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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 03:39 AM
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Who is all running fixed back seats?

Im looking for ones that are comfortable enough that i dont mind cruising in for a few hour.
I also want one that will fit with a 6pt cage.

I was considering the fx1 pros but they dont fit with a cage.
Im not really a fan of the kirkey seats. And im only 5'10".

Im really liking Bride Zetas since Sparco is over priced

Whatcha got? Pics? How easy was install? Does it fit with a cage?
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Good post, I'm same height so I'm also curious. I will say that I had a forza and didn't keep it in the a car for an hour. Not comfortable at all to me nor any of my friends..
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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there should be quite a few "aftermarket seat" threads floating around. try a search, I know there are at least a couple good ones.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by crimson_bird
there should be quite a few "aftermarket seat" threads floating around. try a search, I know there are at least a couple good ones.
Yeah. Ive looked around. But it seems most are running kirkey or reclining seats. A few recardo but thats how i foun out that corbeau pro fx1s dont fit with the cage
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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I know 6LE makes some seats but I don't know if that's what you are looking for or not.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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What do you have against Kirkey's with cage?I know its a preference thing but the pro drag's are comfortable and you lose around 40pounds with the pair.. its worth a look.
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 01:33 AM
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i might just have to wait until season starts and make friends so i can try some seats out.

i head corbeau pro fx1s are amazing comfort wise and look great style wise but sit high.
a lil modification (and plus im 5 10 and sit low in my seats) i will be able to lower it.

but i think im having a family friend fab my cage... idk we will see
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 01:28 AM
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I've got forzas and a Wolfe 6pt. The fitment is tight especially with any adjustability with the sliders, but I modified the passenger bracket to sit about an inch closer to the console, and its a lot better. Still need to modify the drivers bracket. Overall though. Just bolt in and go they work, but the cage makes it a little tight. I love the way they feel though. Favorite mod to date.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:06 AM
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i might just have to do that. the fx1 pros are a bit thinner than forzas but i guess the bolster is what gets in the way
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by scj
got any more pics?
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Yeah. There are a few quick pictures in my build thread. Links in my sig. Not really any good ones. The garage is a little tight right now. Actually. The forzas are smaller all around than the fx1's.
http://corbeau.com/product_images/li...if&title=Forza
http://corbeau.com/product_images/li...itle=FX1%20Pro

I'm 5'11" 128lbs. So I'm not a big guy. I love
The way the seats feel Though. They do sit a little high. Well see how far they really do sit once I have a helmet on though. Just sitting in the car a little higher is actually nicer for driving though, the stock seats are so low, and the dash is so high with such a long front end on these cars I like sitting higher.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 04:40 PM
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Huh. Welp. Cant trust the stuff ya read off ebay sellers hah. They had thefx1 pros 1" thinner.. Hmm

Anyhow. What fabric did ya get? That looks microsuede
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Huh. Welp. Cant trust the stuff ya read off ebay sellers hah. They had thefx1 pros 1" thinner.. Hmm

Anyhow. What fabric did ya get? That looks microsuede
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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Yeah. It's black microsuede. I ordered them from a non sponsor vendor for corbeau, and they had them drop shipped from corbeau and on my door step in 5 days. I ordered them Monday at 4:30, and they were on my door step Friday afternoon. Pm me if you want the sponsors info.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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Idk they look sweet! Id probably get em in cloth tho.
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