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#1: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: chriseunos,

Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:27 pm
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Hi guys, as you know, im still using stock E30 seats which are worn out and faded. Im not interested in rewrapping it since its standard seats and have looked into aftermarket seats such as Recaro, Brides, Sparco. The problem is the seats are too expensive brand new, while brands such as SSCUS are alot cheaper, and it is almost the same price as 2nd hand aftermarket seats.

My dilemma is, should i invest in a pair of brand new SSCUS+custom SSCUS universal railing + installation= RM1500

OR

2nd hand Recaros RM1800( not including railings). Custom railing should be around RM300-RM500 plus installation = roughly RM2300 ish

*i am not interested in Mtech seats as they are not "race" enough and i cant afford Vaders Confused

opinions and feedback appreciated

Thx you for your time
Chris

#2: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: chriseunos,

Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:30 pm
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these replica seats just make me droollllllllll

www.zerotohundred.com/...plica.html

price = ouch

#3: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: aRRrgghh, Location: KeranaMu Malaysia

Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:50 pm
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Bro, since u r looking for a 'diff' kind of seats, go fer Brand NEW SSCUS. I personally felt that most of them looks good. Not sure how comfy but I think fer that price, it's worth it. I like the one u've posted. RM1.5k eh?

#4: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: chriseunos,

Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:11 pm
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yes sir, it is Rm1.5k including installation. I myself also wondering bout the quality and how long can it last. Its PVC btw, not real leather

#5: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: a-boo, Location: Petaling Jaya

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:58 am
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i think u can get it cheaper in gombak...

#6: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: chriseunos,

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:41 am
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bro, how much do u think i can get? seats+railing+installation? Thx you

Chris

#7: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: highwaystar, Location: Kola Lompuer

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:09 am
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go for it... oh man...drooooolllllll lehhhh

#8: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: jackyhong,

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:15 pm
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a-boo wrote:

i think u can get it cheaper in gombak...

is it the shop opposite batu caves?

#9: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: fizan, Location: puchong

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:51 pm
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BRO... ADA SATU KEDAI DI SUBANG AIRPORT...
SAYA DAH USHAR, OK GAK

#10: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: tombstone,

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:40 pm
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bro....

my 2 cents ya...no offense...

a 2nd hand recaro is way better than the fake sscus....

seating is very important, pampers ur body during long drives and most important, protects the shape of ur back....

firstly, we know that recaro is a seating giant, even the mtec seats are recaro....

therefore, for bmw to even consider them, this proves that their products are safe and have gone through thorough testing before we get it.

SSCUS stands for SOON SENG CUSHION. made in pahang famous for their imitation recaros/sparcos etc. any R & D done? we dunno...

looks are not all that to be taken into account, touch wood in an accident, will ur sscus still look that good or would any part just dislodge itself and hurt u ?

i m not saying recaro might not dislodge, (ps : i m not saying it cos i m using it, but rather safety is the upmost concern) but at least we know they tend to hold their shape due to the many evidence in hard core driving styles ie rally, f1, etc.

its just my humble opinion, in the end its ur decision bro.

cheers Smile

PPS : TT this friday on ka?

#11: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: chriseunos,

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:03 pm
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bro tombstone, i talked to you before regarding the seats. To be honest, i was really eager to buy the seats, but after hearing your advice, i backed off a little and ponder on your advice deeply.

I know that Recaros are the shit, but looking at the price tag, not everyone can afford it. Let alone 2nd hand. Sigh, i guess you need to pay to play!!

Anyways, thank you for all the inputs. Might consider again and decide properly

Anyways, im having finals until next Fri, enjoy yourselves! I'll definitely organise a TT for next week!

Chris

#12: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: a-boo, Location: Petaling Jaya

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:36 am
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im not really sure how much u can get it... cause last time i checked, it was rm550 including railing for wira + trade in with ori seats, 600-650 without trade in. thats if im not mistaken... over all i dont think it would cost more than a grand. yup the shop is located opposite batu caves.

#13: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: aRRrgghh, Location: KeranaMu Malaysia

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:19 am
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Bro, ur 2cents is worth it. Agreed with u. Just got myself an Mtech front seats. It's totally diff feeling. Pay peanuts, u get crazy monkeys =)

chris, u should not itchy too much~lah. It took me 4 years to get the Mtech seats and 2 years to get me the 16" ACS rims. Don't worry. everything will be there fer u. U blardy lucky can afford the E30 when u r still studying haha.

Cheers and good luck in ur exam mate =)

tombstone wrote:

bro....

my 2 cents ya...no offense...

a 2nd hand recaro is way better than the fake sscus....

seating is very important, pampers ur body during long drives and most important, protects the shape of ur back....

firstly, we know that recaro is a seating giant, even the mtec seats are recaro....

therefore, for bmw to even consider them, this proves that their products are safe and have gone through thorough testing before we get it.

