Racing Seat Reviews

- Mitsubishi EVO . low as possible racing seat?...?
im 6'4" and i was wondering what is the best way or what seat , rail combo will be the lowest. i was thinking of welding the seat to the floor with side mounts, would this work.? tried sitting in the back seats without the front ones but im too short to reach the pedals that way,. thing is. i fit fine in the car, its just that i like to sit really low. so i can barely see over the dash....

A I know Bride makes Seats that are lower then normal with their seat rails that mount to the side not like usual one that mount to the bottom this gives a lower profile and with the lower thickness seats its quite a bit lower then stock. You can look for aftermarket seat rails for the Recaros but the thing is anything that is usually a direct bolt on will be the same height and basically the same as the stock ones because mitsu uses the recaro seat rails.

- Opinions/Tips/Comments on my evo x project?
Well, I plan on getting a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR... To start off, I want to get: Agency Power Ti Tip Dual Cat-back Exhaust, Agency Power Blow Off Valve, Agency Power Stainless Steel Header, AMS Front Mount Intercooler with AMS Polished Upper Intercooler Pipe and Hot Pipe and AMS EVO X Lower Intercooler Pipe, AMS Performance Polished Intake, Boomba Racing 75mm Natural Aluminum Throttle Body,Spec Clutches & Flywheels SPEC Stage 2+, ACT Pro Lite Flywheel, Cobb Tuning Short Shifter, AMS clutch line, Brembo Gran Turismo Brakes, TEIN Ultimate Spec Circuit Master Super Racing with EDFC, TEIN Racing Springs, TEIN Hood Dampers, TEIN Performance Bar,Seibon Carbon Fiber Fenders, Seibon OEM Carbon Fiber Front Doors, Seibon OEM Carbon Fiber Rear Doors, Seibon OEM Carbon Trunk, Seibon OEM Carbon Fiber Side Skirts, Seibon Carbon Fiber OEM Style Hood, AMS Carbon Fiber Roof, AMS Lexan Window Kit (race fitment), AMS carbon fiber headlight delete covers. Yes i know it's a big list, but I'd want to achieve all of this all at the same time, what do you think about it? I'm looking for opinions, tips, suggestions, etc... This is just preformance, from here id move to the enterior, better and lighter racing seats, some audio/entertainment installs...

A That is a man's list right there. I would start with suspension before the power adders. You can't use the extra power if your car's handling isn't up to spec. After the suspension, I would move on to the brakes. It looks like you are going for a racing spec car, but even considering that, some good pads, rotors and stainless lines should do the job. I wouldn't go for the full kit right off the bat. It's brutally expensive and the results aren't much better than a stock upgrade. Evos have good brakes anyway. After that, you are looking good my friend. Best of luck to you.

- will corbeau racing seats fit in my bmw?
hi, i have a bmw e36 and was thinking about ordering these seats http://www.4wheelparts.com/Interior-Parts-and-Accessories/FX1-Pro-Racing-Seat-by-Corbeau.aspx?t_c=9&t_s=418&t_pt=3921&t_pl=101750&t_pn=CBU29501P does it come with the mounting stuff so i can install it? or do i have to buy other mounting parts. thanks in advance.

A It will fit your bmw. Usually all aftermarket seats come with universal brackets and slider, however they dont fit all vehicles. You will have to order the proper brackets if they dont fit, or use your existing seat brackets and modify them.

- corbeau racing seat sliders?
I want to buy a corbeau fx1, where can i buy the mounts and sliders?for a e36 bmw

A You try the e-Bay? That's where I find all good car parts and such.

- What do you know about BOMZ racing seats?
I am looking to buy a pair of BOMZ racing seats. Does anyone have or heard anything about them. I am looking for the whole scoop(installation difficulty, looks, comfort, etc.). Any info would be greatly appreciated!

A They are some real good seats, they feel good, comfortable, and look really great. The best place to buy them would be shophyperformance.com. They are always running specials on them.

- Will a bomz racing seat work in my 92 Toyota pick up?
has anyone tried this?

