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Old 05-14-2011 | 05:36 AM
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Default I need Help deciding on Racing Seats!!

I'm looking at NRG Racing Seats for my car, I was thinking about getting the Medium. The man I spoke to said the Med seat fits up to a 34 waist, I'm a 32 so I thought all was going to work out. I was on their website, and it said that the seat is 15 inches across for the Medium
(so I did some math) finding out that with me sitting my rear end takes up ~14.6 inches. should I go for the Medium seats or the Large which is 15.5 inches across. it will be a looser fit, but It is my understanding that bucket seats are supposed to be a tight fit so the driver does not move around.

I need so advice fast since I am going to place my order in the next 12 hours (so they will be delivered when I need them to be)
Any input will be much appreciated.

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Old 05-14-2011 | 05:42 AM
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I dislike NRG seats...TO hard not very comfy for daily driving.

I want to get SPARCO or RECARO seats.
Old 05-14-2011 | 05:45 AM
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I agree, id rather have Sparco, but I don't have that kind of money.

What do you think about the sizing thoough?

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Old 05-14-2011 | 02:35 PM
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Cobra seats are going to most likely be the best combination of affordability and safety. Most NRG seats do not meet FIA standards, and that's a pretty big deal if you ever get in an accident
(not saying you will, but a seat does a LOT when it comes to your survival). Modern Bride seats are manufactured in China and do not meet FIA standards as well, just as a forewarning.

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Old 05-14-2011 | 03:25 PM
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http://www.corbeau.com/products/
Old 05-15-2011 | 02:53 PM
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^^^Was about to suggestion Corbeau. love mine and comfortable.

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Old 05-15-2011 | 07:21 PM
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Id like the Corbeau seats or Cobra, but Im 18 and in college, so i dont have thousands to spend. Im going with the NRG FRP-310 seats,
Does anyone know about sizing, im a 32 waist, So do I got with the medium seat or large?
Old 05-15-2011 | 07:26 PM
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I can def understand that and NRG is a legit company so u should be ok. AS far as seat size, if your gonna daily drive ur car I'd say go with a medium for your size
Old 05-15-2011 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by hmc2261
Id like the Corbeau seats or Cobra, but Im 18 and in college, so i dont have thousands to spend. Im going with the NRG FRP-310 seats,
Does anyone know about sizing, im a 32 waist, So do I got with the medium seat or large?
I can truly understand building on a budget, but it boils down to a simple question...
How much do you value your life for? Seats are an essential safety device when driving. I've seen some non-FIA seats fold completely flat on impact, just from the driver/passenger's body weight getting thrown back in the seat.

I'm not trying to be negative about it. I'm just trying to give you as much information about them before purchasing, as you could want.
Old 05-15-2011 | 09:59 PM
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No I understand your not, I did some research on the whole FIA regulations, and I have yet to find anything about NRG not meeting the regulations.
Im not trying to shoot down what you said, because honestly Id like to read a report, but I just couldent find anything
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beleive me you wont spend 1000's on em lol. i got harnesses brackets and seats (in suede) for less than 1000 for my corbeau's. but i hear ya on the budget (been there done the whole broke college student deal lol)
Old 05-15-2011 | 11:26 PM
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sparco = trusted lol
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