Racing Seats - Hyundai Performance Forums

JesseTSIAWD · 09-22-2006, 09:22 AM

Hey, I found two kinds of racing seats and I am stomped on which ones I should get. Here are the two and let me know.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=150036268959&ih =005&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT

Or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=150036269991&ih =005&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT

They are both universal seats. The seller also has a lifetime warranty on the frame. I just need opinions now. Thank you.

95_Accent_GSI · 09-22-2006, 12:08 PM

what colour is your car?.....Id say the red ones because I like cloth better....but if its not going to match go black leather

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Gimp · 09-22-2006, 08:56 PM

My humble opinion - don't get either. Neither one carries any kind of FIA certification. Cheap seats like this can collapse in the event of an accident. Save up and buy the good stuff.

**MechaniX_034** · 09-22-2006, 10:26 PM

I'd agree; the seat is an integral part of the safety system. DO NOT stinge on this part, or simply do not modify it. There are a few very good brands that are rigid enough while still carrying good levels of safety:

-Sparco[the best for track]
-Recaro[the best for street usage]
-Cobra[the best or thin people]
-RPM[good and affordable]

These are the best ones which are FIA certified. Either use these or do not modify the seats at all; your life is dependant on how securely you're held in the vehicle in event of somethig going wrong.

GregsterGSi · 10-09-2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gimp

My humble opinion - don't get either. Neither one carries any kind of FIA certification. Cheap seats like this can collapse in the event of an accident. Save up and buy the good stuff.

Id get seats from Corbeau, Recaro and Sparco 1 piece though. They don't need to be FIA certified just a known company. The FIA number is there as insurance.

berserko · 10-09-2006, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GregsterGSi

Id get seats from Corbeau, Recaro and Sparco 1 piece though. They don't need to be FIA certified just a known company. The FIA number is there as insurance.

The only interest he has in these seats is selling them. He is running a GB on theses exact seats on another forum I'm on. I agree 100% make sure you buy a good seat because it could just save your life.

GregsterGSi · 10-09-2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by berserko

The only interest he has in these seats is selling them. He is running a GB on theses exact seats on another forum I'm on. I agree 100% make sure you buy a good seat because it could just save your life.

Exactly
I have 2 Corbeau FX1 seats with 6pt G Force FIA harnesses

Id only get "race" seats in a car with a cage.

berserko · 10-12-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GregsterGSi

Exactly
I have 2 Corbeau FX1 seats with 6pt G Force FIA harnesses

Id only get "race" seats in a car with a cage.

Nod. On a passengar car the roof it meant to collapse to absorb energy in case of a rollover. Unfortunately a racing seat and harnesses keep you trapped and could very well kill you. Race seats belong in race cars.

GregsterGSi · 10-14-2006, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by berserko

Nod. On a passengar car the roof it meant to collapse to absorb energy in case of a rollover. Unfortunately a racing seat and harnesses keep you trapped and could very well kill you. Race seats belong in race cars.

Exactly and the seats are made to give as well.

This is what most dont understand.

If you plan on running race seats with harnesses or even just a harness you need a cage or rollbar

gamz · 10-16-2006, 12:34 PM

Just because they say "Universal" doesn't mean they will fit directly in your car.

They will probably have sliders, but you'll still need to either buy a rail for your type of car, or get a steel one custom-made.... as I did.