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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Sparco Seat Help

Ok so I have a set of sparco seats. I didnt buy any sliders or anything with them. Now I just wanna know how do I mount it? What do I need to mount it ?
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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Ok so I have a set of sparco seats. I didnt buy any sliders or anything with them. Now I just wanna know how do I mount it? What do I need to mount it ?
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You need one base/slider bracket per side. Outmotoring.com has them for $140/side. They allow fore-aft adjustment, and I think they're even adjustable for height. You can probably buy some fixed mounts for less if you don't need the adjustability.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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You need one base/slider bracket per side. Outmotoring.com has them for $140/side. They allow fore-aft adjustment, and I think they're even adjustable for height. You can probably buy some fixed mounts for less if you don't need the adjustability.
dang a $140 bucks! The seats where already $1200!
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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dang a $140 bucks! The seats where already $1200!
Sometimes it takes $$$ to do it right
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Well...first off...what seats do you have? That determines if you have to hard mount them or you can use a slider system with it. My sliders and hardware for BOTH seats were like $300. But, I got my seats for $700 NEW. I gotta run my father-in-law to the airport but I will be back on. Hit me up or call me.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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They are the Sparco Torino 2 seats.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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You will want to run a slider system. Trust me. Do they look like these?

 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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yes they do. all black though
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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Psst :Look what I found
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Jtrem
dang a $140 bucks! The seats where already $1200!
My Milanos were $2600...hope that makes you feel better
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
My Milanos were $2600...hope that makes you feel better
I'm sure you can get seats somewhere for 2600 a piece.

For what I want to do I'll probably end up paying far more than that. But I want to take some Sparcos and do some custom upustry stiching and some other custom add-ons so I know that'll be a big hit. Step one is save the money to where its not an issue, step two is pock which Sparco to order, then find a quality automoive unphoslterer and figure out what the end bill will be.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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Thanks Drew!!! Dang $2600 for seats. I dont even think my Mini costs that bluebook now hhahaa
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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I know Sparcos aren't "cheap" seats, but subconsciously, I've always thought of them that way. I just figured out why - I can't hear "Sparco" without thinking of "Sparkomatic" car stereos.

(And if you've never owned Sparkomatic stereo equipment, consider yourself lucky. That and Kraco...)
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Just ordered a Racaro Style Topline....electric everything.....
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ekim
Just ordered a Racaro Style Topline....electric everything.....
That had to cost a pretty penny!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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i am waiting on color samples from cobra. i'm doing milano's w/ body color (royal gray) ostrich skin inserts. cobra has also made it possible for me to order a couple of extra matching ostrich hides to do the rest of the interior. i can't wait. it should look hot.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Jtrem
dang a $140 bucks! The seats where already $1200!
Back in '03, my Torino set (I guess Torino-1 model) was about $900 and sliders/base totaled about $160. Yes, you'll want the sliders if you ever want anyone in the backseats. I also recalled the slider being hard to use unless someone sat on the seat and slid the seat... after uses, the slider loosened up and it's all good. The seats will sit about a little lower than the lowest setting on the stock seats.

After 56,000+ miles, the seat has held up. While the driver side seat's cushion isn't as 'full' as it use to be (ended up getting some kidney cushions), and there is some discoloration where the seatbelt rubs, I can't complain, money well spent.

EDIT: Another good thing w/ the Sparco base, is that it comes with the seatbelt bracket you'll need to mount the stock seatbelt buckle onto the new seat/base.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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Here's a good thread... CLICK
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Thanks for the help everyone. I got the drivers side in.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Thanks for the help everyone. I got the drivers side in.
PICTURES BIOTCH!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Jtrem
Thanks for the help everyone. I got the drivers side in.
Originally Posted by UKSUV
PICTURES BIOTCH!
Yes he will slowly learn that we like to see this cool motoring stuff!!!!
 
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 03:27 AM
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Way off topic...But

Jtrem,
I have always wondered how old you are? You want to do so much to your car and I am the same way, so I am so curious.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by xnotfunkylex
Jtrem,
I have always wondered how old you are?
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by xnotfunkylex
Jtrem,
I have always wondered how old you are? You want to do so much to your car and I am the same way, so I am so curious.
Whats age got to do with it?
 
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