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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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Where can I try some aftermarket seats?

Brides (legit or not), Recaro, Sparco?
My stock drivers seat jiggles like mad when you shake it, pissing me off, very annoying. Out of warranty so I'd be looking at $1200 minimum to fix it out of pocket whether I get an extended warranty or not. As I'm unsure of what is actually wrong with the seat (lifter assembly was already replaced) I'm hesitant to try and disassemble the seat myself.

Soooo I'm wondering what local shops may have seats on display to test sit?
The only one I know of is the speed shop up at Infineon.

I'm hoping for something with a black leather-like finish to match the interior, and reclining function.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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You can test out my Recaro speed seats.

Very comfortable racing seats. A lot that I've sat in have a very hard back (like a bench) that gets painful on long drives.

The Recaro's are nice and soft.

Mine are in an Evo. and I'm located in San Bruno.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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I'd try to go to the local meets too. You'll get I-want-itis and need a ton more mods but you'll get a chance to try a few things.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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Mine aren't leather by the way. But they're black, and recline.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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Why not buy some used stock seats off here unless you really want after market seats.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by urban
Why not buy some used stock seats off here unless you really want after market seats.
Well, my seats function fine, but are just somewhat loose, most people likely wouldn't notice the issue- but I tens to be more sensitive to these things. And my thought is that I have no way of knowing for sure if any used seat has similar problems if not worse.
 
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