Feedback/reviews on Arizenracingsport seats?

[Chad-1stGen]

I have seen these seats linked to and mentioned a few times:

www.arizenracingsports.com (http://www.arizenracingsports.com)

But I have yet to hear anything about their quality, comfort, etc. At this point, due to price and looks I'm leaning towards either 4th gen seats or maybe a set from Arizen so any actual first hand experience would be great.

Thanks!

[Damn True]

They are nice looking and well made. However they are a steel perimiter frame seat. There is no rigid one piece pan/back as you'd find on a true racing seat.

If you plan on serious track use there are better options. However if all you are looking for is a nice, good looking, comfortable and supportive seat for recreational driving and/or auto-x they would do that job rather well.

[Chad-1stGen]

This is going into a 68 Camaro that will see some hard driving but not regular track use. In fact I'd place normal driving comfort over a higher priority than superior racing support.

[Damn True]

It's not really a matter of percentage of time spent. More, what is the level of risk in one vs. the other. You are far more likely to have a bad wreck in that one trip to the track than in a year of putting around town. Better to be prepared for the worst.

How often do you get into a head on collision in your normal street car? It's still got airbags though right?

[Ralph LoGrasso]

I'm waiting on a set of these for my '01 SS. I'll be sure to write a full review when I receive them, but it's going to be another month or so. (The seats were recently re-designed, and the new designs should arrive in a month or so). Arizen will also be joining as a sponsor on pt.com, once the new seats arrive.

[USAZR1]

I've got a pair sitting in my shop,waiting for me to install them in my 69. Keith Anderson aka KAA has a pair of them in his killer 70 SS El Camino so maybe he will post a few photos. I've sat in his car and they are really nice. Just need some motivation to get mine installed. :smashcomp

[Firemedic555]

I have them in my 68 camaro. You can't beat the way they look in the car for the price. I get a ton of compliments. However, I'm a size 33 waist, and they fit like a glove. My father is a 38 and he says that they are not that comfertable. I don't know if they make a wide version. Looks, and quality wise....top notch. I also made my own frame out of some steel, and had someone weld them together.

[USAZR1]

I have a size 36 waist and my seats fit me fine. The side bolsters can be "adjusted" for a wider butt.

[ilovefirstgens]

I'm waiting on a set of these for my '01 SS. I'll be sure to write a full review when I receive them, but it's going to be another month or so. (The seats were recently re-designed, and the new designs should arrive in a month or so). Arizen will also be joining as a sponsor on pt.com, once the new seats arrive.

I'm finally getting around to putting some seats in the car and im really interested in the arizens, however have yet to hear a review aside from them fitting guys with smaller waists.

Also is there anyone around the bay area with theese preferably in a first gen that i can sit in to try out.

Also they dont list first gens on their sliders so how are guys getting them to fit?

[GregD]

I've got them in my 68 Camaro. They supplied two steel plates that are pre-drilled for the seats. I fabricated a template for the mounting locations in the floor and drilled the plates using those templates. It took a few tries before I got it right so measure a bunch of times before you start drilling your holes. As far as comfort and fitment, I'm 6 feet 220 lbs and they are a bit snug and firm, but its nice not to sliding around when you are going around corners. Here is a pic before they went in.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/03/Newseat-1.jpg

[68BNUT]

I'm waiting on a set of these for my '01 SS. I'll be sure to write a full review when I receive them, but it's going to be another month or so. (The seats were recently re-designed, and the new designs should arrive in a month or so). Arizen will also be joining as a sponsor on pt.com, once the new seats arrive.

Hey hows that review coming? Did they join as a sponsor yet?

[SicMonte]

anyone got prices?

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Hey hows that review coming? Did they join as a sponsor yet?

I haven't been able to get a hold of a set of door panels for my car, and since I want to be able to take some nice before and after interior shots, I've been holding off the past month on installing the seats. I'm hoping to have them installed within the next week or two, though. Arizen is an informal sponsor on pt.com, Mark (the owner) frequents the board and posts from time to time. I believe the seats are currently undergoing another wave of minor modifications in an effort to bring an even better product to market. Once these alterations are complete, their banners will be officially posted.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

anyone got prices?

http://www.arizenracingsports.com/page/arizen/CTGY/Seats

$599 a pair in black leather.

[ilovefirstgens]

http://www.arizenracingsports.com/page/arizen/CTGY/Seats

$599 a pair in black leather.

Now $758!!!!

They just lost my buisness, knockoff recaros arent worth quite that much.

[USAZR1]

That's still not a bad price for decent leather seats like those.

[Damn True]

$300+ seems like A LOT for a tube frame seat that carries no FIA certification.

Better than stock to be sure, but IMO I dont think they should not be considered a track-ready seat.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

$300+ seems like A LOT for a tube frame seat that carries no FIA certification.

Maybe for cloth, but not for leather? Post some examples of aftermarket leather seats that retail for under $300 each.

Also, I do not believe that Arizen's target market is the racing demograhic (though they do sell some to racers, I'm sure). The seat is not a fixed back seat, which is what most track cars, or really serious street cars run. Not many run leather (for weight) nor seats that recline.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Now $758!!!!

They just lost my buisness, knockoff recaros arent worth quite that much.

