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Old May 23, 2004 | 02:36 AM
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will SPARCO TORINOs fir in my C5?
can i modify my stock power seat brackets to fit them??
or will i have to get HARDBAR BRACKETS ?
any comments appreciated
i could get a pair of brand new TORINOS for 450 $ dont wanna pass on a GOOD DEAL
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Old May 23, 2004 | 03:29 AM
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Don't really know what those particular seats look like but I did see Evo's mounted on the stock seat brakets. You better be no taller than 5-6 or 5-8 because the seat will be to high to fit your head in.
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Old May 23, 2004 | 03:51 AM
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really? i am 5 11 i am getting those seats for looks not for RACING will hey be OK?
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Old May 23, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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I saw Evo2' on stock track and it was barely OK for me with no helmet or bumps and I am 6'
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Old May 27, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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I have the EVO on Hardbar brackets on the second lowest setting. I'm 5'10" and have TONS of head room, more than I could get with the stock seat.

These seats get dirty pretty easy, and those Torino's probably have the same fabric. If you're going for looks, I truly think you're better off getting some fancy leather seat covers. Wish I could give you some names for those seat covers, but I'm a driver thru and thru.
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IIRC torinos are bottom mount seats. The hardbar mounts are side mount brackets. I dont think they are compatable. However Sparco makes a c5 specific mounting kit that may be able to mount them. Call up sparco USA and ask if they seats will fit.
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