installed new seats today.
04-22-2005, 04:10 PM
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installed new seats today.
well i finally got my brackets in and installed my new seats was hesitant at first but i figured if i didn't like these more than the original's then i could just send them back. so i installed them, and wow, i really like these alot more than the others. i know you guys said that you wouldn't do it. but im not you guys. but seriously, these things really keep me planted in turns and provide much more support than the originals. so if your even thinking of doing this i really recommend doing it, after all you can always send them back if your not satisfied.
04-22-2005, 04:50 PM
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Does your airbag light stay on now? There are airbags in the original seat and I would assume that since the sensor is not connected that it would trip the light. I could be wrong though....
I'd like to see pics!
I'd like to see pics!
04-22-2005, 09:43 PM
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What seats did you install?
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04-23-2005, 05:20 AM
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Haha the striped engine cover is sweet!! I can't wait to see the new seats! These seats suck! If they lower the ride height (which im sure they do) Id think about doing it too, Id have to go with black seats so it wont clash with the frost. Very cool though, about time someone does something new. Props to you!
04-23-2005, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 04BlackMaxx
Is the ride height any lower? Thats one thing about this car I hate, Im 5'5" and I feel like my head is rightr near the ceiling with the seat all the way down, you cant get comfortable in this mother&%^$#%!!!!
diamond floor mats are from ea evolutions i got a good deal on them from ce by the way im a short guy also and i like them but you might want to try another seat these seats really hug your hips. i literally have to climb into them. but you can look into bride, momo, sparco, corbeau, thats all i can think of right now. i know there are more. and as far as rice is concerned i tried to stay as far away as possible i mean i could've gone another route. but these will look as stock as possible when im done with everything .
04-23-2005, 09:14 PM
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Do the new seats have side air bags equivalent to the ones standard in the OEM seats? These have proven to be lifesavers, especially in side collisions.
Do they have an equivalent to the OEM power active head restraint system? This helps avoid whiplash and upper spinal injuries on impacts from the rear.
I assume you kept the elaborate OEM pretensor seat belt system with its sensor system and belt drum controlling front belt pressure during collisions. This is an advanced and important safety system.
I don't think the base SE has two stage heated seats, or the 4 way power front passenger seat or the driver's seat lumbar adjustment or the driver's seat two way memory system or driver's seat entry/exit system, so you didn't lose any of that.
I realize some folks like to ride as low in the car as possible, but I like to ride higher, so as to see better. I appreciate the extra inch of seat height my '04 SL has over my '00 SE.
I'm glad you like your new seats. I hope you have not sacrificed much on the safety devices, as we would really hate to lose a poster unnecessarily in an accident.
Keep us informed as to how these sharp new seats are doing. Happy riding!
Do they have an equivalent to the OEM power active head restraint system? This helps avoid whiplash and upper spinal injuries on impacts from the rear.
I assume you kept the elaborate OEM pretensor seat belt system with its sensor system and belt drum controlling front belt pressure during collisions. This is an advanced and important safety system.
I don't think the base SE has two stage heated seats, or the 4 way power front passenger seat or the driver's seat lumbar adjustment or the driver's seat two way memory system or driver's seat entry/exit system, so you didn't lose any of that.
I realize some folks like to ride as low in the car as possible, but I like to ride higher, so as to see better. I appreciate the extra inch of seat height my '04 SL has over my '00 SE.
I'm glad you like your new seats. I hope you have not sacrificed much on the safety devices, as we would really hate to lose a poster unnecessarily in an accident.
Keep us informed as to how these sharp new seats are doing. Happy riding!
04-23-2005, 09:21 PM
#19
I happen to really like high performance seats that hold you in place. I never really thought about changing my beautiful leather, heated, power seats, but I may consider it. I would want something that matches the rear seats though, so they would have to be in matching leather. I would probably add a 4 point harness too. It would go with the performance look of my car i think.
