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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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I'd really like to get a Sparco Torino 2 racing seat, but I don't think that I could get both because I play hockey and rest my hockey stick between the passenger's seat and the door panel, so...it looks as if I would be only buyng one.
Is that silly????
Will I look ricey????
And if so, where in the heck can I put my hockey stick...I'm 6'3" and use the full 60" shaft, no puny sticks here!!!!

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:16 AM
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can you fit it down the center of the car at an angle maybe (with the blade in the passenger footwell)
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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Who cares what people think.

I got a very expensive Bride seat on order. Don't want to waste cash for 2 of them.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Zexy
Who cares what people think.

I got a very expensive Bride seat on order. Don't want to waste cash for 2 of them.
I agree.. the only thing that matters is what you think. I only have one racing seat in my car... I have the other one, I just didn't put it in yet but I don't mind driving around with one. It serves its purposes right now, the other seat will go in just for cosmetic purposes but I could also do without it.




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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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Yep it will look silly... ...you know you can count on me for an honest opinion




Should look fine since there is a valid reason for both (your 60" shaft & racing habit)
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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If you care about image I would get two. Otherwise it looks silly, and somewhat ricey...kinda like poor Honda owners who don't have enough money to buy both seats :-( :-P

If you don't care about your image, screw it!!!!! You only NEED one and your passengers will be more comfortable in the stock seats. Don't forget the racing harnesses
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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Very true everyone, thanks alot...and Umzzz, thanks for the suggestion, I'll try getting the hockey stick in that way and go from there.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 11:23 AM
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I think it is not silly but offensive. But since you play hockey you could probably beat the living s%it out of me so I will think whatever you think
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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Well, be the first to create a stick that breaks down. Make it out of carbon fiber and have it break down in the middle like a pool stick. Problem solved.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DayBlueZ
Well, be the first to create a stick that breaks down. Make it out of carbon fiber and have it break down in the middle like a pool stick. Problem solved.
wouldn't work... a stick that splits in the middle would not be strong enough to handle a hard slapshot

anyway back on topic: one seat is fine imo
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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I don't think it looks odd. But since I track my Z, some clubs I run with require equal safety equipment (seats, harnesses) for driver & passenger. PCA & CarGuys both do.
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 10:16 AM
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Honestly if you think about it, getting a second racing seat for passenger is "ricey" if you go with the whole "It serves no function" philosophy. But I digress, I think one seat will look odd, because it throws off the balance of the car. You can curb it by keeping the seat black if you have black interior for example. Whatever you decide to do, I have Torino 2's in my car and they are a very comfortable seat. I find it more comfortable then the stock ones and so does my girlfriend. It's the only thing about the car she ever comments on (grumble grumble)
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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is that a pink seat in a white car??!!?? Do you play on the slick ******* hockey team or something?
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Nope, the white car is not mine, my Z is blue and no I do not play for the slick *******!!!!
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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i have one single sparco pro 2000 in my Z... its black...

makes it hell for the valet though!

you can kind of see it in the picture.

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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 06:29 AM
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Get two if you are getting it the different color than the stock seats.

If you get black, I guess it would look okay.
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 08:05 AM
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I bought just one racing seat (Corbeau) but it's black so shouldn't look too bad. I'm only doing it for orthopedic reasons so I don't need the extra expense and I want the comfort of the stock passenger seat still to be there.
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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Yeah, I'd be going with the black Sparco!
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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when i get my car back i will take a picture of my interior with the single black sparco...
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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Low J - At 6'2", 250, I have problems with the stock seat as well. I can't find your "Legend" seats anywhere on the Corbeau site or elsewhere. Do you mean "Legacy" by chance?
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