adjustable or non-adjustable seat?

[confused9]

i was curious as to which one would be a better buy? a non-adjustable racing seat or adjustable? i want it for function but my car is a DD so does the non-adjustable kill your back after driving in it all day? I'm sure there's a lot of people here with both types that i can get an input from.

[stenJDM]

for daily driving i would prefer a reclining seat. So much easier to get in and out of the car and its a it's a lot more comfortable as well. But if you do a lot of track days maybe you can sacrifice your comfort and go for the fixed back one because it'll hold you a lot better.

[badbob2121]

well if your buying a quality name brand seat (bride, recaro, sparco) you should be ok with a reclining seat, but if your buying a knock off you will want a non reclinable seat, the cheap reclining seats feel un-sturdy...trust me i have some of my own.... i hate them

[car nut]

For a 240, you might as well get a reclineable seat (cause you guys have backseats and can actually recline your front seats quite a bit). Unless you're a giant and need the additional headroom, you'll be happier with it.

well if your buying a quality name brand seat (bride, recaro, sparco) you should be ok with a reclining seat, but if your buying a knock off you will want a non reclinable seat, the cheap reclining seats feel un-sturdy...trust me i have some of my own.... i hate them

Mind posting which seats you have?

[omgshawn]

There was a crash test video I've seen before, pretty sure it was with a sparco reclineable, well...it didn't make me want a folding seat lol. I'm going with buckets. If you're not tracking your car a lot and still want to use your back seats then I don't see a problem with them, just go name brand, cheap seats are flimsy

[badbob2121]

like is said they are knock off and i bought them locally so i cant give u a website to where i got mine... they are decent for the price, and are ALOT better than s13 seats, and s14 seats just arent my taste.. heres a pic.. they work and all but i kinda wish i just forked out the extra $$ for some decent non reclinable name brand seats... but i also mainly track my car

[FolkertSX]

non reclinable ftw. sereiously fixed bucket seats are not that bad. I daily drive mine and Over long trips my back never hurts. plus you look like an idiot with your seat leaned back anyway. I hate sitting in normal seats now. And to get out, just put your left hand on the side skirt and lift your body over the seat side wall. i really don't think you'll regret it
edit: get one though. everyone hates riding in my car now if theyre even if theyre 5 pounds overweight

[Klits562]

edit: get one though. everyone hates riding in my car now if theyre even if theyre 5 pounds overweight

Hahaha im 150-160 lbs i plan on getting very tight fixed bucket seats and i have a friend thats about 220 and hes my designated driver so idk how thats going to work when the time comes.....
but i agree with anyone who says to get a fix seat they feel great and for your passengers get them a reclinable bucket seat.

[confused9]

awesome thanks a lot for the great responses guys.

well if your buying a quality name brand seat (bride, recaro, sparco) you should be ok with a reclining seat, but if your buying a knock off you will want a non reclinable seat, the cheap reclining seats feel un-sturdy...trust me i have some of my own.... i hate them

of course i would love to get a name brand seat but i doubt i will. for obvious reasons i want the reclining seat but the bucket seat seems to hold you in more.

[badbob2121]

i feel your pain, name brand seats come with a heavy price tag, you will be good with a knock off, but when you buy cheap, you get cheap...and really cheap when it comes to reclining...anyway GL and post what you end up with

[confused9]

non reclinable ftw. sereiously fixed bucket seats are not that bad. I daily drive mine and Over long trips my back never hurts. plus you look like an idiot with your seat leaned back anyway. I hate sitting in normal seats now. And to get out, just put your left hand on the side skirt and lift your body over the seat side wall. i really don't think you'll regret it
edit: get one though. everyone hates riding in my car now if theyre even if theyre 5 pounds overweight

lol and i would think they'd be more comfortable with their extra padding. really so no issues at all? what seat do you have? i've seen different brands with different padding and/or placement but it's not like i can go "test sit" in one. getting out is not an issue i just care about the comfortability for long periods of time and still be good for track/auto x.

[confused9]

edit: get one though. everyone hates riding in my car now if theyre even if theyre 5 pounds overweight

Hahaha im 150-160 lbs i plan on getting very tight fixed bucket seats and i have a friend thats about 220 and hes my designated driver so idk how thats going to work when the time comes.....
but i agree with anyone who says to get a fix seat they feel great and for your passengers get them a reclinable bucket seat.

hm that sounds pretty smart..or leave it stock and have them holding on for their lives lol

[confused9]

i feel your pain, name brand seats come with a heavy price tag, you will be good with a knock off, but when you buy cheap, you get cheap...and really cheap when it comes to reclining...anyway GL and post what you end up with

yea the prices are pretty insane. i know i get what i pay for but i don't need a name behind my head for me to like it. thanks man definitely will

[S13AL]

The one thing I know about reclineable buckets is that they are only available tube framed. There are also tube framed bucket seats but you can get fiberglass or carbon fiber ones. The downside to tube framed seats is that they can be harmful during an accident. The fiber glass and carbon fiber ones are more flexible in the event of an accident.

[Klits562]

hm that sounds pretty smart..or leave it stock and have them holding on for their lives lol

Hes also my spotter i want him strapped into the seat the best he can
Check out megan racings bucket seats they have fixxed and reclinable seats and megans got a good name behind it.
I think i saw some for as cheap as 250 on their website i may be mistaken but its worth checking out.
http://www.meganracing.com

[BHayes_S13Coupe]

I would get a fixed seat. I use to daily mine, and it to me its actually more comfortable then a regular seat to me. Feels like I'm more secure and snug once you get in. Only catch is getting in and out of it cuz of the side bolsters, it can be a challenge.

Most important, you can still adjust the tilt angle of the seat if you get side mounted brackets. I have mine on the highest notch in front and lowest in back. This is comfortable for me as i'm not sitting straight up and have room for my helmet also w a sunroof.

[confused9]

hm that sounds pretty smart..or leave it stock and have them holding on for their lives lol

Hes also my spotter i want him strapped into the seat the best he can
Check out megan racings bucket seats they have fixxed and reclinable seats and megans got a good name behind it.
I think i saw some for as cheap as 250 on their website i may be mistaken but its worth checking out.
http://www.meganracing.com

strange their only option for seats is reclinable in the interior section. but the reclinable looks pretty and price is attainable..hmm

[confused9]

I would get a fixed seat. I use to daily mine, and it to me its actually more comfortable then a regular seat to me. Feels like I'm more secure and snug once you get in. Only catch is getting in and out of it cuz of the side bolsters, it can be a challenge.

Most important, you can still adjust the tilt angle of the seat if you get side mounted brackets. I have mine on the highest notch in front and lowest in back. This is comfortable for me as i'm not sitting straight up and have room for my helmet also w a sunroof.

that's what i'm talking about! LOL i hate sitting straight up i need slouchness lol. so i'm settled fixed seat, side mounted brackets. thank you BHayes_S13Coupe!
now, what seat though? i've seen a post about knock off seats but can't find it..

[FolkertSX]

^yes! i forgot to mention that. side mounts are the tits because you can adjust the level of the seat angle. i have mine at top in the front and middle in the back. also i have f1spec seats and i love them.
http://www.f1spec.com/f1ty5se.html