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Those with Recaro's step in part 1

ctrent86 11-06-2006 09:46 AM

Those with Recaro's step in
I am thinking of getting a set for the car. One question I have is how comfortable are they? I do a lot of street driving and dont want to get hard or uncomfortable seats. Thanks
APS04silverwrx 11-06-2006 09:59 AM

no joke recaro speed seats are incredible. I dont have them but a friend of mine does and they are so much better than the stock o4 seats. i would et a pair but they are i think 600 each
gNarkill 11-06-2006 11:56 AM

go bride or go home.
2superblus 11-06-2006 12:22 PM

bride is way over rated, recaro's are a great top quality seat.
kennyvb 11-06-2006 01:21 PM

go apc or go to your house
LightWerkz 11-06-2006 01:31 PM

Bride isnt over rated at all. They make some of the best seats out there, however Recaro is on the same level, and even better for a daily driver IMO.

Fixed bucket isnt the best for daily driver, but it works. I have the Recaro Speed seats and they are so great, even for back support!
intpostman23 11-06-2006 01:40 PM

I've been thinking about upgraded my 04 STI seats... i also want something alittle more comfort for daily driving.... wat do u think i should go with??
vinceGC8 11-06-2006 03:03 PM

they are awesome seats. i have one for my drivers seat in m 2000 RS right now and i love it. although i would like a full non-reclineable bucket, it just doesnt suit me, since i use this car as my daily driver.

[QUOTE=APS04silverwrx;15882942]no joke recaro speed seats are incredible. I dont have them but a friend of mine does and they are so much better than the stock o4 seats. i would et a pair but they are i think 600 each[/QUOTE]

its about 800 for the seat plus brackets and sliders, so ur looking closer to 1000-1100 for the seat.
but its well worth the money
ctrent86 11-06-2006 04:19 PM

[quote=LightWerkz;15885743]Bride isnt over rated at all. They make some of the best seats out there, however Recaro is on the same level, and even better for a daily driver IMO.

Fixed bucket isnt the best for daily driver, but it works. I have the Recaro Speed seats and they are so great, even for back support![/quote]

So bride isnt good for daily driving? I have been looking at Bride as well as Recaro. Also, has anyone had any experience with momo seats? I think it would be pretty cool to carry the theme through the interior but if they are crap seats I will not even consider.
IIdiceII 11-06-2006 04:56 PM

recaro>bride for me everday

brides are just too overpriced. they are REALLY REALLY nice and top quality BUT you can get recaros which are of teh same quality or better imo for cheaper.

if recaros are good enough for a lot of OEM peformance cars (porsche,subaru,evos,vws,aston martins etc.) then they gotta be good enough for me :lol:
303villain 11-06-2006 05:54 PM

how big are you guys that are rocking the recaro's? Im about 210 and 5'11" so im not too small but TR seats suck azzz
hybrid gti 2 11-06-2006 06:08 PM

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/silverbullet02/My%20car/P9220330.jpg[/IMG]

yep good seats. even better in a wrx :)

6'2 - 240 LBS

Evo seats fit great :)
Dforce 11-06-2006 09:20 PM

[b]Daily Driven[/b]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/star83/WRX/Phillip6.jpg[/IMG]
ctrent86 11-07-2006 09:22 AM

[quote=hybrid gti 2;15889968][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/silverbullet02/My%20car/P9220330.jpg[/IMG]

yep good seats. even better in a wrx :)

6'2 - 240 LBS

Evo seats fit great :)[/quote]

What type evo seats are those?
djsniggedy 11-07-2006 10:17 AM

those were teh stock evo seats from 03-05 on the non ssl models. why is it that you have the evo seat on the passenger side and not drivers??? lol
djsniggedy 11-07-2006 10:18 AM

oh i forgot...anybody with sparco torinos? I was thinking about getting one...but im not sure how id fit etc. I dont know where to try it out!
DocWyte 11-07-2006 02:26 PM

I have the Evo8 recaros in my STI, I love em, very comfy and supportive.
ctrent86 11-07-2006 04:04 PM

[quote=DocWyte;15901788]I have the Evo8 recaros in my STI, I love em, very comfy and supportive.[/quote]

Sweet has anyone tried to put in the evo back seat as well so it matches throught the interior?
nxwrxfx 11-07-2006 04:41 PM

I have a set of Recaro Speed seats. NOTHING beats them... I have the reclinable type and love them!

