guys,

i'm planning on changing my car seat with either one of the above.

I just want to know in your opinion, which is the best value for money?

i'm planning on either getting a replica or 2nd hand. Are replica as good as the original?

My main criteria are comfort and design.

The brand which i am considering are Bride and Sparco (you can suggest others which fit the criteria).

My waist size is 35 (important factor for bucket seat)

My budget is RM1k +- for seat only. not inclusive of installation.

Anyone has any opinion/suggestion or experience to share? I've searched for this topic but none cover what i want to know.

thanks

second hand isnt that bad because you could rewrap em?
just an idea.

How much is the rewrap?

i'm fine with the rewrap.

thanks.

How about SSCUS? I heard they're quite good.

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Added on February 5, 2011, 6:00 pmRM 1k for seat only, is that 1 piece or 1 set?

If you can increase your budget little, you can find Recaro SR3 in the range of 1400-1800.

This post has been edited by GEFORCEXTREME: Feb 5 2011, 06:01 PM

really not sure.
you have to go to the shop and let them evaluate and depend on the material they use?
you just need the original shell thats important.

sscus doesnt look that bad either.

Rewrap could cost like 500-600+ depending on material and work done. Look for Putra282, he does rewrapping, maybe you can search for him in this forum.

RM 1k / seat

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Added on February 5, 2011, 6:33 pmThanks.

Will consider....

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Added on February 5, 2011, 6:36 pmHas anyone used SSCUS or does anyone have experience with SSCUS?

How are their full bucket seats?

I intend to use them long distance. At most in 1 month, almost 1k km of traveling. Can they fit the criteria?


This post has been edited by alcatrez: Feb 5 2011, 06:36 PM

Comfort? Forget full buckets. Get reclinable buckets luke the recaro sr3 instead.

Ive used sscus nsi reclinable buckets in my old kelisa and they were really good. Very comfortable even for long distance drives. Best bang for buck at rm@1.4k thereabouts for a brand new pair siap pasang. My wife who has back issues is comfortable in those seats.

But with ur budget of rm1k per seat, i think u should consider the recaro sr3 from the type r. Comfy, holds well and priced in ur budget.

Buy second hand n rewrap cuz replica sponge n material is like rubbish

Thanks.

Currently i'm using Levin seats. I don't want to downgrade to sscus coz i'm scared not up to my current seat comfort.

I can live with Recaro. Thanks.

Anyone has opinions on other seats? I'm willing to expand my horizon.

So my current choices are:

1. Recaro SR3
2. SSCUS

SR3 all the way,no regrets!!

Hi bro, if you are looking for comfort, i fully agree with madman, forget about full bucket seat coz that's not what they are for.
The best value for money is a very subjective thing, like for me, i'm using the sparco fighter replica. It's a full bucket, it looks nice and does its job.
Actually what are you looking for in a bucket seat?
As for me, my main reason is to release more headroom which was accomplished with my sparco fighter.
Sparco fighter fits your waist size very very well. Price is cheap too, around RM500 for one seat.

Again, replica is nowhere as good as the original. That's totally out of the question.

Budget 1k+, i strongly consider SSCUS. That's what i would get

Guys, I'm looking for bucket seat to replace original seat..Personally, I prefer leather bucket seat..any brand or model recommend? budget RM1k for 1 pair..

bride gias replica goes for rm800-900. Quite comfy too, and its not so common

what car are you installing the seats in? For long distance comfort, you really should not consider full buckets.

hi bro....
my opinion, go for 2nd recaro seat....
you will have no problem if you want to upgrade because the recaro has it's own value.

This post has been edited by alongN9: Feb 6 2011, 02:44 AM

semi bucket... seats better dun buy second hand la unless its rewrapped or really good condition... u'll never know what stain the previous owner left on the seat... hahahaha....

imitation one is equally ok... if u really look for comfort, dont go for performance seat (full bucket or semi bucket)... these offer less comfort compare to oem seat as they have less cushion...

RM1k Budget is considered good bro , I would suggest

For a replica Bride seat or SSCUS , I feel that the SSCUS comfort would be better than your levin seat bro . Your levin seat is stock right ?

Worse seat that I have tried = FTO seat , Subaru Seat

Wira


My current stock seat is not comfort..lol..
I wanted to re-wrap to leather seat..but the price is around RM500 for front pair..don't know it worth or not? because one of my bro's friend wanted to let go his bucket seat which I see quite nice for RM800 but I dont know what brand is that(see through pic, haven't see the real seat yet)..personally prefer leather instead of fabric..

RM1k for front pair consider good? seriously I don't know the market price range for bucket seat..what I want is comfort, hold me tight when high speed cornering, , design look exclusive and leather..

This post has been edited by Lineage: Feb 6 2011, 10:46 AM

Guys i also want to change my seat but for myvi SE front seats.In my mind, got sscus myvi editon reclinable buckets
Picture :

Any idea on how comfort this seat compare to SE seats?
Price for this seats i believe around RM650.So my budget will be not more than RM800.