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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Does anyone know what the weight is in Kg of either a newage STI seat or a WR1 seat ???
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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approx 23 kgs
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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approx 23 kgs
Top post, that's saved me a job!

I'm guessing replacing the seats with lighter alternatives alone must go a long way to cancelling out the extra weight incurred by installing a cage?
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Yep - pretty much
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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how about classic version 5/6 seats? and what would be a decent alternative?
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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Motordrive buckets, excellent quality, so much better in everyway than sparco etc.

Plus only 5kg each.
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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link/ i cant find them? what are they like for comfort? as itll be an everyday car too
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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www.motordrive.com

Real comfy had them in my rally car

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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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I just cant tell you the difference in quality over the likes of sparco, hence lots use them :-)
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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LOL

Mine is 21 kg, V7 STI

HTH

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Motordrive Seats Pro Range

any particular model/shell make up?
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