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Lets talk seats
I'm in search of some red-colored seats for the Z.
I don't want to go Bride, nor any other big companies. (no dough)
I'm 80/20 that I want leather over cloth.
I've been on ebay checking out seats (sets with parts) and the prices are decent, but I don't think they're worthy.
Who makes some good leather covers that are relatively on the inexpensive side and fit the Z seats very well?
Any help/direction is appreciated.
I don't want to go Bride, nor any other big companies. (no dough)
I'm 80/20 that I want leather over cloth.
I've been on ebay checking out seats (sets with parts) and the prices are decent, but I don't think they're worthy.
Who makes some good leather covers that are relatively on the inexpensive side and fit the Z seats very well?
Any help/direction is appreciated.
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ive been searching for decent price seats as well. ive seen some people with corbeau seat, they look pretty good, and the prices arent bad. check them out. http://www.corbeau.com/prod_index/prod_index.shtml
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Corbeau seats are the best bargan. Some vendors have hinted at the fact that most of the high dollar seats out there are made in China and really do not warrant the high price. From my searching around on the internet, Corbeau seats are relatively well respected. https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/243920-put-my-new-seats-in.html I don't like the color but looks good and they fit well.
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Originally Posted by Ahsmo
Corbeau seats are the best bargan. Some vendors have hinted at the fact that most of the high dollar seats out there are made in China and really do not warrant the high price. From my searching around on the internet, Corbeau seats are relatively well respected. https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=243920 I don't like the color but looks good and they fit well.
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Originally Posted by SS728
I'm looking for red covers/seats, in leather.
Where can I find those oem red ones?
Where can I find those oem red ones?
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I was looking at seats a while ago and just assumed Corbeau's were as expensive as sparcos, the Corbeau A4's look exactly like Sparco Torino's as did my Ractive seats I used to have in my Eclipse. I wouldn't doubt they are all pumped out of the same factory, looking at Corbeau's prices you can get full leather seats for as much as a Sparco Cloth, referring to that other post as well, I don't think Corbeau's look bargain bin at all.
Also, when buying seats, cheat on the larger side. if they say up to a 36 waist, it will fit up to maybe a 34.
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Originally Posted by Zivman
just for reference, I see a lot of people going with the corbeau A4's. I can tell you after having the opportunity to sit in the entire line of corbeaus, the CR1 corbeaus would be what I would spend my money on. Much more comfortable than the A4's. On the other side of the spectrum, stay away from the VX2000 seats.
Also, when buying seats, cheat on the larger side. if they say up to a 36 waist, it will fit up to maybe a 34.
Also, when buying seats, cheat on the larger side. if they say up to a 36 waist, it will fit up to maybe a 34.
The micro suede black looks great. I wonder what size the A4 used in the previous link in this post, looks like a perfect fit, but thanks for the reference on the seat size, will be useful.
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Originally Posted by oro
Right on thanks man, I was definately looking more to the CR1's they look quite a bit more supportive and also they look a lot more refined (at least to me).
The micro suede black looks great. I wonder what size the A4 used in the previous link in this post, looks like a perfect fit, but thanks for the reference on the seat size, will be useful.
The micro suede black looks great. I wonder what size the A4 used in the previous link in this post, looks like a perfect fit, but thanks for the reference on the seat size, will be useful.
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Originally Posted by Zivman
those are the wide version of the A4s. The CR1 is a bit more relaxed in the legs and shoulders, but is still snug in the mid section. I felt the A4s are too tight, even in wide. I am a fairly stocky fellow with a 36" waist (5'8" and an athletic 220+) and like the more relaxed shoulders of the CR1. I think unless the car is 100 track use, a slightly more open seat is better. The CR1 is still plenty supportive and the friend of mine that is 5'6" an about 150 with maybe a 30-32" waist agreed that the CR1 was more confortable
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So you would say probably a CR1 wide would be a pretty good fit? I'm clocking in at 5'8 around 200lbs, I'm not slob, but im no gym junky either
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You can check local upholstery shops, I've had some good work done by my local shops for good pricing. Just look around a little for a quality shop. They can actually add more of a bolster to your stock seats, then recover it in any leather you wish, for a true custom look, for just about the same price as mid level seats w/hardware and brackets etc....
This is just an option if you're curious about going the truly custom route...
This is just an option if you're curious about going the truly custom route...
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Originally Posted by SS728
Yes, I've heard of Katzkin!
I just thought it was a west-coast thing.
I found some dealers and distributors here and I'm going to call tomorrow.
Thanks guys!
I just thought it was a west-coast thing.
I found some dealers and distributors here and I'm going to call tomorrow.
Thanks guys!
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Corbeau and other companies sell the seats with a max waist size that is meant to be when the seat is more "broken in". If you buy too large, and the seats get broken in they will be sloppy. Remember these are MOSTLY meant to be a performance upgrade to hold you in place better than OEM. They are going to be snug....and if anyone wants corbeau, please feel free to let me know and i'll work up a good package for you!
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