A no one will have tried this but i think i wouldnt work

- will 1995-99 driver and passenger seats fit a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse?
i have a custom mitsubishi eclipse with custom racing seats but i want to get stock seats in because they are uncomfortable and I cant seem to find 2000 mitsubishi eclipse seats cheap so i was wondering if I bought seats from a 1999 mitsubishi eclipse would they fit in my 2000 mitsubishi eclipse?

A This will probably work but you will have to install the tracks that go with the Eclipse seats. Just find them in a salvage yard and buy the whole assembly. Should be reasonably priced.

- I am want racing seats in my car can anyone find me a good deal?
i have a 2000 mitsubishi mirage. i am looking for racing seats to make the car complete the interior is laking a bit. I am in college and dnt have much spare money so used seats would be ok.. i am not looking to spend very much, becausse ill need to buy the harnasses and brackets to mount the seats. thanks in advance.. (i do want two matching seats)

A craigslist will sometimes have them, rarely but I seen some on there

- What are the best to worst seat racing harnesses?
EX. 1. GForce Best 2. Sparco 3.Megan Racing Worst

A Simpson is the only harness I would ever install.

- How much should I sell my civic for?
It is a 2002 Honda Civic with a 2005 D17A2 engine (car has about 220k miles, engine has about 9k miles). Custom paint, racing rims w/ performance tires. Halo High beams, 100000k HID low beams, 12 inch Khicker Subwoofer, Alpine amp, two speakers, carbon fiber dash kit, kenwood touch screen radio (DVD, Blue Ray, CD Player), T.V.s in the sun visors (do work, but aren't wired up), Weapon R Short Ram intake, new engine oil gasket, fresh oil change, new engine mounts, megan racing exhaust, racing seats (drivers side mechanism that allows the seat to lean back and forth does not work), a few scratches and dings (none major), very minor oil leak. How much you think its worth? 5 Speed Manual Tranny

A depends on everything kbb is between 5-6k

- which car should I get? 2005 toyota celica gt or 1999 Mustang Gt?
I'm debating between the two cars right now I like the mustang because overall the design looks nice but I heard that mustangs aren't really reliable. But I like the celica design too but I heard theirs problems with the rear view or something. I also like the mustang for it extra seating space. And I'm wondering if a celica can actually beat a mustang in a race? Toyota celica gt link http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=291481345&dealer_id=565027&car_year=2005&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2005&model=CELICA&showZipError=n&pager.offset=25&search_lang=en&make2=FORD&start_year=1981&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&search_type=both&body_code=0&first_record=26&distance=75&default_sort=priceDESC&address=89148&rdm=1305957658742&marketZipError=false&sort_type=priceDESC&model2=MUST&awsp=false&make=TOYOTA&num_records=25&seller_type=b&cardist=13&standard=false Ford Mustang gt link http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=281652204&dealer_id=65402885&car_year=1999&systime=&doors=&model=MUST&search_lang=en&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=75&min_price=&rdm=1305957059381&drive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=&fuel=&keywords_display=&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2008&make3=MIT&showZipError=n&make2=MIT&certified=&engine=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_code=0&transmission=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&model3=ECLIP&color=&address=89148&sort_type=priceDESC&model2=LANCEREVO&max_price=&awsp=false&make=FORD&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=3&standard=false Please help! and also if your have an answer can you please explain why to me too cuz I don't really understand mustangs too much thank you!

A There's no way that Celica would beat that Mustang in a race except an autocross - although the Mustang was fairly antiquated, it's still fairly powerful, while the Celica GT was basically a Corolla in drag (even the performance model, the Celica GT-S, couldn't beat the Mustang in a straight line). Other than that, it sort of depends on what you're looking for. The Celica is the more sensible car - it's economical, reliable, versatile (that hatchback is a big asset), but fun enough to drive if you enjoy chucking cars into corners quickly. Mustangs are more problematic, although the engine and transmission are fairly solid (and parts are affordable). Fuel economy's sort of poor, the trunk is microscopic, and even with an extra 5cu.ft. of interior space, it's still a small car inside. But, a simple, unrefined Pony Car with a V8 is fun in its own way

