Bride vs Sparco

giez · 10-30-2009, 04:51 AM

are they about the same?

i'm think about replacing my factory cloth seats, but i dont know which brand to choose, can you guys help me out?

RedComet · 10-30-2009, 07:31 AM

People can argue they're about the same. I think Bride may offer more styles but I'm pretty sure it comes down to personal preference.

Modshack · 10-30-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by giez

are they about the same?

Who knows? Why not throw Recaro in there too? I think it really depends on the style of seat you are looking for.....Street, Race, or something in between...
as well as how willing you are to fabricate the pieces necessary to make anything other than the Bride bolt in. No one else has seat rail at this time (to my knowledge)

travisjb · 10-30-2009, 12:36 PM

Bride rails work with Sparco... confirmed

Modshack · 10-30-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Bride rails work with Sparco... confirmed

Yes sir.....

Z1Performance · 10-30-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Bride rails work with Sparco... confirmed

with some seats yes

to the OP - like most things, it first comes down to budget

from there, depends on the style you like, and what you fit comfortably in

travisjb · 10-30-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Z1Performance

with some seats yes

to the OP - like most things, it first comes down to budget

from there, depends on the style you like, and what you fit comfortably in

with ALL sparco seats... call them and ask if you don't believe me

Modshack · 10-30-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

with ALL sparco seats... call them and ask if you don't believe me

Umm....Not with bottom mount street seats...they are not a direct bolt on (bottom mt Sparco's to the bride rails...)

You do need to fab up some adapter cross pieces to make it all come together..
Sparco Mount points are a few inches narrower than the bride rails..

I'm sure the sidemounts are pretty universal though..Those should fit with no issues..

travisjb · 10-30-2009, 05:02 PM

got me there, steve... would imagine those bottom-mount seats you have are not too common... hopefully everyone now understands that you can use the bride rails for either mount style and that for typically side mounting the bride rails work regardless of seat brand... that was the general point i was trying to convey

nice job with the setup btw !

travisjb · 10-30-2009, 05:04 PM

back to the OP... Sparco has been around for a while and I guess I would argue they have more substance than style... Sparco has real engineers doing ergonomics and safety studies... I view Bride seats as stylish, and can't speak from experience as to their sturdiness, durability, or comfort... but I've heard good things

Pick the one that fits your body dimensions and budget... both have sizing charts on their websites

hope that helps

Modshack · 10-30-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

got me there, steve... would imagine those bottom-mount seats you have are not too common... hopefully everyone now understands that you can use the bride rails for either mount style and that for typically side mounting the bride rails work regardless of seat brand... that was the general point i was trying to convey

nice job with the setup btw !

I thought that's where you were headed with those comments....

...Just wanted to confirm to the group. Most street seats are bottom mounts, most race shells are side mounts, though it seems Bride makes some street models in the side mount style...

GTRFAN · 10-30-2009, 07:16 PM

Useless fact #54 - Bride is pronounced Breeday as it's Japanese.

Z1Performance · 10-30-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

with ALL sparco seats... call them and ask if you don't believe me

nope, not with all of them actually - I don't need to call them, I've been dealing both for years now

FYI

every Sparco reclining seat is bottom mount

every Recaro reclining seat is bottom mount

every Bride reclining seat is bottom mount

however the bolt patterns among them are different

travisjb · 10-30-2009, 08:32 PM

thanks john... you are an encyclopedia of seat-dom

10-30-2009, 04:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
giez Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sea-town Posts: 7 Drives: 350z/H2 Rep Power: 16	Bride vs Sparco are they about the same? i'm think about replacing my factory cloth seats, but i dont know which brand to choose, can you guys help me out?

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travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Bride rails work with Sparco... confirmed __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

10-30-2009, 05:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	got me there, steve... would imagine those bottom-mount seats you have are not too common... hopefully everyone now understands that you can use the bride rails for either mount style and that for typically side mounting the bride rails work regardless of seat brand... that was the general point i was trying to convey nice job with the setup btw ! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

10-30-2009, 05:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	back to the OP... Sparco has been around for a while and I guess I would argue they have more substance than style... Sparco has real engineers doing ergonomics and safety studies... I view Bride seats as stylish, and can't speak from experience as to their sturdiness, durability, or comfort... but I've heard good things Pick the one that fits your body dimensions and budget... both have sizing charts on their websites hope that helps __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

10-30-2009, 07:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
GTRFAN Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 586 Drives: 370z Titanium 6MT Rep Power: 17	Useless fact #54 - Bride is pronounced Breeday as it's Japanese. __________________ My Zed

10-30-2009, 07:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
RedComet Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 142 Drives: Spaceship Rep Power: 16	People can argue they're about the same. I think Bride may offer more styles but I'm pretty sure it comes down to personal preference.

10-30-2009, 08:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	thanks john... you are an encyclopedia of seat-dom __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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