anyone install aftermarket seats in their tt?
03-13-2003, 07:14 PM
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anyone install aftermarket seats in their tt?
i have a set of sparco's that i was going to put in my corrado, but since it won't be done for a while, i'm seriously considering ordering another set and putting these in the tt.
however, i really like the butt-warmers, esp when it's just a little too brisk to have the top down -- i can probably get an interior shop to wire up a set.
mmm... milano...
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what i'm really concerned about are the airbags. will an annoying light remain on? will i have any issues removing the stock seats?
however, i really like the butt-warmers, esp when it's just a little too brisk to have the top down -- i can probably get an interior shop to wire up a set.
mmm... milano...
<img src="http://rpi-equipped.com/images/product%20images/by%20supplier/Sparco/sparcoseatmilanocomp.jpg">
what i'm really concerned about are the airbags. will an annoying light remain on? will i have any issues removing the stock seats?
03-13-2003, 08:25 PM
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i'll prolly end up putting in 4-points if i put the seats in...
and i feel safer with the the harnesses than i do with the airbags.
by far.
*not that i would actually be safer, i'd just <i>feel</i> safer.*
by far.
*not that i would actually be safer, i'd just <i>feel</i> safer.*
03-13-2003, 09:54 PM
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It depends on a weather or not you roll the thing..
Ever try moving your body with a harness? Exactly, if you flip the car, your head will end up supporting the weight of the car until snap.. Do a search and you can read all about it..
03-14-2003, 05:52 AM
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if i roll the thing, i figure i'm pretty close to dead anyways...
remember, i'm a roadster.
also, the side airbags wouldn't be of much help in a rollover, just in a side-impact crash, correct? and the harnesses should offset that, no?
you've got a great point, though, and it's something that i didn't really think about. thanks for bringing it to my attention!
also, i simultaneously like and hate the new sig -- what is bilstein telling you at this point?
also, the side airbags wouldn't be of much help in a rollover, just in a side-impact crash, correct? and the harnesses should offset that, no?
you've got a great point, though, and it's something that i didn't really think about. thanks for bringing it to my attention!
also, i simultaneously like and hate the new sig -- what is bilstein telling you at this point?
03-14-2003, 07:18 AM
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I would reccomend a sub belt. (i.e. 5-point harness) >>>>
With a collision, the sudden stopage of the car will cause your body to slide under the lap belts. Your best option (tho, a little more $$) is to go with the 5-point or even better the 6-point systems. SCCA, PCA, POC, and BMWCA, all reccomend this. My .02 cents.
cheers,
Chad A.
cheers,
Chad A.
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03-14-2003, 07:56 AM
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no.. My best freind rolled his Z3 off of mulholand.. down a cliff..
few stiches.. good as new.
No harness.. the car was totalled.
The TT Roadster. does have roll hoops.
I dont think the attachment points matter.
there are a few rules to follow, but it the end.. if your roof collaspses, and your sitting upright in your seat, ITS YOUR HEAD.
No harness.. the car was totalled.
The TT Roadster. does have roll hoops.
I dont think the attachment points matter.
there are a few rules to follow, but it the end.. if your roof collaspses, and your sitting upright in your seat, ITS YOUR HEAD.
03-14-2003, 08:10 AM
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sage advice...
i'm just not a fan of them as far as the comfort issue is concerned... small price to pay, though, i suppose.
i need to get this invincible teenager mentality out of my head.
i need to get this invincible teenager mentality out of my head.