Racing Seats and Steering Wheels
12-13-11, 05:09 PM
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@Rotank: It's all a matter of personal opinion, but also the quality/history of the wheel itself. I took pride in getting a Personal (sub-brand of Nardi) because of it's rich history in the racing world. It's been used in everything from Formula 1 to ALMS and back. The genuine Italian quality is there, and I feel good knowing that.
@clokker: By far, hands down, the most comfortable racing bucket I've ever come across is the Bride Vios III LoMax. With Sparco 4-point harnesses it gave me a more comfortable, enjoyable, and held in ride than anything I've ever sat in before. This includes my friends E55 AMG, which those seats are just pure German rediculousness. ******* heated massages man...
@clokker: By far, hands down, the most comfortable racing bucket I've ever come across is the Bride Vios III LoMax. With Sparco 4-point harnesses it gave me a more comfortable, enjoyable, and held in ride than anything I've ever sat in before. This includes my friends E55 AMG, which those seats are just pure German rediculousness. ******* heated massages man...
Oh meant to add, did you sit in one of these in an rx7?
Another edit: Looks like those seats were not as cheap as I thought they were, google had a low price of 156 and when I finally looked on real sites it was more like 900. The 156 was for break rotors with a similar title *face palm* Never mind, much out of my price range. Those other ones that were posted a few links back, Kirky, I think it was. Were pretty damn good price. I assume those fit the rx7?
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12-13-11, 05:27 PM
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Aww bummer I didn't see the Bride Vios on evasivemotorsports.com, any site you recommend to buy those from? Looks like google like this Vivid racing vios seat linky
Oh meant to add, did you sit in one of these in an rx7?
Another edit: Looks like those seats were not as cheap as I thought they were, google had a low price of 156 and when I finally looked on real sites it was more like 900. The 156 was for break rotors with a similar title *face palm* Never mind, much out of my price range. Those other ones that were posted a few links back, Kirky, I think it was. Were pretty damn good price. I assume those fit the rx7?
Oh meant to add, did you sit in one of these in an rx7?
Another edit: Looks like those seats were not as cheap as I thought they were, google had a low price of 156 and when I finally looked on real sites it was more like 900. The 156 was for break rotors with a similar title *face palm* Never mind, much out of my price range. Those other ones that were posted a few links back, Kirky, I think it was. Were pretty damn good price. I assume those fit the rx7?
12-13-11, 05:32 PM
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Yes, they are quite expensive, but are worth the money. And no, they were not in an FC, but rather my buddies S13 240. He has the same setup on both the driver and passenger side. Bride Vios III LoMax, Bride sliding seat rail, Sparco 4-point harness. Total price per side was about $1300 before shipping. So i find his offer of the passenger side for $600 for the seat/harness quite appealing
12-13-11, 05:33 PM
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Check out Cipher Auto. http://www.cipherauto.com/
12-13-11, 05:37 PM
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Serious?
You want seats? Go look at Corbeau. They're reasonably priced, good quality and comfortable. Plus, Corbeau makes rails for the FC.
http://corbeau.com/products/fixed_back_seats/
http://www.corbeau-seats.co.uk/motorsports-seats.html
Corbeau UK seems to have WAY better seat designs but I'm sure you can find them here if you looked hard enough for an importer.
Don't buy cheapie knockoff seats. They're garbage. If you want F.I.A. approved seats, be prepared to spend in upwards of 1k+ each. You don't need F.I.A. approved seats for the street though. Just good quality ones.
You want seats? Go look at Corbeau. They're reasonably priced, good quality and comfortable. Plus, Corbeau makes rails for the FC.
http://corbeau.com/products/fixed_back_seats/
http://www.corbeau-seats.co.uk/motorsports-seats.html
Corbeau UK seems to have WAY better seat designs but I'm sure you can find them here if you looked hard enough for an importer.
Don't buy cheapie knockoff seats. They're garbage. If you want F.I.A. approved seats, be prepared to spend in upwards of 1k+ each. You don't need F.I.A. approved seats for the street though. Just good quality ones.
12-13-11, 05:38 PM
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Check out Cipher Auto. http://www.cipherauto.com/
12-13-11, 06:14 PM
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Fabbing up a horn is easy.
BTW, I was just reading their eBay ad and saw this:
Clearly, these people have no idea how a lever works.
BTW, I was just reading their eBay ad and saw this:
Most factory steering wheels are 380mm is diameter. By switching to a smaller sport wheel(320MM), the driver is able to turn the same distance with smaller effort because of increased leverage.
12-13-11, 07:43 PM
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I did not have a chance to sit in them (me and the kid with the S13 were prepping the car for paint), so I cannot attest to the statement, but he has had his fair share of cars to know whats good for a daily and whats not.
