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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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Deciding on seats...

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Price is around the same ballpark figure, so that's not important. I was going to get Corbeau CR1s, but after sitting in recaros and brides you just can't go back. Also, the CR1s are flat bottoms and don't hold you in the seat as well. Sparcos are ...eh...nothing to brag about. The Milanos are nice but too expensive for what you get. I know these Brides are not the nicest, especially being compared to the Stadias (which are $1600/ ea)..but they are still nice and comfortable...hence their name Ergos....which stands for Ergonomics. The Recaro Speed Ss are very popular and they're also known for their comfort and grip factors.

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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pictures would be nice.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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+1 pictures and price.

i'de probly say nether tho. unless you are gonna be auto-xing regularly you don't really need racing buckets. thats a lot of money that could be spent on other more practical things IMO.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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Re-wrap your current seats! Or I'd say Recaro, the Bride's look tacky with the logo all over them like that.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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pictures posted.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CHRRRIS
Re-wrap your current seats! Or I'd say Recaro, the Bride's look tacky with the logo all over them like that.
my seats are in great condition, but the reason why I want to change them is because I'm tired of having leather seats. I don't like worrying about extended use which causes leather cracks and splits in the seams. Also they really don't hold me in when I take hard turns. Plus when I get more into autox and road racing i'm sure they'll seem to be a problem.

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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so what do you guys think i should do?

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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I like the second ones in all black.
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Originally Posted by CHRRRIS
Re-wrap your current seats! Or I'd say Recaro, the Bride's look tacky with the logo all over them like that.
yeah they look very tacky, but in shape they look exactly the same. i'd go with the recaros.
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 04:00 AM
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Recaros for sure..and i can tell you they are great seats..very comfortable..a buddy of mine has them in his turbo Mr2
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 04:54 AM
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not sure which seats i'm getting...

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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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Just an update...I ended up purchasing the Recaro Speeds. I will post up some pics in a new thread for those who are interested tomorrow after I adjust the seats a little more.
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