Aaaaaand... I recently moved from Orlando, FL to Austin, TX and DROVE the gap in my Suby... ~20 hours and ~1200 miles later, and my back felt great! No joke!

Don't worry about comfort issues, they are non-existant! You can even add in lumbar padding support if you need to. :)
Evil_STI 11-07-2006 05:41 PM

I just ordered my JDM V9 Spec C seats...I will post up some pics of them by this Friday :)
112nick 11-07-2006 05:41 PM

Recaro seats that I would recommend for the Subaru are the: SRD (discontinued), Speed, Sport, Style, or Trend, all of which are 2 peice adjustable and just rock in comfort. As for one piece I'd have to say, SPG and Pole position (for big guys, I'm 6'2" 220) or SPG XL for bigger guys.

Sparco has some nice 2 piece adjustable seats, just not as understated as the Recaro's. Torino, Monza, Imola, Milano are the most popular, but my personal favorite is by far the Modena. It's a pretty new seat but is just amazing in comfort, it also has a fiberglass frame which makes it lighter than every other two piece out on the market.

Figured I'd just give a few options. Seats are like shoes, you need to try them out to see what fits you the best.

Sorry for the thread jacking.
Russell Rogers 11-07-2006 06:36 PM

Recaro srd are not discontinued

[url]http://www.speedwaremotorsports.com/seat/recaroSrd.asp[/url]
LowUFO 11-07-2006 07:00 PM

I have SRDs in my WRX. They're not as comfy as stock. On longer trips they give me back ache. But for side support, they're really good. I'm 6'2" and 210lbs. They were too snug in the beginning, but they've packed out a bit and are perfect now.
garface 11-07-2006 10:21 PM

SRD's are awesome. Great quality and awesome fit. I'm small and they were great for me, while some of my huge friends still loved them. I'm selling my set, but they served me well while I had them in.
112nick 11-07-2006 10:48 PM

[QUOTE=Russell Rogers;15905643]Recaro srd are not discontinued

[url]http://www.speedwaremotorsports.com/seat/recaroSrd.asp[/url][/QUOTE]



Actually, they are discontinued. Speedware just happens to have the remaining stock. You couldn't get them from Recaro any more, as they don't make them. The Speed replaced the SRD as the current model. The two seats are very similar, but yet still different.

But now at least everyone knows where to still find a nice seat for a great price!
112nick 11-07-2006 10:52 PM

[QUOTE=LowUFO;15905904]I have SRDs in my WRX. They're not as comfy as stock. On longer trips they give me back ache. But for side support, they're really good. I'm 6'2" and 210lbs. They were too snug in the beginning, but they've packed out a bit and are perfect now.[/QUOTE]


I'd have to agree with this statement. At my size, I wouldn't purchase a set because they are not wide enough for my big butt. It's true they do pack a little which is very nice.

The Speed in comparison is actually more slender in the both the seat and seat back. Similar styling and great combo street and track seat because of the availability to use a 4, 5, or 6 point harness.
DocWyte 11-07-2006 11:36 PM

Wow, a set of SRD's for $1000. That's pretty damn cheap! Anyone wanna buy my Recaro Sport (evo8) seats? :D
LightWerkz 11-07-2006 11:45 PM

My recaro speed. Daily driven as well and I dont know why I went without them all that time.

