the holes that you drill in the rear to bolt the seats on.. grid down the head so they will slide all the way back..
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Better than Recaros?....I'm impressed. I've wanted some, but can't bring myself to spend the $ on something I've never even sat in.

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Originally Posted by calamitascamaro
I used to have a Mitsubishi Mirage transverse motor 1.8T that I ran when I was younger that had those exact 3A seats. I had Recaro's in there prior to those, but someone liked them more than me and stole them. I bought these and to my surprise they were slightly more comfortable, and still held me in the seat snug when the G's hit.

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

well i think they look sick and will go with the black and tan interior. i hope everything will fit right. ill post pictures in my project thread
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

The "r i c e r" logo on the headrest is what turns me off....Recover? Black dye?

My interior is black & tan too, so I look forward to seeing how yours turns out.

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

Originally Posted by Stephen
The "r i c e r" logo on the headrest is what turns me off....Recover? Black dye?

My interior is black & tan too, so I look forward to seeing how yours turns out.

i think a black sharpie would do the trick


i like those seats, myself i wanted some 4th gens but it almost seems cheaper to buy aftermarket seats. with my luck anyways.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

the logo really bothers you that bad hmmm.. maybe a z28 symbol stiched in place of the ***** logo??????
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

Where did you pick them up at? What brand are they and how much did they cost? My seats are worn out so I have been looking. I priced Recaros and they were way out of my budget. Thanks,
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

go to shophyperformance.com there 389$including shipping, also there are plenty more seats, with even cheaper prices
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and i think the brand is like 3a racing or some ****

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

Originally Posted by Rva
the logo really bothers you that bad hmmm.. maybe a z28 symbol stiched in place of the ***** logo??????
A Z28 logo in my GTA? No....


I already have 4th gen seats, so I'd wanna KNOW they are/feel/hold me better, before spending the $$$.

Summit has some.... www.summitracing.com I had Scat Rally Recliners before, and they were NICE! I don't see the Rally Recliners listed though...But the Scat Procars are only $149.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

i wasnt saying do the stiching in your car....i was talking about mine, of course there would be a gta stiching in order for your car
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

When I first came in this thread, my first thought when I saw the seats, was to just pull the headrest fabric off, get a new piece made, then I realized it isn't a simple headrest...But Smmit has Scat seats for the same price & some cheaper. But still, not gonna pay for a seat that turns out to bea "brick" to sit on, without trying it first.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

well since calamitsacamaro already said there really comfy and i think they look really good im gonna go with them
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Old May 7, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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Any updates on the seats? I think I have a buyer for my tan 4th gen seats, which really encourages me to get new black seats.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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Im looking at getting new seats. I think they look good
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Old May 7, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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havent ordered them yet but i am soon just trying to get the money after i pay for my exhaust and gears..
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Old May 7, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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In your first post, you said you already ordered them...
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Old May 7, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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did but i called and canceled i have to do other stuff first
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Old May 21, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Re: racing seats in my thirdgen

i found a set that looks very similar to what you have, without the logo and for significantly cheaper, heres the link:

http://streetimports.com/product_details.asp?id=368

they have em in cloth and vinyl for the same price, personally i'm getting the black vinyl ones.
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Old May 21, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by blakbird86
i found a set that looks very similar to what you have, without the logo and for significantly cheaper, heres the link:

http://streetimports.com/product_details.asp?id=368

they have em in cloth and vinyl for the same price, personally i'm getting the black vinyl ones.
The Summmit seats are a lot cheaper & you KNOW how your buying from. Not an online import store...

For the import store price, I'd just get Scat seats. I had Rallye Recliners years ago. GREAT seats!
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