JDM Buddyclub Seat, Opinions???

D1champ · 08-28-2004, 10:44 AM

Has anyone used or is a current owner of a Buddyclub racing seat??? Any opinions are welcome, I might want to buy one but I want to be sure it won't suck.

Note: I am 5'10" weight 230LBS and have a muscular build so for those who are way below this don't bother replying. It's more for the "Big Guys" on the board.

GRiDRaceTech · 08-28-2004, 10:53 AM

I've heard they'd be tight on someone with your build. Not "hold-you-in-your-place" tight, but "help-my-ribcage-is-slowly-collapsing" tight.

Not to mention they haven't undergone FIA homologation, so who knows how strong they are.

Tuner · 08-28-2004, 11:03 AM

That's what's wierd about some of the Japanese seats, they're just pimpin' seats, not true race seats. I'd rather have my Sparco Roadsters over some Bride's or BuddyClub. All you're getting is the name.

Also, true JDM seats are much narrow than the round-eye versions.

What car do you want to put seats in?

D1champ · 08-28-2004, 11:31 AM

They are supposed to go into my JDM S13 Silvia. If you have an alternate suggestion plz feel free to voice it.

tonesdef · 08-28-2004, 04:44 PM

you wont fit. There for people like 180 and under. I'm 200 and 6'2 i can't fit at all.

D1champ · 08-28-2004, 04:47 PM

what do you suggest then?

How about 350Z seats???
Think those might fit both me and the car???

GRiDRaceTech · 08-28-2004, 09:02 PM

Well, what do you want in a seat? I have a buyer's guide right here next to me... so just tell me what you want and I'll find you appropriate seats.

tonesdef · 08-29-2004, 01:18 AM

for a man of your build i would suggest the sparco EVOII its made for us big guys its taller than the evoI and wider they even have a evo III for you lard asses

. Plus sparco is FIA certified which is great bonus. there more expensive than the Buddy club by a lot but i gaurante that you will be in total dis comfor in that thing. Get the evo

D1champ · 08-29-2004, 10:37 AM

How about a Torino??? I need something streetable.

GRiDRaceTech · 08-29-2004, 03:43 PM

Seats that might fit: Sparco Monza, Torino 2. Both are TUV-homologated.

tonesdef · 08-29-2004, 06:43 PM

from what i know buddy club only makes a bucket seat unless they make a reclinable. The torino and morino hold like crap and with my 36 inch waist i sit on the side bolsters. If you want some thing to hold you get a evo II very very street able it will actualy correct your back postion and make it easier to drive for hours on end.

slouching in your seat does nothing but ruin your back.

GRiDRaceTech · 08-29-2004, 09:00 PM

Honestly, if you're looking for a racing bucket but have a waist larger than 34", go on a diet.

Only reclinable seats will help you win the war on comfort if you're big.

tonesdef · 08-29-2004, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GRiDRaceTech
Honestly, if you're looking for a racing bucket but have a waist larger than 34", go on a diet.

Only reclinable seats will help you win the war on comfort if you're big.

man the EVO II is huge so is the forza II i've sat in a forza and i'm 36-38 waiste and swam around in those.

D1champ · 08-30-2004, 10:49 PM

E-mailed Buddyclub myselfl about this issue, here the outcome:

From: xxx
Subject: Product Inquiry
To: buddyclub@aaimotorsports.com

Hello, i was considering purchasing one of your brand's racing seats for use in by Drift car. The issue has come up where as I believe my stature will not allow me to fit in the seat properly. JDM seats are generally designed for your average Japanese male (150-180lbs & 5'2"-5'8") but I am not (230lbs 5'10" with a rather "muscular" frame) so my concern is that I will be squeezed-in like a proverbial sardine in a tin can. Please let me know you thoughts on this, I would appreciate it greatly.

Best Regards,

X

From: "Art" XXX@aaimotorsports.com> Add to Address Book
To: XXXXX@yahoo.com
Subject: Buddy Club USA
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 18:30:12 -0700

Actually since you are a drifter, if you know Vaughn Gittin from Team Falken you would know that he is not exactly small either. We sponsor his falken s13 with our wheels and seats. It takes about a week or two of sitting in them for them to conform to your body structure, but they will fit you. I know that it seems kinda impossible but take my example of Vaughn for instance. Anyways, if you need anything else please let me know and I will be more than happy to help you out.

