Driveby

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My new seats have arrived but the frames havent so youll have to see them in my house instead of the car
Cobra Misano's with aluminium reinforced carbon fibre shells, each seat is over 22kg - about 50lbs - lighter than the stock seat
What do you guys think?

















On the custom fit seat rails they sit a few inches higher than stock probably due to the tired 12 year old seats sagging a bit, not a problem on the street but on track with my helmet on its a bit tight.
Comfort levels are better than stock also as the support stops me getting an ache in my back on long trips and driving fast on the twisties is a dream when your held front and centre.
I had to use the rear seat belt buckles mounted to one of the seat bolts due to the old buckles being attached to the stock seat frame (harness' will be fitted to the drivers seat for track days)

This post has been edited by Driveby: Apr 29, 2006 - 1:06 PM

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snapshotgt

#2

Very nice!

...btw, if you don't mind me asking, how much do these cost? ...in USD?

~snap

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playr158

#3

mmm those are the ones i'm getting except in the leather option

very hot very very hot

Driveby

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QUOTE(snapshotgt @ Apr 13, 2006 - 10:11 PM) [snapback]421156[/snapback]

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Very nice!

...btw, if you don't mind me asking, how much do these cost? ...in USD?

~snap

I got small change from £1000, not sure what the exchange rate is so probably about $1650 inc seat runners.
The leather option is nice but too heavy for my needs.

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playr158

#5

the leather option is 1300$ usd

Driveby

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the leather option is 1300$ usd

Another instance of us here in the UK getting shafted time and time again, along with the $8 for a gallon of fuel

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purplegt4

#7

wowzers! can't wait to see them in the car!

dstrbcelica

#8

nice tv.

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madmods

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nice tv.

Yea bro, you look like your living the good life. Robbing banks?

Shigexile

#10

yes

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JFrost9

#11

nice speakers too... those are nice seats, i just cant believe seats are so expensive. They look good though.

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tomazws

#12

wow... very nice living room.!

do you have a full shot?

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CelicaZR

#13

This thread is about his neat seats, not
his lounge room
Nice lounge room btw
How much do stock seat weight?
I thought 22kg is still heavy.

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dustin15brown

#14

those are amazing.

Driveby

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QUOTE(CelicaZR @ Apr 14, 2006 - 3:43 PM) [snapback]421489[/snapback]

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This thread is about his neat seats, not
his lounge room
Nice lounge room btw
How much do stock seat weight?
I thought 22kg is still heavy.

Stock seats are about 35kg, these weigh 13kg - 22kg lighter than a stock seat so 44kg saving overall.

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Hanyo

#16

but how comforable are they?

i would assume there is less cushion in racing seats making them unbearable on long trips.

K-ESD

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but how comforable are they?

i would assume there is less cushion in racing seats making them unbearable on long trips.

nothing better than to come home to that nice entertainment system after a unbearble long trip...


sorry, i had to say it



nice seat btw, they look sleek

This post has been edited by K-ESD: Apr 15, 2006 - 12:45 AM

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Driveby

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QUOTE(Hanyo @ Apr 15, 2006 - 4:19 AM) [snapback]421719[/snapback]

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but how comforable are they?

i would assume there is less cushion in racing seats making them unbearable on long trips.

I havent done any long trips yet but have to say I was surprised as to how much cushion there was on the base and the fact they hold you rather than just support you makes them feel really quite comfortable. At the end of the day they were chosen for their support on track rather than their comfort levels.

And you guys lay off my house!

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Andy_GTfour

#19

very very very nice seat!!!!!!

Driveby

#20

Now with fitted pics and my thoughts after living with them for a while.

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snapshotgt

#21

Very nice review.

~snap

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dustinkemp

#22

Likin the seats!!!!

looks good in the car

MaX

#23

nice seats.....i'm looking at getting something very similar,

carbon kevlar recliners