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the main way to tell genuine or not is where the adjuster knob is, on replicas its straight and on genuine the knob is actually recessed a little into the seat.and the metal part isnt straight its bent to suit.

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I have asked the supplier and they said they are their photo's and they have the engraved name on the side.

I also just went and checked out some Gias and Cuga replica's here in Brisbane. The Cuga had the engraved name, the Gias did not

Not sure which supplier they came from thuo.

The proof will be in the samples I have ordered. The ones I looked at today were VERY good.

I think the Cuga will be better for daily driving over the Gias.

Can order any backing, FRP, carbon or Kevlar or glitter

i am way keen,

send me a pm of the finer details

The samples arrived today via EMS freight ($600) and all I can say is the quality and finish is VERY VERY good. Gias 2 is complete with all logos and stickers, engraved name up side etc.

Cuga has engraved logo up the side. All stiching is perfect and straight etc. I can not fault them.

I will post detailed photo's tomorrow night with NEW CHEAPER pricing, mainly the freight cost. May start a new thread as I can not edit the first post. Stay tuned.

how much do the gias seats weigh?

did u get it in carbon or FB?

could be tempted to sell my r34 gtr seats and buy a set of these

also is the price cheaper if we get more people?

dont know if i missed it but do they come with rails?

Photo attached are the sample seats I got sent over to check quality

More than happy with them, and as promised new pricing listed below

Prices are now per pair and landed in Brisbane. The only extra costs will be freight costs if you can not pick them up from my house in Brisbane. Seats will only be sold as pairs

All seats have the option of colour being logo graduation, black, red, blue

All seats have shell option of black FRP, Crabon or Kevlar

All seats come with basic rails. as pictured

Gias Low Max Recliners (The most common ones for sale elsewhere)

FRP $630pr

Glitter $650pr

Carbon $820pr

Kevlar $820pr

Gias 2 Low Max Recliners (Upgraded quick release adjustor and flip forward) Same as per sample pic with "star" shaped adjuster. FRP $650pr

Glitter $690pr

Carbon $880pr

Kevlar $880pr

CUGA or Vorga Recliners

FRP $650pr

Carbon $850pr

Kevlar $850pr

Vios III Fixed back

FRP $500pr

Glitter $550pr

Carbon $750pr

Kevlar $750pr

Zeta II Fixed back

FRP $500pr

Carbon $750pr

Kevlar $750pr

Maxis III Fixed back

FRP $500pr

Carbon $750pr

Kevlar $750pr

Tomorrow I will start a new group buy thread and get this one deleted as I can not edit the first post and has miss leading info in here etc.

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Also, can these seats be used with the stock seat belts, or do they need a harness? If they need a harness do the rear seats need to be removed and is a mod plate necessary?

You can use the standard seatbelt.

yeah you can but its not as nice as using a harness and you have to do a good mounting position, take care to avoid the seat belt guide as best as possible if your in a series 2, and reaching for the buckle can be annoying, if its not an everyday car then its fine...

yeah you can but its not as nice as using a harness and you have to do a good mounting position, take care to avoid the seat belt guide as best as possible if your in a series 2, and reaching for the buckle can be annoying, if its not an everyday car then its fine...

I realise it's not as nice, but I want to retain the back seats. I don't have the car yet, but I'm going for an R34. By series 2 do you mean R33? Is there a way to have a harness and keep the back seats?

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