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g-via · 08-20-2009, 05:16 PM

yah i'm def not USDM-sized....hahahahahaha

I have an R32 GTR seat in my S13, I am looking for an OEM seat that sits lower tho

ronmcdon · 08-20-2009, 05:21 PM

Here's the only net pic I could find of the said GTR R35 seats.
Seems comfy, but idk about lateral support.

At a glace, I'd prefer the Recaro Speedster CS (as far as reclining seats).

Speedster CS Recaros

EVO X Recaros (for shits & giggles)

VROOOM · 08-20-2009, 05:27 PM

i like the RX-8 R3 Recaros

ronmcdon · 08-20-2009, 05:31 PM

I like the 'Poor Man's' Recaro SRD's.
New they're around 700-800ish.
I got a used one for my S14 around 300.

Just have to be careful of all the 'Variants' (aka fake shit) out there.

drift freaq · 08-20-2009, 05:33 PM

I have to honestly say I like the side bolsters on the R35 Seats over the speedster cs Recaros.

I will personally attest to the R32/33 seats being dope. I have run them for years. Its damn near the closest compromise you can get if you want a seat that's track worthy i.e. will hold you in, but is also a street car seat.

I can say I have also owned S15 seats and they are damn comfortable. Though they are not worth the money they get sold for most of time. Oh and they just won't hold you in like a R32/33 seat will. Its basically a racing seat for the street.

Though yes the R32/33 and 34 Skyline seats are for people that are not of large stature or thickness shall we say.

ronmcdon · 08-20-2009, 05:46 PM

With the R35's, I was skeptical of lateral support where the driver's thigh's are.
Support for the waist area seems good.
Support for the shoulder area, I might be able to see how it could offer more support than the Speedster CS.

With seats, imo the only accurate way to test them is probably to actually sit in the car & take it for a proper test drive.

ixfxi · 08-20-2009, 06:04 PM

Those arent factory R35 GTR seats (shown above), they look like optional seats ($$$)

I wouldnt recommend R35 seats to anyone other than R35 GTR owners. R35 seats are like excaliber, only a GTR owner can remove the sword from the stone... or, connect all that electronic bullshit (heaters/motors) to make that shit work.

edit: here is a pic of the r35 seats, though i have the black on black (no red siding)

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ronmcdon · 08-20-2009, 06:09 PM

Likewise, I'd imagine it would be a complete PITA to try replace the seats in a R35.

ixfxi · 08-20-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronmcdon

Likewise, I'd imagine it would be a complete PITA to try replace the seats in a R35.

why?

replace with stock is easy, unbolt and unplug
then replace and reverse steps

replace with aftermarket is easy, unbolt and unplug
then replace and bolt on (no plugs)

done and done

zenki.life · 08-20-2009, 09:18 PM

i still laugh at all the multitude of sensors in the seat of a GTR. nothing like a good ole seat that requires more wiring than your engine. lol

*ManoNegra* · 08-20-2009, 09:18 PM

I got a chance to sit in one a little while back
comfy, but I was most interested in playing with the buttons on the dash
I can also attest to the awesomeness of the R32 seats.

zylvia213 · 08-20-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g-via

Don't just spit shit out, if you don't know

stock R35 seats weigh 65 lb each

must be nice getting an expensive car and just stripping it and upgrading shit just like changing your underwear lol....

65lbs for seat is pretty dam heavy. I sat in a GT-R last year at the Z nationals and they felt pretty comfy. I wonder how much them seats cost???

zenki.life · 08-20-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zylvia213

I wonder how much them seats cost???

if you would read you would have found your answer a few post up

anotherblusi · 08-20-2009, 10:18 PM

This is a GT-R spec V seat. I took this pic at the ginza showroom last january. The spec V is supposed to be about 200lbs lighter than the normal GTR so i'm guessing this seat should be much lighter. They also completely removed the rear seat and laid in some cheapo padding, like the porsche GT3...

ixfxi · 08-21-2009, 12:48 AM

thats not cheapo padding, that shit looks nice.

but honestly, when people are astonished at how heavy the seats are i tell them to go check some of these fucking BMW and mercedes seats, theyre no joke. theyre super adjustable and super fucking heavy. this is what you pay for and what you get when you want: heating, air conditioning, motorization. in my opinion, theres no one to blame but you fucking consumers.

PANGES · 08-21-2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel.

If you do decide to get Recaros from an Evo don't get them from a dealer.

