Lets see your aftermarket seats!

NorthStyle · 01-04-2017, 04:25 PM

I like the Cipher, I have one for my driver's side and don't have any issues with it other than the bracket was a pain to install due to shitty instructions. Beyond that, they're TUV approved for German roads which makes them alright in my book.

madeinjapan · 01-05-2017, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

lol I read it somewhere along time ago, that's how they are allowed to put the Bride Logo on it.

eliboy · 01-06-2017, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ufoz8mycow

Don't buy fake seats unless the idea of being folded in half during an accident sounds appealing to you. The cost for "real" seats takes into account the actual R&D and crash testing that went into them in addition to the generally superior materials and craftsmanship.

Is the cost is the only way to know? Can you give some tips how to know? Thanks!

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Volk Z · 01-07-2017, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by eliboy

Is the cost is the only way to know? Can you give some tips how to know? Thanks!

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Cost is not the way to tell. I could buy fake Bride seats and sell for 4k which would not make them authentic.

1. Buy from a Bride authorized dealer. Done
2. If you buy used the owner should have receipts and if not tell them to get them for proof of authentic purchase.
3. The fake seat will not say Made in Japan.

This should help

littlejuanito · 01-07-2017, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z

Cost is not the way to tell. I could buy fake Bride seats and sell for 4k which would not make them authentic.

1. Buy from a Bride authorized dealer. Done
2. If you buy used the owner should have receipts and if not tell them to get them for proof of authentic purchase.
3. The fake seat will not say Made in Japan.

This should help

I fake seat could very easily say "made in Japan"

Volk Z · 01-07-2017, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by littlejuanito

I fake seat could very easily say "made in Japan"

I believe so they don't get a lawsuit they can not legally alter/make up where it was made. The fake Bride seats a couple years ago said made in Canada or Taiwan. NOT made in Japan. Find me a fake that says Made in Japan

Volk Z · 01-07-2017, 11:49 AM

If you look on let's say Ebay for crappy knock offs first off I can tell from the pics on most. They do not have a quality look, sagging cloth, bride writing isn't level etc.

Also they do say made in Taiwan on the post. It says Bride-Taiwan ding ding ding. Fake

Like I said earlier buy from an authentic dealer. DONE.

Can we talk about quality seats and ditch this talk about crappy knockoffs

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ufoz8mycow · 01-27-2017, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z

Can we talk about quality seats and ditch this talk about crappy knockoffs

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Seriously, a decent pair of seats isn't THAT expensive. You can get a pair of entry level Sparcos, brackets and sliders for under $1200 all in, so why would you ever f*ck around with some cheesy eBay seats?

AntiVenom · 01-29-2017, 08:53 AM

personally i wouldn't trust anything that isn't FIA approved regardless of manufacturer. this pretty much eliminates any reclining seat from being safe. some might fair better than others

Bride Seat Crash Test

AntiVenom · 01-30-2017, 04:23 PM

Spring/Summer I run a Zeta III Type L. Even with the Type L(arge) I barely fit with a 32waist. I am fortunate to have narrow hips I guess. The shoulder bolster puts some pressure on the upper part of the door panel.

For colder months (i.e. when I don't have events that require a helmet) I run stock touring. The seat warmer sure is nice on those colder days.

KamiSpeed · 01-30-2017, 05:34 PM

Beautiful seat man! Love the Japan edition seats

James10694 · 04-24-2017, 07:22 AM

For those who have status seats. I'm having a hard time deciding between the leather and ultra suede. I don't track my Z, but I prefer a little more of function over looks. I'm assuming the suede prevents you from sliding around in the seat more?

tonythetiger · 04-24-2017, 08:57 PM

cant go wrong with cloth status seats, leather gets too hot, suede gets too dirty

James10694 · 04-25-2017, 02:33 AM

Ive asked a few people now and that seems to be the consensus. I also live in vegas so getting leather would probably be a mistake. Thanks for the advice.

God-Speed · 04-25-2017, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tonythetiger

cant go wrong with cloth status seats, leather gets too hot, suede gets too dirty

Remember suede looks and feels great when it's new, however it is going to wear down and lose it's appeal in time.

01-07-2017, 11:49 AM	#652 (permalink)
Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3066	If you look on let's say Ebay for crappy knock offs first off I can tell from the pics on most. They do not have a quality look, sagging cloth, bride writing isn't level etc. Also they do say made in Taiwan on the post. It says Bride-Taiwan ding ding ding. Fake Like I said earlier buy from an authentic dealer. DONE. Can we talk about quality seats and ditch this talk about crappy knockoffs . BeemaaZ likes this. __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON

01-29-2017, 08:53 AM	#654 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	personally i wouldn't trust anything that isn't FIA approved regardless of manufacturer. this pretty much eliminates any reclining seat from being safe. some might fair better than others Bride Seat Crash Test Chuck33079 and Hotrodz like this. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla Last edited by AntiVenom; 01-29-2017 at 08:56 AM.

01-30-2017, 04:23 PM	#655 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	Spring/Summer I run a Zeta III Type L. Even with the Type L(arge) I barely fit with a 32waist. I am fortunate to have narrow hips I guess. The shoulder bolster puts some pressure on the upper part of the door panel. For colder months (i.e. when I don't have events that require a helmet) I run stock touring. The seat warmer sure is nice on those colder days. TechnicZ, KamiSpeed, carlitos_370z and 1 others like this. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla Last edited by AntiVenom; 01-30-2017 at 04:26 PM.

01-30-2017, 05:34 PM	#656 (permalink)
KamiSpeed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,888 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Beautiful seat man! Love the Japan edition seats AntiVenom likes this. __________________ KAMISPEED \| SHOP 370Z PERFORMANCE PARTS & MODS \| SUPPORT@KAMISPEED.COM KAMI SPEED REVIEWS \| FINANCE YOUR PARTS WITH US \| MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS PRE-ORDER DEPOSIT PROGRAM \| HKS MASTER SELLER

04-24-2017, 07:22 AM	#657 (permalink)
James10694 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 916 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	For those who have status seats. I'm having a hard time deciding between the leather and ultra suede. I don't track my Z, but I prefer a little more of function over looks. I'm assuming the suede prevents you from sliding around in the seat more? carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ Boosted Performance Single Turbo 618whp/489 tq

01-04-2017, 04:25 PM	#646 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,256 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	I like the Cipher, I have one for my driver's side and don't have any issues with it other than the bracket was a pain to install due to shitty instructions. Beyond that, they're TUV approved for German roads which makes them alright in my book.

04-24-2017, 08:57 PM	#658 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 193	cant go wrong with cloth status seats, leather gets too hot, suede gets too dirty __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

04-25-2017, 02:33 AM	#659 (permalink)
James10694 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 916 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Ive asked a few people now and that seems to be the consensus. I also live in vegas so getting leather would probably be a mistake. Thanks for the advice. __________________ Boosted Performance Single Turbo 618whp/489 tq

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