Bucket seats, options, fitting, practicallity.
13 March 2008, 10:37 PM
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Bucket seats, options, fitting, practicallity.
Im planning on replacing both the front seats with more hard core seats, I love mine and as standard seats they are hard to beat but think that they do fall down a touch when the gong gets tough.
Id like to get a set of Sparco seats ideally somthing like a sprint etc. But am not sure if there are direct replacement subframes that will still allow forward and backward adjustment, as I dont really want to have to bolt the items in a perminant position.
Anybody bought the same or similar, any pics would be great, also any advice??
Im going to contact a couple local dealers and that tomoro see what they come up with.
Id like to get a set of Sparco seats ideally somthing like a sprint etc. But am not sure if there are direct replacement subframes that will still allow forward and backward adjustment, as I dont really want to have to bolt the items in a perminant position.
Anybody bought the same or similar, any pics would be great, also any advice??
Im going to contact a couple local dealers and that tomoro see what they come up with.
13 March 2008, 10:57 PM
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I have just started to look into doing the same to my Hawkeye WRX after seeing frazy new set up. ( have a search if you have not seen it 
) any info you find out would be great …. There are some Prodrive Sparco seats available in the us that looked amazing no idea about the price tho or if they can be bought in the UK.
I would also love Prodrive harness no idea where I stumbled across them but they looked sweet … any ideas
RallySportDirect.com - Prodrive Competition Fixed Back Seat
Group buy any one
) any info you find out would be great …. There are some Prodrive Sparco seats available in the us that looked amazing no idea about the price tho or if they can be bought in the UK. I would also love Prodrive harness no idea where I stumbled across them but they looked sweet … any ideas
RallySportDirect.com - Prodrive Competition Fixed Back Seat
Group buy any one
13 March 2008, 11:01 PM
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Even the price seems ok just shipping is going to be an issue ….. And fit … any one no what seat they are based on so I cab figure out if I will fit in it…. I have big issue bones and carry mix sized passengers Very interested in any info you find out tho mate if you can keep me updated
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14 March 2008, 08:53 PM
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Wish i never looked at the link,as now i want one errr two
they are stunning
If anyone does get one fitted into a classic please post it up
they are stunning If anyone does get one fitted into a classic please post it up
14 March 2008, 09:45 PM
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Ok given up on the Prodrive seats “They are super light, coming in a just a hair over 21lbs. The seats are made for a smaller person in size and are very very agressive fitting” dam don’t think I would fit and 100% that my dad would never get back out of one ….
Back up plan to Prodrive up some sparco seats with these
Prodrive Japan
Back up plan to Prodrive up some sparco seats with these
Prodrive Japan
17 March 2008, 12:13 AM
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personally think that the wrx set could be a bit more supportive. i remember getting in an old rs sierra cosworth and the seats were comfortable but alot more supportive.
not the full bucket race seats as above but better than wrx
not the full bucket race seats as above but better than wrx
17 March 2008, 02:17 PM
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Sparco Pro ADV fitted - used subframe from old STi seat
Big seat and side vision is only slightly restricted - ensures I take more care at junctions (car only does 1,500 miles per annum, therefore side visability not a major issue).
Dismantled the subframe:
Rear fittment:
Front fittment:
Seat in position:
Seat is "fixed" for my position (i.e. runners do not work).
I find it much better to "drop" the steering wheel to it's lowest position, once I am sat and all buckled up.
Feels very snug and surprisingly comfortable (car not a daily driver).
Dismantled the subframe:
Rear fittment:
Front fittment:
Seat in position:
Seat is "fixed" for my position (i.e. runners do not work).
I find it much better to "drop" the steering wheel to it's lowest position, once I am sat and all buckled up.
Feels very snug and surprisingly comfortable (car not a daily driver).
17 March 2008, 08:35 PM
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Thanks a lot guys, seeing photos really helps ( Etheridge-Bird ) …. Think I had better start talking to Zen …. I blame this on you frazy I had never thought about getting bucket seats before seeing your thread…..
) …. Think I had better start talking to Zen …. I blame this on you frazy I had never thought about getting bucket seats before seeing your thread…..
18 March 2008, 01:51 PM
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rallynuts.com motorsport : Sparco Prodrive Pro WRC Seat motor sports & karting
UK Site (Cornwall)
I'd be up for a group buy too
UK Site (Cornwall)
I'd be up for a group buy too
18 March 2008, 03:18 PM
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thanks for that... sadly i think i will have to give up on the prodrive seats think i am to big for them..... dam and there is no way my dad would fit so mixed seat would look s***
will check the site out tho
will check the site out tho
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rallynuts.com motorsport : Sparco Prodrive Pro WRC Seat motor sports & karting
UK Site (Cornwall)
I'd be up for a group buy too
UK Site (Cornwall)
I'd be up for a group buy too
You're an evil man!! I'm supposed to be saving.....
....but aye, i'd be interested in Group Buy.
18 March 2008, 03:26 PM
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- Would they work with a belt, or would it have to be a harness??
18 March 2008, 03:27 PM
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