The seats have undergone some alterations. Your entitled to your opinion, but these seats aren't quite recaro knock-offs. They're an extremely well put together seat, not just junk.

[Damn True]

Maybe for cloth, but not for leather? Post some examples of aftermarket leather seats that retail for under $300 each.

Also, I do not believe that Arizen's target market is the racing demograhic (though they do sell some to racers, I'm sure). The seat is not a fixed back seat, which is what most track cars, or really serious street cars run. Not many run leather (for weight) nor seats that recline.

Not disputing that at all. I think they are great looking and would be fine for a street car or one that might see the occasional auto-x.

But if one plans on HPDE's at all there are "better (read safer) tools for the job".

Just want people to realize that there is a difference between a seat with holes to allow a harness and a racing seat.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Just want people to realize that there is a difference between a seat with holes to allow a harness and a racing seat.

I do agree with you there.

[ilovefirstgens]

The seats have undergone some alterations. Your entitled to your opinion, but these seats aren't quite recaro knock-offs. They're an extremely well put together seat, not just junk.

Okay let me rephrase then, I wouldnt pay so much for a seat that is a visual copy of a more well known seat. Especially when there are a bunch of other companies offering them such as the ones linked below, shipped they would probably be less than half the cost... Not to suggest the quality is at all comprable but none the less. Just bugs me, and for the record if they had a unique design id drop 8 bills no question. Hell id buy a decent looking no name watch for $50 but i wouldnt buy a fake rolex for that, $20 yes but not 50.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2X-100-REAL-LEATHER-RECLINABLE-UNIVERSAL-RACING-SEATS_W0QQitemZ290025358338QQihZ019QQcategoryZ3370 1QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting


Edit: As I look for a reasonable alternitive to the arizens which I was planning on getting I realised their vynil seats had not upped in price, had anyone used theese? I have real nice yvnil seats and cant tell the difference between them and most leather seats aside from some very expensive european cars. I think because of the previous $100 difference everyone opped for the leather ones as I was planning, so i may just have to bite the bullet and buy them.

[arizen]

Thought it might be time to chime in and clarify a few things. Sorry if it gets lengthy. First, if you are looking for an FIA approved racing seat it is correct you do not want our seat. In fact, I do not believe you can use any RECLINABLE seat since none I am aware of are FIA approved. Many track event though do not require FIA approved seats, harnesses, bars, etc.

There are many knock-offs out there but unless you disassemble them and see the - thickness of the steel used, quality, composition and density of the foam, type of recline mechanism used and other factors - it would be impossible to compare them. Whenever we find a better component we can easily change - we change it. Some also lack features - quick-tilt seatback forward, dual-locking sliders, etc. We have designed our seat specifically so the cushions remove (most do not on the back) so that features like heaters, 2-tone inserts and others can be easily added now or in the future. Many overseas seat factories are aware of us and have sent us rediculously low prices trying to sell us their seats but we are not interested. But if you do not need all our features or care if the company selling you the seat knows anything about the product at all ( I mean under the cover) then you could probably live with many cheaper seats out there.

To save space I put together some information for the Pro-Touring guys here - http://www.arizenracingsports.com/suspension.htm. I look forward to talking with members as time goes by.

Mark

[zbugger]

Now $758!!!!

They just lost my buisness, knockoff recaros arent worth quite that much.

$758 for a pair? Holy smokes... That's a great price!!! Most leather seats I see are that price for ONE SEAT!!! Hell, the seats I want aren't even leather, and they go for $1400 EACH!!!

[USAZR1]

$758 for a pair? Holy smokes... That's a great price!!! Most leather seats I see are that price for ONE SEAT!!! Hell, the seats I want aren't even leather, and they go for $1400 EACH!!!
I paid around $660 shipped for my leather Arizens and after looking them over,I think I got a steal.
And one of these days,I might actually get them installed.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

$758 for a pair? Holy smokes... That's a great price!!! Most leather seats I see are that price for ONE SEAT!!! Hell, the seats I want aren't even leather, and they go for $1400 EACH!!!

Exactly.

The ONLY leather seats that I've ever seen for cheaper or comparable in price to the Arizen's are cheap knock-offs. The Arizen's are a top quality seat, and should be considered a product rival to Corbeau, sparco, etc. Due to price similarity, Corbeaus are probably their closest competitor. Corbeau CR1s are $575 each in leather.


Thanks to Mark for clarifying all of the details.

[zcrz]

I think Arizen has a cover for the rear too! So thats cool.

[analyte]

I'm looking at the vinyl myself. Does anyone have the vinyl seats and can comment on how they wear? Kerry

[zuess4u]

I'm looking at the vinyl myself. Does anyone have the vinyl seats and can comment on how they wear? Kerry

We have the vinyl ones with the matching rear cover...without taking the seats apart...they look quality.

They are not installed yet....want to add dealing with Mark at Arizen was a good experience...I would recomend the seats to anyone needing quality and good price. That is of course if your not racing a full blown road course car.

[ilovefirstgens]

I'm looking at the vinyl myself. Does anyone have the vinyl seats and can comment on how they wear? Kerry

Yea after talking to mark im a believer, id still like a unique design but what the heck.

Im getting a set of vynil ones as soon as the new suspensions are out.:bananna2: