gvincent Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I am going to be in LA for 2 weeks and since there is no place in New England to go to actually sit in some after market seats I would like to find a couple of places in the LA Area that might have showrooms that have actual seats you can sit in to see how they feel and fit. I want to buy some seats but can't bring myself to order something online without even seeing if they fit me. and then have to return them Also I have a 280Z and started the 280Z seat swap list thread years ago here: http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/88301-280z-seat-swap-list/ If I find something that fits me and then my 280Z I will document and post on the thread I started. I will be in LA from 2/12/14 to 2/25/14 Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Not 100% in LA per say, but not exactly a far drive. http://www.werks2.com/ They have a small show room in burbank with multiple seats out, and if you call in advance and they have a seat in stock they can bring it out to try out. They mostly deal with sparco and bride, and a few momo's. They also carry safety harness, all the mounting gear, and can make the seat brackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 http://www.subesports.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvincent Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 This is great so far, I will be all over the San Fernando Valley as well. I actually grew up in the Agoura Area 40+years ago. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvincent Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Two weeks to go and I'll be in LA anymore suggestions on places to try on seats? I heard there were a couple of warehouse places in a city called La Puente that have large stock and you can view and sit in the seats but nothing specific was mentioned but they are on Craigslist in LA??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvincent Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 OK, I'm here in LA going to look around tomorrow, any more suggestions on where to find seats I can trial fit my body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draztik280 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Check this place out. Upgrade Motoring in Northridge. I was trying to go and look at the autopower roll bars. Here is the address Address: 19355 Business Center Dr, San Fernando Valley, CA 91324 Phone:(818) 998-6005 Edited February 12, 2014 by draztik280 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDgoods Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'm sure Evasive Motorsports has some in stock.. http://evasivemotorsports.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvincent Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Well I went and tried the following seats for my 5'9" 232Lb frame and here are my impressions on the seats I was able to check out. Corbeau, the A4's were a little too tight for me and had poor padding, the LG1's were nice and fit well but probably too wide for the 280Z (I later got the bottom dimensions off a loose LG1 seat at Ron Millens, the very bottom is 18.25" and between the adjustable knobs is 20.5") The TRS just had the side bolsters way too high pushing my legs together a bit too tight making my voice a bit higher pitched LOL I would of like to tried out some of the newer Sport Line seats but nobody had them Sparco, the R100"s are what they are, A bit thin on the padding so I would think longer road trips would lead to a numb butt the Chrono Road were very comfortable and fit me well, I have to double check the dimension but I think they might fit. Recaro Speed was just too tight I went to Sube Sports, Werks II Motorsport, Ron Millen Motorsports, and Upgrade Motoring All were helpful but didn't have as many reclining seat as I had hoped for. Werks had the high pressure salesperson Upgrade Motoring was the most talkative and the person I talked to Glenn is a Z car guy and was very Knowledgable and talked about roll bars, tires, wheels etc suspension etc, He knows his stuff All the places except for Upgrade Motoring were quoting me MSRP, Upgrade Motoring was willing to give me a Z club discount at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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