Originally Posted by Fritz Flynn
You guys are nuts.
Great looking seats and extremely well constructed but the price cracks me up. 4k seats in a 15k car. Gotta love the FD :) To think I sold a set of red ones to some lucky bloke for 1800 :MissileSm As far as theft goes, wasn't there a thread not too long ago about "show car" insurance or something of that nature? I'd think the only way to keep my mind at ease when parking an FD would be the knowledge that everything in the car is fully insured. |
WOW! Didnt think my post would turn into this! I agree with Ramy, they are not very noticeable as far as a racing seat is concerned! Look carefully at my picture. My doors are open and so is the hatch. I happen to have 15% window tint on the driver and passenger side windows, as well as the rear. When I close them, it is very difficult to see the Recaro emblems. The top part of these seats are fairly flat and resemble the stock seats, where most aftermarkets have sort of a cone to them before they reach the shoulder bosters. I am well aware of thieves and their irrational behavior. My car is always in the garage and someone is always home(including the Doberman). The car is only driven for pleasure. I never shop with it, leave it in parking lots, etc. I have a daily driver for that.
To me and my driving and modding preferences, this is a great mod. To me it's all about enhancing the pure sports car feel of this car! For example, one of the best mods I ever did for this car was to get a short-shifter! I love the crisp, short, weighted feel of shifting. I still have the crappy stock(non bose) sound system but yet I see no reason to modify it for my tastes. And actually for a comparison, to get something similar to these seats in weight, you might spend the same amount or more money. I *think* the Sparco EVOs in carbon fiber retail about 2K per seat w/o rails/brackets. And if I'm not mistaken, carbon kevlar is a better material because it bends better w/o breaking??? Plus, you get to use the stock seat belts without having to do any fabrication. |
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
1) The seats do NOT stand out any more than any other A F T E R M A R K E T racing seat. Not stock, not OEM, but AFTERMARKET. The seats are VERY plain, and VERY stock-looking minus the Recaro logo. Most AFTERMARKET seats have all sorts of color patterns and HUGE logos (like the Brides or Sparcos). Definitely not subtle. The OEM Recaros are the most suble aftermarket racing seats I've EVER seen.
.. Any Recaro seat is theft bait. It's a primo brand. In addition, these particular seats are especially valuable...in the thousands of dollars each. So you've got all the thieves willing to steal any Recaro seat (not a small number.) On top of that you have the cognoscenti...the people who know what these particular seats are truly worth. All that adds up to a high theft potential. To think anything else is hopelessly naive. (Insert FDNewbie's name here.) As to being subtle....LOL! You can see the brand name right through the windshield! Look through the windshield a little off to the side, or look through the rear hatch and you can see the Kevlar backing. Thieves aren't stupid. You think no one is going to notice?! You think people can't perceive a quality item when they look at it? LOL! As I say, you're dreaming and hopelessly naive. |
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
2) Moreover, MANY cars have OEM Recaros which are NOT carbon fiber/kevlar, and are NO WHERE NEAR as expensive as the RZ/Spirit R seats. ..
There are none so blind as those who will not see. Take a look at the photos on p.1 again. You can see the Kevlar! You're living in a dream world if you think people, thieves included, can't perceive that these are items of value. In fact, thieves who specialize in selling stolen aftermarket parts are particularly good at picking out items of high value. Anyone who looks at these seats can go on the internet and find out what they're worth. It's all too easy for them to do. |
Originally Posted by Improved FD
good ol jconn.....
mr. "I'll keep it stock till I drop" ;) Ha, ha, ha, ha. Well, there's a certain satisfaction in knowing I'll have my car till I drop. So far I haven't needed an armed guard when I park it. |
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
So to repeat, I'm NOT and did not at ANY point argue that installing expensive aftermarket seats doesn't increase the likelihood of the car or the parts in/on it being stolen. What I AM saying, however, is that a CARBON FIBER/KEVLAR RZ/SPIRIT R SEAT doesn't increase that risk ANY MORE THAN A REGULAR RECARO, SPARCO, OR BRIDE SEAT. .
Not to mention the fact that you can look in the car, see the Kevlar and go, "Duh, that don't look like no regular seat ta me. Dat looks like one of dem exotic materials. OOoooo....I smell $$$$$." |
Originally Posted by BlueRex
While it's true the initial price tag is hefty the way I look at it is you can buy a used set, enjoy them while you own the car, then resell them once you move on without losing much money. Seems like these seats hold their value rather well.
