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Old 05-05-2008, 07:44 PM   #1
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Default Help Me Choose My Seats!!!

Well I'm getting sick of the not so amazing stock STi seats, so it's time to upgrade!!!, I realized I'll most likely get flamed but I have yet to find a thread that compares these seats for people of my stature. I was looking at the Bride Zeta III, Bride Brix II, Recaro, and Sparco Evo. Taking into granted I'm not your average person. I'm 5'11 yet I only weigh 135 lbs (yes this is the effect of running, but hey I'd rather be skinny than the alternative!!!) So please give me some insight on your opinion. Thanks in advance!!!


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Old 05-05-2008, 07:49 PM   #2
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Do you track the car or do you just want a more supportive street seat?
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Old 05-05-2008, 07:51 PM   #3
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Do you track the car or do you just want a more supportive street seat?
I plan on going to Willow Springs pretty soon, but for right now I just need something to hold my frame a little more in place.
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Old 05-05-2008, 08:01 PM   #4
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I'll let you know my opinion of the Zeta III Type S as soon as mine gets here
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Old 05-06-2008, 09:18 PM   #5
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Old 05-08-2008, 07:50 AM   #6
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Default Re: Help Me Choose My Seats!!!

I absolutely love my Sparco Evo. It's really tight on me, but that's how I like it - I'm 6'3" 180 lbs FWIW. Bride may be a really good choice for someone with your stature...they are pretty damn narrow.

No matter what you choose, I highly recommend sitting in all of your choices back to back (if possible) before you make your decision. None of these seats are cheap and you don't want to make the wrong decision.
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Old 05-08-2008, 08:04 AM   #7
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Bride Gias Low max, My dream seats!!
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Old 05-08-2008, 06:42 PM   #8
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Bride Gias Low max, My dream seats!!
Ya that would be great but I'm not into spending $1400 for one seat.
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Old 05-08-2008, 07:10 PM   #9
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i'd say the zeta out those choices
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Old 05-08-2008, 09:06 PM   #10
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Recaro sportlines are great.
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Old 05-20-2008, 10:08 PM   #11
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Old 05-20-2008, 10:25 PM   #12
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Evo recaros if you are a budget, Recaro Speed if you are balling

honestly, try to sit the seat before you buy
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Old 05-21-2008, 12:12 AM   #13
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Default Re: Help Me Choose My Seats!!!

Agreed with blindfold... try the seat if you can before you buy it and see if you'll feel comfortable in it.

However, I didn't have that option, and I took my chances and just bought a Zeta III on the fly. Luckily, I am very happy with it. I'm 5'8, 135lbs, and have the standard size. I still feel a little bit of movement when I'm at the track, but it's okay since I daily drive the car also. Daily driving in a completely snug seat might not be so nice after a while.

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Old 05-21-2008, 07:24 PM   #14
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Default Re: Help Me Choose My Seats!!!

Well my Zetta III Type S just got here and I fit in it great. It's not too tight and the shoulder bolsters are not too short. I'm a litle taller than you so that would put the shoulder bolsters at the top points of your sholder, but not too high. If you want I'll try and get some pictures of me in it to give you an idea of how 6' 150lbs with a 30" waist fits.
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Old 05-21-2008, 07:36 PM   #15
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Zeta III


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