What’s the deal with bride seats?

AS1AN · 03-05-2019, 12:53 AM

Hello, all!

I have a chance at grabbing a set of one of the higher tier “quality” BRAUM seats.

My upholstry shop is telling me that BRAUM is trash and I’ve been trying to do some research but I can’t really find anything as to why they’re bad.

Are they unsafe in accidents?

I don’t really mind the comfort ability of it as they’re going to be redone by my upholstry shop, anyways.

What’s your verdict on BRAUM seats? Trash or worth? What’s your reasoning?

Jv01jv01 · 03-05-2019, 06:10 AM

I sat in a set of Braum seats not bride seats . Am 6’ 180lbs. The seats backs had way to much flex for me . There just cheap seats, I don’t know how the frames are or you’re shop can make them better. Jv

God-Speed · 03-05-2019, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jv01jv01

I sat in a set of Braum seats not bride seats . Am 6’ 180lbs. The seats backs had way to much flex for me . There just cheap seats, I don’t know how the frames are or you’re shop can make them better. Jv

I have never sat in them but if this is the case, DON'T waste your money on them. You don't want your seats to have any flex in them and you do want them to be comfortable and most of all SAFE!!!

ColtronZ · 03-05-2019, 08:11 AM

Title says Bride and post says Braum. Am I missing something?

Zingston · 03-05-2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ColtronZ

Title says Bride and post says Braum. Am I missing something?

Are we in some type of other parallel universe that's actually perpendicular at 45 degree angles? I mean, what's going on here?

Lvcky69 · 03-05-2019, 09:08 AM

i mean, you get what you pay for. If you are tight with money, save some more and buy a decent pair from a good known company. It will be worth the wait

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2019, 09:16 AM

I wouldn't bet my life on an aftermarket seat that isn't FIA certified.

dts3 · 03-05-2019, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I wouldn't bet my life on an aftermarket seat that isn't FIA certified.

This

God-Speed · 03-05-2019, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I wouldn't bet my life on an aftermarket seat that isn't FIA certified.

cv129 · 03-05-2019, 01:08 PM

I thought FIA certified seats are almost always fixed back seats? For street safety, I think you want TUV (more stringent than DOT) approved seats.

And Braum does advertise some of their seats as FIA certified.

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2019, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

I thought FIA certified sears are almost always fixed back seats? For street safety, I think you want TUV (more stringent than DOT) approved seats.

Last time I checked, there were a very few reclinable FIA certified seats. It's been years since I looked though.

JARblue · 03-05-2019, 01:20 PM

Pretty sure all of Braum's FIA certified seats are fixed back. Not to mention they are pretty much always out of stock from my experience.

cv129 · 03-05-2019, 01:31 PM

I was just trying to say, our oem seats aren’t FIA certified either, so are many other much more expensive aftermarket seats.

So everyday, almost all of us are actually trusting our lives in non FIA certified seats.

I am just speaking to the general idea, I have no clue as to the internal constructions of Braum seats.

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2019, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

I was just trying to say, our oem seats aren’t FIA certified either, so are many other much more expensive aftermarket seats.

So everyday, almost all of us are actually trusting our lives in non FIA certified seats.

True, but there's millions of dollars and countless cars destroyed during comprehensive crash testing of the OEM equipment. I don't think many aftermarket suppliers are doing the same, so you just have to buy the best you can.

Personally, I wouldn't do aftermarket seats on a street car. I've done it, but I was always a little uncomfortable since I'd deleted side airbags and didn't know how well the aftermarket stuff would fare in an accident. Now that I'm old, it's either full cage, harnesses and FIA seats, or a completely OEM setup.

cv129 · 03-05-2019, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

True, but there's millions of dollars and countless cars destroyed during comprehensive crash testing of the OEM equipment. I don't think many aftermarket suppliers are doing the same, so you just have to buy the best you can.

Personally, I wouldn't do aftermarket seats on a street car. I've done it, but I was always a little uncomfortable since I'd deleted side airbags and didn't know how well the aftermarket stuff would fare in an accident. Now that I'm old, it's either full cage, harnesses and FIA seats, or a completely OEM setup.

, especially the last sentence.

03-05-2019, 12:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
AS1AN Base Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 7 Drives: 2014 370 MG 6MT Rep Power: 7	What’s the deal with bride seats? Hello, all! I have a chance at grabbing a set of one of the higher tier “quality” BRAUM seats. My upholstry shop is telling me that BRAUM is trash and I’ve been trying to do some research but I can’t really find anything as to why they’re bad. Are they unsafe in accidents? I don’t really mind the comfort ability of it as they’re going to be redone by my upholstry shop, anyways. What’s your verdict on BRAUM seats? Trash or worth? What’s your reasoning?

03-05-2019, 06:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jv01jv01 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Ct Age: 60 Posts: 42 Drives: 2018 nismo tec Rep Power: 7	I sat in a set of Braum seats not bride seats . Am 6’ 180lbs. The seats backs had way to much flex for me . There just cheap seats, I don’t know how the frames are or you’re shop can make them better. Jv God-Speed likes this.

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ColtronZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 310 Drives: 17 370z Rep Power: 6295	Title says Bride and post says Braum. Am I missing something? OMGWTFBBQ, tonythetiger, KamiSpeed and 3 others like this. __________________ 318hp/255tq made by FI Res Test Pipes, FI Non-Res Catback, Z1 Intakes, and EcuTek Tuned by RS-Enthalpy

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	I wouldn't bet my life on an aftermarket seat that isn't FIA certified. God-Speed and JARblue like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,222 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	I thought FIA certified seats are almost always fixed back seats? For street safety, I think you want TUV (more stringent than DOT) approved seats. And Braum does advertise some of their seats as FIA certified. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield Last edited by cv129; 03-05-2019 at 01:19 PM.

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Lvcky69 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 385 Drives: 17 370z & 16 911 S Rep Power: 3922	i mean, you get what you pay for. If you are tight with money, save some more and buy a decent pair from a good known company. It will be worth the wait

03-05-2019, 01:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Pretty sure all of Braum's FIA certified seats are fixed back. Not to mention they are pretty much always out of stock from my experience. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-05-2019, 01:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,222 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	I was just trying to say, our oem seats aren’t FIA certified either, so are many other much more expensive aftermarket seats. So everyday, almost all of us are actually trusting our lives in non FIA certified seats. I am just speaking to the general idea, I have no clue as to the internal constructions of Braum seats. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield Last edited by cv129; 03-05-2019 at 01:34 PM.

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