Looking for NRG seat input...

[RM1SepEx]

Anyone have experience with these NRG seats?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SO0IJ0G/...&dra_ohs=24-48

Forum vendors perhaps?

[matteo92065]

I have those, but in cloth. They fit the car well. They let you mount them pretty low to the ground (which is what I needed). Much lighter than factory seats! They are wide enough that you can give anyone a ride. I have some racing seats that hold me better, but they are very narrow. I have very wide seat belts, with large hardware, and they still fit through the shoulder opening. There is no slot for the anti-sub belt.

[xxguitarist]

Why reclining seats? The firewall won't allow it anyway

[RM1SepEx]

They do when you are vertically challenged, and my wife is 5'1" tall. At 5'8" I can adjust the seat tilt a wee bit but the seat pan needs to be all the way back.

Andrew, those of us with more years on our body need some adjustability!

I just bought 4 point Schroth belts to keep the DOT approval that I need in Maine

[matteo92065]

I like the reclining function because I can tilt it forward to store tools behind seats. I also store insurance and registration paperwork in the net behind the seat.
Tilting it forward makes it much easier to access the rear mounting bolts.

[xxguitarist]

Ah, Tamra and I drive with the same seating position- max layback angle available from redrilling the seat bracket, and slid full back. Not sure why we used slider mounts at this point, but they're there. They adjust about 2". They didn't lift the seat any, so no harm.

[john g]

I have the NRG Type R in cloth. I think they are good value for the money but probably wouldnt buy them again because, in my 818, they are a tight fit left to right. They fit, but reaching the recline lever is a tight squeeze. I have mounted them low so there is some rubbing against the frame. The front-back slide adjustment works, and with the Boyd tank my 6'3" friend can fit comfortably in the car. The adjuster handle bumps into the frame, limiting forward movement.

Not sure I would go with NRG in leather. I would be concerned about quality...

[redfogo]

Honestly I would never trust NRG seats or any non big brand seat manufacture with my safety. NRG is just the normal EBAY knock offs. In the event on an accident the last thing you want is for the reclining mechanism or fiberglass backing(fixed seat) to fail. That's a great way to end up with a life threatening injury or death. Sure the seats look good and so does the price! However I rather not be in an accident and regret my decision. The seats are not tested for accidents they are just made to look "cool". If you want non OEM seats stick with the name brands you can trust Sparco, OMP, Cobra, Recaro, Corbeau, Momo. Never use a harness with a reclinable seat and never use a 3point seat belt with a fixed seat. Everything is made to work as a system so make sure everything is configured to save your life not kill you.

Example video of accident + bad seat https://youtu.be/8Ye72Fg2xjs?t=48s

I am using Sparco EVO seats and Gforce FIA harness. If I went with recline type seats I would look at Sparco, Recaro, or Corbeau. Sparco R100s are probably the cheapest name brand recline type seat they look good and are great quality. Their R333 seat is also nice but slightly larger.

[redfogo]

For those looking at seat belts be safe buy name brand and tested belts http://jalopnik.com/holy-crap-this-c...bel-1737773643

[AgentH]

Honestly I would never trust NRG seats or any non big brand seat manufacture with my safety. NRG is just the normal EBAY knock offs. In the event on an accident the last thing you want is for the reclining mechanism or fiberglass backing(fixed seat) to fail. That's a great way to end up with a life threatening injury or death. Sure the seats look good and so does the price! However I rather not be in an accident and regret my decision. The seats are not tested for accidents they are just made to look "cool". If you want non OEM seats stick with the name brands you can trust Sparco, OMP, Cobra, Recaro, Corbeau, Momo. Never use a harness with a reclinable seat and never use a 3point seat belt with a fixed seat. Everything is made to work as a system so make sure everything is configured to save your life not kill you.

Example video of accident + bad seat https://youtu.be/8Ye72Fg2xjs?t=48s

I am using Sparco EVO seats and Gforce FIA harness. If I went with recline type seats I would look at Sparco, Recaro, or Corbeau. Sparco R100s are probably the cheapest name brand recline type seat they look good and are great quality. Their R333 seat is also nice but slightly larger.

Agree with Redfogo except the point with the harness. Schroth makes harnesses for use with factory reclining seats and, at the very least, Recaro makes a version of their speed reclining seat with a slot for a 5 point.

If I were money conscious and wanted something with "the look" and also comfort for at most and average build, I'd look at a set of Evo VIII recaros. Evo IX and X seats were made a little more spacious but also look pretty cool.