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Old 12-27-07, 02:28 PM
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Im thinking about buying some Ebay black leather racing seats since I cant find black supra seats. I've read people saying the ebay seats are junk. Im just trying to get some opinions. I cant see myself paying for name brand seats(sparco,recaro).For around 160 you get 2 leather(pleather) seats with sliders. Post up!
Old 12-27-07, 02:50 PM
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Dont do it...you'll regret it. It's as simple as that.

Fabric will rip or fade, seat may break on you while braking or accelerating, your *** will hurt after 10 minutes of driving, you will start getting back pains, you will have huge headaches trying to get them to fit, you'll have to pay a fabricator to get them to fit...that all i got ontop of my head right now.
Old 12-27-07, 02:56 PM
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/agreed with reamemiya

my buddy had fake brides, they didnt feel that bad, but under heavy acceleration the seat recliner broke...i laughed...hehe
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If you're interested in some cheaper, but decent racing seats check out f1spec. They seem to make some decent seats or you can always pick up some used ones.
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damn... thats pretty bad. I didnt think the quality would be THAT cheap. I think the back pains would suck though, since my lower back already has slight pains Damn...I'm still very tempted to try...
What about the ones they sell at summit racing. They go for about 200 per seat. any feedback on them?
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As for quality not comfortwise, Some of ebay sellers use REAL leather.
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pm sent.

I was looking at the f1spec website and the prices are kind of up there. Not as much as sparco or Recaro but there almost there. Im looking for a black leather reclineable seat. ZThey didnt show any on the site.
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Originally Posted by lexusdream
pm sent.

I was looking at the f1spec website and the prices are kind of up there. Not as much as sparco or Recaro but there almost there. Im looking for a black leather reclineable seat. ZThey didnt show any on the site.
I think you have to select the color of the seat if you wanted to buy one in their site. Check it.
http://f1spec.com/r1frp.html
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$450 per piece? No way.
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Why not just re-cover your OEMS and add the new padding in?
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I like the way supra seats or racing seats feel. The sc300 seatsride kind of high. Like im sitting way above everything in the cabin. I dont want real racing seats because to me its a lexus and im trying to keep some luxury in it. Might kind of sound stupid but thtas the way I look at it.
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I fly all over inside my car....I want new seats....
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Originally Posted by lexusdream
Im thinking about buying some Ebay black leather racing seats since I cant find black supra seats. I've read people saying the ebay seats are junk. Im just trying to get some opinions. I cant see myself paying for name brand seats(sparco,recaro).For around 160 you get 2 leather(pleather) seats with sliders. Post up!


You gotta be kidding right?

I dont want real racing seats because to me its a lexus and im trying to keep some luxury in it.
You say that and you're going to put POS seats in your car?? Recaro makes plenty of luxurious style racing seats. Come on, bro, save up the cash and spend it properly. Trust me, you won't regret it. There's a reason why those ebay seats cost only $160.
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Originally Posted by kaotiq
You say that and you're going to put POS seats in your car?? Recaro makes plenty of luxurious style racing seats. Come on, bro, save up the cash and spend it properly. Trust me, you won't regret it. There's a reason why those ebay seats cost only $160.
LOL. Geoff speaks the truth!
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Im cheap. what can I say. Recaro just cost too much. waay out of my budget.


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