Notices
Exterior & Interior 350Z Body modification, interior styling and lighting
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Bride vs Sparco seats

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-03-2016, 08:41 AM
  #41  
350Z_Al
Registered User
 
350Z_Al's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Posts: 908
Received 28 Likes on 24 Posts
Default

Just beware with a lot of Bride seats they're made for little people... I'm 6'0 230lb and there is no way I fit in a lot of Bride seats besides the Vorga, Cuga XL and Euro..
The following users liked this post:
BigBlue (02-03-2016)
Old 02-03-2016, 08:53 AM
  #42  
BigBlue
New Member
iTrader: (4)
 
BigBlue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Southern Utah
Posts: 1,810
Received 186 Likes on 137 Posts
Default

Yes somewhere on this site I posted pics of the steps removing the stock sensor and install into new seat. The removal is the hard part; I had no idea about these sensors even existed until I had bought new seats, but I got it out and easy install due to my seats being able to pull seat/back areas away for easy access; stock is kind of a b1tch (it's a big flat, thin plastic thing that wasn't made to be removed haha!). *I didn't have heaters. If you can find that thread about the sensor transfer it's pretty good; let me know if you get to that point and I think I've got all of those pics still, may help save you from throwing something!

*also, pre/post stock seat surgery I tried to go easy on my stock seat and put them up for sale; they sold fast.

Originally Posted by jdm-v35
Nice! so you were able to put the weight sensor in your racing seat? Did you also transfer your seat heaters?

I know I saw a thread where someone did that, but not sure if its ever been done by anyone else. would be very nice to keep seat heaters, though I never drive the car.

As far as the seats do I really like the R333 so I may continue the hunt for some at a decent price.. Or I may even consider the r100, as they looked good in a Z(posted here somewhere). just not sure if the R100 really is a lower quality seat, or just doesn't look as fancy and cool as the R333

Last edited by BigBlue; 02-03-2016 at 09:20 AM.
The following users liked this post:
jdm-v35 (02-03-2016)
Old 02-03-2016, 02:30 PM
  #43  
jdm-v35
New Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
jdm-v35's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: CO
Posts: 659
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

thanks for the help!! For now the search continues for some seats!!
Old 02-03-2016, 03:31 PM
  #44  
jdm-v35
New Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
jdm-v35's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: CO
Posts: 659
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

Ok so right now im looking at Bride Digo 2's.

cant decide between cusco version or gradation.. any opinion??
Old 02-03-2016, 07:19 PM
  #45  
jdm-v35
New Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
jdm-v35's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: CO
Posts: 659
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

Ok, so now I am having trouble to find the G35 bride rails now. Any recommendations on a good set of brackets? not sure if the seats come with sliders or not..

Should I use authentic bride brackets only? or are there others that are good quality and easier to find?
Old 02-03-2016, 09:18 PM
  #46  
terrasmak
Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
iTrader: (8)
 
terrasmak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sin City
Posts: 28,639
Received 2,284 Likes on 1,646 Posts
Default

http://corbeau.com/reclining-seats.html They make some budget friendly reclining seats
Old 02-04-2016, 04:27 AM
  #47  
jdm-v35
New Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
jdm-v35's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: CO
Posts: 659
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

I have tentatively ordered a set of Cusco Bride Digo's. Hopefully they are able to be shipped. Once I have confirmation that they are able to be shipped I will need to find the rails for G35.
Old 02-04-2016, 05:35 AM
  #48  
jdmfetish
New Member
iTrader: (3)
 
jdmfetish's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 925
Received 125 Likes on 94 Posts
Default

here are Bride Rails
https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...5&CA=73&page=4

I am pretty sure the MO Bride rails is what I used in my 350Z

they are showing them on the linked page
call and confirm
Old 02-04-2016, 06:00 AM
  #49  
jdm-v35
New Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
jdm-v35's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: CO
Posts: 659
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

Cool thanks. I did just see those but also saw they have an RO rail listed.. Just want to make sure the MO is the correct size as I don't want to be out $270 on a mistake! lol

I will wait till the bride seats have shipped out for sure though. Then I will buy the rails once i find out.

Hope I will be able to get them in!
Old 02-04-2016, 10:15 AM
  #50  
jdm-v35
New Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
jdm-v35's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: CO
Posts: 659
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

So, officially on their way!!

2x BridexCusco Digo II's
2x authentic bride rails/sliders for 03 G35 coupe

Last edited by jdm-v35; 02-04-2016 at 11:40 AM.
Old 02-04-2016, 12:40 PM
  #51  
jdmfetish
New Member
iTrader: (3)
 
jdmfetish's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 925
Received 125 Likes on 94 Posts
Default

sweet

did you make absolutely certain that you bought the G35 coupe US rails , for your bride model , driver & passenger side
Old 02-04-2016, 01:28 PM
  #52  
jdm-v35
New Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
jdm-v35's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: CO
Posts: 659
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

I ordered it through a vendor, so they called Bride USA for me. and I did most of the communications over the phone. They said the rails should be here in a few days, as they are in stock in Cali, but the seats are still on their way and will be 4-6 weeks.

