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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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New Sparco Seats!

Finally got the new sparco Monza Seats in! Thank You Fireballed Brian for the Nice Set!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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Finally got the new sparco Monza Seats in! Thank You Fireballed Brian for the Nice Set!


(and I thought I was going to have to spend tonight pestering you for pics )
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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(and I thought I was going to have to spend tonight pestering you for pics )
haha The first thing I did when I got home was busted out the old camera! hahaha
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Looking Good!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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call the upholsterer.

great seats though. enjoy!!!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DOPAMINE
call the upholsterer.

great seats though. enjoy!!!
I wish. I like them the way they are.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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Black/gray with tan?!!!!
You are SO going to fashion Hell for this!!!!

J/K John. Looks good.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Great seats Jtrem! I am new to the forums and just got my MCS last week - but seat mods are already moving up my list of mods. I am considering either having the stock sport seats re-done in leather or getting new ones altogether.

If I can ask, what other seats did you consider, about how much did the Sparcos run you, did you do the install yourself, and where did you order them?

thanks!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Acorin
Great seats Jtrem! I am new to the forums and just got my MCS last week - but seat mods are already moving up my list of mods. I am considering either having the stock sport seats re-done in leather or getting new ones altogether.

If I can ask, what other seats did you consider, about how much did the Sparcos run you, did you do the install yourself, and where did you order them?

thanks!
I shot you a PM!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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Same questions - I've had 2 back surgeries in the last 3 years and have strongly considereded some Sparco seats - but came to realize there is a fair amount of "detailed" research re: seat mounting rails, airbags, etc. for a 2005 MCS Pure Silver with Black roof (those seats sure would look nice it my baby). Any details re: parts, lessons learned, recomended dealers and procing would be appreciated.
Thanks ~ the picture's are great!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by HBoom
Same questions - I've had 2 back surgeries in the last 3 years and have strongly considereded some Sparco seats - but came to realize there is a fair amount of "detailed" research re: seat mounting rails, airbags, etc. for a 2005 MCS Pure Silver with Black roof (those seats sure would look nice it my baby). Any details re: parts, lessons learned, recomended dealers and procing would be appreciated.
Thanks ~ the picture's are great!
These seats have amazing back support. The seats are fairly simple to install. 4 basic bolts, and 1 bolt used to hook up the sealt belt. As for the airbag light, mine was turned off at the dealer. You need to put a resistor in order to trick the airbag light. There is threads on NAM that deal with that sorta thing. I noticed that the seats fit very tight in the car, the hit on both the console and the door panel. It doesnt bother me much, just makes sliding the seats alittle bit of a pain. I would suggest going to sparcousa.com and looking for a local dealer. Go sit in the seats they have to offer and pic one that you feel comfortable in. The seats do sit alittle lower then the stock seats so it is alittle harder getting in and out.
-John
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Jtrem, thanks again for the additional information.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Jtrem, thanks again for the additional information.
Your Welcome! Anytime!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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I think they're WAY sexy!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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can you still use the origional height adjuster to make the seat higher?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by nabeshin
can you still use the origional height adjuster to make the seat higher?
The orginal height adjuster went bye bye ahaha. To mount the sparcos, you need to used a different base and slider. So its crazy, because it feels like im setting on the floor when I drive. Cool feeling though.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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Jtrem, thanks for the smooth transaction on the rear shelf. It was nice meeting you today, and those are some killer seats, in a nice Mini!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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Jtrem, thanks for the smooth transaction on the rear shelf. It was nice meeting you today, and those are some killer seats, in a nice Mini!
Thank You! Very Nice meeting you aswell. Im very happy with the seats! I also talked to Brian about going Turbo with my mini.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 01:15 AM
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I want that. Very nice looking. Would be awsome with some beige inserts for the rey, but sweet either way. I am very jealous.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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call an upholsterer... get the grey part done in tan leather or suede and then it'd look AWESOME!

still, great find! i wish i had a seat like that now instead of my sparco rev... but o well
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 1QKMNIS
I think they're WAY sexy!
Oh yeah........X 2
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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This morning was great! It was cold outside, and when I got in my car no freezing cold leather anymore!!!!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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Exellent Choice if i do say so myself. I have the same ones in my baby. Comfy aren't they?Enjoy
 
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