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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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so you guys think putting racing seats in a camaro is ricey?

my friend is selling a set, and i would like your opinion
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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Only if they're the wrong color, like red in a black interior,
but I say if they're going to hold you in place better than the crappy stock ones during spirited driving, then who cares what others think!
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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The stock seats suck so bad that you could get a yellow seat with black accents, with red underglow at the mounting rails, and a wing on top of the headrest, and it still wouldn't be rice.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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a racing seat isnt ricey, it shows ur serious.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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Its on my list of things to do
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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On my list too. I want a set of Corbeau CR-1's.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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I'd like a pair, but I want to see someone who can keep the power functions (if possible).
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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i got the corbeau legacy in the camaro and I LOVE them
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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well, my interior has red in it, and the seats also have red (but my back seats are gray, instead of blakc like the seats)
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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it aint rice if it actually serve's a function.
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Take alook at my ride with racingseats, really love the support they giving me at highG.
Attached Thumbnails racing seats-racingseats.jpg   racing seats-racingseats1.jpg   racing seats-racingseats2.jpg   racing seats-racingseats3.jpg  
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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i 4 one think the stock seats are super comfy
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by NightWindDriftr
The stock seats suck so bad that you could get a yellow seat with black accents, with red underglow at the mounting rails, and a wing on top of the headrest, and it still wouldn't be rice.
That would be the best seat ever.
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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I have a set of MOMOs. I get mixed comments about them. But I can care less cause I like them.
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by davered00ss
On my list too. I want a set of Corbeau CR-1's.
Had these, loved these, and nothing but compliments!Go w/ a grey or black. I had black...
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by NightWindDriftr
I'd like a pair, but I want to see someone who can keep the power functions (if possible).
Its possiable....just seperate the stock seats from the stock rails and bolt on the new seats
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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I have all the power left in the drivers racingseat.Used the stock rails just fabricated an adaptor between, no problem.
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by NightWindDriftr
I'd like a pair, but I want to see someone who can keep the power functions (if possible).

I put these in my Trans-Am and HATED them:



Keeping the power rails was easy... It's just the seats were cheap and had a rubbery feel (they're the ones sold by Summit and Jegs).

I (and BitViper I believe) am planning on getting these for the Z:



http://www.arizenracingsports.com/

Pretty darn good price at $599 for the PAIR in LEATHER!

But, I keep spending my money on other things...

At times I'm tempted just to buy these cheaper similar seats:



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2X-10...5782QQtcZphoto

Or, cloth (which may be better in Cali) cheaper still (but in black):



or, even cheaper, I've seen this style in a variety of colors (all cloth but they had solid black cloth with black stiching):



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-L...QQcmdZViewItem

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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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I think racing seats are not ricey at all. The stock seats suck *** when you are throwing the car around in the twisties.

I plan on getting a Recaro when I get some money. They are more comfortable, safer and hold you down. Of course when you get the racing seat you need the 4 or 5 point racing harness.
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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Racing seats are great! They hold you in place and allow you to upgrade to a racing harness to hold you in even better! I wish I could put a harness in my car, but those will not work very well with the Camaro seats. Someday I will get new seats and harnesses. It's on my list too....... Ah how that list never seems to get shorter......
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