Even looking for them on Evo forums might be a bit tough...

Typically though Evo guys are retarded and ask way too much for their seats.

like this guy....

He's quoting dealer prices for his seats. 8k for recaros? fuck that noise. He's only asking 3k, but you can get them brand new from Recaro for $1300 each.

FEELER!!!2008 Evo X Recaro Seats, MINT, 600 Miles on them SO CAL! - evolutionm.net

Get IX or VIII seats if you can. Don't get X seats. They have the built in side impact airbags which would be useless to you and are heavier.

Interesting tidbit, some insurance companies have totalled Evo VIII's due to the theft of the seats on rare occasions seeing as how they cost so much to replace...

I sold my pair of Evo 8 recaros for $500. lol. I constantly see the Evo 9 recaros for sale for around $800 for the pair, and alot of the time, they will include the rear seats too.

08-20-2009, 05:16 PM	#31
g-via Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 1,023 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yah i'm def not USDM-sized....hahahahahaha I have an R32 GTR seat in my S13, I am looking for an OEM seat that sits lower tho __________________ "I'm a rage-aholic, I just can't live with rage-ahol!!!"

08-20-2009, 05:33 PM	#35
drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,562 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	I have to honestly say I like the side bolsters on the R35 Seats over the speedster cs Recaros. I will personally attest to the R32/33 seats being dope. I have run them for years. Its damn near the closest compromise you can get if you want a seat that's track worthy i.e. will hold you in, but is also a street car seat. I can say I have also owned S15 seats and they are damn comfortable. Though they are not worth the money they get sold for most of time. Oh and they just won't hold you in like a R32/33 seat will. Its basically a racing seat for the street. Though yes the R32/33 and 34 Skyline seats are for people that are not of large stature or thickness shall we say. __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

08-20-2009, 05:21 PM	#32
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 89 Posts: 4,260 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Here's the only net pic I could find of the said GTR R35 seats. Seems comfy, but idk about lateral support. At a glace, I'd prefer the Recaro Speedster CS (as far as reclining seats). Speedster CS Recaros EVO X Recaros (for shits & giggles)

08-20-2009, 05:31 PM	#34
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 89 Posts: 4,260 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I like the 'Poor Man's' Recaro SRD's. New they're around 700-800ish. I got a used one for my S14 around 300. Just have to be careful of all the 'Variants' (aka fake shit) out there.

08-20-2009, 05:46 PM	#36
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 89 Posts: 4,260 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	With the R35's, I was skeptical of lateral support where the driver's thigh's are. Support for the waist area seems good. Support for the shoulder area, I might be able to see how it could offer more support than the Speedster CS. With seats, imo the only accurate way to test them is probably to actually sit in the car & take it for a proper test drive.

08-20-2009, 06:04 PM	#37
ixfxi Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangin on my chest Account: BANNED #fucksupreme Age: 82 Posts: 5,932 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Those arent factory R35 GTR seats (shown above), they look like optional seats ($$$) I wouldnt recommend R35 seats to anyone other than R35 GTR owners. R35 seats are like excaliber, only a GTR owner can remove the sword from the stone... or, connect all that electronic bullshit (heaters/motors) to make that shit work. edit: here is a pic of the r35 seats, though i have the black on black (no red siding) 0

08-20-2009, 06:09 PM	#38
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 89 Posts: 4,260 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Likewise, I'd imagine it would be a complete PITA to try replace the seats in a R35.

08-20-2009, 09:18 PM	#41
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	I got a chance to sit in one a little while back comfy, but I was most interested in playing with the buttons on the dash I can also attest to the awesomeness of the R32 seats.

08-20-2009, 10:18 PM	#44
anotherblusi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Walnut, SoCal Posts: 402 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	This is a GT-R spec V seat. I took this pic at the ginza showroom last january. The spec V is supposed to be about 200lbs lighter than the normal GTR so i'm guessing this seat should be much lighter. They also completely removed the rear seat and laid in some cheapo padding, like the porsche GT3...

08-21-2009, 12:48 AM	#45
ixfxi Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangin on my chest Account: BANNED #fucksupreme Age: 82 Posts: 5,932 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	thats not cheapo padding, that shit looks nice. but honestly, when people are astonished at how heavy the seats are i tell them to go check some of these fucking BMW and mercedes seats, theyre no joke. theyre super adjustable and super fucking heavy. this is what you pay for and what you get when you want: heating, air conditioning, motorization. in my opinion, theres no one to blame but you fucking consumers.