As far as theft goes, wasn't there a thread not too long ago about "show car" insurance or something of that nature? I'd think the only way to keep my mind at ease when parking an FD would be the knowledge that everything in the car is fully insured. I don't have seats yet, but I'm looking to get a Bride CF/Kevlar seat and I KNOW how careful you have to be with having a car with sooo many expensive aftermarket parts. I really like the Recaro seats you have in the car. They look great, especially the shot from the hatch, love the carbon :D. BTW - I would suggest going with a darker tint on the rear hatch. My tint setup is 20% on the windows, 5% on the hatch, and 5% on the front windshield. It does a GREAT job of decreasing visibility inside the car and hiding all my aftermarket parts (stereo system, and lots of electronics). |
Originally Posted by DJF(NJ)
I happen to have 15% window tint on the driver and passenger side windows, as well as the rear. When I close them, it is very difficult to see the Recaro emblems. .
Hey, man, I wish you the best of luck. I really do. But I've stayed in New Jersey. I have friends in New Jersey, at the shore and elsewhere. You KNOW people are going to be scoping out your car. You're running a big risk. You've got to know that already. My personal advice is to etch your name or identifying number somewhere on the Kevlar of that seat. I'd also look into insurance that will cover the full value of those seats. Your regular policy won't come close. Otherwise, it'll all too easy to break a window and see those seats "gone in 60 seconds." |
Ramy's post was right on the money
did I just say that? ;) |
If you guys are worried about buying nice stuff for your car then your pretty paranoid. You would seriously not buy nice stuff because someone might steal it??? Trust me, If someone wants to steal your car, the kinda seats you have is not gonna make a differnce. There gonna take it no matter what if they want it.
Our cars attract plenty of attention with stock seats. Aftermarket seats are not gonna make a differnce. My car was stolen a month ago. What can i say. I lost 10k worth of aftermarket parts. I'm buying the same parts again. Allthough this time they will be covered under my insurance. |
What Jconn is saying is drive around with a towel to cover the logo, lol.
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I dunno why, but here's one last try.
Originally Posted by JConn2299
Any Recaro seat is theft bait. It's a primo brand.
In addition, these particular seats are especially valuable...in the thousands of dollars each. On top of that you have the cognoscenti...the people who know what these particular seats are truly worth.
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
So I'm basically saying that the average thief probably won't think they're any more expensive or rare than the average Recaro, Bride, or Sparco seat.
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
You're giving the average thief WAYY more knowledge of a very niche market that many FD owners don't even know about!
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
To reiterate, the average thief isn't going to pass by an FD, see the Recaro logo and think "OMG! These are those $8,000 carbon fiber/kevlar Recaros from Japan! I GOTTA steal these!!" :rolleyes: Rather, the average thief will think "Oh snap! It's got racing seats! I just made me a guaranteed $1000 - $2000!"
As to being subtle....LOL! You can see the brand name right through the windshield! Look through the windshield a little off to the side, or look through the rear hatch and you can see the Kevlar backing. Here's a shot of my RED (read that well...not black, but RED) Spirt R Recaros in my BLACK interior FD. Ie, to explain so you understand, they *should* stick out like CRAZY. This is what you see looking at my window that has LEGAL 35% tint. http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/751536/tint1.jpg And here's a shot looking STRAIGHT at the bolster of the passenger side seat, AND the carbon fiber/kevlar backing of the driver side seat. http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/751536/tint4.jpg Hmm...you don't see too much, now do you? :rolleyes: I have MANY more pics like that, showing even a comparison of the seats from the door being open or the window rolled down, and the seats through the windshield. You can hardly even make out the seats. And before you mention it, I'm NOT concerned with stock window tint (or the lack thereof for that matter). I clearly posted on how when you modify your car, you have to take the appropriate steps to ensure it's safety. So again, WITH LEGAL TINTS (and I'm still going to be going with 20%s all around, AND tinting the front windshield (prob 50%), you can't make out much if anything at all.
Originally Posted by JConn2299
There are none so blind as those who will not see. Take a look at the photos on p.1 again. You can see the Kevlar!
Originally Posted by JConn2299
Not to mention the fact that you can look in the car, see the Kevlar and go, "Duh, that don't look like no regular seat ta me. Dat looks like one of dem exotic materials. OOoooo....I smell $$$$$."