[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/Czar654321/7-24-06%20Fog-Recaro/73006012.jpg[/IMG]
AruisDante 11-07-2006 11:56 PM

[QUOTE=IIdiceII;15888864]recaro>bride for me everday

brides are just too overpriced. they are REALLY REALLY nice and top quality BUT you can get recaros which are of teh same quality or better imo for cheaper.

if recaros are good enough for a lot of OEM peformance cars (porsche,subaru,evos,vws,aston martins etc.) then they gotta be good enough for me :lol:[/QUOTE]

they're also good enough for Subaru in every other market but the US :D

I have Bride Zeta-III L's myself, and I plan on daily driving in them. I'm 6'6" and 195. But They fit me more or less exactly (there's precisely zero space on either side of my hips/legs), and they're buckets, so no reclining. They're top notch quality though, probably some of the best I've seen. However, as everyone is saying, the Recaro's are just as good as the Brides, and they come in a lot larger sizes that are more comfortable for the non average height Japanese person.
DocWyte 11-07-2006 11:58 PM

Nice interior! I like the black carpet and door panels. You recover the back seat in black too? Curious as to why you got the 5 point seats, no way to run a sub strap on the passenger side with the stock airbag occupancy pad in the seat...
LightWerkz 11-08-2006 08:40 AM

Again, these are recaro seat, there is not stock airbag inside them silly.

Everything came out of an 05 WRX.
DocWyte 11-08-2006 09:11 AM

I'm aware there are no side airbags, however, if you want the passenger side front airbag to work properly, you need to transfer over the stock passenger airbag occupancy bladder to the recaro seat. That's what I did, so everything works as it should...
LightWerkz 11-08-2006 09:20 AM

The passenger airbag should still work fine without transferring anything. What do you mean work properly?

Even though the only way to test would be to actually get into an accident, so how are you sure everything works correctly?

I am just going by from what I have read, which was as long as I put in the resistors into the airbag wires under the seats, the circuit is completed and everything works as it should.
WRX8XB 11-08-2006 09:24 AM

[QUOTE=AruisDante;15909334]they're also good enough for Subaru in every other market but the US :D

I have Bride Zeta-III L's myself, and I plan on daily driving in them. I'm 6'6" and 195. But They fit me more or less exactly (there's precisely zero space on either side of my hips/legs), and they're buckets, so no reclining. They're top notch quality though, probably some of the best I've seen. However, as everyone is saying, the Recaro's are just as good as the Brides, and they come in a lot larger sizes that are more comfortable for the non average height Japanese person.[/QUOTE]

the Zeta-III L's aren't FIA approved yet are they?

i'm 6-1 160, and the L was my choice except they were FIA, hopefully that changed since last year.
ctrent86 11-08-2006 11:09 AM

Has anyone had experience with momo seats? Just trying to look at all my options. Also, so good deats I found that I liked were east bear. They are the stocks seats that come in r34's.
shwoop_soobie 11-08-2006 11:12 AM

just make sure you actually sit in them before you buy. everyone in the world could say how great they are, and then you might not be comfy. especially on a purchase with this kind of price
AruisDante 11-08-2006 01:24 PM

[QUOTE=WRX8XB;15911860]the Zeta-III L's aren't FIA approved yet are they?

i'm 6-1 160, and the L was my choice except they were FIA, hopefully that changed since last year.[/QUOTE]

Actually, I'm not sure.

Bride's site says that all their bucket seats meet FIA standards, but only two of them actually have FIA logos on them
DocWyte 11-08-2006 06:49 PM

The resistors are just to fool the airbag computer into thinking that the side airbags are still there. Without the stock passenger side airbag occupancy bladder or module, the airbag computer can't tell if there's someone in the passenger seat or not. At that point I'd wager that in a crash, it won't fire off the passenger side airbag.

That's why I transferred all that stuff over to my recaros. However, I don't think I could run a sub strap as the bladder would be in the way.
WRX8XB 11-08-2006 07:15 PM

[QUOTE=AruisDante;15915205]Actually, I'm not sure.

Bride's site says that all their bucket seats meet FIA standards, but only two of them actually have FIA logos on them[/QUOTE]

bride says they test all their seats, but they don't say they all pass :lol:

i know the FIA certification is a very long process.
mcoupe79 12-02-2006 09:24 AM

Anyone on here have Sparco Monza or Torinos? They look like they might be slightly less supportive than the Recaro Speeds, but maybe more comfortable for a DD?