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12-13-11, 09:52 PM
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All is good Just please remember not to cheap out on things, no matter if you have to wait and save on whatever you're getting. And just be aware that there is a fake version of literally everything you can buy on a car, so just be careful and do good research on what you're buying before you buy it. Mazda has given you a great car to start with, don't F it up. lol.
Just please remember not to cheap out on things, no matter if you have to wait and save on whatever you're getting. And just be aware that there is a fake version of literally everything you can buy on a car, so just be careful and do good research on what you're buying before you buy it. Mazda has given you a great car to start with, don't F it up. lol.
12-13-11, 10:04 PM
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right up my ally i have bought the good and the bad on steering wheels go with momo and make sure you get the right snap on deal they come in different depths and if you get one too long then you can rest your chin on your new momo steering wheel cheep e bay ones are cheap i have one in my vert and will be installing a momo like my 87 has much more solid and the texture makes a world of difference while driving as far as seats go check thier hight as well i found some for about 300 on amazon and after installing with the custon rails i got in and couldnt sit in the car without tiltinng my head to the side ! as i race my 87 and its not just a dd i rid myself of the sliders and some other spacing hardware underneath and set them in solid with 3/8 bolts rather then the tiney stock bolts i will post some pics of my sexy 87 and the new seats just for you
12-13-11, 10:10 PM
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<a href="http://bit.ly/tvyceO" target="_blank" />Check out this image!</a> also they are five point getting rid of the 3 point stock crap was bs they cost about 300 for the set after i got rid of the sliders and everything they sit in very well if you have the ability its not hard to make your own braces for them they are very comfy im 6'2 about 250lbs not fat but pretty large and i do say they are the best seats ive had in any ride ! just be sure to mount your 5 point before you install the seats
12-14-11, 05:55 AM
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DO NOT BUY E-BAY JUNK!! I personally went the "cheap" route for my wheel+hub combo. And I had nothing but nightmares with it. I eventually ended up giving in and buying a Momo hub + wheel @ $350+ shipped. The E-bay wheels themselves are not "that" bad but the Momo quality is untouchable imo. The real problem is those hubs.
The problem with the ebay hub, even though it fits (so they say) it is ****. I will post some pics when I'm done work. Basically there is no spacer between the hub and the spline. When you tighten the nut down enough so the wheel doesn't flop around, your steering angle sensor/ indicator cancel will have too much pressure on it and you will get the 4 beep warning (if I'm not mistaken by the # of beeps). It's the warning for steering wheel angle being off. I tried repositionning the wheel about a thousand times. I even went to the FSM, pulled out the multimeter and carried out the resistance check with no luck. As soon as I Installed the Momo hub the beeps stopped.
I don't want anyone to have this same problem. Just beware.
The problem with the ebay hub, even though it fits (so they say) it is ****. I will post some pics when I'm done work. Basically there is no spacer between the hub and the spline. When you tighten the nut down enough so the wheel doesn't flop around, your steering angle sensor/ indicator cancel will have too much pressure on it and you will get the 4 beep warning (if I'm not mistaken by the # of beeps). It's the warning for steering wheel angle being off. I tried repositionning the wheel about a thousand times. I even went to the FSM, pulled out the multimeter and carried out the resistance check with no luck. As soon as I Installed the Momo hub the beeps stopped.
I don't want anyone to have this same problem. Just beware.
12-14-11, 08:05 AM
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Um quick question, who's car is it? I can understand asking your wife about the price but why does she have to like it also? I dont give a hill of beans if my fiancé likes anything I do to my car, she has her own.
Anyways what's your max budget on seats? I would definitely go with corbeau for bang for buck, last time I checked they also sold brackets for our cars as well.
I have some cheap "eBay" seats I have daily'd for the past 2 years and they are already shot. No support. And don't jump to weight, I'm 6'0 and weigh 142.
And as far as a harness I would also say corbeau, they have a "4" point that uses all the stock belt mounting locations and is retractable so you can still lean your seat forward if need be.
Anyways what's your max budget on seats? I would definitely go with corbeau for bang for buck, last time I checked they also sold brackets for our cars as well.
I have some cheap "eBay" seats I have daily'd for the past 2 years and they are already shot. No support. And don't jump to weight, I'm 6'0 and weigh 142.
And as far as a harness I would also say corbeau, they have a "4" point that uses all the stock belt mounting locations and is retractable so you can still lean your seat forward if need be.
