Looking for seat advice

[Sycobob]

I personally think the stock s13 seats are wretchedly uncomfortable and I'm looking to replace them. The problem is, I don't really know what to look for. I have zero intention of racing or drifting and I'm only looking for a comfort and aesthetic upgrade. I want to stick with something cloth that reclines and slides. Height is also a concern. I need something that sits no more than an inch higher than stock. (I'm 6'1" and I have a mohawk, not a lot of room to play with). I'm also looking to keep it under 500 bucks. In fact, under 400 would be ideal, but after considering the cost of brackets I don't think that will happen unless I want cardboard.

I've done tons of searching and I have a good feel for what to look for in racing seats, but that doesn't really do me much good.

So far I'm looking at:http://www.nrginnovations.com/products/(The EVO style, you'll have to scroll, no direct links)

http://www.andysautosport.com/....html

http://www.andysautosport.com/....html

And I'm looking through these:http://www.shophyperformance.c...qEjHw

Any thoughts on these or suggestions?

Cheers

[slidestyle69]

I have zero intention of racing or drifting

in this case i would say racing seats would be irrelevant to your needs.

s14/s15/350z seats would be considerable imo

[JustDriftMore]

Check out sonicmotor.com too, there a sponsor here.

[usdm_anon]

Check out sonicmotor.com too, there a sponsor here.

yea sonic motor has cheap seats that look good

but are they drift/track safe

[S13Teddy]

Get S14 seats.

[Sycobob]

I actually just came across that suggestion and it looks like a perfect idea. The only problem is trying to find a a black pair.

Edit: I'm still looking at buying seats though. I haven't figured out which I'd prefer.

[Nesquick]

i have 2x R33 GTR seats that im plannin on gettin rid of.

[Sycobob]

If they're black you can post some pics and I'll have a look, but from what I see in a Google search I'm not sure I'll like them.

[Vinchenzo]

wait you DONT drift your 240 ....

jk, your best bet is s14 seats very comfy, cheap

[Sushibandito]

S14 seats look better, not crazy good but your back won't hurt after driving for an hour. I could take road trips of 3-4 hours and my back felt fine.

S15 seats are crazy expensive, like $400-$500 a piece last time I looked, and don't look that great in comparison to something else in that price range.

I see 350z cloth seats for $300 a pair locally, wouldn't be that much to have a welding shop modify the brackets, although I am not sure how it works with those. And they look pretty good.

I picked up a set of Sparco Torinos (slides and reclines) for $400, wrong color for my interior (dark blue), flipped them and paid $600 for a minty set of all black ones. If you are really lucky, you might find a set where they already were in an S13 or S14, but mounting brackets are $120 each, plus $60 for the sliders. They are way more comfortable than anything I have ever sat in short of an S4 with Recaros. And as long as you get a solid color pair, ie not ones with ricey red inserts, they look pretty cool without looking boy-racer IMO.

But I wouldn't get knock-off racing seats, stick with OEM unless you are getting real Recaro's, Brides, or Sparcos, otherwise I would bet your back will be just as bad off as with your S13 seats.

[Sycobob]

in this case i would say racing seats would be irrelevant to your needs.

s14/s15/350z seats would be considerable imo

Yea, I'm not looking for racing seats specifically, I just don't know what other options for aftermarket seats exist. I like the idea of some black s14 seats if I can find a good set, but a band new set would be even nicer if I can find something. I've seen a few options that aren't really racing seats and those are the ones I am considering most.

[Nesquick]

they are light/dark grey

pics are of seats before they were detailed.

they are quite comfy actually. ask other nico members who have them

[S14toRPS13]

S15 seats are crazy expensive, like $400-$500 a piece last time I looked, and don't look that great in comparison to something else in that price range.

$550 for a pair and you don't need no additional brackets http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

Either that or I'd go with Sonicmotor.com

[Sycobob]

I'll pass on the R33 seats. Looking for something black. Thanks for the offer though.

Anyone know how comfortable the Sonic Motor seats are? I'm looking at these: http://www.sonicmotor.com/DG_R...r.htm

[Sycobob]

About s14 seats, I'm looking around for some in black, but I've had someone tell me they weren't manufactured in black. Is this true?

[adrianfromthecastle]

$550 for a pair and you don't need no additional brackets http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

Either that or I'd go with Sonicmotor.com

some people dont take into account that seat brackets alone may be around $300+

so that price for s15 seats isn't really that bad

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Get S14 seats.

[Sycobob]

So does anyone know if s14 seats were manufactured in black or would I be forced to dye them?

[Hooked on 240]

Get S14 seats.

This.

I got Front seats from a 98 silvia for 230 shipped from JHOT in 08. Best seat upgrade ever.

[Hooked on 240]

About s14 seats, I'm looking around for some in black, but I've had someone tell me they weren't manufactured in black. Is this true?

So does anyone know if s14 seats were manufactured in black or would I be forced to dye them?

Who ever told you is either talking out there a$$ or im color blind:

(mine)
Modified by Hooked on 240 at 10:59 PM 2/17/2010

[SILVIAJayS]

^Huh?

Buy the Skyline seats up there and dye them if you really want black.

[Sycobob]

This.

I got Front seats from a 98 silvia for 230 shipped from JHOT in 08. Best seat upgrade ever.

JHOT's site doesn't appear to work. If I search through stock parts for any car at all no results will show. Any other thought's on where to buy them?

[Hooked on 240]

JHOT's site doesn't appear to work. If I search through stock parts for any car at all no results will show. Any other thought's on where to buy them?

ya i just looked and idk...

I actually bought them cruisin ebay one night. they had them forsale for 300 +shipping and the aution ended twice. i sent them a message asking if they'd take lower. and they sent out as soon as they got the payment.

EDIT: Crusin ebay now and i dont see anything listed from them...

Look in the Classifeids here... or email me @ [email protected] and ill help you find some