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    Bucket seats for larger people

    Wondering if anyone know a brand that makes wider bucket seats. Maybe adjustable if they are nice and light.

    I just got a seat from Corbeu. Their Pro sport line XL.

    It did fit okay around ass/waist/legs, maybe even too big. But around back/shoulders it was really uncomfy and way too narrow. Couldnt get my back to rest against it becuse of the side supports hitting my shoulders. I do train at the gym so my shoulder and back width is larger than average.

    I just measured myself:
    Around delts: 136cm/53.5"
    Around chest/lats: 118cm/46.5"
    Around waist: 89cm/ 35"

    Maybe I should ask this at a larger more general car forum but I'll try here first

    Nice seat but didn't fit me
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    Sparco 2 US is for larger Americans. Racetech also has L and XL sizing. Keep in mind these are 800-1000 dollar seats but they are FIA certified and probably lighter than the corbeuas.

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    Alright will check those out. This was also FIA certified btw but not that light. 8 kilos..

    This is what you mean right?
    http://www.sparcousa.com/product/evo-ii-us

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    Yes thats it. They have the 3, too.

    From the phone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by R/T93 View Post
    Yes thats it. They have the 3, too.

    From the phone.
    Cool. Actually found out I have a store locally that has both evo2 and 3 so I will go there and test sit

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    Unless you need a bucket seat, or really really want one, I would recommend doing a reclining seat instead. They can accommodate your frame better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 95gto View Post
    Unless you need a bucket seat, or really really want one, I would recommend doing a reclining seat instead. They can accommodate your frame better.
    Yes seems bucket seats are made for smaller framed people in general. I'll go to the store here this week and try some different seats from sparco anyways. Hopefully the Sparco Evo3 US will fit me. Elsewise I'll go with a reclinable that fits. Worst case save my money for other lightweight mods and stay with stock comfy seats

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    Try Toora. They are the only ones i have found that works with wider shoulders.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The_Kid View Post
    Try Toora. They are the only ones i have found that works with wider shoulders.
    Yes that's right. I tried yours. They fit me quite good if I remember right

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