So i'm after a couple of bucket seats for my scooby and am thinking Cobra Evolution http://www.cobraseats.com/item.asp?pg=MS&id=EVO_T

are there any thoughts on this and does anyone know of a cheap reliable source for a couple?

Thanks
Chris.

 

 

supplied and fitted a lot of these, very good for the money and pretty comfortable.................main issue (as with all seats with the 'wing' type protection) is side view or lack of it..............

can be hard work in a road car, but extra security on track
alyn

 

Do the Cobras just bolt in or do you have to drill the floor?

 

How much am i looking at roughly for a pair then Alyn, i think i recall seeing some for £320 each but i do know that they do produce two or three types using different materials, kevlar etc.

Thanks Chris.

 

the "evoloution is only available in a 'side mount' version which means that you really need a set of seat bars fitted to bolt the alloy seat frame to...............

there are some more basic seats that can be adapted to your std seat frames or bolted in using a custom version.................

best not get into the price thing on here, but i'll mail later

alyn

 

Anyone else got any opinions or experiences with aftermarket seats & fittings ??? I still think i'm going to shop around for the cobra ones otherwise.

Chris.

 

I had a set of Cobra Monaco's for a bit in my car, they are base mounted and cobra do a tailored subframe for the impreza that fitted pretty well
Not all that comfortable ( i didn't really have a problem with them but the missus hated them ) but they are nice and supportive.

Looking at the demon tweeks catalogue, you can get tailored subframes from Cobra, Corbeau and i think sparco, so if you are looking for something nice and easy to fit go for a base mounted seat with a tailored subframe

as for suppliers, demon tweeks are good (buy some whiteline stuff and you may get discount ) and i think carnoisser or whoever they are have a reasonable reputation
Oh, got my seats from ebay, brand new and a lot cheaper than any other supplier, and subframes came from demon tweeks

 

Corbeau also offer the Revolution, which appears to be identical to the Cobra Evolution.

Anyone got Corbeau seats at all ???

 

Very happy with my Corbeau Pro-sports - not quite as cabin filling as the evos !!

Subframe had to be adjusted to fit...

 

They look very Nice Indeed tho

Where did you source yours from if you dont mind me asking ?

Chris

 

Direct from Corbeau, always best to go direct, and I'm fortunate that they are local to me (amazingly small firm though, lots can depend on the time of year etc as to how busy they are, and how helpful they can be, but always seem pretty decent).

 

www.rallynuts.com - this is a good site for buckets or road seats. If you ring them or demon tweeks you may be able to get hold of some sparco prodrive seats. VVV NICE! I know they had some a few months ago. they are similar to the sparco s-light seat but are cheaper as made from fibreglass and not carbo although you can get carbon ones $$$$$$$! Corbeau are decent though.

 

Nice seats, may I ask what was involved in fitting them?

 

Hi there,


If anyones looking for prices on any COBRA seat then please email me as i can quote for any seat in the range at quite competitive prices.

Regards

Adrian

evolutionuk@dsl.pipex.com

 

Adrian, You Have Mail.

thanks Chris.

 

Did Corbeau ever get the FIA Homologation back?

 

Email sent

 

Ok so it's purchase time and i'm back looking at the seats, does anyone think it's worth hangin on until one of the car shows this year and trying to get a deal from a stand or will i find the best here on the net ??

And i still dont know - COBRA - CORBEAU EVOLUTION - REVOLUTION ?????????????

Both skinny options or do i get a fat boy version for the passenger ??

 

Hi there,

You could always email me and see what quote i can supply.!!!

evolutionuk@dsl.pipex.com


Not too sure on whether Corbeau got their FIA certificate back or not but they definately lost it....

 

Mail sent.

 

Chris

Just spoken to Cobra...

They tell me that they are just starting to sell their (Hans-compatible)
new Evolution seat. We can do this at the same price...

They are not yet fully FIA accredited though, so wouldn't yet carry an
FIA homologation sticker; not a problem if you're not competing in an
FIA event though.

The seats are made from the same glassfibre that holds the Boeing A380
wings together apparently.

The original Evolution seats are Diolen.

All the cobra seats are built to meet the same FIA standard, so are all
as strong as each other.

we can sell for £385 each, plus £19.95 carriage

 

Whats the Hans-Compatible mean ???????????

 

Its so the seats can used with the new safety device that you see all F1 drivers wearing:

http://hansdevice.com/

 

ah i see it's a neck brace type thingy

Thanks Cashy.

 

Yeah thats the Thingy!!!

 

bttt

 

Pictures of the seats

 

Cracking service, quality and always informed.............. i think my seats are ace too.

thanks again Cashy, muchos appreciations for all of your help with these.



minty

 

No worries, they do look good dont they!!!]]

email evolutionuk@dsl.pipex.com