Anyone thinking about swaping out 370Z seats?

JoeD · 09-17-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Which sparcos are those, they look like what I want.

Milano. Very nice seats, indeed.

Modshack · 09-17-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Which sparcos are those, they look like what I want.

They're Milano II's in blue Alcantara. Basically a high end street seat. These are for sale BTW....$1000 for the pair ($980 each retail) like new. I'd rather not ship, but could in the original boxes...I'm guessing $150. More info, pics and links here: Seat install album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com

RCZ · 09-17-2009, 05:19 PM

I'm not quite looking at seats right now, but someone should snatch those up at that price.

Hey modshack... kinda interested in that intake ducting you got going on, any way I can get you to make a kit. I'm feeling lazy.

shabarivas · 09-17-2009, 06:15 PM

Yea man - wanna make me one too? Also - if you dont mind - could you let me know how much those would run new? I am in the market for some black recaros - but maybe ill go sparco if the price is right

Modshack · 09-17-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Hey modshack... kinda interested in that intake ducting you got going on, any way I can get you to make a kit. I'm feeling lazy.

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

Yea man - wanna make me one too? Also - if you dont mind - could you let me know how much those would run new? I am in the market for some black recaros - but maybe ill go sparco if the price is right

On the Fang vents, you might just order direct as I get no deal on those parts and double shipping really wouldn't help...

From: Pilot Supplies, Avionics, and Homebuilt Aircraft Parts from Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co.

Order Hose P/N 05-29810 for the 2.5" aeroduct. 8 ft should do it with some to spare

On the 2.5" flanges P/N 10350-10 Order 4

These guys are good to deal with and ship from multiple warehouses so you'll have it in a few days..

On the seats, check out: Sparco USA
They're $989 each retail at this point..I'm asking $1000 for the pair and they're like new. They've been sitting in my den for 2 years now...

carfr3ak · 09-17-2009, 07:00 PM

Check out these tests of Recaro Vs. Bride seats. Not sure if the model makes a huge difference in safety, but BRIDE didn't do so well.

Recaro:
YouTube - RECARO Rear Impact Crash Test

Bride:
YouTube - Bride Rear Impact Crash Test Simulation

Just for comparison purposes, look at how well this stock seat does in a crash test(Not 370Z): Towards the end of each video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy0FI...1&feature=fvwp

And the 09 Prius Seats:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-Cl4qtUmdw

Notice how the stock seat barely moves back any, while Recaro moves back approx. 45 degrees, while the Bride becomes flat.

370zForever · 09-29-2009, 05:05 PM

Hey, any of u guys got some good ideas on lightening the Z's front end...I've already got the battery relocation and I don't plan on changing the hood cause it's already aluminum and really light...I'm wondering if forged pistons and connecting rods would make any significant difference in weight...NEED GOOD IDEAS GUYS!!!

Modshack · 09-29-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zForever

Hey, any of u guys got some good ideas on lightening the Z's front end...I've already got the battery relocation and I don't plan on changing the hood cause it's already aluminum and really light...I'm wondering if forged pistons and connecting rods would make any significant difference in weight...NEED GOOD IDEAS GUYS!!!

Need some good ideas?

Here ya go: SCC Technical Assistance Program

Otherwise you're just wasting your time..

shabarivas · 09-29-2009, 05:16 PM

get a smaller engine!

LiquidZ · 10-05-2009, 06:49 PM

Although I would like to get aftermarket seats, I don't want to give up the airbags in the seats. That risk is not worth taking.

speedworks · 10-05-2009, 09:22 PM

So this weekend, I modified my driver's seat so that they were more comfortable for my big a**. I took out the bars, and bent the lower frame lip so it wasn't verticle and poking into me. Much better now, and relatively easy. The only thing to think about is with a different seat, you will have the SRS light constantly blinking in your face - you will have to overcome that. Also, if you do take your seat out temporarily, maybe disconnect the battery before you unplug the seats, so that when you plug them back in, you don't get the light. I didn't do that, had the light this morning, and had to go to the dealer to have it reset. By the way, it is real simple to take these seats apart (common tools).

09-17-2009, 05:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I'm not quite looking at seats right now, but someone should snatch those up at that price. Hey modshack... kinda interested in that intake ducting you got going on, any way I can get you to make a kit. I'm feeling lazy. Last edited by RCZ; 09-17-2009 at 05:32 PM.

09-17-2009, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
carfr3ak Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 71 Drives: Nissan SUV Rep Power: 17	Check out these tests of Recaro Vs. Bride seats. Not sure if the model makes a huge difference in safety, but BRIDE didn't do so well. Recaro: YouTube - RECARO Rear Impact Crash Test Bride: YouTube - Bride Rear Impact Crash Test Simulation Just for comparison purposes, look at how well this stock seat does in a crash test(Not 370Z): Towards the end of each video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy0FI...1&feature=fvwp And the 09 Prius Seats: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-Cl4qtUmdw Notice how the stock seat barely moves back any, while Recaro moves back approx. 45 degrees, while the Bride becomes flat. Last edited by carfr3ak; 09-17-2009 at 07:14 PM.

10-05-2009, 06:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Although I would like to get aftermarket seats, I don't want to give up the airbags in the seats. That risk is not worth taking. __________________

09-17-2009, 06:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	Yea man - wanna make me one too? Also - if you dont mind - could you let me know how much those would run new? I am in the market for some black recaros - but maybe ill go sparco if the price is right

09-29-2009, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Hey, any of u guys got some good ideas on lightening the Z's front end...I've already got the battery relocation and I don't plan on changing the hood cause it's already aluminum and really light...I'm wondering if forged pistons and connecting rods would make any significant difference in weight...NEED GOOD IDEAS GUYS!!!

09-29-2009, 05:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	get a smaller engine!

10-05-2009, 09:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 18	So this weekend, I modified my driver's seat so that they were more comfortable for my big a**. I took out the bars, and bent the lower frame lip so it wasn't verticle and poking into me. Much better now, and relatively easy. The only thing to think about is with a different seat, you will have the SRS light constantly blinking in your face - you will have to overcome that. Also, if you do take your seat out temporarily, maybe disconnect the battery before you unplug the seats, so that when you plug them back in, you don't get the light. I didn't do that, had the light this morning, and had to go to the dealer to have it reset. By the way, it is real simple to take these seats apart (common tools).