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neil_se Experienced

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Hey man, either the Vios or Zeta with graduation is my preference, I'm not sure what the difference is between them. It's street registered so the Maxis is over the top, I'm not sure on FRP/CF/Kevlar yet, depends on weight differences.

What were you thinking?

Edit: Just found this- vios is supposed to sit you a little lower. It does this by being recessed a little more on the bottom and having a slightly more curved back. I find this seating position more comfortable, especially for a street driven car. The vios also has smaller shoulder bolsters and the thigh supports are lower, making it a more livable seat for day to day. I have sat in a zeta too and it is also very comfortable. It is probably the seat i would choose for a more dedicated track car.

Probably go for the Vios because head clearance is a concern for me.

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r33_racer Grand Master

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I cant tell the difference between the Vios and Zeta seats tbh. They look virtually the same apart from slightly wider shoulder supports. But im not fussed, Vios sounds good in graduation. Mine is also for my street car.

So was it clear if there is rails supplied or definitely not?

r33_racer Grand Master

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Ah so they do come with something. Cool. Ill probably just fabricate my own rails to suit anyway.

Do you have height issues atm in your silvia? I dont remember you being overly tall back in the days of the s13 club with Jason, chris and the guys. Lol or maybe you are and its just my memory is shot.

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I will be home tomorrow I can weigh the sample seats. I do not think there will any weight difference between the F/g, carbon or kevlar, as the are all wet laid . The carbon or kevlar or just for show.

Payment needs to be cash as I have to transfer payment to o/sea supplier in China. Could do paypal, so could use payal if you pay the fees.

Seats will need to use genuine Bride railings to suit the model seat you pick. The Gias and the Cuga for example have different mounting bolts centre.

The seatings come with basic sliding rails, so unless you can make your own mounting brackets to suit they will be no use.

SAAS I think make some rails to suit so you can use the supplied rails. I will see if I can find out some more info.

If someone onlys wants a single seat, still register your interest, as I might buy the matching pair.

darrinspencer Grand Master

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I've been looking at photos, and 34 gtr bucket seats don't mess with the standard seat belts. Will these ones really be an issue?

The seat belt buckle mounts on the rail, not to the side of the seat, so they will work fine. No need to use a racing harness.

I can get copy Bride or Takara 4 or 5 point racing harness's if any wants.

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have you actually used a std seatbelt with a full bucket? not exactly the best combination tbh...

the seatbelt doesnt hug the body (unless your quite huge), the seatbelt just goes from one edge of the seat to the other so you not held in by the seatbelt around the waist...

and yep the buckle is mounted on the rail but using a bucket its not exactly easy to get too, its quite a way down the side unless you make up some sort of extender plate so it sits higher...

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have you actually used a std seatbelt with a full bucket? not exactly the best combination tbh...

the seatbelt doesnt hug the body (unless your quite huge), the seatbelt just goes from one edge of the seat to the other so you not held in by the seatbelt around the waist...

and yep the buckle is mounted on the rail but using a bucket its not exactly easy to get too, its quite a way down the side unless you make up some sort of extender plate so it sits higher...

Will the belt wear away at the side of the seat if a standard belt is used? I'd love a seat like this, but with the ability to keep the back ones.

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OK, looks like I'll be on the lookout for a pair when I get my car :D

Are you wanting and talking about full buckets or recliners?

Recliners will be fine with standard selt belts, but you will have issues with full buckets and standard seat belts.

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have you actually used a std seatbelt with a full bucket? not exactly the best combination tbh...

the seatbelt doesnt hug the body (unless your quite huge), the seatbelt just goes from one edge of the seat to the other so you not held in by the seatbelt around the waist...

and yep the buckle is mounted on the rail but using a bucket its not exactly easy to get too, its quite a way down the side unless you make up some sort of extender plate so it sits higher...

Kawasaki man is referring to r34gtr seats, so recliners not full buckets, hence my reply.

I think we are all getting confussed with what he wants.

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