I'd love to find someplace that has a few of these in stock. Anyone know of some places in the midwest? Guessing the closest to me will be in the Chicago area.
Sleepy Wagon. 12-02-2006 11:12 AM

[quote=Dforce;15892455][B]Daily Driven[/B]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/star83/WRX/Phillip6.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
DAMNNN!!! What model are those? And how much did you pay? Damn im in love! hahah. Very nice.
PRODRIVEN 12-02-2006 05:43 PM

JDM V7. I'm 5'9 ~140lbs and they hug me pretty good

[img]http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/197036_09481/8T8I76QMY8UO15E.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/thumbs/large/197123_84152/0DUT1Q74MUUG138.JPG[/img]
WRX8XB 12-02-2006 05:45 PM

[QUOTE=Sleepy Wagon.;16180101]DAMNNN!!! What model are those? And how much did you pay? Damn im in love! hahah. Very nice.[/QUOTE]

SPG :)
Sleepy Wagon. 12-03-2006 10:43 AM

[quote=WRX8XB;16182762]SPG :)[/quote]
How much? An arm and a leg? X]
WRX8XB 12-03-2006 11:21 AM

[QUOTE=Sleepy Wagon.;16187670]How much? An arm and a leg? X][/QUOTE]

i believe they run ~800 a copy or so.
520hpsti 12-03-2006 11:29 AM

i have the recaro tomcats and love them. They are very comfortable for daily driving.

[IMG]http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h162/520hpsti/PB200049.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h162/520hpsti/PB200029.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h162/520hpsti/PB200021.jpg[/IMG]
o2sys 12-03-2006 02:24 PM

Light Werks do the thigh bolster get uncomfy after a while driving in them? How about getting in and out it? any excess wear since it gets on the way?
LightWerkz 12-03-2006 03:02 PM

Very comfortable bolsters, honestly.

In & out is alittle harder since I am low to the ground, but nothing you cant get used too.

No wear at all, and Ive had them for awhile now.
ommmjido 12-03-2006 03:58 PM

i've had Sparco, Corbeau, Recaro, and now Bride in my car. and i gotta say Recaro is the most comfortable aftermarket seat handsdown. sure the Bride i have now is more supportive, but the comfort level is still a step down from the Recaro i had(both reclineable). i heard even the Recaro SPG bucket is very comfortable to daily drive in.
o2sys 12-03-2006 04:01 PM

maybe because Recaro makes OE spec seats also
Redline927 12-03-2006 04:38 PM

i love my v.8's :)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/Redline927/IMG_0619.jpg?t=1165181906[/IMG]

^^ and for some reason the img tag isnt working
WRX8XB 12-03-2006 07:58 PM

[QUOTE=Redline927;16190298]i love my v.8's :)
[IMG]http://photobucket.com/albums/v237/Redline927/IMG_0619.jpg[/IMG]

^^ and for some reason the img tag isnt working[/QUOTE]

that should work
DashboardCon 12-03-2006 08:16 PM

[QUOTE=112nick;15908588]Actually, they are discontinued. Speedware just happens to have the remaining stock. You couldn't get them from Recaro any more, as they don't make them. The Speed replaced the SRD as the current model. The two seats are very similar, but yet still different.

But now at least everyone knows where to still find a nice seat for a great price![/QUOTE]

If the SRD is discontinued, then why does Speedware say this:

"The SRD seats are currently available for PRE-ORDER only to be delivered February 2007"

Are you sure the SRD didnt replace the speed?
DocWyte 12-03-2006 10:00 PM

Nope, the speed replaced the SRD, however Speedware seems to be able to still order the SRD. I talked with them about it this past Friday.
112nick 01-06-2007 02:43 PM

[QUOTE=DashboardCon;16191898]If the SRD is discontinued, then why does Speedware say this:

"The SRD seats are currently available for PRE-ORDER only to be delivered February 2007"

Are you sure the SRD didnt replace the speed?[/QUOTE]


We, Speedware, are large enough to order hundreds of seats at a time. Recaro is willing to bring back certain seats, in this case the SRD, for us because we do so much volume for them. I have had meetings with the my owner to make this the last batch of SRD's, because we don't want to lose the novelty that the SRD has.

In this last batch of 150 seats, 75 pair, special colors were ordered. Black with Black stitching, Black with grey inserts, black with red logo and top stitch, black with yellow logo and top stitch, black with white logo. I think thats it. We're expecting to receive shipment in February.

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