~Ramy
Originally Posted by Improved FD
Ramy's post was right on the money
did I just say that? ;) |
Originally Posted by Farhan
I'll be valueing it in the ... range.
BTW - I would suggest going with a darker tint on the rear hatch. My tint setup is 20% on the windows, 5% on the hatch, and 5% on the front windshield. It does a GREAT job of decreasing visibility inside the car and hiding all my aftermarket parts (stereo system, and lots of electronics). The reason I'm asking is, 5% on the front windshield is not driveable at night in any way or fashion. That's very dangerous. Ditto with 5% in the rear, because you'll have a lot of trouble seeing headlights behind you. I have 35% all around right now, but in sha'a Allah I'm going w/ 20% all around (pretty much the lowest you can go before you hit 5%), except the front windshield, which I'll be doing prob a 50%, but MAYBE a 35% if I can easily see out the front at night. Don't overlook safety at the expense of security ;) ~Ramy |
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
More like "reap $1000 - $2000 in profit, unless he KNOWS what he has in his hands, and if that's the case, you're not getting ANYTHING from the car back except maybe a bare chassis. Even if he knows what he has, the only way he is going to get that kind of money for them is from the guys here on 7club as no one else really knows what they are other than nice subtle aftermarket racing seats with some CF. Theres never a set for sale unless its being sold by Ramy or 2 other guys that bring in JDM parts. If a set got stolen i think everyone would hear about it and the odds of someone selling them without people noticing are next to none Just food for thought Rob |
Hey DJF(NJ), the seats look great! But then you already knew that, didn't you? :)
Good move getting a set with OEM rails. |
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Bro, I wouldn't post info like that. THAT'S the type of thing you want to keep to yourself. Unfortunately, like JConn2299 said, there are some dirty bastards on this forum who are scouting for cars to rob, and those type of posts will only entice them...
What kind of scale are you using Riz? Cuz the traditional method is, the %age reflects the amount of light let IN. So say, 20% tints only let IN 20% of the light, but keep OUT 80% of the light. The reason I'm asking is, 5% on the front windshield is not driveable at night in any way or fashion. That's very dangerous. Ditto with 5% in the rear, because you'll have a lot of trouble seeing headlights behind you. I have 35% all around right now, but in sha'a Allah I'm going w/ 20% all around (pretty much the lowest you can go before you hit 5%), except the front windshield, which I'll be doing prob a 50%, but MAYBE a 35% if I can easily see out the front at night. Don't overlook safety at the expense of security ;) ~Ramy BTW - I just made my own account instead of using my bro's. Oh and PLEASE hit me up whenever you're ready to help me out ;). Later Rizwan |
Originally Posted by str8ryd
I was using the same scale as you and as I stated earlier I have 20% windows, 5% top of front windshield, and 5% hatch. I almost always drive with my windows down, the front tint distracts me in no way, and the hatch I've gotten used to. Its VERY difficult to see into my car when windows are up and I think its best that way.
BTW - I just made my own account instead of using my bro's. Oh and PLEASE hit me up whenever you're ready to help me out ;). Later Rizwan ~Ramy |
FDNewbie wrote:
"Go back and look at the pic DJF(NJ) posted through his front windshield. If that isn't subtle, I don't know what is." JConn replies: Finally you and I agree. You don't know what subtle is. The Recaro seat can be plainly seen through the windshield as can the Kevlar frame. They very clearly convey the message: "High Value." As I said, they're thief bait. Do you think a diamond thief can tell the difference between cubit zirconia and a real gem? Sensible people do. So why do you think it's only you and a few others who can pick out a high buck racing seat? |
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
I dunno why, but here's one last try.
. Why? Because you're a relentless poster who has over 9,000 posts! LOL! You can't help yourself. Too, too funny. |
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Again, you're talking about things you have NO firsthand knowledge of. With the windows closed and the door closed, you CANNOT see any kevlar at ALL from the front or the sides. The interior becomes too dark, and the kevlar isn't a bright color. .
LOL! As I stated earlier, there are none so blind as those who will not see. Go back to page 1 of this thread and look at the through the windshield shot again. Look down by the center console. You can see the light colored Kevlar frame on the side of seat. I don't know why you insist on deluding yourself into thinking no one can spot a Kevlar frame that's clearly visible in even a poor photograph, and apparently you think it's only you and a few others who can spot an exotic material and know these seats are high value items. But you are very wrong about that. I invite any interested readers to return to page 1 and see for yourself. Think you can spot the light colored frame? It ain't hard. |
Originally Posted by canadaisintexas
Theres never a set for sale unless its being sold by Ramy or 2 other guys that bring in JDM parts.