Art Viado

Buddy Club USA

(909) 923-9188 ext.115

Original e-mail Response e-mail

tonesdef · 08-31-2004, 10:08 AM

go for it all i know with my hipps i can't even get into the seat.

oh and you think there going to tell you not to buy there cd. Yeah i think not. If your a small build on the bottom you will fit but if your like and have a big lower body wont happen.

vigvoodoo · 09-04-2004, 08:48 PM

OMP BIG seat-

Fiberglass seat ideally suited for well-built drivers, manufactured according to the suggestions of the champion drivers making use of WRC seat and suitably enlarged.
Velvet type cover provided with special rubber dots reinforcement inserts in the seat and shoulder areas; bodywork at sight.
Removable seat and leg cushions, 5 seat belt holes, 4 side fixing points (type W).

Colors: black-black inserts (HA/703/N), red-red inserts (HA/703/R). Weight: 22 lbs
FIA homologated.
HA/703 Price: MSRP$679.00

or

642 Comfort-

Reclining Street/Track seat with continuous adjustment, flips forward for easy access to the back, steel tube frame,side cut-outs for lap-belt and shoulder belt guides in headrest, 22 lbs.. Available in black fabric, black fabric with red insert, black vinyl or black vinyl with black fabric insert.

Racer price - MSRP$549.95

RotaDrift · 09-04-2004, 09:00 PM

i'll take the second one please

size 41 here.....i feel ur pain......mostly in the lower back...

Vosko · 09-04-2004, 09:14 PM

i'm a similar size but i'm just fat

i can squeeze into a sparco rev and omg grip? i think..... once i get in. its not that bad but all the race seats were made for people around 180lbs

tonesdef · 09-05-2004, 03:39 PM

yeah OMP's suck *Censored**Censored**Censored* no support at all.

twcfc3s · 09-05-2004, 03:54 PM

nothing better than sparco speed

rotarydrftr · 09-05-2004, 04:13 PM

WARNING!

MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT:
220 lbs / 100 kgs

Tee's Corporation is not responsible for damage or injuries incurred due to misuse of the seat or person(s) and/or if the load in the seat exceeds 100 kgs or 220 lbs.

thought that might help. that goes for bride seats

GRiDRaceTech · 09-05-2004, 08:02 PM

No offense, but what do you guys expect? Racing is not a tall or fat man's sport. If you're over about 6'2" and 190lbs, you're going to have a hell of a time finding good, cheap seating.

08-28-2004, 10:44 AM	#1
D1champ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 125	JDM Buddyclub Seat, Opinions??? Has anyone used or is a current owner of a Buddyclub racing seat??? Any opinions are welcome, I might want to buy one but I want to be sure it won't suck. Note: I am 5'10" weight 230LBS and have a muscular build so for those who are way below this don't bother replying. It's more for the "Big Guys" on the board.

09-04-2004, 08:48 PM	#16
vigvoodoo The Drift what!? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 221	OMP BIG seat- Fiberglass seat ideally suited for well-built drivers, manufactured according to the suggestions of the champion drivers making use of WRC seat and suitably enlarged. Velvet type cover provided with special rubber dots reinforcement inserts in the seat and shoulder areas; bodywork at sight. Removable seat and leg cushions, 5 seat belt holes, 4 side fixing points (type W). Colors: black-black inserts (HA/703/N), red-red inserts (HA/703/R). Weight: 22 lbs FIA homologated. HA/703 Price: MSRP$679.00 or 642 Comfort- Reclining Street/Track seat with continuous adjustment, flips forward for easy access to the back, steel tube frame,side cut-outs for lap-belt and shoulder belt guides in headrest, 22 lbs.. Available in black fabric, black fabric with red insert, black vinyl or black vinyl with black fabric insert. Racer price - MSRP$549.95 Last edited by vigvoodoo; 09-04-2004 at 08:52 PM.

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08-28-2004, 10:53 AM	#2
GRiDRaceTech Opposite Lock Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,096	I've heard they'd be tight on someone with your build. Not "hold-you-in-your-place" tight, but "help-my-ribcage-is-slowly-collapsing" tight. Not to mention they haven't undergone FIA homologation, so who knows how strong they are.

08-28-2004, 11:03 AM	#3
Tuner Oversteer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 623	That's what's wierd about some of the Japanese seats, they're just pimpin' seats, not true race seats. I'd rather have my Sparco Roadsters over some Bride's or BuddyClub. All you're getting is the name. Also, true JDM seats are much narrow than the round-eye versions. What car do you want to put seats in?

08-28-2004, 11:31 AM	#4
D1champ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 125	They are supposed to go into my JDM S13 Silvia. If you have an alternate suggestion plz feel free to voice it.

08-28-2004, 04:44 PM	#5
tonesdef Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 239	you wont fit. There for people like 180 and under. I'm 200 and 6'2 i can't fit at all.

