The guy I carpool with everyday is a "larger gentleman" and has no problem with the Sparcos. I love them.There is another thread floating around in the forums here somewhere on the topic. Can't find it at the moment... sorry. You really need to sit in the seats to make the decision for yourself. Keep in mind that the Sparco option loses the power recline. Not a big deal in my opinion. Also, if you are 5' 5" to 6" with a slender build, you will likely be happy. If you are pyramid shaped or michelin man stature, the seats will likely be less comfortable. Race seats are for race drivers. It is rare to see a race driver without a slender build.. just saying. Not judging. Good luck with your search.
I'll have a car on the lot Monday with Sparcos. The seat while stationary is comfortable, will give feedback on while driving Monday. Love the normal seat with power bolsters, will see how the sparcos do mid-corner early next week, I'm 5'8" 160. Our owner is 6 foot something, I have to move the seat forward for 5min every time I get in a car after him so I'll get his feedback as well.The guy I carpool with everyday is a "larger gentleman" and has no problem with the Sparcos. I love them.
A normal drive video review would be wonderful, especially comparing the standard seat on a typical drive.I'll have a car on the lot Monday with Sparcos. The seat while stationary is comfortable, will give feedback on while driving Monday. Love the normal seat with power bolsters, will see how the sparcos do mid-corner early next week, I'm 5'8" 160. Our owner is 6 foot something, I have to move the seat forward for 5min every time I get in a car after him so I'll get his feedback as well.
Pretty much what I planned on lol. Will have a vid by mid next week.A normal drive video review would be wonderful, especially comparing the standard seat on a typical drive.
Thanks!
Any updates?Pretty much what I planned on lol. Will have a vid by mid next week.
No personal experience with the seats in the Quad, but I have sat in a few racing seats in my days.Anyone seen them in an available QV yet?
Interested in this option but really need to be able to try it out before hand to see just how (un)comfortable it is.
Definitely sit in them, but I personally found the Sparcos much more comfortable and roomy than the stock 4C seats. I didn't get them mainly because they weren't available on early-allocation cars. The other factor for me was the lack of seat heaters. So far I am very happy with the regular sport seats.You should really experience the seat before making a decision. And, there's you wife/girlfriend/passengers to consider. My wife wouldn't enjoy anything that remotely seems like an inconvenience.
Sorry for the delay Asad. I absolute love the sparco seats due to the curvature, however the tilt of the bottom part seat is just a fraction more than I prefer. I think the seat is comfortable, but moreso than comfort I think the seat adds to the car as far as the feel behind the wheel. Eventually I'll get a vid, curious about this launch control mentioned earlier that I wasn't aware of.
This I can understand, I appreciate it. I'm also curious about the launch control?Sorry for the delay Asad. I absolute love the sparco seats due to the curvature, however the tilt of the bottom part seat is just a fraction more than I prefer. I think the seat is comfortable, but more so than comfort I think the seat adds to the car as far as the feel behind the wheel. Eventually I'll get a vid, curious about this launch control mentioned earlier that I wasn't aware of.
spot on (and I've been living with them for 6 weeks and 2,500 miles).From all the pictures I've seen, the sparcos are not as aggressive/purposeful as lightweight buckets from Porsche, for example. And nothing at all like a real race seat. They don't look uncomfortable or difficult to get in and out of.
Even Porsche LWBs are big enough that you don't have to really be that slender to fit. I know people who find them too wide, actually.
The Alfa Sparco seats look to me be more race-style than actual race seats. I love the way they look, which is why I'm getting them.