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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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Not a fan of the Elise seats.

OMP ARS is pretty comparable size wise to the Zeta III. They don't have any midget seats like the Type-S, but the ARS looks pretty good. Know anybody with OMPs?
Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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I'm also kicking the idea of getting one Type-S and one Sport. If someone bigger needs to drive it, I can swap the two seats. Thoughts?
If you're going to have drive with an instructor, some clubs might not allow to have different equipment on each side. Oh yeah and I would scratch the Momo Starts, they don't make them anymore. I thought the Start 2007 were just a side mount version but they turn out to be wider than the old ones. The shoulder bolsters hit the door and I had to hammer the trans tunnel. There's a guy that has white EK hatch that I believe has OMP seats not sure which ones he had, he usually shows up at the WCMC events. I'll ask him if he shows up at one of the events.
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Seats would be the same, just different size/cloth. OMPs are looking good. I like the ASR and OMP are getting lots of props from other track stars. Just wish North Star motorsports stocked more then one model! My *** begs to test before I buy.
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I must do some WCMC meets this year
Old Mar 22, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by flying_solo
Seats would be the same, just different size/cloth. OMPs are looking good. I like the ASR and OMP are getting lots of props from other track stars. Just wish North Star motorsports stocked more then one model! My *** begs to test before I buy.
I would print out the OMP size sheet and compare the ASRs with the seats you are pricing. Same manufacturer means the seats should be relative.

btw the RS-P.T.2 may look a bit extreme, but it will be easier to fit. according to their sizing charts its almost an inch smaller in width and generally big wing seats will hit the door. I think 23" is the max depending on how much closer to the trans tunnel you go (and how much lower you go too)!
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Funny you should say that Joe. The numbers say they will slide in like butter and had me thinking. How does streeting big ole head restraints work out? How will I see all the hot ladies flashing their hellos when my roadster cruises by?
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Any door skins replacements for the NB to make them thinner like the NAs?
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I must do some WCMC meets this year
I was talking about the autox events, I've been a WCMC member for a few years but I've never been to any of their meets lol
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Funny you should say that Joe. The numbers say they will slide in like butter and had me thinking. How does streeting big ole head restraints work out? How will I see all the hot ladies flashing their hellos when my roadster cruises by?
Good luck not hitting anybody with those additional blind spots. I hope you already have panoramic mirrors everywhere.
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@Six, I drive by braille anyway baby! I figured they wouldn't work very well on the street. In the end, it's down to Bridge Zeta or OMP ASR. I'll have to see if the places I buy from allow a return if the butt dyno dislikes the seats.



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