Sparco Seats
#1
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Virginia
Posts: 227
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sparco Seats
Thinking of getting a set of Spaco Torinos -
Any one sat it or have a set in thier FC - Likes / dislikes?
Also any recomendations on where to purchase them?
Also any fitment issues i should be aware of?
Any one sat it or have a set in thier FC - Likes / dislikes?
Also any recomendations on where to purchase them?
Also any fitment issues i should be aware of?
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: So Cal.
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
47 views and no posts? i think people here care more about the technical aspects (like tuning the engine and electronic system) of thier cars more than turning it into another ricer. - all show, no go, stupid stickers, bad exhuast, ... the list goes on.
#5
HAILERS
Join Date: May 2001
Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS,USA
Posts: 20,563
Likes: 0
Received 21 Likes
on
19 Posts
Let us know how it turned out. The stock seats don't last forever. I've three cars and one respectable set of seat. I'm somewhat like you ....looking for a good set of aftermarket seats, but not some cloth covered piece of fiberglass that looks good from a distance. I even ordered a set of seats from a place for eight big ones and got a E-Mail back from them saying that they probable wouldn't fit right (why list them then?) and I canceled the order. Corbeau seats I believe. You might put that name in a web search for them and take a look at what they have. It was decent of the guy to tell me that I might not be happey with the seats.
Last edited by HAILERS; 01-22-04 at 11:51 AM.
#6
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Virginia
Posts: 227
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
no kiddin bro. I dont know about how rice the seats are i know my bolsters are broke and under hard cornering i slide a bid because of it. So Im not really looking for something like bright red sparco seats so i can be cool - more looking for something that keeps me in my seat on the way to work - and when im laying the smack down on boys -
#7
HAILERS
Join Date: May 2001
Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS,USA
Posts: 20,563
Likes: 0
Received 21 Likes
on
19 Posts
Yeah, broke bolsters. The one in the 86 car jabs my butt and I can't drive for more than a hour or so til it just bugs the hell out of me. Try the Sparco's and let us know how it works out. Also I edited my post above and mention Corbeau seats.
Trending Topics
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Washington
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
my my bro's car HAD torino's and they blow *** IMO. me thinks its a seats more towards looks besides support. same with the recaro srd that used to be in my s13, i didnt like it either. right now i have sparco sprint in the s13 and i like it 100X better than the torino or srd. a sparco corsa or bride artis lll navi will work its way into my fc...
Last edited by S13 Slide; 01-22-04 at 12:12 PM.
#10
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
Posts: 30,829
Received 2,597 Likes
on
1,845 Posts
i had a torino in my fc, it went in pertty well (its not a bolt in though) but i found it to be uncomfortable. it had no back support. the torinos are also heavier than the t2 seats
i have a recaro pole position now, and its 100% better, in comfort and quality (the sparco was showing wear after 2 days!)
i have a recaro pole position now, and its 100% better, in comfort and quality (the sparco was showing wear after 2 days!)
Last edited by j9fd3s; 01-22-04 at 01:17 PM.
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Washington
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by gr0undz3r0
what did u not like about the torinos anything specific
what did u not like about the torinos anything specific
what are you going to use the seat for?
Last edited by S13 Slide; 01-22-04 at 01:23 PM.
#17
German Chocolate Suplex
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Virginia
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sport Compact Mag did an article that cevered like 73 different seats like that and tested guys of different waist sizes in them. Can I post a scan of the article or will I get in trouble with the mods?
-Max
-Max
#23
German Chocolate Suplex
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Virginia
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Here are the links to the review scans.
Thanks to SpeedFreak03 for the space
-Max
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p01.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p02.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p03.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p04.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p05.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p06.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p07.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p08.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p09.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p10.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p11.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p12.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p13.JPG
Thanks to SpeedFreak03 for the space
-Max
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p01.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p02.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p03.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p04.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p05.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p06.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p07.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p08.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p09.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p10.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p11.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p12.JPG
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/Spee.../seats/p13.JPG
#25
Yup, still here
iTrader: (1)
If the comfort and reclinability of a seat is importanat to you - there is another option. Look at used OEM seats from other cars. There are a lot of cars out there that come stock with very supportive and attractive seats, that are well padded and recline as well. You'd have to fab up mounting brakets, but then again you'd have to do that with Aftermarket seats as well.
I've seen FC's with seats out of Stealth's, Celicas, Civic Si-R's and S2000. You can buy seats out of wrecked cars that are only a few years old, and they will have minimal wear and last a long time.
If you are looking for a racing seat, this might not be the best option, but if you just want a seat that is a bit more supportive than the one you have, take a look around.
RSX Seats:
Celica Seats:
S2000 Seats
SIR Seats:
I've seen FC's with seats out of Stealth's, Celicas, Civic Si-R's and S2000. You can buy seats out of wrecked cars that are only a few years old, and they will have minimal wear and last a long time.
If you are looking for a racing seat, this might not be the best option, but if you just want a seat that is a bit more supportive than the one you have, take a look around.
RSX Seats:
Celica Seats:
S2000 Seats
SIR Seats: