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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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Looking into aftermarket seats....

Ive been looking at aftermarket seats and found a few that I like. I would love to get the folding seats, but they are a little to $$$$ for me, so Im looking at the fixed back seats. The car is only driven on weekends. How comfortable are fixed back seats. I know there not all that great, but thought I would check with you guys first. Im looking at the Corbeau FX series seats. Another question is, how easy is it to clean the colored seats like the red, yellow ect?
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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I have recaro pole positions, and personally, I love fixed back. When I get in normal seats now it feels weird cuz i slide around everywhere :P
Anyways, I wouldn't recommend it if you are used to ridin around with a gangster lean.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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I wouldn't recommend it if you are used to ridin around with a gangster lean.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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Remember the airbag ... you will lose it (?safety concern?) and you will have to modify the airbag sensing system so that you don't have a permanent fault.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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GBMINI ..........MSFIT, I guess Recaro makes seat brackets for the mini?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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I have the Sparco Evo. I love the support and how snug it is. Its great for my back too. I have heard others talk about them not being good for daily driver or road trip, but I like it. I normally sit really upright though, its definately not for anyone who likes to slouch or sit back.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Would anybody like to share a pic of there fixed back seats installed in there MINI?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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can i see some pics Minitor? I really want some Sparco action
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SSMini
GBMINI ..........MSFIT, I guess Recaro makes seat brackets for the mini?


 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Nice .... Sweet ride, looks familiar Deja Vu

I ordered a Cobra Suzuka in black for myself :]
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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MSFIT,

how did you manage the airbaglight issue?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ScuderiaMini
can i see some pics Minitor? I really want some Sparco action
One custom uhpolstered Evo:



I wish I had two though.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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I manage the airbag light issue by not noticing it. Just another red LED.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by The MINITOR
I manage the airbag light issue by not noticing it. Just another red LED.
exactly
My dash is lit up like a christmas tree
Brake Pad Sensor (brembos) Light, Airbag Light, DSC Light, EMPTY GAS GAUGE
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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I was looking at a seat by Recarro called the Top Line. It was a folding adjustable style and a nice cross between a race seat and the stock upgraded Mini seat.

John
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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EMPTY GAS GAUGE
my favorite!!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Sparco Rev... fixed back:


i also got these around.. because one is broken.. looking for a good seat then you can probably give me a price on em and ill unload em... simply because i really really need em out of the house...

 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 06:34 AM
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My "old" interior. No longer intacked..

 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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I have a couple of questions. What Sparco's are those, what kind of shifter is that and who did you get an all black interior?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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those are sparco fighters

the shifter is from randy

the interior is not all black, it is anthracite
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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Is that shift boot from Randy too, or is that a Tiburon boot or something?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by The MINITOR
Is that shift boot from Randy too, or is that a Tiburon boot or something?

boo...thats the tiburon boot that is no longer made :(
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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Shifter is not from Randy. It's my own modified Alta shifter. Some here on Nam are still owed one. Sorry about that guys. This post will help me get off my a$$ and get them out to you....
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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boo...thats the tiburon boot that is no longer made :(
Those of you who have the rubber boot...take good care of it
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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Just ordered my rubber shift boot. $22.00+shipping
 
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