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Bucket seats
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Sat, 17 May 2003 04:05
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Im after a pair of bucket seats for my sprinter. My price range is about $400 each. Im not to fussed about the seat being fixed or reclinable.
Anyone know where in Sydney to get them from? What brands are available for my price range?
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Sydney, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Bucket seats
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Sat, 17 May 2003 06:02
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Autotechica Monza seats are good... I got one of them in my car and it's really comfortable, holds you in all the right places  and they are only $300 each brand new... You can buy them from and auto store like Autobarn, Repco and Auto One and places like that...
(Sorry the pics small, the only one I could find)...
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The Eastwood MASSIVE !
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Re: Bucket seats
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Sat, 17 May 2003 07:06
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I hope they come in other colours apart from red.
Sifn't pure carbon black.
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Re: Bucket seats
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Sat, 17 May 2003 12:43
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Do the Autotechica Monza seats come in other colours then red?
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Re: Bucket seats
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Sat, 17 May 2003 14:19
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Now this one I like 
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July 2002
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Re: Bucket seats
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Sat, 17 May 2003 14:39
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Sorry ... it's a repost again but ...
The Autotecnica ones fit but you will find yourself sitting a bit higher. On my original steering setup, I wasn't able to see the instrument cluster however an upgrade to a Momo steering wheel with 5mm spacer solved that problem. All's well now ... 
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Re: Bucket seats
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Sat, 17 May 2003 14:45
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Well I just sent off an email to Autotechica & Velo to get a trade price listing. If they are a decent price maybe a group buy is in order if the interest is there.
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The Eastwood MASSIVE !
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Re: Bucket seats
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Sat, 17 May 2003 15:05
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What about those double seat belts you see on some of the bucket seats. Where can you get those?
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Brisbane
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June 2002
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Re: Bucket seats
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Sat, 17 May 2003 15:31
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as in a racing harness? can be bought at alot of performance shops.
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The Eastwood MASSIVE !
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Re: Bucket seats
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Sat, 17 May 2003 16:30
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Pricewise?
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Melbourne
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April 2003
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Sat, 17 May 2003 22:43
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Any legalities aside (ie seats being not certified and racing harnesses not being legal in most cases on public roads without std belt as well) you shouldn't really skimp on price when it comes to safty. Some points to consider.
- Racing harnesses are costly (atleast for good ones)
- Racing harnesses have a limited life (i think 3 years) when actually used at cams/fia events, ie they have an expiry date (due to UV damage of material i believe)
- You need somewhere to attach a harness (paying special attention to angles etc) so many people i see attach them low in the rear, real no no !
- Last time i checked in autobarn a lot of the seats appeared not to have the australian standard sticker i think they require, hence for off road use only (could you get defected)
- If you have a 2 door car and rear seats fixed buckets means the rear seats should be removed an the car rego'ed as 2 seater
btw i have for sale if anybody is keen ($$$) 2 by bride carbon/kevlar racing buckets. Havn't thought of a price but there expensive, would consider swap for say 2 x new recaro SR seats (geniun). Dont quote me but i think you will fund those bride racing seats are 3000-4000 each ! (due to being carbon kevlar and not just frp material).
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Re: Bucket seats
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Sun, 18 May 2003 06:17
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I looked around with this sort of budget in mind. I tried the Monza ones, but couldn't get comfortable on any of their range and they didnt look that well made.
I ended up buying some OBX Carrera seats, black with red inserts, with leather patches on the spots that are prone to wear, fully reclinable, ADR approved, slimline and fit me like a glove
I paid $400 each, and they RRP for $450 each. Each to their own I suppose.
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