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Old 09-25-03, 08:02 PM
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If you guys had a chance to choose which aftermarket seats would you put in your LS?

Recaro

Sparco

Corbeau

etc.... I know the car is not a performance vehicle but some seat manufacturers makes some really nice seats that could be used in a luxury car without giving it the sporty look.
Old 09-26-03, 02:52 PM
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Why? Does it has all the function like the OEM seats?
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Not really my taste, never a fan of those kind of seats.
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I would like to have the seats from a Maybach
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Recaro has some nice options but $$$. I don't think Sparco or Corbeau are fitting to an LS. Possibly a seat from another car manufacturer that makes performance cars.
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I was just wondering, cuz i dont know if its worth fixing my OEM seats (driver side= one side doesnt recline, passenger side= reclining button is broken) or getting some aftermarket ones.
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I'd suggest checking to see if it is as simple as getting a burned out switch replaced or if it is a motor that is dead. The seats in the Lexus are pretty nice and if yours aren't beat, it may be a more economical fix then buying new ones.
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i'd be interested in aftermarket seats as long as they reclined, were simply to install, lighten up my car and most of all be fairly comfortable!!
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I imagine the electric sets in any of the Lexus models will be quite heavy. I've liked the basic Recaros but I'm not current on them. Say something from a BMW, Benze or Porsche would be nice. Maybe seats from a current Avalon, the Honda/Acura seats from the TL or well appointed Accord? <shrug>
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Something like this from Corbeau.

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Or like this from Cobra



unfortunately the price is a little hefty at $1249 a seat without brackets
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whoa!!! not willing to pay that much. i saw some nice seats for about $450 a piece and $80 for brakets. i dont remember what brand they were but they were name brand. i'd be willing to pay around $1000 for both seats.
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I would stay OEM if at all possible. The aftermarket seats just don't do justice....
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Originally posted by 350z
I would stay OEM if at all possible. The aftermarket seats just don't do justice....
Agreed. Maybe a high end Recaro and like.
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