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Why do people get them? Comfort? Do they weigh less than stock? I assume you lose the side airbag capability when you get them? More secure fit (the harness thing)?

Looks?

IronFist

 
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IMO, looks and weight reduction

it's not a mod that a LOT of people do

 
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im ordering two sparco torinos at the end of the month. peeps get them for looks and you get im sure points at car shows and comfort as well.

 
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Just curious, how much are you paying for your Sparcos and from who? Thanks!

 
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LOOKS and comfort...i waiting till tax refund to get my 4 torinos (2 in front and 2 in back!!)

 
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you can buy the sparco's here. im gettin the torinos and thier $559 a seat so about $1200 for the two seats and you gotta buy the brackets and sliders.

 
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Replying to Thread: Advantages of racing seats?

NONE!

 
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My neck muscles serve the same purpose [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]

::knock on wood::

IronFist

 
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Good Call! I'm glad you thought of that, because I forgot about tax returns! Now I can afford the seats and the exhaust at the same time (I'm only getting 2 MOMOs).

To the original question... I honestly think they're more comfortable to sit in. The stock Civic seats get less comfortable every time I sit in them. They're too thin and there is no lumbar. At least with racing seats, you can add padding for lumbar. As far as Side airbags, if you don't have them to begin with, it doesn't matter. They also look cool. I don't care about the weight loss.

 
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Boilermaker1, I think I like your steering wheel cover, but I'm not sure. Where did you get it?

IronFist

 
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I got it at After thoughts auto. This was the cheapest I could find. They are drop shipped direct from the Wheelskins factory and it came in about 3 days. You'll just have to deal with the fact that it is mostly a GM F-body store, wade through all the Camaro crap, get your Wheelskins and get out!

 
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no way...first of all they are COMFORTABLE.....
plus they look cool,,wiegh less and whatver else..but defiantly comfort is the main reason i would get them

 
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IMO, racing seats are really for grip and support while taking high-speed turns and what not. You know, so you aren't sliding around and having to brace yourself with the steering wheel and arm rest.

However, the advantages for a civic are:

LOOKS--The Cool factor. Pretty cut and dry.