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Seat toss-up: Bride Vs Sparco?
I'm looking to replace my driver's seat in my GTR, but I've decided not to go with an R34 one, but look into the aftermarket. I have a few specific needs, though.
First, it must be comfortable for long periods of time - I spend serveral hours in my car everyday and it is driven 365, so I don't want a carbon/kevlar bucket that powderizes my spine.
Second, it must be able to tilt forward easily. My daughter's car seat is in the back, and I have to have access. Period.
Third, I'd like to have the seat hold me a bit tighter than the stock one, so that means deeper/more aggressive bolsters.
Based on those criteria, I've been able to narrow my choice down to 2 seats (as most aftermarket seats don't have a quick-tilt feature): the Sparco Torino2 and the Bride Euro2. Now between these seats, I know the Bride will hold tighter, and likely is built better, but I'm not stock on the fact that the bolsters are leather, and it costs 30% (!) more than the Sparco. The Sparco doesn't look as good, it isn't "JDM Tyte, yo" and I may be mistaken, but it looks like it was built for large American asses (no offense to any Americans, but I'm built like a skinny japanese guy). The biggest advantage is that it's much more affordable, and the quick-tilt feature seems well-designed.
Now, I'd like to see where the community stands on this; is the Bride worth the extra $350, or is the Sparco a decent quality seat? And has anyone ever sat in either of them? How do they fit? I know that's a subjective question, but does the Sparco fit wide? Is the Bride comfortable day-to-day?
Thanks!
First, it must be comfortable for long periods of time - I spend serveral hours in my car everyday and it is driven 365, so I don't want a carbon/kevlar bucket that powderizes my spine.
Second, it must be able to tilt forward easily. My daughter's car seat is in the back, and I have to have access. Period.
Third, I'd like to have the seat hold me a bit tighter than the stock one, so that means deeper/more aggressive bolsters.
Based on those criteria, I've been able to narrow my choice down to 2 seats (as most aftermarket seats don't have a quick-tilt feature): the Sparco Torino2 and the Bride Euro2. Now between these seats, I know the Bride will hold tighter, and likely is built better, but I'm not stock on the fact that the bolsters are leather, and it costs 30% (!) more than the Sparco. The Sparco doesn't look as good, it isn't "JDM Tyte, yo" and I may be mistaken, but it looks like it was built for large American asses (no offense to any Americans, but I'm built like a skinny japanese guy). The biggest advantage is that it's much more affordable, and the quick-tilt feature seems well-designed.
Now, I'd like to see where the community stands on this; is the Bride worth the extra $350, or is the Sparco a decent quality seat? And has anyone ever sat in either of them? How do they fit? I know that's a subjective question, but does the Sparco fit wide? Is the Bride comfortable day-to-day?
Thanks!
Where do I find R34 seats?!?
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