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Old 07-08-2014, 10:29 AM   #15
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Looks great! Post pics when you get them in. I was looking into racing seats that would be "easy" to swap in and out. Those look nice! Granted, I'd have to use the Jaws of Life to squeeze my fat ass IN those seats! They look really narrow, are they?
I was surprised as I have "big back yard" and fit into them. The key is to relax and the snugness goes away. When I was researching different seats the salesman made an excellent point, if you go for too large of a seat and now I'm wiggling around. I had set of Cobra Daytona seats and my now ex wife hated them. It think it was the Schroth harnesses that put her over the edge.

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Old 07-08-2014, 10:32 AM   #16
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I also bought some Cobra seats, leave the logo alone. The Cobra is where it should be, behind you. Good looking seats.
Thank you, I have had good results with the brand before.
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Old 07-08-2014, 10:58 AM   #17
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You have airbags IN both front seats. If you remove the stock ones without using a resistor or set of resistors, you will get an airbag fault light and it can only be reset at the dealership. I used five 1 ohm resistors in my EvoX and it did the trick, but I am not sure about the impedance on the Camaro airbags.
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Old 07-08-2014, 11:34 AM   #18
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You have airbags IN both front seats. If you remove the stock ones without using a resistor or set of resistors, you will get an airbag fault light and it can only be reset at the dealership. I used five 1 ohm resistors in my EvoX and it did the trick, but I am not sure about the impedance on the Camaro airbags.

Thanks Pathogen! I remember reading about a 3 ohm resistor somewhere for the Camaro? This is the one situation that anyone that seems to know how to bypass it then does it but fails pass on the correct information for others. I know there is a solution.
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Old 07-08-2014, 11:50 AM   #19
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Subscribed as I am looking for the answer as well!
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Old 07-08-2014, 02:36 PM   #20
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I received an answer from "the source"(Ofer) around here for those familiar with him. I will advise as to the correct resistor value.
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Old 07-08-2014, 05:18 PM   #21
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I was expecting some grumbling but honestly really don't care what people say when they see them as I am using them for track purposes and needed a seat with support. I have already put a dent in my center console from having to use my knee thru the left handed turns!

I will address the logo at a later date. I have used this brand of seat (Cobra Daytona's) before although they were in my 96 Mustang Cobra that I used for track days. Seats with proper structural support help immensely when cornering hard. They are a well constructed seat with Kevlar backing. Sparco uses fiberglass which is heavier and is not as strong as Kevlar.
Just teasing hence the winkie
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Old 07-08-2014, 05:19 PM   #22
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Just teasing hence the winkie
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Old 07-08-2014, 05:22 PM   #23
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Time for plan B

Unable to install the seat with just the Planted seat base and the Cobra side mounts. If I were around 5'4" it would have worked. I need to use a set of a sliders to get more rearward adjustment. Man the stock seats are heavy!
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Old 07-08-2014, 05:27 PM   #24
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Driver is 54lbs and passenger is 48lbs.
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Old 07-14-2014, 05:04 PM   #25
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Test fit with seats today!

Please excuse the low light cell phone photos. It's still not where I need it. Way too close for my leg length! I have to modify the Planted base for more rearward placement. Having a custom tab made for extension. I chuckle now as I got a text earlier from Mike Haddad. It read, "welcome to the world of fabrication"!
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Old 07-14-2014, 05:33 PM   #26
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Those look awesome in the car! Too bad they don't have red stitching.
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Old 07-14-2014, 07:03 PM   #27
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I would ditch the Cobra on the headrest hell you put them in your car with that on there your car will run like shit lol
I was thinking the same thing!
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Old 07-14-2014, 07:52 PM   #28
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For those of you chiming in change the Cobra logo.

I'm not changing a damn thing! LOL
When you buy YOUR aftermarket seats you can do as you wish. I'll be waiting for posted pictures?
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