comfy seats?

[turabaka]

I've been looking around for cheapish seats on ebay for a little while now, and I found these. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140154658125&rd=1

Does anyone know how comfy these seats are? I don't care if they're super super soft, but I don't want my ass falling asleep after a half hour of driving.

[2drSE-i]

let me put it this way dude. on ebay, you get what you pay for. i wouldnt buy a no name brand unless you get to sit in them and test them out. other than that, id say either get stock from another car (such as 2g and 3g preludes, 2g teg, and others fit with minor mods) or drop the big bucks on recaro, bride, sparco, corbeau etc. This is another question that gets answered alot, but no biggie. Welcome to the site!

[turabaka]

thanks man. I really want to get that style of seat, so I guess I'll just save up for some recaros or something like that. I agree that sitting in them before buying them is the best idea. that's why I asked the question, because I can't actually sit in them. Anyway thanks for the quick answer.

[2drSE-i]

no problem man. Best bet is corbeau tho honestly. They even have sliders for our cars, plus they look better and have better prices.

[turabaka]

thanks for that. I don't want to spend over a thousand to get sparco torninos no matter how much I like them. I was thinking like 300-400 price range

[turabaka]

thanks for the carbeau suggestion. these one really caught my eye. and they're just about in my price range.
http://www.corbeau.com/products/a4/a4.shtml#

[Hazwan]

thanks for the carbeau suggestion. these one really caught my eye. and they're just about in my price range.
http://www.corbeau.com/products/a4/a4.shtml#

Looks great.

[2drSE-i]

yea and corbeau will fit in your budget too....barely but it does fit.

[Cheeseburger]

i wonder if you could use the corbeau brackets to mount recaros and bride seats. since corbeau makes brackets for the 3rd gen.

[2drSE-i]

im pretty sure someone has used the corbeau brackets on recaros before... brides im not so sure about, but i think most aftermarket seats follow about the same brackets. If not a simple bracket can be made.

[2ndGenGuy]

You know, the 2nd Gen Accord hatch has some pretty well-bolstered seats. I was really impressed. And your ass will not get sore in them. The 2nd Gen sedan seats aren't nearly as sporty, but are quite comfy. You can always find a 2geez on Craigslist being parted out with a nice interior. I scored a set of like-new seats for about $30. Plus they come in a variety of colors. You can get black, red, blue, and grey! :)

[MessyHonda]

i like the 3rd gen lude seats they are really nice. they hold you better than stock...but i still want some aftermarket seats but the real deal ones cost like 300-350 bucks used.

[HondaBoy]

well those ebay ones look pretty nice actually, but i would bet they are stiff as a board. i couldnt tell you if they are or not. never see those but they do have a handsome style to them. and yeah, i would have to recommend some 2nd or 3rd gen prelude seats. i have them in my 3gee and they are very comfortable. my drive seat has lumbar and side bolster adjustments that make them more comfortable than the accord seats. i would say they would be great for long travel also. they are supportive but still pretty soft.

[ghettogeddy]

idk i like my gsr's
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/ghettogeddy/DSCF1070.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/ghettogeddy/DSCF1072.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/ghettogeddy/DSCF1074.jpg

[frantik]

my drive seat has lumbar and side bolster adjustments that make them more comfortable than the accord seats

lxi seats have lumbar support :) lxi seats are 100% better than dx/lx seats.. in my lx i would get uncomfortable after like 30 mins of driving.. in my lxi i can drive for hours :D armrest helps too :rockon:

[2drSE-i]

but no bolster adjustment :violin:

[ghettogeddy]

is there a dif between the 86 and 87 and the 88-89 because the 86 has a dif model number then 87 and the 88-89 have a dif one then both

[MessyHonda]

lxi seats have lumbar support :) lxi seats are 100% better than dx/lx seats.. in my lx i would get uncomfortable after like 30 mins of driving.. in my lxi i can drive for hours :D armrest helps too :rockon:




it also depends on the suspension. i did 260 miles in one day...and i still went to work from like 7-12. my suspension is in the middle but its mostly stiff. yeah yeah the armrest helps alot.

[knarg]

i have been thinking about getting a corbeau seat, that particular one even, for a long time


but i just bought an ST rear sway bar and an alpine head unit.... for an equivalent amount of money

[86AccordLxi]

Corbeaus are not said to wear all that well. Bobafett has a pair and I honestly don't like them (but that's just me).

I have a Sparco Evo2 (that also doesn't wear that well) but I find it to be pretty darned comfortable. Used deals can usually be found.

Alex

[turabaka]

yeah. I think I'm gonna see if I can find something nice on Ebay for a good deal. I don't really need to buy brackets for the seats since my dad knows how to weld and is willing to teach me, and help to weld them. if I only had the money. I just saw a set of sparco torinos with harnesses go for 500 plus 150 in shipping on ebay.

[turabaka]

Oh yeah. What is everyones problem with the DX seats. I don't mind the ones in my car, and they're destroyed to hell. are the ones in the lxi really that much better?

