Corbeau or sparco in a sc300?
#16
Originally Posted by Xevuhtess7
sc400dude, im curious as to how much lower the seats sit, any estimation? also, what brackets are you using, and how are your harnesses mounted?
I'm using the Corbeau brackets made for the 93-98 Supra. Direct fit.
My harness are mounted to the stock seat belt points; On the sides near the door sill(The point where that bar is mounted for the seat belt anchor), on the trans tunnel along with the seat belt buckle, and the long shoulder straps are mounted to the rear seat belt points(You'll have to remove the bench seat to access these mounting points).
Make sure you buy the harnesses that have the extra long shoulder belts. I've had Crow Camlocks and the shoulder belts will not be long enough to reach the rear mounting points. The Schroth Harnesses have much longer shoulder belts. Hope this helps...
#18
Originally Posted by soarer479
go with the sparco fighter or evo. both are very comfortable and durable.
#20
wow those corbeaus look pretty on point. I must say though, that I had sparco torinos on one of my previous cars and I really enjoyed them. They were snug and I liked the fact that they reclined also. It all boils down to preference I guess. I'm 6'1/ 185lb's and they felt right for me. Fortunately I had the opportunity to sit in them before purchasing them and I suggest you do the same if possible. Good luck, let us know what you end up getting
#21
Originally Posted by lexluv300
IMO racing seats in a sc luxo looks like booboo to me --I guess that why they sau opinions are like aholes --everybody has one
What made me buy aftermarket buckets seats was because of financial issues. My stock leather seats were cracked and worn, so bad that the green foam was coming out. I was not ready to buy another seat(Or pair) for thousands of dollars nor I had the time to re-upholster them. So, I thought the $800 I spent on a pair of seats and brackets was pretty fair for my budget then.
I agree with you though. Racing seats in an SC is pretty extreme in a sence, but I've always had positive comments in regards to these seats since a lot of the people in my area have never seen such a thing...LoL...
#22
I'm going with the a4's because they are lighter than the sparco's. I found a set of used a4's through a friend so i'm going to see how they fit. As far as racing seats in a sc, well my car is a 92, so it's not exactly a luxury car anymore. Besides with the direction i'm taking with this car, the seats will look right at home
#23
flossn, let me know how those work out for you. i was interested in those seats as well. are you gonna be installing harnesses or using the stock seatbelts and i assume yuo're using the corbeau bracket for the supra?
#24
Originally Posted by Xevuhtess7
flossn, let me know how those work out for you. i was interested in those seats as well. are you gonna be installing harnesses or using the stock seatbelts and i assume yuo're using the corbeau bracket for the supra?
I will go with stock seatbelts for now 'cause there's no need for a cage at this point. No need to add weight if it's not needed!!
#26
Originally Posted by lexluv300
The lexus dealer ripped the side of my drivers' seat and i see the green foam --i was pissed man but I am just going to order some skinz and redo the seats myself for $200 less than what u paid for the seats. A weekend and I'm good. IMO I if I didn't have the time to redo the leather I would just slap some decent seat covers over the seat(s) until I had the time. Most likely your car won't be featured on pink slips unless you have about $15-20k to put into your ride and if i were to drop that much cheddar in my sc it wouldn't be a DD --it would be a sc with gutted interior, cf as much as poss, cage etc --otherwise most would consider it RICE --Just my opinion man --"TO EACH HIS OWN" If your friends say your cool than who am I to argue --you're cool
I do respect what you had to say and this is not a direct jab at you. Just wanted to clarify.
However, nothing beats the comfort of plush and fine-leathered factory seats. If I had the time and/or money then, I would have considered it.
Recaro makes a good seat.
I seen some great deals on Supra Forums and ebay....
#27
easy there..... not everyone who wants aftermarket seats in their non race-dedicated car is a ricer.....
there are people who do it for functionality, not to show their friends
personally my reasons for wanting aftermarket seats is because i like the feel of sporty seats that hug your body. and i dont enjoy being thrown around the cabin when im autocrossing or even just driving spirtedly. also, my hair brushes the roof so i need a seat that sits lower. dropping the weight of all the motors in the stock seat is great too.
its not all for show
there are people who do it for functionality, not to show their friends
personally my reasons for wanting aftermarket seats is because i like the feel of sporty seats that hug your body. and i dont enjoy being thrown around the cabin when im autocrossing or even just driving spirtedly. also, my hair brushes the roof so i need a seat that sits lower. dropping the weight of all the motors in the stock seat is great too.
its not all for show
#28
Originally Posted by Xevuhtess7
easy there..... not everyone who wants aftermarket seats in their non race-dedicated car is a ricer.....
there are people who do it for functionality, not to show their friends
personally my reasons for wanting aftermarket seats is because i like the feel of sporty seats that hug your body. and i dont enjoy being thrown around the cabin when im autocrossing or even just driving spirtedly. also, my hair brushes the roof so i need a seat that sits lower. dropping the weight of all the motors in the stock seat is great too.
its not all for show
there are people who do it for functionality, not to show their friends
personally my reasons for wanting aftermarket seats is because i like the feel of sporty seats that hug your body. and i dont enjoy being thrown around the cabin when im autocrossing or even just driving spirtedly. also, my hair brushes the roof so i need a seat that sits lower. dropping the weight of all the motors in the stock seat is great too.
its not all for show
Carbon fiber, cage, now you're talking!! Does adding a big turbo to that list keep the car from being rice? Some will say I should've bought a mustang to do that stuff too, but i've gone down that road before and I wanted to do it with a lexus this time. To each his own though
#29
Originally Posted by Xevuhtess7
easy there..... not everyone who wants aftermarket seats in their non race-dedicated car is a ricer.....
there are people who do it for functionality, not to show their friends
personally my reasons for wanting aftermarket seats is because i like the feel of sporty seats that hug your body. and i dont enjoy being thrown around the cabin when im autocrossing or even just driving spirtedly. also, my hair brushes the roof so i need a seat that sits lower. dropping the weight of all the motors in the stock seat is great too.
its not all for show
there are people who do it for functionality, not to show their friends
personally my reasons for wanting aftermarket seats is because i like the feel of sporty seats that hug your body. and i dont enjoy being thrown around the cabin when im autocrossing or even just driving spirtedly. also, my hair brushes the roof so i need a seat that sits lower. dropping the weight of all the motors in the stock seat is great too.
its not all for show
They don't make many aftermarket performance goodies for the the SC400, so having the car go on a diet is just as good. The whole power-to-weight ratio.
#30
Originally Posted by lexluv300
Hey if you're happy thats all that counts What's next racing stripes, neon lights, and spinners?
I did nothing wrong to you for you warrant those comments. This will be the last indirect conversation I will have with you. From now on, I will not be associated with you. Have a good day sir.