04-24-2005, 04:53 AM
#20
Originally Posted by lightonthehill
Do the new seats have side air bags equivalent to the ones standard in the OEM seats? These have proven to be lifesavers, especially in side collisions.
Do they have an equivalent to the OEM power active head restraint system? This helps avoid whiplash and upper spinal injuries on impacts from the rear.
I assume you kept the elaborate OEM pretensor seat belt system with its sensor system and belt drum controlling front belt pressure during collisions. This is an advanced and important safety system.
I don't think the base SE has two stage heated seats, or the 4 way power front passenger seat or the driver's seat lumbar adjustment or the driver's seat two way memory system or driver's seat entry/exit system, so you didn't lose any of that.
I realize some folks like to ride as low in the car as possible, but I like to ride higher, so as to see better. I appreciate the extra inch of seat height my '04 SL has over my '00 SE.
I'm glad you like your new seats. I hope you have not sacrificed much on the safety devices, as we would really hate to lose a poster unnecessarily in an accident.
Keep us informed as to how these sharp new seats are doing. Happy riding!
Do they have an equivalent to the OEM power active head restraint system? This helps avoid whiplash and upper spinal injuries on impacts from the rear.
I assume you kept the elaborate OEM pretensor seat belt system with its sensor system and belt drum controlling front belt pressure during collisions. This is an advanced and important safety system.
I don't think the base SE has two stage heated seats, or the 4 way power front passenger seat or the driver's seat lumbar adjustment or the driver's seat two way memory system or driver's seat entry/exit system, so you didn't lose any of that.
I realize some folks like to ride as low in the car as possible, but I like to ride higher, so as to see better. I appreciate the extra inch of seat height my '04 SL has over my '00 SE.
I'm glad you like your new seats. I hope you have not sacrificed much on the safety devices, as we would really hate to lose a poster unnecessarily in an accident.
Keep us informed as to how these sharp new seats are doing. Happy riding!
04-24-2005, 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by maxmale
well when you put the seats on the brackets you have a choice of three settings and i chose the tallest setting and yes it is lower than the shortest setting on the oem seats.
diamond floor mats are from ea evolutions i got a good deal on them from ce by the way im a short guy also and i like them but you might want to try another seat these seats really hug your hips. i literally have to climb into them. but you can look into bride, momo, sparco, corbeau, thats all i can think of right now. i know there are more. and as far as rice is concerned i tried to stay as far away as possible i mean i could've gone another route. but these will look as stock as possible when im done with everything .
diamond floor mats are from ea evolutions i got a good deal on them from ce by the way im a short guy also and i like them but you might want to try another seat these seats really hug your hips. i literally have to climb into them. but you can look into bride, momo, sparco, corbeau, thats all i can think of right now. i know there are more. and as far as rice is concerned i tried to stay as far away as possible i mean i could've gone another route. but these will look as stock as possible when im done with everything .
04-24-2005, 06:27 AM
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well my main reason for gettiing new seats was that i drive from sc to fl usually once or twice a month and i can usually tell im getting close because i cant feel my but or the lower half of my back. so i opted to for something with more back support.
04-24-2005, 11:58 AM
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04-24-2005, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
Bob
04-24-2005, 06:32 PM
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Well I think there are two aspects to the maxima - the luxury aspect, and the performace aspect. I think the Recaro seats bring out the performance side of the max, much like the M series of BMW. That is, a luxury car that has perfromance u[grades.
04-24-2005, 07:10 PM
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Check out these bzitchin seats
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33701
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33701
04-24-2005, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
Check out these bzitchin seats
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33701
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33701
04-24-2005, 09:13 PM
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No offense or anything but your car reminds me of a ricer. It is a luxury car. Stuff you do on these cars is rims, tint the windows, and sound system and add a TV and if you have a SE lower it. Your car was hot enough, didn't need the seats.
04-24-2005, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
Im sure he isnt referring to MY car, right? 