12-14-11, 09:02 AM
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Harness I'm getting
http://www.corbeau.com/products/harn...harness_belts/
Seats I'm getting
http://www.corbeau.com/products/fixe...seats/clubman/
http://www.corbeau.com/products/harn...harness_belts/
Seats I'm getting
http://www.corbeau.com/products/fixe...seats/clubman/
12-14-11, 10:36 AM
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Um quick question, who's car is it? I can understand asking your wife about the price but why does she have to like it also? I dont give a hill of beans if my fiancé likes anything I do to my car, she has her own.
Anyways what's your max budget on seats? I would definitely go with corbeau for bang for buck, last time I checked they also sold brackets for our cars as well.
I have some cheap "eBay" seats I have daily'd for the past 2 years and they are already shot. No support. And don't jump to weight, I'm 6'0 and weigh 142.
And as far as a harness I would also say corbeau, they have a "4" point that uses all the stock belt mounting locations and is retractable so you can still lean your seat forward if need be.
Anyways what's your max budget on seats? I would definitely go with corbeau for bang for buck, last time I checked they also sold brackets for our cars as well.
I have some cheap "eBay" seats I have daily'd for the past 2 years and they are already shot. No support. And don't jump to weight, I'm 6'0 and weigh 142.
And as far as a harness I would also say corbeau, they have a "4" point that uses all the stock belt mounting locations and is retractable so you can still lean your seat forward if need be.
I'll check out the seats you recommended. I might end up holding off now since I just recalculated my budget (and the fact that I bought some louvers for my Camaro hehe) I might not have anything left for seats when I am done. Still need the random parts the airflow sensor and all that good stuff for the TII when I get it. Also a boost gauge. I'm not really on a budget build but the more money I can save the more I will have to refinish the interior. (Seats and upholstery mostly)
But I have a TII engine+tranny on the way drive shaft, engine mounts and spoiler. Just need to try and find a local TII hood for sale because it would be much cheaper to pick one up than to have it shipped. Craigs list dried up out here though and the junk yard has nada. Now if I lived in Cali I would be drowning in hoods. *shakes fist*
12-15-11, 04:22 AM
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Harness I'm getting
http://www.corbeau.com/products/harn...harness_belts/
Seats I'm getting
http://www.corbeau.com/products/fixe...seats/clubman/
http://www.corbeau.com/products/harn...harness_belts/
Seats I'm getting
http://www.corbeau.com/products/fixe...seats/clubman/
I'm sorry to hear about your father, shadowghost21. I originally assumed you were just looking for a cheap steering wheel. After seeing the many responses to this thread, and reading more about quality seats and steering wheels... I realize that these particular interior pieces are some of the most crucial safety instruments. I'd never advise anyone to buy anything that were deemed "unsafe" or "unreliable"... Go with quality. Safety > money.
12-15-11, 12:35 PM
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$640 for a pair of Corbeau A4's. cloth, wide size. Does anyone have any experience with their wide sized seats and FC fitment? I have been meaning to get a tap measure out, but I always forget by the time I home.
http://www.racing-seats-usa.com/6009...ClothWide&Pair
http://www.racing-seats-usa.com/6009...ClothWide&Pair
12-15-11, 03:07 PM
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eBay -> COMBO RED STITCH 320-MM BLACK/BAK STEERING WHEEL+QUICK RELEASE+HUB MAZDA FD/FC3S $51.99 shipped!
Comb through ebay and you can find a nice wheel for cheap. I bought my Momo Corse 320mm wheel for $50-$60 on ebay around 2 years back slightly used. It's held up very well. The hub I have is some universal one I paid around $25 new for off ebay and it's worked well with some modification. (I had to shave down the turn signal sensor plastic cylindrical piece and re-drill my own holes on the back of the hub for the turn signal cylindrical piece fingers to sit in at the correct angle.)
12-15-11, 03:55 PM
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I would never, never trust a cheap quick release adapter. I tried out on a few years back and they have WAYYY to much play in them when they're new. Just imagine how they would be after a few months of abuse.
Comb through ebay and you can find a nice wheel for cheap. I bought my Momo Corse 320mm wheel for $50-$60 on ebay around 2 years back slightly used. It's held up very well. The hub I have is some universal one I paid around $25 new for off ebay and it's worked well with some modification. (I had to shave down the turn signal sensor plastic cylindrical piece and re-drill my own holes on the back of the hub for the turn signal cylindrical piece fingers to sit in at the correct angle.)
Comb through ebay and you can find a nice wheel for cheap. I bought my Momo Corse 320mm wheel for $50-$60 on ebay around 2 years back slightly used. It's held up very well. The hub I have is some universal one I paid around $25 new for off ebay and it's worked well with some modification. (I had to shave down the turn signal sensor plastic cylindrical piece and re-drill my own holes on the back of the hub for the turn signal cylindrical piece fingers to sit in at the correct angle.)