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tommymoose · 10-08-2005, 03:07 PM

I think these seats are big in the Euro scene with BMW guys, but does anybody have any experience with them? I have the opportunity to trade my Black JDM ITR Recaros for a set of Carbon Fiber ones that weigh 5.2kg. According to their price list, they go for $1195 each, so as long as they have a good reputation I think I'll do it.

Here is the link to the seat at their website - http://statusracing.com/featuring.asp?id=monza

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Def · 10-08-2005, 03:32 PM

I've been into the "BMW scene" for around 4 years now, and I've never heard of that brand.

All the BMW club racers and DE'ers go with Sparco(pretty much like here).

Stinkycheezmonky · 10-08-2005, 04:37 PM

Do you know if they're FIA approved or anything? If they are, I'd ASSUME they'd be alright, though I sure couldn't say for sure.

JDM Factor · 10-08-2005, 05:11 PM

It looks like a decent seat, find out if it's FIA approved

tommymoose · 10-09-2005, 12:26 AM

After looking at their site, it doesnt mention anything about FIA approval, so I'm going to have to assume that they arent

Spikey · 10-09-2005, 12:54 AM

looks like copies of other existing brands and models

don't know if they are knock off or OE production

Spoon

Recaro SPG

Recaro Racer SPG

Sparco S-Light

not necessarily a bad thing. maybe they get their seats from the OE manufacturers that make the same seats for the name brands. who knows

Stinkycheezmonky · 10-09-2005, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommymoose

After looking at their site, it doesnt mention anything about FIA approval, so I'm going to have to assume that they arent

If they have a phone number, give them a call, that's usually the best way to get a definitive answer.

Lo-Buck EF · 10-09-2005, 06:55 AM

a customer at the shop i work at has them in a subaru. the seat themselves look ok and are pritty snug. compreable to a pro2000 i think. but the bracket and slider are junk. lots of movement laterally and everything seems to be installed and tightned correctly.
seat

slider

turfer · 10-09-2005, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sscguy

Do you know if they're FIA approved or anything? If they are, I'd ASSUME they'd be alright, though I sure couldn't say for sure.

As of early this year, none of their lineup had FIA approval. Talking to a distributor, this is not their focus.

Rick

Stinkycheezmonky · 10-09-2005, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by turfer

Talking to a distributor, this is not their focus.

So...what IS their focus?

turfer · 10-09-2005, 10:40 AM

It seems the tuner market.

Spikey · 10-09-2005, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turfer

As of early this year, none of their lineup had FIA approval. Talking to a distributor, this is not their focus.

Rick

LOL

that says it all

so pretty much they are knockoff seats

but hey, if they are still pretty good quality, why not. still good for HPDE

mind you their carbon kevlar seats are pretty pricey

Stinkycheezmonky · 10-09-2005, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by turfer

It seems the tuner market.

Retarded. CF tuner seats *sigh*

alphajesse · 10-09-2005, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spikey

LOL

that says it all

so pretty much they are knockoff seats

but hey, if they are still pretty good quality, why not. still good for HPDE

mind you their carbon kevlar seats are pretty pricey

Well, if they aren't interested in getting certifications, how do you know it is a safe seat?

turfer · 10-09-2005, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by alphajesse

Well, if they aren't interested in getting certifications, how do you know it is a safe seat?

Exactly!!!

Spikey · 10-09-2005, 12:41 PM

haha, that's why i had an 'IF' in my statement

that's my disclaimer

Mr. Wonderful · 10-09-2005, 06:54 PM

every ad i have seen for status seats says they are pending and expecting FIA approval. the company is just a few monthes old. i wouldnt just assume that this company is a knockoff specialist.

Knestis · 10-09-2005, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommymoose

... According to their price list, they go for $1195 each, so as long as they have a good reputation I think I'll do it.

Shop around and you can buy a Recaro Pro Racer SPG for less than that.

How is it possible that their reputation could be good, relative to Recaro - or any number of other manufacturers for that matter? I'm not saying they suck - we just don't know anything about them.

K

Booker · 10-09-2005, 11:01 PM

What car are you putting those in?, From the pics I have seen of your car you don't have a cage or 5 point belts. there for a street car? hrmmm.

Your car was the one going under the cover in the back yard, right?

01-0041 · 10-09-2005, 11:39 PM

Stay away! They are knock offs.

Very thin and love to flex...

pwr2lbs · 10-09-2005, 11:39 PM

Very new seat manufacture. Started by the owners of the Auchtuning performance shop in redmond washington. Good quality seat but no FIA, You know just street bling

quisp · 10-09-2005, 11:46 PM

their prices is absurd for non FIA certified seats. seems to be they're just trying to get over on unsuspecting people and make some big bucks. and maybe it's just me, but the name is sooo cheesy.

chjkingme · 10-09-2005, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sscguy

So...what IS their focus?

Quote:

Originally Posted by quisp

the name is sooo cheesy.

mmmmm, good laughin times. some day i'll start a company named pimpy.

alphajesse · 10-09-2005, 11:55 PM

I think the name of the company tells you all you need to know about the quality.

snowboarderguy44 · 10-10-2005, 03:17 AM

kinda explains the name "status" seems that anyone who buys them is looking for just that. Form over function, bah

I'd take my current cobra imola II thank you very much. until I upgrade to the suzuka.

10-08-2005, 03:32 PM	#2
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10-08-2005, 05:11 PM	#4
JDM Factor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA/Germany Posts: 1,389	It looks like a decent seat, find out if it's FIA approved __________________ Ex Honda-tech member, lost password. http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsad.gif (Chris F) "Don't use your rear bumper as a tuning indicator" !!!

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10-09-2005, 12:54 AM	#6
Spikey Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,143	Re: (tommymoose) looks like copies of other existing brands and models don't know if they are knock off or OE production Spoon Recaro SPG Recaro Racer SPG Sparco S-Light not necessarily a bad thing. maybe they get their seats from the OE manufacturers that make the same seats for the name brands. who knows __________________ Track Days at Pacific Raceways, Mission, and Portland. http://www.definitivedriving.com The Pacific Northwest's top import driving club. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ good shops! http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif A&J Racing http://www.aj-racing.com 604.279.0329 IPS Racing http://www.ipsracing.com R&D Motorsports http://www.randdmotorsports.com

10-09-2005, 06:55 AM	#8
Lo-Buck EF Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: dumpster divin for ra1s, NY Posts: 5,213	a customer at the shop i work at has them in a subaru. the seat themselves look ok and are pritty snug. compreable to a pro2000 i think. but the bracket and slider are junk. lots of movement laterally and everything seems to be installed and tightned correctly. seat slider __________________ 2009 NEHC H2 Champ AJ Nealey Racing MLR Motorsports East Coast Honda Challenge

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