Ebay seats
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Those seats look fuckhuge. I briefly skimmed the description and didn't see the dimensions -- if they're there, then I apologize. I would recommend inquiring the dimensions of the seats and, specifically, try to get a feel for the height (remember our cars our tiny).
Most people who buy seats off eBay just "splurge" and go for the Bride repos. oh and you're a fag |
I bought them. I'm cheap. They look decent, but I have no idea if they'll last.
Seats are hard, don't expect long trips to be comfortable. They fit my 36+" butt, and give pretty good lateral support. They're a very tight fit, and will rub on the tunnel. They will NOT mount up unless you make custom brackets of some sort. I used stock sliders and had adapters made at work. I will eventually get rid of them and get better seats, but I needed something now, and didn't want to spring for Corbeaus right now. |
I would be worried, about 2 things. 1 ebay seats, dont get in an accident with them if you like living. 2, I hate seats with shoulder wings they just push you out of the seat.
If you really want a cheap seat. Kirkey 09 Series Economy 20 Degree Layback Seat, 15-1/2 Inch Wide - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop Its what I run, best seat for not running a harness, you can run the thing with a lap belt only and it holds almost as well as a harness. I added some more foam under the ass and lower back and its the only car seat I've ever sat in where I can drive for 4 hours and not have my ass fall asleep or my back kill me when I get out. Only real negative is that people who dont drive kirkey's think you're and idiot and your back and ass get really ------- sweaty. They do require a "custom" bracket but its literally just some decently thick aluminum or steel flat stock going across the stock brackets. |
How would a regular seat be any worse in a crash than stockers?
It has a locking tilt mechanism just like stock seats. It's made fairly robustly, but is slightly lighter, having a smaller seat pan underneath. No, it's not a racing seat. It's a replacement seat for the street. |
Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 899848)
How would a regular seat be any worse in a crash than stockers?
Chinese seat is tested to hold up well enough to hold it's own shape while being mounted. Hopefully. |
Looks like they're claiming they're racing seats. Its part quality that I would be worried about. Will the seat bolts tear out of the bottom? Will that locking ratchet fail in an accident? The OEM seats had to go through a lot more testing and meet higher standards than that seat. Even a reclining fia approved seat from a major brand I would be wary about because it doesnt have to meet as strict standards as an OEM piece.
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The mounts on the bottom are definitely an issue: they're really weak aluminum with like 3-4 threads worth to hold the bolt. The rest is also fairly cheap and weak, which is why you're paying half price. But honestly I don't think this will change anything: if you get in a wreck in a miata a seat falling apart will be the last of your worries. I think having a roll bar is much more important, and its a no-brainer that these are in NOT meant for real racing.
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Pics installed? I'm curious how huge they look.
Sit higher than stock? Could always cut the humps and floor mount. |
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRIDE-VIOS-L...ht_1927wt_1065
I have these eBay Racing seats and they are alright. Everyone creams their pants how awesome they look, but, after sitting in some super-duper-mega-awesome rigid "real" seats (like Sparco PRO2000, that seat makes my dick hard) they feel mediocre. Still, cheap, work with 5/6pt harness, easy to clean, very comfortable, easy to mount into miata. Not super rigid but I think it's because I have them mounted on stock rails which have "play" to them |
would it be stupid to use those with stock belts?
also how is fitment? are they super close to everything and/or rubbing, esp up top by the seat belt, or are these compact enough to fit good? |
I dont see what would be stupid about using stock belts with them, unless they dont let the shoulder belt sit right, which is actually a problem with some racing seats.
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Originally Posted by soviet
(Post 899948)
BRIDE VIOS LOW MAX RACING SEATS BLACK FRP BLACK CLOTH | eBay
I have these eBay Racing seats and they are alright. Everyone creams their pants how awesome they look, but, after sitting in some super-duper-mega-awesome rigid "real" seats (like Sparco PRO2000, that seat makes my dick hard) they feel mediocre. Still, cheap, work with 5/6pt harness, easy to clean, very comfortable, easy to mount into miata. Not super rigid but I think it's because I have them mounted on stock rails which have "play" to them |
Originally Posted by karter74
(Post 900126)
Would you say these are comfortable enough to DD? Like extended road trips?
Longest I've done was 5 hours non-stop drive. I also have 5 point harnesses and no AC, cruise or stereo. So all my entertainment is the turbo :giggle: |
Originally Posted by soviet
(Post 900127)
They are extremely comfortable if you fit in them. They are very uncomfortable if you don't (seat squeezes your hip bones, basically)
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Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 899855)
But honestly I don't think this will change anything: if you get in a wreck in a miata a seat falling apart will be the last of your worries.
I consider seats a safety item and I wouldn't even consider buying a non-OEM seat that doesn't have a certification. |
I just love how so many people are all about safety. Roll bars, not style bars. Certified harnesses and racing seats. And yet, they remove the airbag to put in a Momo steering wheel.
These ebay seats have the same recline mechanism I had in my Toyota. I'd be willing to bet they're nearly as strong as those seats were, too. It's not like they're going to explode underneath you. |
Originally Posted by njn63
(Post 900641)
That's a great justification for buying shitty parts. "Hey, the car is already dangerous so I might as well remove the seat belts" :rofl:
I consider seats a safety item and I wouldn't even consider buying a non-OEM seat that doesn't have a certification. |
Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 900679)
go ahead and explain to me how one seat will keep you safer then another.
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I'm really not seeing your point.
Ok they'll break, they'll flex, but the roll bar will keep you from eating cement, and the belt/harness will still keep you from flying forward. So what part of the seat being cheap will kill you? |
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