[BITESIZE]

The lxi ones are much better, i'll let you sit in my car when you come over again.

[turabaka]

sounds like a plan. I can tell you that I've never felt uncomfortable in my car.

[2drSE-i]

have you ever driven for more than an hour at a time? because i gotta say even with my lumbar support and armrest i was uncomfortable as hell

[Civic Accord Honda]

thanks for the carbeau suggestion. these one really caught my eye. and they're just about in my price range.
http://www.corbeau.com/products/a4/a4.shtml#
yeah thos look nice but IMO thay a bit pricey

[Civic Accord Honda]

You know, the 2nd Gen Accord hatch has some pretty well-bolstered seats. I was really impressed. And your ass will not get sore in them. The 2nd Gen sedan seats aren't nearly as sporty, but are quite comfy. You can always find a 2geez on Craigslist being parted out with a nice interior. I scored a set of like-new seats for about $30. Plus they come in a variety of colors. You can get black, red, blue, and grey! :)
hell yeah my 82 had very nice seats but thay got worn to hell and started poping the springs in my ass lol but hey for 240K miles on them thay where in great cond. my 3gee seats only have 160k on them and i have a metel bar poking me in my back

[guaynabo89]

Ones to stay away from are:

1. no name ebay ones
2. apc
3. 3a racing
4. matrix

When I went shopping for seats (reclinable sport seats) I sat in almost all the brands. Sparco, momo, and Reccaros where the top 3 I liked as far as quality, comfort, and materials. Corbeau, D.A.D, and a cople others (cant remember brands right now) were in the middle of the scale.


I wound up purchasing a set of D.A.D seats. Best quality for the price and were a little stiffer and wider than the corbeau a4's. and since I had them reupholstered in burgandy leather with cream suede inserts it made sense to buy them instead of sparco torinos and then still have to pay to get them reupholstered.

Ive driven on them for 4-6 hours straight and feel better than the stock ones afterwards. lol


Damn it I need to get off my a$$ and take some good pictures. Here is one and you can kinda see what they look like.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/sinnedone/cord1.jpg

[MessyHonda]

have you ever driven for more than an hour at a time? because i gotta say even with my lumbar support and armrest i was uncomfortable as hell




cuz you got leather.

the lx-i has better and stonger materials. like i said it depends also on the suspension and roads.

[2drSE-i]

how much was the upholstery job Dennis? Im curious, im seriously thinking about getting my SE-i seats reupholstered with better bolstering.

[guaynabo89]

depends on the job and material.

I think I paid almost 2 grand for everything. All seats, door panel inserts, suede headliner and rug with carpets. Also little things like the shift and ebrake boots and armrest. I did some of the work cause I brought the parts too them already removed from the car. If they would have done the disassembly it would have been more.

If you just wanted to say the seats I would expect it to be about 600+ since yours are all leather. You never know though. Look around and see what ur local guys offer. Try n stay away for the places owned bydrug dealers that just need a front for the IRS. lol

[Civic Accord Honda]

i want to get a kit from Katzkin {SP} but ion if thay make it for the 3gee

EDIT: heres the linky http://www.katzkin.com/05/FC/mainFS.html

[2drSE-i]

i should probably just wait until im ready for everything to be done...my doorpanels are all cracked and shit on the window edge, ebrake is messed up...etc etc etc.

[turabaka]

Ones to stay away from are:

1. no name ebay ones
2. apc
3. 3a racing
4. matrix

When I went shopping for seats (reclinable sport seats) I sat in almost all the brands. Sparco, momo, and Reccaros where the top 3 I liked as far as quality, comfort, and materials. Corbeau, D.A.D, and a cople others (cant remember brands right now) were in the middle of the scale.


I wound up purchasing a set of D.A.D seats. Best quality for the price and were a little stiffer and wider than the corbeau a4's. and since I had them reupholstered in burgandy leather with cream suede inserts it made sense to buy them instead of sparco torinos and then still have to pay to get them reupholstered.

Ive driven on them for 4-6 hours straight and feel better than the stock ones afterwards. lol


Damn it I need to get off my a$$ and take some good pictures. Here is one and you can kinda see what they look like.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/sinnedone/cord1.jpg


I like the look of those seats. I can't find their website though. anybody got a link that I look at the price on them, and possible buy them at?

[guaynabo89]

heres a link i found.http://www.autosportz.com/racingseats_dad.htm

those are the cheapest ones. They have the same ones in suede but they cost a little more. Almost close to sparco prices

[turabaka]

wow. they're a little out of my price range. I think I'm gonna keep an eye on a pair of black recaros that I found on ebay for 400 plus shipping

[guaynabo89]

yeah thats not bad for a pair. remeber your gonna have to spend like 100 for the brackets to bolt em to the floor.

heres what mine look like after the redo.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/sinnedone/Picture2711.jpg

[turabaka]

yeah thats not bad for a pair. remeber your gonna have to spend like 100 for the brackets to bolt em to the floor.


no I don't because my dad knows how to weld, and he said he'd weld some brackets for me.