SSCUS stands for SOON SENG CUSHION. made in pahang famous for their imitation recaros/sparcos etc. any R & D done? we dunno...

looks are not all that to be taken into account, touch wood in an accident, will ur sscus still look that good or would any part just dislodge itself and hurt u ?

i m not saying recaro might not dislodge, (ps : i m not saying it cos i m using it, but rather safety is the upmost concern) but at least we know they tend to hold their shape due to the many evidence in hard core driving styles ie rally, f1, etc.

its just my humble opinion, in the end its ur decision bro.

cheers Smile

PPS : TT this friday on ka?

#14: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: tombstone,

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:28 pm
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chriseunos wrote:

bro tombstone, i talked to you before regarding the seats. To be honest, i was really eager to buy the seats, but after hearing your advice, i backed off a little and ponder on your advice deeply.

I know that Recaros are the shit, but looking at the price tag, not everyone can afford it. Let alone 2nd hand. Sigh, i guess you need to pay to play!!

Anyways, thank you for all the inputs. Might consider again and decide properly

Anyways, im having finals until next Fri, enjoy yourselves! I'll definitely organise a TT for next week!

Chris

here's my solution to ur problem bro...

get one recaro first..... its no shame in having one only till u can get the 2nd one...

trust me, when i was studying my dua kaki is my best friend. then slowly "upgrade" to iswara. then when start workin then only can afford to buy GTi. you can be considered lucky to have already a conti in ur hand.

anyway my point is everybody's gotta start somewhere...

when i bought my first recaro many years ago, it was a SR3 black. i wanted to get the higher ranges, but could not afford so had to settle for the cheapest semi reclinable bucket. and to make matters worse, i could only afford one piece. so that's what i did. i bought a brand new one at thousand plus. but i alwiz wanted one pair to complete. so slowly saved up and got myself the other.

if u want some help, i can follow u to get ur seats. i have some contacts.

cheers,

PS : no worries about the TT, furthermore we got grand TT on saturday.

#15: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: tombstone,

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:36 pm
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aRRrgghh wrote:

Bro, ur 2cents is worth it. Agreed with u. Just got myself an Mtech front seats. It's totally diff feeling. Pay peanuts, u get crazy monkeys =)

firstly congrats on ur mtec bro!

you are right bro, what u pay for is what u get...

however not withstanding the fact, its important to live within one's budget. so what ever suits the individual budget, taste and choice.

we are not dictating anything to anyone just a matter of brotherly advice as we were once upon that very same path.

cheers guys hope no offense ya.

#16: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: chriseunos,

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:56 pm
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thx for the advice guys, i guess seats can wait! XD

#17: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: xsjado,

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:37 am
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mmm...i have a 2nd hand full bucket real recaro at home...still contemplating if my car layak to wear it or would just be overkill...or terlalu jepun...plus i havent got a seat rail to mate with the recaros....

#18: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: gizmoz,

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:37 am
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a-boo wrote:

im not really sure how much u can get it... cause last time i checked, it was rm550 including railing for wira + trade in with ori seats, 600-650 without trade in. thats if im not mistaken... over all i dont think it would cost more than a grand. yup the shop is located opposite batu caves.

now recaro like gti price more than 1k la...last 2 years i buy for 600....,y opinion better buy recaro seat la....or u can find bride semi bucket seat....can get below 1.5k

#19: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: mixdoll,

Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:23 am
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can gti recaro seats fit into our E30?
what bout rail modification? pls advise

#20: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: gizmoz,

Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:28 am
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mixdoll wrote:

can gti recaro seats fit into our E30?
what bout rail modification? pls advise

yup can fit only need modified the railing...

#21: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: wks79,

Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:01 am
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yea better to wait for the seats.

personally i like the recaros which are in Berq's H27 .. real solid & comfy seats.

i was lucky to be able have my car already fitted with Mtech seats when i bought the car .. but i did top up some xtra cash for the seats alone. for a person of my size (which is 'sekeping' or 1 piece) body , mtech seats fits just nice , if you are of slightly bigger built, i'd suggest to get e30 factory Recaros, they're rare but i believe are worth it.

to each his own , i think .

#22: Re: 2nd hand ori or 1st hand replica? Author: gizmoz,

Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 3:17 pm
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xsjado wrote:

mmm...i have a 2nd hand full bucket real recaro at home...still contemplating if my car layak to wear it or would just be overkill...or terlalu jepun...plus i havent got a seat rail to mate with the recaros....

bro izzit recaro spg1 like this?

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