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Old 10-03-2013, 12:05 PM
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Default DC area/Northern VA and MD vette guys, I need your help!

Hello every body, I'm new to the DC area and am trying to find a shop that sells racing seats, specifically Sparco, Recaro, or Corbeaus. My Google searching has turned up OG Racing in Sterling, Va but not much else. I would prefer a shop that has some seats on hand so I can fit myself to a seat. I'm also open to any suggestions as far as specific seats are concerned, I'm 6'3" 205lbs with a 33-34" waist and wear a 44 jacket. Any help will be much appreciated. Also anyone interested in buying stock C5 Z06 seats locally pm me.
Old 10-03-2013, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jake07Z06
Hello every body, I'm new to the DC area and am trying to find a shop that sells racing seats, specifically Sparco, Recaro, or Corbeaus. My Google searching has turned up OG Racing in Sterling, Va but not much else. I would prefer a shop that has some seats on hand so I can fit myself to a seat. I'm also open to any suggestions as far as specific seats are concerned, I'm 6'3" 205lbs with a 33-34" waist and wear a 44 jacket. Any help will be much appreciated. Also anyone interested in buying stock C5 Z06 seats locally pm me.
OG Racing has a variety of seats on the showroom floor and I'd bet there are even more back in the warehouse. They are very helpful, give them a try.
Old 10-03-2013, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jwg2
OG Racing has a variety of seats on the showroom floor and I'd bet there are even more back in the warehouse. They are very helpful, give them a try.
OG Racing is the only place you need to know!
Old 10-03-2013, 01:30 PM
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isnt the sparco evo 2 the go-to for bigger drivers?

btw the og racing website has a live chat/helpline where they can give recommendations and find out whats in stock before making the drive

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OG Racing is great... drove up there years ago to test fit Sparco Roadsters for an old dual-purpose car.
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Another vote for OG racing. They have a bunch of seats sitting out in their showroom. I'm a "bigger" guy as well, and use the Sparco Evo 2 Plus.
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Wow! Thanks for the quick replies everyone! Looks like I'll be going to OG after all! I've always liked the sparco evos. However, I also like the idea of being able to chose a leather and or suede option like the recaro pole position and corbeau a4 offer, in order to keep a somewhat factory feel to the interior.
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These guys are also good:

http://www.pipermotorsport.com

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