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Old 11-09-2002, 12:27 PM
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Thumbs up Project #512952 Seats and Harness
Finished getting the seats and harnesses in this AM. My el cheapo Sparcos (gotta love industry deals) are about the most comfortable seat I've even been near, but they will require a weight loss plan if I gain ANY weight. They hug like a bear.

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Old 11-09-2002, 01:21 PM
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Are they supposed to hold up better than stock in a roll?

I'm curious as to why you replaced the stockers? Where they worn, uncomfotable, or was it just because you could?
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Old 11-09-2002, 02:50 PM
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Are they supposed to hold up better than stock in a roll?

Yes.

I'm curious as to why you replaced the stockers?

The were horendously uncomfortable, made my back hurt, offered absolutely no support and downright sucked.

Where they worn, uncomfotable, or was it just because you could?

Oh... and I got a bitchin' deal on these... but the stock ones were gone'ers anyhow. They are the most uncomfortable car seat I've ever sat in.
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Old 11-09-2002, 06:40 PM
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Well they do look nice.

Have you had the harnesses or are they new?
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Old 11-09-2002, 06:42 PM
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what's the orange stuff in the center console ?

Oh, and nice seats
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Old 11-09-2002, 06:43 PM
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and what happened to the blue cage?
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Old 11-09-2002, 07:21 PM
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Blue gone. Orange stuff? Good eye. They're ear plugs. I don't own a top for the jeep and typically drive it for over about 50 miles any time I'm in it.

Ear plugs make it much more paletable.
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Old 11-09-2002, 08:14 PM
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Ah, I thought maybe they were anti-gravity pills.

good idea on the ear plugs.
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Old 11-09-2002, 09:17 PM
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Hey,
Ya can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. I get out there and I try stuff.

I've rolled. Yep. Twice, as a matter of fact. And you know what. I know what its like. I know how to plan for it. And I'm a better driver for it... Maybe a little less likely to go for something stupid quite so eagerly, but I'm out there doing it.

Its gotta count for something. Besides. I got 4 points now!
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Old 11-10-2002, 05:41 AM
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I asked earlier about the harnesses...Are they new? I'm wondering if you've been off road with them much? Do they limit your ability to lean over and "look around"?
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Old 11-10-2002, 07:27 AM
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The shoulders ARE new. The laps have been in for years. I think that the shoulders will be fine for nasty, dangerous stuff, but unneccesary elsewhere. A properly fitting shoulder doesn't restrict movement TOO bad.
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Old 11-10-2002, 07:58 AM
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Nice looking seats!

Did you get option with the little yellow handle? The one where you yell "EJECT....EJECT....EJECT!!!" and then pull hard?
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Old 11-10-2002, 08:41 AM
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Oh Stu... your time is coming!

Seth (Wanna go for a ride?)
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Old 11-10-2002, 10:22 AM
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Sorry...I couldn't help myself. But honestly, those do look nice. I've ridden in Scott Kruize's seats....made by Beard (sp)....I was amazed at the wrap around support they provide. So much different than a factory seat.
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Old 11-10-2002, 12:16 PM
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Seth,

What happened to the old seats??? I could use the passenger side to steal some parts out of. if you have no home let me know.


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Old 11-10-2002, 04:34 PM
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The old seats are in my garage. You're welcome to them, but there's nothing left other than the seat itself. I reused all the hardware.

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Old 11-10-2002, 06:04 PM
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I need the cables and tilt pieces that are in the seat so that would be great.



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Old 11-10-2002, 06:39 PM
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I can get the seats to Huntington Beach, if you wish to make them disappear.

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Old 11-11-2002, 12:20 AM
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Did the seats just bolt up to your factory hardware? What model sparcos are those? Im looking at getting seats soon, and have been looking at Mastercrafts and beards.
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Old 11-11-2002, 06:23 AM
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They're Turinos. Not only are the too expensive for retail purchase, they took all sorts of fab to get them to bolt to the stock sliders. PITA. I'd rather have a Corbeau or a Recaro. The Sparco's were too much time and effort.

I personally hate the MC/ Beard Buckets.
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Old 11-11-2002, 07:29 AM
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I personally hate the MC/ Beard Buckets.
seth
Would that be because they don't work well with fireplug bodystyles or because you don't like the name? Or, are they just a crappy seat?
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Old 11-11-2002, 08:32 AM
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I fit in the seat, I just find that the lack of adjustability and the scarce lumbar support is uncomfortable after the first 20 minutes.
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Old 11-11-2002, 10:57 AM
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I could make them dissapear from HB on like tues or wednessday.



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