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Seats...

Discussion in 'Off Topic - All other stuff here' started by mariano68, Dec 20, 2015.

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What is your choice?

  1. 1

    1 vote(s)
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  2. 2

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  1. mariano68

    mariano68 Active Member

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    Deciding on seats...

    Find this one from a Sega Rally 2 machine (the one in the first two pics) Price is fine same as a cheap seat

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    butaca-para-video-juego-de-manejo-668601-MLA20371318844_082015-F.jpg butaca-para-video-juego-de-manejo-207601-MLA20371321034_082015-F.jpg sega rally 2 1.jpg Segarally2.jpg

    Then for more than double the price:
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    nick indy.jpg butaca_10.jpg

    A little cheaper than the last one:
    3
    nick carrara IV.jpg

    And cheap seat:
    4
    butacas-de-competicion-y-deportivas-pana-o-cuerina-mc--9523-MLA20018354778_122013-O.jpg


    So, what do you think guys?
    mariano68, Dec 20, 2015
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  2. mariano68

    mariano68 Active Member

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    Not getting easy :) 1 vote for each!
    mariano68, Dec 20, 2015
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Do you have the option to go sit in any of them? That is the best way to decide, as you may being using it for hours at a time.

    I had style 2 and found it lacked lower lumbar support, but then I am guessing that may vary depending on manufacturer.
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    noorbeast, Dec 20, 2015
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  4. mariano68

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    I can try the #1 and it can be a nice touch, I have to check if it is confortable enough...also looks heavier than the rest.
    I like the #2 most, but it is not cheap at all.
    Yes, I think I will try some of them before taking any decision, but I wonder what the rest of the people think.
    mariano68, Dec 21, 2015
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    I was looking for a simple bucket seat like number 3, but $116 is about the cheapest it's sold here in Sweden and isn't in my small budget so I'm building my own from an office chair. If you have some strong light wood then that's also an cheap option.
    Linkup, Dec 21, 2015
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    Yes it is another option, but the seat it is something I will be using in any sim project, so I try to get the best I can price/quality wise.
    mariano68, Dec 21, 2015
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    I also like #2
    haroldjames, Dec 21, 2015
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    I actually like the look of the cheap seat! I'd stay clear of the Sega Rally seat, it's an Arcade seat and is designed for about 3 minutes use and easy to wipe down etc, so no comfort and heavy-duty, to cope with repeated use.

    In expensive seats you are usually paying for FIA / Racing approval, but seeing as this is going in a sim, you will likely find a cheaper seat is just as comfortable.
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    Archie, Dec 22, 2015
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  9. Nick Moxley

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    Ive got a couple different seats, Sparco Fighter, Sparco Speed 2 and now I use a Aero Designes Arges....basically #2.....found it locally for 300$ well worth the $$ imo. Its something you'll be sitting in for Hours at a time So Dont cheap out. Get something with a decently thick butt pad, Buddy went with a Cheaper Knock off brand and the padding ins't exactly super thick.

    Nice thing about a Bucket seat too is for Tactile, The Bolt through method is ridiculously effective with a couple Gamer 2's attached to sockets.
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    Nick Moxley, Dec 22, 2015
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    Thanks for your reply!
    I know about the FIA approval, the one I'm choosing is the same brand but with no FIA approval seal (basically exactly the same :p ) but I was the pic I got, this is the exactly one:
    butaca_10.jpg
    mariano68, Dec 22, 2015
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    Pit, Dec 22, 2015
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  12. Nick Moxley

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    Sweet, Custom Embroidered with my name on it. Ill take 2. :grin
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    Nick Moxley, Dec 22, 2015
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    Just curious, how much is a seat like that in US$?

    Your lucky to find even crap seats for less than $250 in AU. :(
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    Archie, Dec 23, 2015
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    mariano68, Dec 24, 2015
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