How to Shop for new seats?

[Cletonius]

See first post. Better support, Im aging and need lumbar. :)

You may want to consider having them redone. The guy I'm learning from does orthopedic seats for people, I'm sure there's someone near you who can also. Cost is the same as new seats and it'll be tailored exactly to your body type and support needs. Might be worth checking out?

[cferb]

I don't know what the mkII Recaros are like but I imagine them to be fairly firm, you might try an e30 sport seat anyway just to see, mainly because they're cheap and already fit, they're very comfortable seats. They are not actually Recaro so they'll be a little different. Although they are still a bit on the narrow side so depending on how much "back" she's got they might not work.

What I did was seek out people at a local autocross. Just talk to people and ask to sit in their seats, that's how I figured out what fit me best.

I've heard a lot of people mention this about trying seats and they've all said that people are usually pretty willing to let you try it out because they all understand how important it is to try seats first and how it can be difficult to get a chance to.

What about "vaders" out of an e36 M3? They don't look all that great IMO, but they are very supportive and comfortable.

Or even e36 sport sport seats. They seem a little more relaxed for every day driving than e30 sport seats but still offer a lot more support than the worthless comfort seats.

[LowR3V'in]

I'm looking online and they are 1,500 each??

You think the ebay copys would feel like crap?
My sport seats are killing me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RECARO-SPORTSTER-CS-CUSTOM-UNIVERSAL-SYNTHETIC-LEATHER-RACING-RACE-SEATS-JDM-/281150971607?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4175e75ed7&vxp=mtr

$600 shipped

this ^

I just got a pair, best seats i have ever sat in, everyone who has sat in them has agreed, if you are more than 250lbs they might not work for you though.

[brads2002]

I just switched to the MKII from sport seats. I find the recaro's to be a lot more supportive then the sports and but also a tighter fit. The factory seats are a lot more adjustable then the MKII's which might help your issues.

[mccor023]

Well I did get out to a Sparco dealer yesterday and i was able to try out everything. The only seat I was really impressed was the EVO II fixed back. I was tempted and prepared to shell out $800 for a seat, but something held me back. Perhaps its my notion there is something "douchey" with a fixed back in a DD. also, my concerns for comfort on a 4-5 hour road trip I like to take every couple months.

[camshaftgsxr]

a suggestion,

http://corbeau.com/products/reclining_seats/gts_ii/

[Tonys18t]

Try getting yourself into an Evo X, they come with very nice Recaros, not sure of the seat model number but they can be had used fairly reasonably, plenty of support.

[elbrack]

I have cloth sport seats in mine and they're incredible. I love them. After having them I'm really glad they aren't leather on the really hot days. :-)

[mccor023]

a suggestion,

http://corbeau.com/products/reclining_seats/gts_ii/

Those look Good, have you tried them? Look almost OEM...
Saw these $900

[cferb]

Well I did get out to a Sparco dealer yesterday and i was able to try out everything. The only seat I was really impressed was the EVO II fixed back. I was tempted and prepared to shell out $800 for a seat, but something held me back. Perhaps its my notion there is something "douchey" with a fixed back in a DD. also, my concerns for comfort on a 4-5 hour road trip I like to take every couple months.

Hey!

Seriously though, consider getting in/out of the seats when you're looking. I have a Sparco Sprint 5 and it's a pain in the ass to get in and out of because of the sides, and because it's so low. The Evo seems to be pretty close to the same shape.

I've heard a lot of bad things about the quality of Corbeau, I considered them when I was looking because they're fairly affordable but general consensus from people who actually had them was they're gonna fall apart.

Have you looked at OMP? I sat in one when I was looking that was ~$400 and it was very comfortable, just passed on it because the harness holes were too low for me. Not exactly the prettiest seats though.

[e30kawi]

When you figure out the seats you want, if be willing to take those recaros off your hands.

[acolella76]

IMO Corbeaus are really uncomfortable. Maybe it was just the ones I sat in, but they use a very hard seat cushion. I would stick with something like Recaro or Racetech. I could sleep in a Racetech.

[F34R]

IMO Corbeaus are really uncomfortable. Maybe it was just the ones I sat in, but they use a very hard seat cushion. I would stick with something like Recaro or Racetech. I could sleep in a Racetech.

This^ Corbeaus are shit, they even look like shit too.

I love my Recaros, they are awesome and I can drive for hours in them. Long trips are like relaxing the whole way. No back pain or numb butt. I love my MOMO fixed back, but that is a different seat for another style.

Recaro's sizing is really good, get one to fit you and one to fit the wife.

[TobyB]

I can sleep in this, but I wouldn't recommend it for a dd

http://www.ultrashieldrace.com/catalog/Road-Race-Seats/Standard-Road-Race-Seats/Road-Race-VS-Seat/158

Plus, the name makes everyone think it's a feminine product... bonus!
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[mrcheezle19]

http://bit.ly/18C0qhc

done and done.