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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 11:54 PM
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Aftermarket seat in an FC

Anyone recommend a good aftermarket seat that will fit without major issues in an FC? Something with good support.

I'm talking Momo, Sparco, Tenzo, Zero, Recaro. Any other brands you have used and liked?


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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 12:08 AM
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 12:52 AM
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I have corbeau Forza's. Perfect fit, brackets come with, bolt in, and they hold you firm. I give two thumps up.
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 01:48 AM
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WHAT?!?!? No Mazdaspeed on the list? Or Bride? I gotta say the Mazdaspeed Sport Seat is one of the sexiest out there, though I don't know anything about the seat as far as comfort and quality goes.
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 03:07 AM
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Would FD seats fit in a FC?
Have anyone done it?.
I can use a welder, no problem, but what does it take to make it nice?
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 03:12 AM
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I have one Corbeau Forza in my car , just like my_jdm_rx7 said ,it's perfect fit. but it is a little bit big for me.pic
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 04:01 AM
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I have two Momo Corse(Glasfiber) seats in my car, I like them very much! But I had to make some custom brackets, but thats not a problem for a handyman like me
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 04:03 AM
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Do you want fixed or reclinable?

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We have access to all seats. Let's figure out your function, autox I assume. Do you need a recliner?
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 09:13 AM
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Recliner would be perfect. AutoX and weekend car mostly. More suuport than factory seats but still comfortable. I can make brackets if none are specifically made for the FC.
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 09:15 AM
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looking for a nice street seat...like 3rd gen seats or sparco milano's with the leather...something nice looking to replace the worn looking leather S5 seats....
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 09:26 AM
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corbeau CR1's maybe? Oh and I have a 40" waist and 56" chest if that makes a difference.

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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 11:42 AM
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1988 10th AE, could you plz send a link for The Mazdaspeed Seats. thx
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 11:50 AM
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Umm, just so you know..Mazdaspeed seats are MORE than Bride seats..and if you know how much Brides are, you don't want to bother with MS...unless you have the green. And if so, can I be your friend?
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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Yeah Mazdaspeed is generally more expensive, but you asked for it.

http://www.mazdaspeed.net/docs/accessories.html

click the pic for a slightly larger version. Oh, and it's all in Japanesse.
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that is fine, i took 4 yrs of Japanese while i was in High school back in the day i have a base knowlege of it, although Kanji owns me, but i own hirigana and katakana
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 12:53 PM
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Speaking of Japanesse, i saw this on the RX-8 forum last week. It's good for those of us that want to try and struggle through the Hiragana.

http://www.zyx.com/chrisc/japanese/japanese.html

*EDIT* My bad, it looks like some of that is in Katakana. Personally i think Katakana characters are easier to distinguish.

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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 03:29 PM
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Originally posted by West TX RX-7
corbeau CR1's maybe? Oh and I have a 40" waist and 56" chest if that makes a difference.
Don't bother. You won't fit unless you get the fat guy version. I know because I am about the same dimensions as you.
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I've also seen them for sale on:
www.corksport.com
www.takakaira.com
A bit pricey though.. If you have the cash you could always swing some my way!
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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I have the corbeau clubman, it's in my opinion really good for the price. Keeps me in my place, and like someone already said. Corbeau makes specifically for cars.
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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Re: Aftermarket seat in an FC

Originally posted by West TX RX-7
Anyone recommend a good aftermarket seat that will fit without major issues in an FC? Something with good support.

I'm talking Momo, Sparco, Tenzo, Zero, Recaro. Any other brands you have used and liked?


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From my personal experience, I'd say Sparco or Momo... I've sat in one, and have driven one with those seats in them. They're really comfy, IMO.

Go to link before if curious on the momo/sparco stuff
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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hi guys
i was just wonderin....will the corbeau brackets work for a sparco? do the sparco brackets work or will i have to go custom? i plan on droppin in a driverside sparco speed seat btw....
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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No offense, but if you buy the mazdaspeed you'rs a dumbass, because it's just a re-badged corbeau....





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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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Originally posted by Kim
Would FD seats fit in a FC?
Have anyone done it?.
I can use a welder, no problem, but what does it take to make it nice?
Thanks
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It will require alot of fabrication work to mount 3rd gen seats Into your car. You can't simply swap seat rails. The rail mounting locations on the 3rd gen seats are closer together than that of the 2nd gen seats.
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 12:21 AM
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if your that big in the girth , take a look at the Forza II it's 2" wider in the body and leg area, I'm 56"-58" jacket with a 34" waist and the Forza I is a very snug fit. Next time I get BRIDE seats though, I bought both my Forza's three years ago and I think the Canadian importer used them to smuggle skunk weed chiba across the border as they reek, still! after three years and 5 bottles of Fabreeze.

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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 01:38 AM
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Originally posted by silverrotor
It will require alot of fabrication work to mount 3rd gen seats Into your car. You can't simply swap seat rails. The rail mounting locations on the 3rd gen seats are closer together than that of the 2nd gen seats.
Thanks silverrotor
I guess ill just go with some aftermarket Recaro´s
Kim
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