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Dan L.
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Reviewed:
01/6/2012
Review: Bride VIOS III Seat
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Currently, the Bride VIOS III is mounted into my 2008 STI using SPARCO mounting hardware. I have had this seat in my car for close to a year.
The seat is well constructed and extremely light. I installed this seat because the stock seats lack support and I found myself being tossed around the car while driving. I am no longer having to brace my self while turning as the VIOS III holds you firmly in place.
Size: This particular seat is small. If you are any bigger than a size 32 waist, and any taller than 5'7" you will have problems fitting in this seat. Bride makes seats for bigger people, and this is not one of them. If you have unusually large thighs, you may have issues fitting as the seats are very snug.
Comfort: No lumbar support - Drives lasting longer than an hour will be uncomfortable to your lower back. Ingress and egress will prove to be interesting as you have to lift yourself into and out of the seat.
Fitment: The STI is a fairly large car and this seat has no problems clearing the trans tunnel and the door.
Adjustment: The seat has 2 holes for adjustability up front, and one in the rear. Using the Sparco side mount, adjustments are many and do not have a problem adjusting it to my liking.
Materials: My particular seat is black with the infamous gradient pattern and silver flake fiberglass shell. There are suede patches on the shoulder bolster area where there is presumably high wear and tear. So far after many autocross events and countless driven miles, the materials have held up nicely with no visible wear and tear.
Final Verdict: 5 stars.
The seat is well constructed and extremely light. I installed this seat because the stock seats lack support and I found myself being tossed around the car while driving. I am no longer having to brace my self while turning as the VIOS III holds you firmly in place.
Size: This particular seat is small. If you are any bigger than a size 32 waist, and any taller than 5'7" you will have problems fitting in this seat. Bride makes seats for bigger people, and this is not one of them. If you have unusually large thighs, you may have issues fitting as the seats are very snug.
Comfort: No lumbar support - Drives lasting longer than an hour will be uncomfortable to your lower back. Ingress and egress will prove to be interesting as you have to lift yourself into and out of the seat.
Fitment: The STI is a fairly large car and this seat has no problems clearing the trans tunnel and the door.
Adjustment: The seat has 2 holes for adjustability up front, and one in the rear. Using the Sparco side mount, adjustments are many and do not have a problem adjusting it to my liking.
Materials: My particular seat is black with the infamous gradient pattern and silver flake fiberglass shell. There are suede patches on the shoulder bolster area where there is presumably high wear and tear. So far after many autocross events and countless driven miles, the materials have held up nicely with no visible wear and tear.
Final Verdict: 5 stars.
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