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      08-30-2024, 09:56 AM   #23
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Just drove 5 hours in 90+ degree heat wearing pants and was surprised at the ventilation of the back holes and the perforations. zero swamp ass
Nice! Now it becomes a question of how much that little nut smasher thing would be in the way for driving stick.
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      08-30-2024, 10:45 AM   #24
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I DD my carbon buckets, only issue is getting in and out.

Still better than my sparco QRT-Performance seats in my old DD (now track car).
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Just drove 5 hours in 90+ degree heat wearing pants and was surprised at the ventilation of the back holes and the perforations. zero swamp ass
That’s a good point….the open backs do help with ventilation.
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Do the bolsters wear fast with daily use? Worn bolsters ruin an interior for me.
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      09-01-2024, 10:37 PM   #27
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Do the bolsters wear fast with daily use? Worn bolsters ruin an interior for me.
Not so far. If you get in/out without putting all your weight on them they’ll be fine. They also make protective covers to put over them
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      09-01-2024, 10:39 PM   #28
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Just to reinforce, 100% on buckets for a DD. Just installed mine today and couldn't be happier. Woot!
You installed carbon buckets in F80?
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      09-01-2024, 10:43 PM   #29
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You installed carbon buckets in F80?
Close, F82 CS.
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Close, F82 CS.
Nice choice. Just get the rear seat upholstered to match & it will look perfect.
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Nice! Now it becomes a question of how much that little nut smasher thing would be in the way for driving stick.


I tilt the seat base down more so I don’t run into any interference
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