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Old 05-24-10 | 08:54 PM
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What do you guys think of these? I want to check them out. I think they would match my leather interior. I just want racing seats so if you any sites or hook-ups let me know please!

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/pts/1749193347.html

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Old 05-24-10 | 08:56 PM
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If you're not doing any racing and want them for looks at a good price, i suggest you not to buy them.

Reason? There are plenty "good" looking racing seats that are replicas of actual high-end seats. What happens is that they cheap out on quality and you're sitting on an un-safe seat. Trust me, I've seen cars crash with replica seats and they just fall apart.

Question, are you going to be racing your car on the track? If not then don't get them, cause you're giving up lexus comfort and quality for... looks?
Old 05-24-10 | 09:00 PM
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yeah I'm racing them on a track, no drag or drift for me...
Old 05-24-10 | 09:00 PM
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They don't even have a brand! If you want good quality racing seats, you should get name brand that's trusted. You shouldn't get racing seats "just 'cause". It needs to protect you; hence why people put in racing seats. "You get what you pay for".
Old 05-24-10 | 09:01 PM
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well imo i would get better lookin seats those are kind of out dated im buying nrg evo seats this weekend. look into nrg they have good replica seats.
Old 05-24-10 | 09:31 PM
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They just might fall apart on you. I've heard some horror stories about replica seats. Just search for some used seats. I picked up a nice set of Recaros this year and I don't regret going legit at all
Old 05-24-10 | 09:39 PM
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Do it right the first time.
Old 05-25-10 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by vietunit
Do it right the first time.
+100000000

spend the money and get a quality seat.
Old 05-25-10 | 08:59 AM
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i would only buy legit FIA approved seats...

save up and at least buy some cheap sparcos or something
Old 05-25-10 | 09:35 AM
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I was torn as well finding the right seats... keep looking you will find a deal on something you really like... I did.
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http://www.sparcousa.com/pseats_street.asp?id=690

i found these online. a good price? yes or no? i also checked up on bride, megans, and recaros
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Sparco is a good brand to trust. I'd get them, but like vietunit said; Get some really good seats so you won't need to upgrade and spend more cash in the future. Don't half-a$$ it basically.
Old 05-26-10 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by FuMoFFuTT
If you're not doing any racing and want them for looks at a good price, i suggest you not to buy them.

Reason? There are plenty "good" looking racing seats that are replicas of actual high-end seats. What happens is that they cheap out on quality and you're sitting on an un-safe seat. Trust me, I've seen cars crash with replica seats and they just fall apart.

Question, are you going to be racing your car on the track? If not then don't get them, cause you're giving up lexus comfort and quality for... looks?
those seats wont pass tech inspection and those lift up handles to adust the seats are flimsy . buy rated seat
Old 05-26-10 | 09:11 AM
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ive always wondered if guys with manual adjust seats miss their electrics? ive always thought about going with a..sportier seat, but i dont want to lose the electrics. (and no i dont like supra ones)
Old 05-26-10 | 12:04 PM
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Those look like the seats they sell at checker- I've seen them and sat in them in person at a checker. I wasn't impressed. Seats are safety equipment- would you jump into an NFL game with a sports memorabilia replica helmet that looks the part? There's a lot of engineering that goes into a seat just like any other peice of safety equipment


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