Rob Oh, wait...now I get it. I was wondering why he was so, so touchy. He sells these things so he has a financial interest at stake. Doesn't want to hurt business by getting people to think what thief bait they're putting in their cars. I was wondering why he was working so hard to downplay the visibility and the theft potential. I mean, why get your feathers so ruffled? Ahhhh....now I get it. Follow the money, as they say. Well, me...I ain't selling jack. Just pointing out what we all can plainly see in a set of photographs. They are damn nice seats, I'll give you that. I just hope anybody who has them takes the proper precautions so the scumbags don't take advantage. |
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Originally Posted by JConn2299
Finally you and I agree.
You don't know what subtle is. https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...hmentid=191363 OR this... https://xs43.xs.to/pics/05342/racingseats101.JPG It's like I'm talking to a wall. You obviously have NO IDEA what other racing seats out there look like, w/ their bright two-tone colors and unique eye-catching designs... Do you think a diamond thief can tell the difference between cubit zirconia and a real gem?
Originally Posted by JConn2299
Why? Because you're a relentless poster who has over 9,000 posts! LOL! You can't help yourself. Too, too funny.
Originally Posted by JConn2299
Go back to page 1 of this thread and look at the through the windshield shot again. Look down by the center console. You can see the light colored Kevlar frame on the side of seat.
https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...hmentid=191363 And here's a pic of the seats by themselves...same shot though, but in red, to better show the contrast: https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...d=191785&stc=1 Do you still see CF?? If so, lemme know. I know a few good eye doctors... ;) Now listen very closely, because I'm about to take you to school... The OEM Recaros are BUCKET SEATS. The bucket itself is VERY narrow, and the bolsters are WIDER than the bucket throughout. Moreover, the bucket is the ONLY exposed are of the seat. The ENTIRE bolster - front AND back - is covered by the seat cloth. Put 1 + 1 together (I know you may have difficulty with this, but try anyway), and you get only one conclusion: given that the bolster is completely covered, and it's WIDER than the bucket, it's *impossible* to see the bucket, which is carbon fiber. Furthermore, lets show you what I'm talking about... https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...d=191786&stc=1 Look at the seat on the left of the pic. From such an INCREDIBLY wide angle, you can STILL *HARDLY* see *ANY* carbon fiber from the seat. And from the pic of the seat on the right of the pic, you can see how the bucket is VERY narrow, the bolsters extend far to the sides, and are ENTIRELY covered in the seat cloth. See, what you THOUGHT you saw in the first pic is simply some light in the rear of his FD, shining around the black plastic of the bins and tranny tunnel cover. It LOOKS light. But obviously, having never even SEEN the seats, it was clear you were pulling this outta your a$$, and ASSUMED it was the CF that was that light area. I invite any interested readers to return to page 1 and see for yourself. Think you can spot the light colored frame? It ain't hard. Oh, wait...now I get it. I was wondering why he was so, so touchy. He sells these things so he has a financial interest at stake. Doesn't want to hurt business by getting people to think what thief bait they're putting in their cars. I was wondering why he was working so hard to downplay the visibility and the theft potential. I mean, why get your feathers so ruffled? Ahhhh....now I get it. Follow the money, as they say. Well, me...I ain't selling jack. Just pointing out what we all can plainly see in a set of photographs. Bottom line is, you don't know what you're talking about, and everyone on this forum can see that. So you keep on doing what you're doing; you've wasted enough of my time on this thread, so I'm just going to ignore you from now on. ~Ramy |
ok wtf is going on in this thread? Im not reading all this babble... COLES NOTES please!
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7_rocket, trust me, you're not missing out on much. JConn2299 just thinks he knows what he's talking about when he does't. That's the skinny. Your time is better spent reading something else more productive, cuz it's basically the same points repeated over and over, and JConn failing to understand them *each* time...
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Jconn,
1) I have the RZ seats and you can't see it from the front unless you go up close. 2) with tint you can't see the carbon kevlar from the back either 3) The only time you can see the carbon kevlar is from the side if the door is open and/or if the seat is moved up forward for a short guy like me. :) 4) Seat theft is the least of my worries and Ramy is a stand up individual who would not try to push up his sales in this thread. :) |
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