08-28-2004, 04:47 PM	#6
D1champ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 125	what do you suggest then? How about 350Z seats??? Think those might fit both me and the car???

08-28-2004, 09:02 PM	#7
GRiDRaceTech Opposite Lock Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,096	Well, what do you want in a seat? I have a buyer's guide right here next to me... so just tell me what you want and I'll find you appropriate seats.

08-29-2004, 01:18 AM	#8
tonesdef Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 239	for a man of your build i would suggest the sparco EVOII its made for us big guys its taller than the evoI and wider they even have a evo III for you lard asses . Plus sparco is FIA certified which is great bonus. there more expensive than the Buddy club by a lot but i gaurante that you will be in total dis comfor in that thing. Get the evo

08-29-2004, 10:37 AM	#9
D1champ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 125	How about a Torino??? I need something streetable.

08-29-2004, 03:43 PM	#10
GRiDRaceTech Opposite Lock Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,096	Seats that might fit: Sparco Monza, Torino 2. Both are TUV-homologated.

08-29-2004, 06:43 PM	#11
tonesdef Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 239	from what i know buddy club only makes a bucket seat unless they make a reclinable. The torino and morino hold like crap and with my 36 inch waist i sit on the side bolsters. If you want some thing to hold you get a evo II very very street able it will actualy correct your back postion and make it easier to drive for hours on end. slouching in your seat does nothing but ruin your back.

08-29-2004, 09:00 PM	#12
GRiDRaceTech Opposite Lock Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,096	Honestly, if you're looking for a racing bucket but have a waist larger than 34", go on a diet. Only reclinable seats will help you win the war on comfort if you're big.

08-30-2004, 10:49 PM	#14
D1champ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 125	E-mailed Buddyclub myselfl about this issue, here the outcome: From: xxx Subject: Product Inquiry To: buddyclub@aaimotorsports.com Hello, i was considering purchasing one of your brand's racing seats for use in by Drift car. The issue has come up where as I believe my stature will not allow me to fit in the seat properly. JDM seats are generally designed for your average Japanese male (150-180lbs & 5'2"-5'8") but I am not (230lbs 5'10" with a rather "muscular" frame) so my concern is that I will be squeezed-in like a proverbial sardine in a tin can. Please let me know you thoughts on this, I would appreciate it greatly. Best Regards, X From: "Art" XXX@aaimotorsports.com> Add to Address Book To: XXXXX@yahoo.com Subject: Buddy Club USA Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 18:30:12 -0700 Actually since you are a drifter, if you know Vaughn Gittin from Team Falken you would know that he is not exactly small either. We sponsor his falken s13 with our wheels and seats. It takes about a week or two of sitting in them for them to conform to your body structure, but they will fit you. I know that it seems kinda impossible but take my example of Vaughn for instance. Anyways, if you need anything else please let me know and I will be more than happy to help you out. Art Viado Buddy Club USA (909) 923-9188 ext.115 Original e-mail Response e-mail

08-31-2004, 10:08 AM	#15
tonesdef Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 239	go for it all i know with my hipps i can't even get into the seat. oh and you think there going to tell you not to buy there cd. Yeah i think not. If your a small build on the bottom you will fit but if your like and have a big lower body wont happen.

09-04-2004, 09:00 PM	#17
RotaDrift Get Slideways Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 311	i'll take the second one please size 41 here.....i feel ur pain......mostly in the lower back...

09-04-2004, 09:14 PM	#18
Vosko Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 204	i'm a similar size but i'm just fat i can squeeze into a sparco rev and omg grip? i think..... once i get in. its not that bad but all the race seats were made for people around 180lbs

09-05-2004, 03:39 PM	#19
tonesdef Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 239	yeah OMP's suck CensoredCensoredCensored no support at all.

09-05-2004, 03:54 PM	#20
twcfc3s Horny mofo's coast2coast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: mexicali, baja california. mexico Posts: 915	nothing better than sparco speed

09-05-2004, 04:13 PM	#21
rotarydrftr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: florida Posts: 36	WARNING! MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT: 220 lbs / 100 kgs Tee's Corporation is not responsible for damage or injuries incurred due to misuse of the seat or person(s) and/or if the load in the seat exceeds 100 kgs or 220 lbs. thought that might help. that goes for bride seats

09-05-2004, 08:02 PM	#22
GRiDRaceTech Opposite Lock Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,096	No offense, but what do you guys expect? Racing is not a tall or fat man's sport. If you're over about 6'2" and 190lbs, you're going to have a hell of a time finding good, cheap seating.