Adam C
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Been thinking about an interior swap for a while now, I don't want to go for Sport trim as everyone has it around here, and the leather is in bad condition.
So I have been thinking about some Bucket Seats, the only things that come to mind are that I want them to be black cloth
I don't really know much about bucket seats tbh, never really took much interest until now.
Can anyone help me out on a decent brand and seat to go for and pictures would be handy.
Cheers
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flybikeslee
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sport seats ftw, bolt in, wont have worries bout subframes and tilting.
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Adam C
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quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
sport seats ftw, bolt in, wont have worries bout subframes and tilting.
I already have the rear bench from a sport, and can pick up the front seats fairl cheap off a mate.
Im tempted tbh, just thought bucket seats might be worth a look into.
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16V_1600
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quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
sport seats ftw, bolt in, wont have worries bout subframes and tilting.
what he said ^^
[Edited on 08-04-2008 by 16V_1600]
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flybikeslee
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id say no tbh, unless they have a use (quick cars where you need to be held in) sport seats, cheap, easy to fit, will match the rear, do it
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LukeD
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What Lee said to be fair! 
But personally if you want to keep the rear seats then reclining seats may be an idea? as you may find it difficult/impossible to access the rear seats with the bucket seat option.
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corsa_rob
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sport's are nice meant to be recaro design? comfy
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Mike
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quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
sport seats ftw, bolt in, wont have worries bout subframes and tilting.
Wise words  If you do go for buckets I'd recommend base mounted ones, I bought some side mounted ones nearly a month back and they're still sat in my bedroom why I'm trying to find someone to make something up to fit them  They're also gonna be completely fixed, the only adjustment will be, unbolting them and and using a different set of holes in the side mounts, not really ideal for day to day use, although mine's still gonna be used day to day
Tbh I can't see base mounted buckets being a problem aslong as the manufacturer does tailored subframes apart from access to the rear seats, I don't have them anymore so I'm not bothered
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nova_gteuk
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Am i the only one that thinks sticking bucket seats in a road car with an interior is pointless and just looks stupid.
Sports seats are probaly the best seat for a corsa imo
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16V_1600
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quote:
Originally posted by nova_gteuk
Am i the only one that thinks sticking bucket seats in a road car with an interior is pointless and just looks stupid.
Sports seats are probaly the best seat for a corsa imo
Holy shit, we agree on something
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Mike
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Tbh when I think of bucket seats with rear seats I just think, it's not gonna be too comfy in the back sitting between the 4 point harnesses that should be there 
4 points look far better than rear seats too
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GT190
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quote:
Originally posted by nova_gteuk
Am i the only one that thinks sticking bucket seats in a road car with an interior is pointless and just looks stupid.
spot on, unless they are some nice leather bucket seats.
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Corsa_Scotty
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I am looking in to the buckets idea but everyone slags buckets off, but at the end of the day nearly everyone has sport seats and cali leathers,if noone likes your plans then fair enough just go with what you like
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Adam C
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To be honest I would love some Vectra Gsi seats, but not sure if they fit Corsa's, and most people want more than Im willing to pay for them
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Mike
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I think most people that say don't buy buckets are just looking at the impracticalities, lack of access to rear seats, having to get subframes etc. Although I think harnesses are a must with buckets just because it'd be a pain in the arse trying to put a seatbelt on proper when you're tucked into a bucket seat. Therefore I also think it's better to get rid of the rear seats, I know I wouldn't fancy being sat in the back of a car having to avoid harnesses
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