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Corbeau racing seats fitment/style by jaybeezi
Started on: 05-07-2009 11:16 PM
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Last post by: IFLYR22 on 05-08-2009 11:35 AM
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Report this Post05-07-2009 11:16 PM Click Here to See the Profile for jaybeeziSend a Private Message to jaybeeziDirect Link to This Post
I'm looking at getting a pair of seats, these are the ones I like, and luckily I just found a pair of each, used, on craigslist. Both around $300.

I like these cause they are more square, more 80's style and fit the look of the car. (but the ones for sale are faded, no tears) $350, usually $349 new, each.
http://www.corbeau.com/prod...lining_seats/gts_ii/

These seem to be much better 'racing' seats, newer styling, and I dont really need them to recline (they are in better condition than the other ones) $300 obo $249 new, each.
http://www.corbeau.com/prod...ed_back_seats/forza/

Anyone have either of these? Prefer the way one fits, does one not fit, one more comfortable, etc...

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Report this Post05-07-2009 11:40 PM Click Here to See the Profile for uhlanstanSend a Private Message to uhlanstanDirect Link to This Post
Racing seats have a more forward angle than most people like,, make sure this is for you ,, there are race seats with a little more recline ,,
do not find out to late that you do not like the forward position..
look on corbeau site ..and then try to set your stock seat to as close to the seats angle you want ,then drive in this position...,I do not like the forward position,,you can compensate with a small pillow ..
do not forget you can make small ajustments with washers ...
check the measurements on the seat to make sure it does not put you in a lower position,, that makes it more difficult to operate the controls ..
the fiero seats are EASY to remove to install pillows or what ever to check height,,if only 1 inch difference you will probably have no problem and no need to measure ..
In a car like the fiero 2 inches can make a big difference

I likee the gts seats

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Report this Post05-08-2009 01:16 AM Click Here to See the Profile for jaybeeziSend a Private Message to jaybeeziDirect Link to This Post
I need to look into that. I do like to sit angled back a bit, longer arms and whatnot.

The Forza's have a 72 degree seat back angle.. But are almost 3 inches shorter than the GTS II's

Forza 33.5" tall, 20.5" wide, and 19" deep

GTS 36" tall, 20.5" wide, and 22.5" deep

Fiero 31" tall, 20" wide, and 23" deep

I'm 6'2" 240... need to make sure I can fit in these
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Report this Post05-08-2009 10:32 AM Click Here to See the Profile for jscott1Send a Private Message to jscott1Direct Link to This Post
This probably should be in O/T, but just this week we were doing fitchecks on a pair of Corbeau seats and they are VERY reclined.



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Report this Post05-08-2009 11:35 AM Click Here to See the Profile for IFLYR22Send a Private Message to IFLYR22Direct Link to This Post
I used the Corbeaus TRS (Targa RS) so I had an adjustable / recline capable back. I put them in about 9 years ago.

http://www.corbeau.com/prod...reclining_seats/trs/


Just noticed: And added:

 
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Originally posted by jaybeezi:
... I'm 6'2" 240... need to make sure I can fit in these


I'm 6 foot even... And I just fit with about 2.5 inches of head room... You probably would not want them.
I had to modify the seat mount brackets to get that 2.5 inches.

The seat (butt area) sits a little higher than stock fiero seats.

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