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I supported Toymods
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Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 07:03
 
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so whats the damage for one of these suckers??
hmm, is good having a non-ADR car, can put whatever seats AND have a harness legally  heh heh... hmm, crash protection what???
Cya, Stewart
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 07:07
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From Revolution race gear they are $1080 
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 07:20
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Ouch!
I believe in fact that many Sparco seats do carry ADR compliance. I looked into one of the most basic fixed models and even that did. Although I'm not sure if there is more than one ADR that must be adhered to.
Another point to note though is that no amount of ADR compliance papers is going to save your arse if your seat mounts aren't approved as well. 
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 07:48
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| Lucid wrote on Fri, 02 April 2004 17:20 |
Another point to note though is that no amount of ADR compliance papers is going to save your arse if your seat mounts aren't approved as well.
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Hehe, this is true.
I need some seats ASAP. Can anyone recommend any others that look as good as the Sparco above?
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 07:58
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If you aren't too big (unlike chubby BlackSupra or Cyberpunk) the OBX ones are a nice shape, fit me like a glove. They have tough patches sewn in on the sides like those and they satisfy the ADR and some other standard they have to meet.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 07:59
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What model have you tested that feels good?
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I supported Toymods
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Epping, Sydney
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 08:00
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I was under the impression that lots of seats met the requirements, just the brackets and rails needed to be engineered.....
where did you find out only the sparco is street legal shane?
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 08:01
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Carrera...although OBX don't list all their seats on their site. It complies with with both the ADR's and some other code of practice, checked it out then.
Reclining seat, RRP is $450 each methinks.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 08:02
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| draven wrote on Fri, 02 April 2004 16:00 |
where did you find out only the sparco is street legal shane?
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He didn't, he just found out the Sparco was legal, contrary to what someone else said the other day.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 08:03
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right
was freaking out a little there
mental note : read properly before jumping to stupid conclusions 
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 08:05
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This one doesnt look to bad:
Its the OBX Torino
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 08:08
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Here is the Carrera: 
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Adelaide
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May 2003
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 08:23
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Hm, nice thread. Keep posting them up eh, i need to pick seats in a few months.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 08:31
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This one isnt to bad either:
Would suit the ol-school look in the TA22  Its the OBX GTS II
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 09:06
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| justcallmefrank wrote on Fri, 02 April 2004 17:58 |
If you aren't too big (unlike chubby BlackSupra or Cyberpunk) the OBX ones are a nice shape, fit me like a glove.
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On behalf of myself and Cyberpunk...
"SUCK ME Beautiful"
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 09:11
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On behalf of me...no.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 09:40
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I'm with nathan - I'm a skinny little runt, so I'll happily buy the cheap obx seats
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 09:43
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Nathan is smaller than you greg, he will fit any damn seat.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 09:45
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damn these shoulders!
and my fat arse
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 09:50
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Don't cry Greg, he's just trying to make you feel fat, I doubt you are any bigger than I am
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Brisbane
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November 2003
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 09:57
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with the obx seats - i bought the daytona which is their smallest and cheapest seat - i could fit in it but it was a big squeeeze - wouldnt be comfortable for daily driving.
(i am 100kg and 6 foot)
so i sold that one and got the obx daytona wide style - same seat but wider and it has wear patches and a removable cushion.
have more info on the install/mounts and pics if anyone wants them too.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 10:39
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well I'm 5'11" and 65kgs, so any of them will fit me
but the daytona isn't reclinable, so not suitable for me (I regularly have back seat passengers, unfortunately)
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NSW.south coast.Drifting
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February 2004
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 11:00
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im soon getting 2 obx daytona's, suit my application perfectly.