- Another close senate election, this one takes place in Illinois?
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61450020100205?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Reuters%2FPoliticsNews+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Politics+News%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher "The Democratic candidate Alexi Giannoulias is trailing Republican Mark Kirk in opinion polls ahead of November's election in which Republicans are aiming to erase Democratic majorities in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Giannoulias's struggles come at a time when Illinois Democrats appear to be in disarray. Scott Cohen, a pawnbroker-turned-politician who won the Democratic nomination to run for lieutenant governor, is fending off accusations that he brutalized women. The Illinois legislature impeached and removed Democrat Rod Blagojevich as governor in January 2009, and he has been charged with racketeering, fraud, lying to investigators and other criminal activity tied to schemes that included trying to sell Obama's former U.S. Senate seat. Prosecutors investigated, but ultimately opted not to charge Democratic Senator Roland Burris, the former Illinois attorney general who Blagojevich had appointed to serve the remainder of Obama's term, over his contacts with Blagojevich's brother before being appointed. "Illinois politics has a life of its own. There is the symbolism of possibly losing the seat he (Obama) once held in Illinois, but he has 500 other things to think about," said political analyst Michael Mezey of DePaul University in Chicago. BROADWAY BANK Giannoulias, 33, serves as state treasurer. Republicans are spotlighting the soured real estate portfolio at the Giannoulias family's Broadway Bank, including loans to Michael "Jaws" Giorango, a convicted prostitution ring operator. Broadway Bank was recently ordered by government regulators to raise additional capital -- after Giannoulias received his share of $70 million in proceeds following his father's death. Giannoulias is trailing Kirk 46 percent to 40 percent in the latest opinion poll ahead of their November showdown. The loss of the Illinois Senate race would represent a serious setback for Democrats. Losing control of either the Senate or House of Representatives could undermine Obama's ability to get key legislative initiatives approved. Republican Scott Brown was sworn in as a U.S. senator on Thursday, depriving the Democrats of a 60-vote super-majority in the Senate, making it harder for Obama to pursue his agenda including healthcare reform. Brown won the Massachusetts Senate race to replace Kennedy, who died of cancer last year. Cohen's woes have added to the Democrats' problems in the state. His former wife said he flew into steroid-fueled rages and later failed to make child support payments while he aired a campaign ad blitz touting job fairs he had organized. Cohen said a 2005 domestic abuse accusation that he held a knife to the throat of his then-girlfriend was untrue. The charge was dropped when the woman, an accused prostitute who Cohen said was his masseuse, did not show up in court. His would-be boss, incumbent Governor Patrick Quinn, said on Thursday that Cohen should drop off the Democratic ticket if he cannot get past those problems. The deficit-riddled state dominated by Democrats has been downgraded by the debt ratings agencies and ranks above only California. Quinn proposed a 50 percent tax increase, but he quickly dropped the idea and the deficit has ballooned." What are your thoughts and or predictions?

A Knowing the history of Illinois politics, I suspect that even if only one Democrat came out to vote, somehow they would win the election...unfortunately.

- Recaro Racing seats?
My unckle has a Dautsun 280zx and he wants to put recaro racing seats in (black). where is the cheapest place for them? (by the way, it is going to be my car when im 16!!!)

A Try looking them up on http://www.deals2buy.com/ http://www.nextag.com/ http://www.google.com/ Search Recaro racing Seats

- can you put Recaro racing seats on a 2004 honda civic.?
My dad recently bought me a 04 civic as a birthday present. I was wondering if you can install black Suede JDM Recaro seats with the stock seatbracket and slider that come with the OEM Honda seats or would i need to buy new slider and bracket,I'd like to know before i purchase the Recaros; also I heard that i would have to make custom welded seat brackets just for the seat. And lets just say im not the best welder. but if you just need to buy new seat brackets could anyone give me any good websites?

