New Seats...

95Vert

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I finally got the money together to purchase a new set of seats and it has come down to these 2. I've been wanting the Viper seats but I'm leary of that company, and those Yokana Ronins look good too. Anyone heard of Hyperformance -- Viper Racing Seats - Red/Black ($499/PAIR - SLIDERS INCLUDED) before? How about Yonaka Racing Seats - Ronin Synthetic Leather (Black w/ Red Stitching) for 90-96 Pontiac Grand Prix at Andy's Auto Sport ?

Vipers

Yokana Ronins

 

ProKiller

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i like the yokanas better. the vipers look cheap with that exposed bracket and plastic looking back.

 

95Vert

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ProKiller said:

i like the yokanas better. the vipers look cheap with that exposed bracket and plastic looking back.

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Yeah, the more I look at the Yokanas, the more I like them.

 

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Yeah the Yokanas are much better. Look a lot cleaner than the vipers.

 

95Vert

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I have made up my mind, the Ronins it is. Hopefully this thread helps others find a seat they liked, I searched for a while before I found some I liked.

 

95Vert

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They've been ordered, I'll post a review when I get them installed.

 

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How much lighter total?

 

95Vert

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Not light at all, it says they're 36lbs. with sliders each. Not a big deal to me though, not gonna be a race car since it's convertible. In this instance, form and comfort over weight reduction.

 

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The vipers look to have a better fit at the bottom were the legs go. The Yokanas seats look dead flat and kinda stiff. I like the bracket...think it would fit well with a cage/roll bar.

Vipers look a little more no nonsense and raw. The Yokanas look a little cleaner and refined. Depends on what look your going for. Price...well that is a nice price on a pair of seats. Keep us informed on how you like them.

 

nmcgrawj

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GS-1 has gotten good reviews, looks similar to this one minus the cheap (imo) looking different colored stitching.


Plus the GS-1 looks to have a better seat bottom and is only $189 each.

 

95Vert

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I'm not too crazy about the G1 design. And that stitching is really what made it for me, I've seen it in other cars, and it adds a nice subtle accent.

I'll let you guys know how they feel/fit when I install them.

 

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I am bringing this back up top!... Did you like the seats? Comfort? And how was the install?

 

95Vert

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The stupid bastards sent me the cloth ones instead of the leather, so I got a good discount there. I didn't want to have to deal with the whole mess of shipping them back. They are really nice and comfortable. I used the sliders/brackets, just made holes to fit the new seats. It was no big deal at all. They fit great in the car and look awesome! After I installed them, I spaced and didn't take any pictures, but they're nice.

 

Adam95GT

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i sat in a set of the "viper" seats... no side or lateral support at all its all foam. they sucked i had a chance at a pair for $100 and i passed on them... got the scat pro cars and couldnt be happier

 

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any updates on how the ronins are holding up?

 

95BlueStallion

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Just to add to this, I have a driver's seat similar to the Ronins style, and its held up nice. It should for $250 (I thought I was buying a pair off Ebay, turns out it was one). Not all Ebay seats are crap, just the ones that seem too good of a deal to be true.

 

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95BlueStallion said:

Just to add to this, I have a driver's seat similar to the Ronins style, and its held up nice. It should for $250 (I thought I was buying a pair off Ebay, turns out it was one). Not all Ebay seats are crap, just the ones that seem too good of a deal to be true.

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That sucks.

 

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Can you post up some pics please

I have a 94 vert and I am considering buying the Ronins, can you post up some pics and let me know how they held up thus far, thanks!
Robert