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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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Originally posted by gb-motorsports
I have the lowered seat rails and have sold over 20 of them already. Just let me know if you want one.

I need your old rails as well so I can make more.

Thank you

gino
How much are they?

Can I send the old rails after the new ones are installed?
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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I appreciate the suggestion about the washers and longer bolts. I'm 5'9 and like as high a seating position as I can get. I have no trouble with the Lancer that has the seat cushion adjusting knob but the Evo seat cushion angle just doesn't do it for me. I bet with some experimenting I can find the right combination of washers front and back to get it just right. Thanks again.
Me too, I'm 5'7' and am going to raise it, especially the front...thanks for the tip!

Damn, I miss that M3 adjustable thigh support....
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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$170 plus shipping. ... and they are light so about 10 bucks for shipping usually.


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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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God by reading this forum most of you Evo owners are 6ft up!!
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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5'7" .... to each his own pref. I guess... I dont like seating erect like...OEM on evo's.... it's like sitting on ...nevermind..lol..
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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I'm 6'0 155lbs and the seats fit perfectly... I guess the design was for people 5'8" to 6'1" ?
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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Hell I'm 6'6" and 245 lbs. I have had no issues with clearance. I have a sunroof model too. Seat goes all the way back, wheel is all the way up, and the seat back is reclined a bit. I have pretty long arms though so I can still comfortably reach the wheel with the seat reclined a little.

Oh yeah and the thigh supports are reasonably comfortable that way too.

This lowering bracket DOES sound interesting though. More head room is always nice...
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 11:41 PM
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Lower center of gravity !!!! ... Not really design and comfort...just happens to improve the driving experience but not for all markets per say...

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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 10:17 AM
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I fit fine, unless I have a helmet on, and I intend to autocross and do at least 1 track day this summer.

Gino,

I went to your website, but there is no way to order anything.

Please advise.
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 09:53 PM
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If you click on the MPJperformance banner it will direct you to our online shopping. MPJ perf is our parts division that started as an online store only but now it has a showroom at the shop thus GB and MPJ is one and the same.

Note: The seat rails will not be there coz that is an item I fabricate/modify at the shop ...

Thank you

gino
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 06:47 AM
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short seat

great, now that we have the tall guys seat figured out:

how about raising the seat, front and back? anyone gut that figured yet?

thanks
Bruce
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 07:07 PM
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Originally posted by gb-motorsports
If you click on the MPJperformance banner it will direct you to our online shopping. MPJ perf is our parts division that started as an online store only but now it has a showroom at the shop thus GB and MPJ is one and the same.

Note: The seat rails will not be there coz that is an item I fabricate/modify at the shop ...

Thank you

gino
On your forum, you state that you had an extra set of rails for sale. Are they still available?

Please PM because your product is EXACTLY what I'm looking for.
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 09:54 AM
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I have one left instock ( I sold 4 and got nothing back yet from the folks I sold the rails, been 3 weeks now ..) and need to make more as I get the stock OEM units in so everyone can benefit.

We do not sell these on the website coz of insurance reasons same as Off Road Racing parts that carry no liability and or guaranties. But it works and non height adjustable unlike the $280 + dollar seat rails from Sparco/Recaro's.

thank you

gino

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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 10:03 AM
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Originally posted by gb-motorsports
I have one left instock ( I sold 4 and got nothing back yet from the folks I sold the rails, been 3 weeks now ..) and need to make more as I get the stock OEM units in so everyone can benefit.

We do not sell these on the website coz of insurance reasons same as Off Road Racing parts that carry no liability and or guaranties. But it works and non adjustable unlike the $280 + dollar seat rails from Sparco/Recaro's.

thank you

gino
So what you're saying is that I won't be able to use the seat slider?
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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qoute: So what you're saying is that I won't be able to use the seat slider?


lol.... It is excactly like the OEM (slides and all) but lowered by 2 inches ...... It is not hieght adjustable.



gino

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