Sparco Seats
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Sparco Seats
Ok who has them and what style do you have.
I am really thinking of swapping out the C5 sport seats for them, but I want to see what you guys think about the seat compared to the sport seat. Things like durability, comfort, etc...
Thanks
I am really thinking of swapping out the C5 sport seats for them, but I want to see what you guys think about the seat compared to the sport seat. Things like durability, comfort, etc...
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
Ok who has them and what style do you have.
I am really thinking of swapping out the C5 sport seats for them, but I want to see what you guys think about the seat compared to the sport seat. Things like durability, comfort, etc...
Thanks
I am really thinking of swapping out the C5 sport seats for them, but I want to see what you guys think about the seat compared to the sport seat. Things like durability, comfort, etc...
Thanks
...hmmm I dont think comfort is a reason to switch from what Ive felt...
they have their purpose...
...however I guess they could have a range of products I have not seen...
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Originally Posted by stuart
...hmmm I dont think comfort is a reason to switch from what Ive felt...
yeah not sure about comfort either, but I really don't find the Sport seats that comfortable for my 6'2 240 lb body though they are not bad.
I think I might not have a choice anyway if I decide to do road racing courses. Without racing seats I am going o be thrown all around...
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
Ok who has them and what style do you have.
I am really thinking of swapping out the C5 sport seats for them, but I want to see what you guys think about the seat compared to the sport seat. Things like durability, comfort, etc...
Thanks
I am really thinking of swapping out the C5 sport seats for them, but I want to see what you guys think about the seat compared to the sport seat. Things like durability, comfort, etc...
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
I think I might not have a choice anyway if I decide to do road racing courses. Without racing seats I am going o be thrown all around...
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I had Pro-2000 and they are very racey seats. Comfortable but you need a 30 wasit or smaller to fit in it. I now have Roadster 2 which are AWESOME, there a new product line which is much higher quality. The Sparco you will be looking at would be an Evo 2. Its the largest base seat you can put in a C5. The seat is much more comforming than your sport seat. If you like to take corners hard this will hold you still no slidding at all. But, the seat is not as comfortable as the stock but you do get used to it over stock you will only want racing seats. If its a DD the material will only last about 1 year depanding on how hard you are on them. There street seats are more durable than there competition seats and will last longer.
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Picture of my new Roadster 2s.
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Originally Posted by CHRIS NJ C5
Actually a 5 point harness is much more important then a set of seats. The stock sport seats are pretty good for road racing. If you have interest in a set of Sparcos, stop over and we can go over to a local distributor here in town. He has a lot of seats on display.
exactly...the harness is the key...
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Originally Posted by CHRIS NJ C5
Actually a 5 point harness is much more important then a set of seats. The stock sport seats are pretty good for road racing. If you have interest in a set of Sparcos, stop over and we can go over to a local distributor here in town. He has a lot of seats on display.
well maybe I will get warranty to cover the stock ones and then have you guys throw in the 5 point harness with the other work. Though I will stop over to see what your local distributor has before making a final decision.
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Thanks Jon. I saw your seats in the other post and that was one of the reason I thought I might go that way.
It is not a DD so the seats should last a bit. I figure they would hold my in better and I would like the warp around feeling that they provide.
BTW is that a x-box behind your seat?
It is not a DD so the seats should last a bit. I figure they would hold my in better and I would like the warp around feeling that they provide.
BTW is that a x-box behind your seat?
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
Thanks Jon. I saw your seats in the other post and that was one of the reason I thought I might go that way.
It is not a DD so the seats should last a bit. I figure they would hold my in better and I would like the warp around feeling that they provide.
BTW is that a x-box behind your seat?
It is not a DD so the seats should last a bit. I figure they would hold my in better and I would like the warp around feeling that they provide.
BTW is that a x-box behind your seat?
Take up Chris at ECSs offer. The 5 point harness is awesome and if you wanted to see a 5 point along with the Roadsters go look at Dougs Vert, best of both worlds.Jon
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Originally Posted by CHRIS NJ C5
Actually a 5 point harness is much more important then a set of seats. The stock sport seats are pretty good for road racing.
a Harness makes ones driving a whole different experience on a roacourse. I cant believe I went so long without one. 
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Originally Posted by XCELER8
I The Sparco you will be looking at would be an Evo 2. Its the largest base seat you can put in a C5.
One of My track buddies has the EVO 2. I got in that seat and I needed help getting out!!!
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Originally Posted by DickieC.99
I had Sparco Torino's in my previous car. I found them to be very durable and comfortable. The tornios also have reclinable seat backs...
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Originally Posted by XCELER8
Reclinables dont work in a C5s. Torinos are awesome looking seats.
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Originally Posted by DickieC.99
I understand there would be limited space to recline. Besides the obvious, what seperates the reclinables from the one pieces that prohibits this..?
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Those things are beautiful. Looks like the Caravaggio but w/o leather (which I prefer; leather just makes u slide). About a thousand dollars less.
I am gonna drive an hour and a half to the local retailer to take a look at these. I'm pretty sure I am gonna go with them.
I have a 36 waist and if its a lil snug, I have been looking for an excuse to lose weight anyway.
I am gonna drive an hour and a half to the local retailer to take a look at these. I'm pretty sure I am gonna go with them.
I have a 36 waist and if its a lil snug, I have been looking for an excuse to lose weight anyway.
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Originally Posted by kumar75150
Those things are beautiful. Looks like the Caravaggio but w/o leather (which I prefer; leather just makes u slide). About a thousand dollars less.
I am gonna drive an hour and a half to the local retailer to take a look at these. I'm pretty sure I am gonna go with them.
I have a 36 waist and if its a lil snug, I have been looking for an excuse to lose weight anyway.
I am gonna drive an hour and a half to the local retailer to take a look at these. I'm pretty sure I am gonna go with them.
I have a 36 waist and if its a lil snug, I have been looking for an excuse to lose weight anyway.
The Caravaggio is the same as the Roadster, they just layer it in top grain leather.
**Edit**
They have them listed now on there website but they dont have pictures.
http://www.sparcousa.com/pseats_street.asp?id=97
Jon
Last edited by XCELER8; Jul 25, 2005 at 11:22 PM.
