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Originally Posted by wstar (Post 2938337)

The biggest problem I have with seat mounts for this car is it's hard to get them low enough, given low headroom in this car and the funky floorpan shape. Ditching the idea of sliders helps as that kills another inch or so of height (plus the seat is a lot more stable both for driver-feel and in a wreck...). But the bottom line is any of the universal-ish brackets (e.g. the Sparco ones, Planted, etc) isn't going to be as awesome on managing seat height as something custom-fabbed for exactly where you want the seat at. It doesn't cost that much to hit up a reputable local racecar builder and have them fab up your seat-mounting solution based on your body size, seat, and car, and you'll get a superior solution.

wstar, I'm glad that you've pointed out what I believed this whole time to be a deficiency as well. Though I love my aftermarket seats, the moment I sit in them my head nearly touches the headliner. This I'm sure would be detrimental if I were to ever roll the vehicle. :icon14: As you've mentioned, though I enjoy the ability to adjust the seat back and forth, I believe down the line I will have a shop mount the seats directly onto the Wedge Engineering brackets.

While I'm not sure the compatibility with other brands, I know the Bride FO rails which are a mount and slider all in one, actually gained me more head room when I put them in with my Vios III's.

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Originally Posted by critical (Post 2930302)

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Love your seats. How is the sitting comfort after a long drive?
Is it forgiving to the lumbar area?

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370 (Post 2939177)

Love your seats. How is the sitting comfort after a long drive?
Is it forgiving to the lumbar area?

thanks. it's not as comfortable as the touring seat and lumbar could be better, but it's not uncomfortable. i'm probably going to buy the lumbar insert sparco sells.

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Originally Posted by gomer_110 (Post 2939065)

While I'm not sure the compatibility with other brands, I know the Bride FO rails which are a mount and slider all in one, actually gained me more head room when I put them in with my Vios III's.

Sounds about right. Bride is well-known for being able to provide low seat positioning dependent on rail and seat configuration.

Sorry for the huge pics, the smaller ones get compressed and look like crap. Anyway, I haven't gotten to take many pics since I installed them, here's the only ones I have right now

Oh, and if you didn't know you can resize your browser screen by holding Ctrl and rolling your mouse wheel down.

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Originally Posted by Huck (Post 2939224)

thats because youre using photobucket. make an www.imgur.com account and you'll be much happier.

Can you use stock harness w/ these seats Status Racing Ring GT-X Racing Seats - Status Racing or do you need to get a 4 point?

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Originally Posted by mag_black (Post 2946801)

Can you use stock harness w/ these seats Status Racing Ring GT-X Racing Seats - Status Racing or do you need to get a 4 point?

Technically: You must use your stock Seat Belts even if you have a 4-point harness on.

Also, i wouldn't get a 4/5 Point harness without a roll bar... so consider that as well. :tup:

With a fixed back seat the buddy club sliders are the best to keep it similar to stock if not slightly lower. They also are of great quality.

For a reclining seat the height issue of the bracket isn't as big of a deal. Bride mount would be my choice for a reclining seat.