And you were right they are MO rails
Old 02-05-2016, 05:57 AM
  #53  
jdmfetish
New Member
iTrader: (3)
 
jdmfetish's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 925
Received 125 Likes on 94 Posts
Default

cool

if that is the case

I am guessing that G35 & 350Z OEM seats swap out
Old 02-05-2016, 07:02 AM
  #54  
jdm-v35
New Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
jdm-v35's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: CO
Posts: 659
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

g35 and 350z driver is same, passenger is different.
Old 02-15-2016, 10:07 AM
  #55  
jznsn2u
Registered User
 
jznsn2u's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Germany
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I read through your thread and I'm glad you went with the Bride seats! I'd like to add some info just in case other people look through this thread,

First thing I'd recommend to those that want aftermarket seats is to make a list of the top 2 or 3 seats they're interested in. After you decide which seat fits your financial and performance goals (street or track), go to a shop and physically test out which seats fit you. Some times performance shops dont have what you want available so you have to refer to the specifications listed on the product and also customer reviews. (That's what I did.) Every seat has different sizes so make sure you get one that fits you snug.

Sparco sells good seat's and you can buy them on Amazon with cheap/free shipping. They were super cheap so I ended getting a set of R100's and later selling them to a friend. When they came in I had a sense of "Hit or Miss" feeling toward them because I was anxious to see if they would fit me. They fit good, felt comfortable, tight on the upper back. So easy enough to get in and out of the car but still hold me during corners. I liked them because they were so cheap.

Around the same time I got a set of Bride seats, one reclinable and one full bucket. Of course the price of the Brides are more than double what I paid for the Sparcos. The quality seemed better, fit more snug for me on the upper area's than the Sparcos, and looked more attractive to me.

To make things easy- get what will fit you, what you think looks good and most importantly make sure they're real because safety matters.

Another Quick topic of discussion...
My personal opinion about the R100's.- I think they're cheap and when I see people that have them I think, "My Brides were excessively more expensive, blah blah blah + they're 'Better' ALTHOUGH, my friends with R100's are winning trophy's at car shows. So anything better than stock is a contributing cool factor and also FML LOL!". That topic can go on and on, but that's just some food for thought. Here's some photos of my gear in my Z,










My old R100's (I let him borrow it for Spocom Hawaii 2015 and he won 2 trophy's, so he bought them from me. LOL.)






Last edited by jznsn2u; 02-15-2016 at 10:18 AM.
Old 02-20-2016, 05:39 PM
  #56  
jdm-v35
New Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
jdm-v35's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: CO
Posts: 659
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

thanks for the info! btw You used to do shoots for melo right? Im from hawaii also but recently moved away.
Old 02-22-2016, 06:26 AM
  #57  
jznsn2u
Registered User
 
jznsn2u's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Germany
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by jdm-v35
thanks for the info! btw You used to do shoots for melo right? Im from hawaii also but recently moved away.
No Problem! Yeah, I know melo. We all used to hang out together and our group name was "Project Definition". Pretty much a group of people that are into same photography/videography, music, cars and clothes.


Old 02-23-2016, 06:11 AM
  #58  
Justin100
Registered User
 
Justin100's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 629
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jdm-v35
Looking into picking up some seats. Just wondering what people opinions are between Sparco or Bride seats?

I am looking for reclining seats not fixed bucket.

Are the Brides really worth the exponential price?

Any advice is appreciated.
i got bride low max seats because mainly for the looks i like the way it looks with the gradation on the seat and backing.

i opted against bride digos because they dont appear to be true race bucket seats.....the backing looks similar to my stock seats.......

they are way more comfortable than my leather stock OEM seats.........just hugs your body.....




if you go to car meets my opinion is people will definitely compliment you more on the interior...than the plain black sparco seats....

the sparco seats are good they are just plain boring looking......

Last edited by Justin100; 02-23-2016 at 06:19 AM.
Old 02-23-2016, 04:50 PM
  #59  
jdm-v35
New Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
jdm-v35's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: CO
Posts: 659
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

I already ordered the seats 3 weeks ago.. also the low max would be too small for me. The digos seem like they will fit more comfortably.

The gradation is nice but I like to keep it subtle. If people see the Cusco seats they either know, or they dont, but it's pretty much just for me as I never go to any car meets. maybe one a year, if that. drove the car less than 1000mi in the past year total

Last edited by jdm-v35; 02-23-2016 at 04:52 PM.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bealljk
Interior
2
02-29-2016 08:58 PM
Audionoob
Audio & Video
3
01-25-2016 08:21 AM
SmokedOutSquirl
Intake Exhaust
11
01-08-2016 02:36 PM



Quick Reply: Bride vs Sparco seats



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:27 PM.