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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1925182
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Oh, one other thing I should clarify.
The early Corbeau seat tracks were too tall. It is my understanding they are now redesigned to sit lower. Both styles might still be available.
I was given the taller style by a friend. The seats were way too tall. I had to chop 1" out of them to get them to sit lower. The seats sit much better now. Not too hard to do if you're good with a cutting wheel and a welder.
Look into the lower style if you go with them.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Leon441] #1925272
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The Jegs part number is 70240. I'm 6'1 240 pounds and I'm pleased with the fit and the quality is surprising for the price. I like the side release to tilt the seat back for access to the rear seat. I built my own seat frame to make them work.

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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1928108
10/08/15 12:44 AM
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where these the seats you have been talking about? how comfortable are they? Man I can't believe the price...

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/555/70240/10002/-1

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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: dangina] #1928146
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That does seem cheap. I wish a Jegs were nearby so I could test sit one of them.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1928321
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I've sat in those seats from Jegs... the later support is not bad, but could be better; the price is very good if you're looking for a low-cost seat that is better than our factory seats. There are much better choices available... seek and you will find... I looked for 2-3 years before I made a final decision. I have a Corbue GT8 driver's race seat (fixed back/non-adjustable -- superior lateral support, well padded/comfortable to driven cross country, 18 pounds without brackets.. I adapted the factory mounts). I also have a matched pair of imitation adjustable Recaros ... from JCWhitney (good low prices... I went to their warehouse while they held a big car show and sat in a few different seats... they even pulled some from their warehouse for me).. high lateral support both lower hip and upper sides... a little stiff in the back, but.. I've simply added a pad that fits lower and back for added comfort when driving long distances (take em out when on race track).... and... only ~28 pounds each. Our factory seats (E-B) are ~45 pounds each.. and offer poor lateral support.

Corbeu, Sparco, and various other name-brands offer good choices... take your time and test-sit in them... at trade shows, races, etc. Spending a little more is worth it in the long run, as well as spending the time to find the right seats.

I suggest choosing "high" lower and side lateral support... most seats don't truly offer them, despite their appearance. Also, adjustable features add comfort and value.


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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1928437
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I've used Sparco and Recaro with excellent results - very rigid seats. I purchased Corbeaus and was very unhappy. They looked good but for anyone over 140lbs not stout enough.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1928485
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A friend of mine who works at a shop that does high end restorations and restomods told me to stay away from cheap seats since the mechanisms are typically very inferior and may not hold up in an accident.


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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1928578
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Are these type of seats out of the question? BMW Sport Seats They are very supportive, comfortable, adjustable, and pretty cheap.

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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: nutso suave] #1928938
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Those are the seats that I installed, but I have not driven my car with them installed. I have a friend that has them installed in his car and I have been a passenger only, but both he and his son are very pleased with the seats. So, as suggested above I sat in different seats at car shows and etc.so that is best before ordering. For the price I will try them and if I choose to upgrade later I will. I built the seat frames in a few hours to match the factory mounting holes. I have a buddy seat in the car and everything clears side to side, but the side bolsters are about an inch from the door armrest as I have them installed. I'm in the home stretch to completing many modifications to the powertrain and suspension, so I hope to put them to good use in the next few months.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1932277
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I'm still interested in this upgrade. I just have been busy with work and stuff. If I decide on the Corbeau, I may opt for leather or the microsuede.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1932278
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I'm still interested in this upgrade. I just have been busy with work and stuff. If I decide on the Corbeau, I may opt for leather or the microsuede.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1932386
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Microsuede looked much better than cloth and feels so good. If you want better handling as well, the leather may make you slide around.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: MuuMuu101] #1932408
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Id like to take a look at the ones that have the microsuede centers with leather outers.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1932950
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If your looking for a nice seat and good support, then maybe a late model PT Cruizer seat might be the way to go. They look nice, priced right in most wrecking yards, come in leather, good support, comply as heck and have factory design for safety. Last pair I saw in pick-n-pull was like $120 with tracks and the black leather looked really nice.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1933321
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I've got the leather with suede centers and love the look and support.

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Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Red Stripe] #1933369
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Are those the Corbeau GTS-II?

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: shawge] #1933509
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It looks like them. That is a nice picture. it looks straight out of a magazine or something.
PT cruiser seats might have the same drawbacks as the Neon SRT units: No way to fold them forward for rear seat entry.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1934331
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Tognotti's has a selection of seats that you should be able to sit in in the left rear corner of the store, but I don't remember what they have as far as brands go. Also, stores for the tuner imports will have seats, I'll also second the BMW seats, those are nice too.

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: shawge] #1934611
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Originally Posted By shawge
Are those the Corbeau GTS-II?


Yep

Re: I need better seats. Suggestions??? [Re: Kern Dog] #1935062
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The seats in my Challenger are very comfortable and supportive. They may not be very easy to find though. 2005 Mazda RX-8

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