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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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What a great solution. This is the first time I have come across mention of these.
Trying to get the word out! Let your east coast customers know about them.
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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Very nice, and great write up! I hope to get my next evo sometime soon, these will be a must have.
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Just got a chance to install them today... must say, this is probably one of the best mods I've done in a while! They lower the seat to a great seating position (for me anyway). Can't wait to use them at the track this comin Friday!
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tanK
Just got a chance to install them today... must say, this is probably one of the best mods I've done in a while! They lower the seat to a great seating position (for me anyway). Can't wait to use them at the track this comin Friday!
Let us know what you think at the track. For me it really made a difference in the driving experience all the controls felt like they were in the correct position finally.
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by r.m.s.
Very nice, and great write up! I hope to get my next evo sometime soon, these will be a must have.
You're right, and EVO with a low seat is a must have! You get the EVO, I've got the lowering brackets.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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We wanted to make these for Subarus a while ago but never got around to it. Nice looking product....now make a set for the STI!


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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by GTWORX.com
We wanted to make these for Subarus a while ago but never got around to it. Nice looking product....now make a set for the STI!


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I've considered it. The STI has poor seats, with no lateral support to begin with. So it's less desirable to keep that piece of junk and out money into it. I also think the seats are riveted to the sliders.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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True....the STi seats are bouncy and have little support. Pretty crappy. A lot of people do like to keep them for the side airbags though.


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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by GTWORX.com
True....the STi seats are bouncy and have little support. Pretty crappy. A lot of people do like to keep them for the side airbags though.


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Feel free to point your Evo customers who want lower seats towards me!
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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Getting close to track season, still have brackets available.
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tanK
Just got a chance to install them today... must say, this is probably one of the best mods I've done in a while! They lower the seat to a great seating position (for me anyway). Can't wait to use them at the track this comin Friday!
so how was that lowered seat on track?
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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so how was that lowered seat on track?
I totally forgot to reply. The seat brackets work great. It helps put my right hand into a better shifting position than the stock height. Additionally I found it much easier to shift as the pedals were easier to press. I made the mistake of not getting enough sleep before the track day, so my lap times suffered as the day progressed. However, my first session of the day allowed me to match my fastest time at that track on lesser tires!
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by tanK
The seat brackets work great. It helps put my right hand into a better shifting position than the stock height. Additionally I found it much easier to shift as the pedals were easier to press. I made the mistake of not getting enough sleep before the track day, so my lap times suffered as the day progressed. However, my first session of the day allowed me to match my fastest time at that track on lesser tires!
Thanks for the review. These are really a MUST have for track guys!
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Another product in development that the track guys should like. Cold Air Box.

See this thread.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=337233




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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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I'll be unavailable April 21st - April 30th and won't be shipping during that time. If you were looking for brackets around then order by this Friday the 18th.

Just a heads up in case people are banking on them for something like a track day.
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