Seats ? which one to get ?

[DeathVark]

so far i know a couple of brands of the aftermarket seats (not counting Roush )
-Recaro
-Sparco
-Tenzo
-Corbeau (hehe, Mario )

from the list, Sparco and Recaro are the most expansive, but does that mean they are the best ?
or, re-phrase : Tenzo and Corbeau are seemed to be much cheaper, but are they reliable and discent quality ?
i mean, i don't wonna spend 800 per seat, but if the other seats are of poor quality, i would just stay with factory

[DevilSun]

I don't have any problems with my Corbeau's...the material seems to me a little thin, but I've had no problem with it, but then again I don't "jump in and around" inside...not saying you do. I'm pretty sure Roush2960 is happy with his too. I don't have anything to compare them to, so I don't know if the material is normally that thickness *shrug* I've never heard of Tenzo, but I doubt you'd be unhappy with any of the other 3 choices. Your best choice would be to try and sit in the ones you're actually interested in...if that's possible. It wasn't for me, so I took the plunge, and am happy with my decision.

[knuther]

if i buy new seats for my 96 and turn it into a hot mofo... i am going with Corbeau's

they look cool... there not that expensive and i heard they ride nice...


but thats just me

[roushman15]

aren't the recaros the same ones used in the cobra r's? i've heard that they're supposed to be pretty good seats.

[SteveL]

One issue to consider (you may already have) is what type of seat belts you will use. The more agressive seats may not best with the 3 point belts as they don't allow a tight fit across the bolsters. Some seats allow for 5 of 6 point harnesses. Also, whether you want a recliner or fixed seat.

[./M@]

Got my corbeaus back in May and still dont regret it. Material is holding up just fine and I have taken long drives and drive it daily to work. Have 3-point belts in and like them alot. Went with corbeau's over Sparco's because of cost. CroushN has Sparcos. I sat in them back in Feb. and there great. Just was quoted 400 dollars + over the Corbeaus. Get them you wont regret it.

./Matt

[DeathVark]

yeah, Sparcos are expansive

[ROCO]

I'm selling my corbeau's w/ custom "ROUSH" embroidery. $700+shipping to anybody who wants them. Harness is not included.

[SteveL]

aren't the recaros the same ones used in the cobra r's? i've heard that they're supposed to be pretty good seats.

The Cobra R has Recaro SRD recliners. From what I've read, those are highky regarded. The SRD's have an optional slot for a 5 point harness as well.

If I go with aftermarket seats, I'll most likely go with the Recaros.

[MinGrey02Stg2]

I say go with the Recaros man... those seats look awesome in the Saleens.

-Gabe

[DeathVark]

yeah, i know they are awesome, but those are 800 a piece, where you can get a pair of Tenzo seats for 550 shipped, or Corbeau for around 800 *winks to Mario92*

[Mario]

Originally posted by DeathVark
yeah, i know they are awesome, but those are 800 a piece, where you can get a pair of Tenzo seats for 550 shipped, or Corbeau for around 800 *winks to Mario92*

Shoot your in FL shipping alone will be around $65. When your ready let me know.

Oh for the record I will soon be offering COBRA and SPARCO seats too. Just need to save up a bit for my buyin for me to carry the COBRA line. I need to place with them my first order of four seats.

Oh in regards to the Tenzo R seats and the rest of their line. That company can suck my fat Portuguese linguica cock. Talk about a company with shitty customer service.

[DeathVark]

that's why you're the parts pimp

[KenR]

I have a set of Corbeau TRS's in a daily driver. I went with the TRS because of the reinforced padding. I thought this would be good for the amount of use they will get. 2 weeks after I installed them I went on a straight 11 hours trip from Detroit to North Carolina. They were great my back never even got close to sore. The only thing is there is no 5th harness slot. I run the Corbeau 4- point though. IMHO they are great seats and I will use them in the future.

Make sure you have a chance to sit in them somewhere first. I have a wide back for the waist that I have and my waist fits perfect but my upper back is a tad to big for the seat. Nothing major, but it could drive you nuts knowing you just dumped a grand into the seats.

[RoushMach1]

I put Corbeau's in my 70 Mach 1 when I was restoring it, unfortunately never got to take a trip in it as somebody made me an offer I couldn't refuse before I got it completed. They felt like high quality seats though and I would not hesitate to buy some again if the opportunity arose.

[Mario]

KenR,

Do you have the standard TRS model or the TRS-W's The w's are 2" wider at the waist. I was thinking on get a get for myself.

[DeathVark]

Mario92,

do you carry both sizes ?
and what is the difference (price and wear/lookwise) between the one you have CR1 and those TRS ?
thanx

[Black306]

Originally posted by roushman15
aren't the recaros the same ones used in the cobra r's? i've heard that they're supposed to be pretty good seats.

Originally posted by 2001 S3 #92

The Cobra R has Recaro SRD recliners. From what I've read, those are highky regarded. The SRD's have an optional slot for a 5 point harness as well.

If I go with aftermarket seats, I'll most likely go with the Recaros.

Actually, Y2K Rs use Recaro Sport seats.

Sports in my car.


Sports in the real thing.


SRDs are a little different.


If I was not going for the Y2K R look, I don't think I would have bought these seats. They're great, but they aren't worth what they cost (well over $800 per seat if you reuse your stock sliders. Since I did not want my driver's seat to be power, I bought new manual sliders for both DS and PS ... $200 for the pair.). For my other Mustang, I'm planning on going with Corbeau CR1s.

[KenR]

Originally posted by Mario92
KenR,

Do you have the standard TRS model or the TRS-W's The w's are 2" wider at the waist. I was thinking on get a get for myself.

Just the regular TRS, still in a 32 waist, for now

[DeathVark]

yeah, i see - it's gonna be Corbeau ! when i'm reday for them