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Thinking of buying this off a guy out in Pasadena . . .
I just have a couple questions about installation. Searched and have not prevailed on getting some answers. Im sure someone has installed them in their coupe . . . other than fabricating brackets.
1. Can you use a regular seatbelt? Or do you have to get racing harnesses?
2. Are these seats universally sized for any make and model? Guy said they would fit but I just need some reassurance before going for the purchase.
3. Will this affect any of the sensors and what not that are built in the stock seat?
Has anybody installed aftermarket racing seats in their car?
I just have a couple questions about installation. Searched and have not prevailed on getting some answers. Im sure someone has installed them in their coupe . . . other than fabricating brackets.
1. Can you use a regular seatbelt? Or do you have to get racing harnesses?
2. Are these seats universally sized for any make and model? Guy said they would fit but I just need some reassurance before going for the purchase.
3. Will this affect any of the sensors and what not that are built in the stock seat?
Has anybody installed aftermarket racing seats in their car?
A regular 4-point harness will do, no need for a crotch strap
2) Recaro Seats are universal for most makes and models (as long as it fits in the car)
You may need to buy the specific seat brackets for the car.
3) May affect a SRS sensor.
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1) If the factory seatbelt clip (red part) is built into the factory seat, you'll have to use a racing harness.
A regular 4-point harness will do, no need for a crotch strap
2) Recaro Seats are universal for most makes and models (as long as it fits in the car)
You may need to buy the specific seat brackets for the car.
3) May affect a SRS sensor.
A regular 4-point harness will do, no need for a crotch strap
2) Recaro Seats are universal for most makes and models (as long as it fits in the car)
You may need to buy the specific seat brackets for the car.
3) May affect a SRS sensor.
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It should fit, but just to be safe you should double check the dimensions. I'm pretty sure the stock 3-point belt will work but it will wear out the shoulder pretty fast. I would try the factory belts before thinking about 4-points because personally I hate 4-points in a daily driver.
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JMC will probably be doing the installation and they will be able to deal with the sensors and the fabrication of the brackets. I just gotta compare dimensions with the Recaro and the stock seat. Anybody know the dimensions of the stock seat off hand?
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Just got my KMAC camber kit installed and boy does it help ALOT!! No more inner tire wear, bigger contact patch, and it no longer pulls to the right. If you plan on lowering your car please get a camber kit! ! !
Here are pics of the nearly zero camber
Here are pics of the nearly zero camber
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Picked this up today Ordering parts Monday and should be installed in the next couple of weeks pristine condition and got it for a bargain. Here are some pics of it.
Ordering parts Monday and should be installed in the next couple of weeks pristine condition and got it for a bargain. Here are some pics of it.
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