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    Seat question

    are these worth the money, or will they crack in half and be the cause of my demise?


    fleabay ftw!


    #2
    looks like a fiberglass shell. for 100 I would avoid them. seats help save lives too. good ones anyway
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      #3
      Unless they have an FIA approval (or an equivalent approval from an equivalent organization), I wouldn't touch them.

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        #4
        The reserve hasn't even been met. Many stock seats aren't even good enough for cars. I'd stick with an FIA approved seat as well.
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          #5
          I have a set in my car because i got them for $70 (locally, no shipping). I'd stick with stock seats if i could've found them for a little more (mine were trashed)

          Overall, they're decent, not the crap i expected from reading threads like these.

          Mine aren't the exact same ones, but i'm sure they're probably similar...mine recline. Mounting is a PITA, i ended up using angle iron and spending around $50 on it. They're pretty hard and uncomfortable, mine are breaking in and getting a little better.

          The side bolster while not wearing down on the outside is breaking down on the inside probably from my wallet, nothing i noticed until i leaned in my car, put my hand there and noticed it was a little flat and i could feel the inner frame.

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            #6
            thanks. FIA approval, didnt even think of that.....

            i just gotta find new seats!

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              #7
              Seats are more of a safety item than a comfort item. Skimp with seats as you would with a cage or any other safety device - at your own risk. I'd love to see crash/safety statistics with some of these knockoff seats, as I'm sure there would be some interesting results.

              Not bashing knock-offs, I'd just stay away from the "produce it as cheap as possible" mentality for certain items.

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                #8
                Momo Start seats run around $250 new on ebay and I have heard they are pretty comfy for fixed seats. I'm getting one for the 335i, maybe two if can swing it.
                '88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5

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