A yes, but you will need recaro runners/subframes for a 2004 EP civic, in the UK, the 2005 Premier edition EP3 type-R comes with recaros, the frames of them should fit JDM recaros, it depends on wether the ones you are looking at are side mounting or base mounting...you can get someone to custom make/weld frames, i know plenty of people with them, otherwise recaro's website should sell them for your car

- All motor 91 DB1 v.s turbo 93 hatch si? read bottom.?
im 18 years old i love to build all motor race cars, ive always hated turbo for some weird reason, well im gonna race some guys turbo civic on saturday, 3 races at a quarter mile track. i have a 91 integra 4 door, 81.5mm gsr block/stock crank, honda bearings, eagle rods, cp 11:1 pistons, portflow head, ferrea valves, supertech springs/retainers, itr lma's,sk2 stage 2 cams/gears(set on0-0), ac autotechnic manifold w/ 69mm TB, arc chamber box, prelude 290cc injectors, b&m fpr(set at 40psi), custom hy-tech header, dc racing exh, act prolite flywheel, exedy clutch, ctr lsd tranny, stock axles, lenso slicks,skinnies, completely gutted just has a kirkey seat, i only weigh 155, and the car has been to track twice, the 93 civic hatch si, jacksons supercharger, mathanol injection, 62mm TB, 255 fuel pump, prelude injectors, fidanza flywheel, act clutch, lsd, apexi exh, kamakaze header, hes gonna be running et street tires. my question is would i be able to beat him.

A if he has built that motor up, sadly you probably not. A N/A motor cannot reach the horsepower that a turbo can hit easily when it comes to a 4 cylinder. A partially built motor with turbo can hit the peak of N/A motor, so I dunno man, good luck! Get a good R/T and hope he spins.

- 89 Integra NSX swap v.s CRX b16a 2.0 supercharged? read bottom.?
my uncle had a 97 NSX, about a year ago he crashed it and the car was done, but the motor wasnt, he sold me the motor and i started to plan out my swap, it was going to be very hard but i did it on an 1989 integra, i chose that car cause it has alot of space in the engine bay, it took me about a year to finish but i got it done, by the way its a c30a 5 speed vtec, i did some lil things to it, Toda cam shafts, Comptech cam gears, Toda valve springs, CT engineering header, Toda flywheel, the integra is completely gutted just has a kirkey seat, and i only weigh like 155 so the car is pretty light even when im in it, i have it on slicks and skinnies, about two weeks ago a buddy of mine finished his CRX, its a b16a stroked out to 2.0 ( he did the brian crower stroker kit thing ), Vortech supercharger, buddy club cam shafts, autotechnic cam gears, edelbrcok race header, blow valve springs, he'll be running slicks, and thats about it, the lil car is a fucken beast, and yes im totally afraid of it, were gonna heads up at pomona dragway( quarter mile ), my question is will i be able to beat him, not gonna lie here im sweating it.

A yea im calling bs on this teggy with a nsx swap post pics to prove!

- what are some racing seat companys?
i need some reliable racing seats for my Porsche 944 and i want good quality seats. something i don't want is a company's logo or signature on the seats. list all company's you can think of that make racing seats.

A Short of custom upholstery, you'll probably have a hard time avoiding a logo or a name on the seat (logo may be absent or least noticeable if leather is offered). Also, construction quality can vary quite a bit from the high end offerings to the lesser offerings in race shells (ie, there is a difference between a $3000 seat and a $300 one): Recaro Sparco Corbeau Cobra Kirkey Momo OMP Racecraft Racetech Bride If you are planning to side mount the seats, you may need to fabricate new rails (on the stock rails/sliders for most older Porsches, side mount will actually sit higher than the stock seats, which can already be a little on the high side). Some shells though can also use bottom mounts. If you are simply looking for sports seats, the OEM/stock sliders and mounts should be fine (the stock seats in just about all Porsches are Recaros, and Recaros will generally have the best fit).

- How can i put racing seats into my 1987 porsche 944?
I want sparco seats. What would i need to buy online? Obviously the 2 seats but do i need some parts or something to install it? I can have my brothers mechanic do it. All feedback is appreciated :-)

A Sparco makes the rails that come with the seats that should be a straight bolt up. I put Sparco seats in my 924 trackday project. Rails were a direct match up, bolted in. Took less than an hour to install.