New Arizen Racing Sports Seats Due Out in June!

[arizen]

We will be replacing our current seat style with two reclinable models and a fixed bucket seat in June. Sample photos of the new reclinable models are shown below. Both of these models have passed 20G rear impact tests and have construction methods like many of the big name expensive seat lines. The seat on the left has a micro-adjust seat back angle adjuster but does not have a quick-tilt for the seat back. If you get in and out of a rear seat of a coupe alot you should take that into consideration. The model on the right has a quick-tilt lever built into the back of the headrest. We will have some black leather and black cloth versions in June and will also offer custom upholstery like the houndstooth seats we currently offer.

[Taylor1969]

What is pricing going to be like - is there any introductory pricing?? How about ride height?

I plan to get some seats from ya'll around June - Will you still offer the current seats or are they going away?

[arizen]

What is pricing going to be like - is there any introductory pricing?? How about ride height?

I plan to get some seats from ya'll around June - Will you still offer the current seats or are they going away?

I expect the new styles to be between $499-$599 a piece in black leather and about $100 less in black cloth.

From the bottom of the slider to the top of the seat bottom foam is about 4" but final ride height will depend on the vehicle. First generation Camaro/Firebird should sit pretty low since the floor is flat under the seat and a bracket that raises the seat shouldn't be needed. We will offer the current seats until we run out of frames and foam but that may be before the new styles arrive.

[barno68]

Boy, that one on the left looks like the color and design I am looking for. Will the new models also have lumbar?

[arizen]

Boy, that one on the left looks like the color and design I am looking for. Will the new models also have lumbar?

They will not have a manual lumbar. The seat back foam has lumbar support built in. We are looking into a power lumbar that is sold for a Toyota application that may fit these seats but don't know for sure yet.

We can do our own custom upholstery in many colors (but always more expensive) but only planned on having black pre-made to get better volume pricing to pass on to the customer. We ran into problems trying to sell pre-made tan or grey leather seats in the past because people would buy them hoping they matched their interior color and this almost nevers happens. If the shade of tan didn't matter I believe we could special order a set like shown in the picture for the same pricing as black but they would not be returnable.

Pictures of our sample model in all black are linked below.
http://www.arizenracingsports.com/images/R1.jpg
http://www.arizenracingsports.com/images/R2.jpg

[barno68]

They will not have a manual lumbar. The seat back foam has lumbar support built in. We are looking into a power lumbar that is sold for a Toyota application that may fit these seats but don't know for sure yet.

We can do our own custom upholstery in many colors (but always more expensive) but only planned on having black pre-made to get better volume pricing to pass on to the customer. We ran into problems trying to sell pre-made tan or grey leather seats in the past because people would buy them hoping they matched their interior color and this almost nevers happens. If the shade of tan didn't matter I believe we could special order a set like shown in the picture for the same pricing as black but they would not be returnable.

Pictures of our sample model in all black are linked below.
http://www.arizenracingsports.com/images/R1.jpg
http://www.arizenracingsports.com/images/R2.jpg

I worry about the amount and placement of padding for lumbar support when it is not adjustable unless I can test them out. As for the tan seats, would they have the black in them as shown? Is the material a color match to, say a GM product? Also, would you be able to get, or make a matching rear seat cover?

[Damn True]

Lets see that fixed back seat.

[arizen]

I worry about the amount and placement of padding for lumbar support when it is not adjustable unless I can test them out. As for the tan seats, would they have the black in them as shown? Is the material a color match to, say a GM product? Also, would you be able to get, or make a matching rear seat cover?

They can have the black sewn in if desired but we cannot guarantee we can match the leather for a rear cover. It is not specified as a specific color code. That is why we did not plan to order any leather colors other than black.

[arizen]

Lets see that fixed back seat.

It is a tight fitting bucket. We designed a way to bolt it to C5/C6 power tracks. I'm a 37" waist and I can fit in it but wouldn't want it for a daily driver.

A larger installed picture is here. Other photos below.

[6'9"Witha69]

Can they be a mixed pair? I want fixed back for the Dr seat but access to the back from the pass side. Of course they need to look similar.

[arizen]

Can they be a mixed pair? I want fixed back for the Dr seat but access to the back from the pass side. Of course they need to look similar.

We could sell a mixed set with both in black leather but the fixed seat (bottom right) would look different than any of the reclinable models. The fixed seat is tight fitting and best fits people around 34" waists and under.

[10Seconds]

Well, I will be the one to say it, those do not look nearly as good as the old style did. I have been planning to order some of your seats for my Trans Am, but I guess I will have to look elsewhere unless I can order them prior to you running out, which is not too likely. :(

[slyck68]

I love the two seats on the left! In my opinion, these seats are more "modern" and should do very well for Arizen. Momo had a seat like the lower left version which I almost ordered until they discontinued...looks like I've found my new seats!

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[jknight16]

Yeah! where did that lower left one come from, i don't remember you guys selling that model! That thing looks awesome!!

[arizen]

Do you mean this one?


I had this seat and took it apart to see how it was constructed. I can tell you for CERTAIN the Italian companies like Sparco and Momo as well as Recaro of course have much better constructed seats than Corbeau or any of the cheaper imported from China seats. Our new seat line will be more for those who care more about quality and safety than price but will still be the same or less in leather than most of the big names in cloth. We will still offer custom upholstery as well.

[arizen]

Yeah! where did that lower left one come from, i don't remember you guys selling that model! That thing looks awesome!!

These are all new models due out in June. I will list what will be available in each model (black cloth, black leather, etc.) that will be pre-assembled ready to ship. There will be limited quantities of each model until we learn what will be the better sellers and adjust inventory accordingly. Here is a cloth version of the same seat. We will have some available in June in black leather and all black cloth (without the red accents to start out with).

[gmjj13]

the new line up looks pretty good. i still prefer the prior version. i'm glad i bought when i did, they're excellent seats.

[10Seconds]

It seems that the "new" versions are cheapened down too, with less features, lumbar adjustment, etc.

Why are you doing this Arizen? What about the people who want those options?

[arizen]

It seems that the "new" versions are cheapened down too, with less features, lumbar adjustment, etc.

Why are you doing this Arizen? What about the people who want those options?

We are still planning on having a lumbar option but that will be upgraded too. There is a power lumbar option that is sold to Toyota by one of our suppliers that we think should fit these seats and we are waiting for a sample.

We are glad to hear people have been happy with the seats we have made them. We try hard to satisfy our customers. But for everybody who loves them there is someone else who refuses to buy them because they do not want such high bolsters on the bottom but prefer a seat that is easier for entry and exit. I wanted to see what would happen if a customer sat on the bolster facing the driver door whenever he got in and out rather than lower and raise himself in and out of the seat as expected. I destroyed the foam on my driver seat with a few months. The new factory we are partnering with has a far superior foam composition as far as durability and resiliency plus frames with a high safety rating. Hopefully with a few different models we can satisfy more people.

[10Seconds]

Mark that is good to know re: quality on the new seats, sorry to come across as so negative, there is definitely something to be said for better quality over looks. Maybe they will grow on me.