good price aswell. im going to install them then strip out the rear and put in a roll cage 
getting my car ready for the engine conversion. im doing everything to the car (suspension, interior, paint etc etc) before the conversion. hopefully they are good choices
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Adelaide
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June 2003
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 11:07
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| draven wrote on Fri, 02 April 2004 20:39 |
well I'm 5'11" and 65kgs, so any of them will fit me
but the daytona isn't reclinable, so not suitable for me (I regularly have back seat passengers, unfortunately)
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you must be pretty skinny then, im 5'11 but more like 100kg and not fat at all, its bullshit tho i cant fit into some of the narrower fixed jap seats, arse it too wide
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Lost in the K hole
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 11:13
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id recommend SITTING in the seat you plan on buying. seats are enourmously individual choices. personally i love SPARCO - but they cost a fortune. some of the cheaper seats just feel plain wierd. i hate the feel of SAAS seats, and autotechnica really feel shit to me
remember, its not how it looks, but how it fits both your car and your ass. i went through 3 seats in my car till i was happy. theres a big difference in what they feel like on the loungeroom floor, and what its like to drive a car in them.
and ill take 'firm' over 'sloppy' anyday thanks
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 11:14
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you talking about arses or seats ed?
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Adelaide
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June 2003
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 11:15
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are fixed side mounted seats illegal?
and are having just fixed normal mounted seats illegal too?
or do they need to be normal mount and sliding?
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 12:48
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| lang wrote on Fri, 02 April 2004 21:15 |
are fixed side mounted seats illegal?
and are having just fixed normal mounted seats illegal too?
or do they need to be normal mount and sliding?
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No, no and no. Unless you have a 2 door and want to use the rear!
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Newcastle NSW
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June 2002
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Re: Race seats
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Fri, 02 April 2004 14:59
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whats the obx website u got those pics from?
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Sat, 03 April 2004 02:38
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Australian Auto is a wholesaler tho - you need an account.
I have notice some of the new obx seats i have had in the last few weeks have a new(?) obx logo with flames sewn into the seat, different to the pics above.
Id strongly suggest you go down to your local autobarn and try the seats first tho.. It is a big personal preference. I have had most of their seats - and for a daily driver i would be spending the extra $$ on one of their more padded reclinables with wear patches.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Race seats
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Sat, 03 April 2004 04:16
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Yep I have just been to about 400 million shops around the Brisbane area and tested all the seats I could find.
I tested the OBX Torino which was fairly comfy apart from the side leg supports which had no padding allowing some steel tubing to upset the leg muscles. I give these the thumbs down.
I tested the OBX Carrera which was very comfy for the first 10 minutes I was sitting in it after this I noticed the lack of lower back support. I give these the thumbs down.
I tested all the available reclining SAAS seats and these were all too wide with not enough side support to hold you in the seat. All got the thumbs down.
I tested the Sparco Torino. This is with out doubt the best seat I have ever sat my butt in. It had plenty of support for your legs, lower back, shoulders and kidneys. This seat got both thumbs up with a big cheesy grin
Last but not least I checked out the Cobra Daytona. This had all the features of the Torino but unfortunately I only got to test the model with the cheap nylon covering. Even so, I still give the Daytona the big thumbs up.
Next weekend I'll be testing out the Daytona with the rock material so stay tuned
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Re: Race seats
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Sat, 03 April 2004 04:19
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| PerformanceCars wrote on Sat, 03 April 2004 12:38 |
Australian Auto is a wholesaler tho - you need an account.
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Who needs an account when we supply them
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I have notice some of the new obx seats i have had in the last few weeks have a new(?) obx logo with flames sewn into the seat, different to the pics above.
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What other seats do you have?
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Adelaide
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June 2003
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Re: Race seats
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Sat, 03 April 2004 05:50
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| Cool1 wrote on Fri, 02 April 2004 22:48 |
| lang wrote on Fri, 02 April 2004 21:15 |
are fixed side mounted seats illegal?
and are having just fixed normal mounted seats illegal too?
or do they need to be normal mount and sliding?
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No, no and no. Unless you have a 2 door and want to use the rear!
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excellent, considering i have a 2 door with no rear seats, i think some fixed side mounted seats are in order
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