Wez Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Howdy, I have sold the Sparco Corsa seats and Bride subframes so in the market for a new FIA approved setup, I am looking to mount the seat without a subframe to get me further away from the cage roof bars, also looking for something lighter. I have been searching and have these in mind at the moment, what do people think? Cobra Suzuka Pro Kevlar Seat - 8.3kg - £480.58 http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorsport/Seats_&_Accessories/Seats/Cobra_Suzuka_Pro_Kevlar_Seat/1761/4876/13330 Cobra Imola Pro Kevlar Seat - 7.5kg - £421.83 http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorsport/Seats_&_Accessories/Seats/Cobra_Imola_Pro_Kevlar_Seat/1761/1267/13376 Cobra Imola Pro Fibreglass Seat - 7.8kg - £351.33 http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorsport/Seats_&_Accessories/Seats/Cobra_Imola_Pro_Fibreglass_Seat/1761/4878/13365 Sparco Evo Fibreglass Seat - 8.4kg - £351.33 http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorsport/Seats_&_Accessories/Seats/Sparco_Evo_Fibreglass_Seat/1761/1435/13196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Id go with the fiberglass Imolas, look nice and the price aint bad, i dont think the kevlars are worth the extra cost for the very small weight saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 As Jamie has said, seems the best price / weight option...I'd go with the fiberglass Imolas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I will be getting two FIA seats for the Skyline soon, my supplier asked I try him first for a good deal, maybe if we bought 4 of them.... ? I'll be buying on price and strength, not looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 What about the corbeau revolution? http://www.motorspeed.com/store_main.asp?int_catalog_id=4&int_category_id=0&int_subcategory_id=0&int_page=12&int_product_id=3314 http://www.motorspeed.com/sitepix/products/corbeau_revolution.jpg I rather like them for a track car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 What about the Recaro Profi SPG? 6.5kg ain't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 What about the Recaro Profi SPG? 6.5kg ain't they? Looked at them but not HANS compatible for future proofing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 What about the corbeau revolution? http://www.motorspeed.com/store_main.asp?int_catalog_id=4&int_category_id=0&int_subcategory_id=0&int_page=12&int_product_id=3314 http://www.motorspeed.com/sitepix/products/corbeau_revolution.jpg I rather like them for a track car. Very nice but Corbeau dont publish the weights which seems odd for something that is supposed to be track focused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 I will be getting two FIA seats for the Skyline soon, my supplier asked I try him first for a good deal, maybe if we bought 4 of them.... ? I'll be buying on price and strength, not looks Ohh, I am interested, keep me posted, any ideas what you are going for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I need (ASAP) to buy 2 seats for my MR2, too Chris/Wez - I'm after the budget end of the FIA-approved range but if there might be a deal we can all benefit from, keep me posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Id go with the fiberglass Imolas, look nice and the price aint bad, i dont think the kevlars are worth the extra cost for the very small weight saving. I am leaning that way at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBandit Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Chris, if you can get a good price? I also need 2 seats for a Supra. Wez, I might be wrong but I think Whifbitz are doing the Imola Pro for £257 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Wez, I might be wrong but I think Whifbitz are doing the Imola Pro for £257 Well spotted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Getting a price and details on some OMP ones, will post ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 We can prob beat ANY quote on Corbeau seats, and I can get the weight, we have 2 carbon seats here now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 What's the cheapest kevlar reinforced one Corbeau do Dude? Must be FIA and take a crotch strap belt. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 We can prob beat ANY quote on Corbeau seats, and I can get the weight, we have 2 carbon seats here now. Hmmm, really, now that is an interesting thing... I've been look for a revolution, I seem to remember being about to get one for around £350 (Although don't quote me on that ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 What's the cheapest kevlar reinforced one Corbeau do Dude? Must be FIA and take a crotch strap belt. Thanks. although I would also like Hans compatibility too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Chris & John, did either of you manage to get any prices yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 No, my supplier never got back to me and I have a 2010 policy of not fighting to spend money, so over to John.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Need4Speed Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I wouldn't buy a seat without sitting in it - a bit like buying a helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I wouldn't buy a seat without sitting in it - a bit like buying a helmet. Who says we haven't all sat in the seats being dicsussed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 I was lucky enough to sit in both the Corbeau Sprint and Cobra Imolas earlier this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Who says we haven't all sat in the seats being dicsussed? The reason I asked is a few years ago I was building a race car and wanted a new seat. I was about to order one from Tweeks (based on spec and price) when I realised I was passing their shop in a week or so and decided to see what they had in the showroom. The seat I was going to buy turned out to be too wide and while it would have saved me money it would have cost me lap time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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