These seats are now for sale on a "first come, first serve" basis!
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seats have been ordered! please PM me to pick up a pair!

YES, THEY LOOK SICK!
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UPDATE: We will SHIP these seats! Serious buyers, please PM me for an actual shipping quote.



Seats weigh in at a lightweight 22lbs each w/ slider
Seats only come in the style shown; Gradation w/ black shell

These seat are built with aluminum reclining frames with lightweight FRP shells
Micro-Adjust reclining knobs for precise seating position

The Gais design offers the support of a race bucket seat with the practicality of a street recliner.


If you have ANY questions, PM M3mobbin or myself. Thank you for your interest!

Here are some detailed pics of the seats (click for high resolution)


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I can't wait to get a set of these:buttrock. Come on people, sign up!:D

Would love a set of these but it wouldn't look right in my E39.

are they really genuine ones?

Would love a set of these but it wouldn't look right in my E39.

I agree, they would look a bit weird in a 5 series. You could buy a e36 to put these seats in though:dunno

are they really genuine ones?
They are built by Bride of Taiwan, please read the OP's post.

They are built by Bride of Taiwan, please read the OP's post.

Which is not the same company (nor a subsidiary) as Bride of Japan.

Someone merely trademarked "BRIDE of Taiwan™" and decided to produce replicas.

There is no chance a company would decide, "hey these $1800 dollar seats are selling great buuuuuuuuuut, let's make a subsidiary company in Taiwan to sell the same seats for 1/4 the price! We'll be rich!"

Knock-off safety equipment is beyond stupid.

no little ghost dude...fail

I never said they were the same companies, these are high quality replicas made from a trademarked business in Taiwan. If you want the real thing go pay $2700, that's perfectly mine with me.

It's funny how I hear all this stuff about "knock off" safety equipment. ROFL, Corbeau makes replica Sparco Torino's and no-one says anything, Corbeau TRS and Cobra Dayton = Recaro SRD/Speed. Many name brand seat manufactures do not have FIA or DOT approval either, there is only a select few reclining seats that have any certification at all.

Just FYI, the original Bride Gias seats are not FIA approved and are not intended for track use. I assume that the people signing up for these seats will not be using them on the track either.

Those who aren't interested in this GB, please keep your opinions to yourselves. Thanks!


Which is not the same company (nor a subsidiary) as Bride of Japan.

Someone merely trademarked "BRIDE of Taiwan™" and decided to produce replicas.

There is no chance a company would decide, "hey these $1800 dollar seats are selling great buuuuuuuuuut, let's make a subsidiary company in Taiwan to sell the same seats for 1/4 the price! We'll be rich!"

Knock-off safety equipment is beyond stupid.

notice the people bad mouthing have a 3... on there trunk

notice the people bad mouthing have a 3... on there trunk

Haha... Oh my gawd... it says M on your trunk!!!!!!

notice the people bad mouthing have a 3... on there trunk


Haha... Oh my gawd... it says M on your trunk!!!!!!

ROFL, I don't want this thread to get off topic.

we only need 2 more people! then we can have our seats FAST!

hmm u didnt reply to my message RATED.. um so we cant get them in black? and wut are the final prices?

We can't get them in black or black hyper at this time, the price is $750 picked up, that included 2 seats + 2 sliders.
hmm u didnt reply to my message RATED.. um so we cant get them in black? and wut are the final prices?

we CAN get all black seats, but not for this GB! maybe next time around!

what type of brackets will we need for these?

where will the seats be closer to? irvine or pomona?..I might be taking 1 as well, can I pair up with the other guy?

what type of brackets will we need for these?

where will the seats be closer to? irvine or pomona?..I might be taking 1 as well, can I pair up with the other guy?

irvine = 36 miles away
pomona = 50 miles away

yea, if you only want one, its no problem. I will edit thread accordingly. In terms of bracketry, Im using custom ones that i made. But you can use wedge engineering (local socal bracket company) http://www.wedgeengineering.net/

what are the dimensions on these seats, i might go half with the guy that only wants one.

what are the dimensions on these seats, i might go half with the guy that only wants one.

I will post the dimensions tomorrow. In the mean time, I'll add you to the interested buyer list.

Which is not the same company (nor a subsidiary) as Bride of Japan.

Someone merely trademarked "BRIDE of Taiwan™" and decided to produce replicas.

There is no chance a company would decide, "hey these $1800 dollar seats are selling great buuuuuuuuuut, let's make a subsidiary company in Taiwan to sell the same seats for 1/4 the price! We'll be rich!"

Knock-off safety equipment is beyond stupid.


Highly agreed. My track car E36 M3 never would use 3rd world country knock offs for any of its safety equipment.

It makes me sad that E36 M3 owners in LA are rolling around in chinese designed/made seats.

You can get used Recaro/Cobra/OMP/Sparco for about the same price as these "Bride" seats.......

Highly agreed. My track car E36 M3 never would use 3rd world country knock offs for any of its safety equipment.

It makes me sad that E36 M3 owners in LA are rolling around in chinese designed/made seats.

You can get used Recaro/Cobra/OMP/Sparco for about the same price as these "Bride" seats.......

Good point, and you gotta love those who claim that legitimate companies such as Cobra and Corbeau don't do any testing or design analysis of their seats, even if they make seats that aren't FIA certified.

As if anyone making knock off seats does anything above and beyond trying to turn a buck off copyright violations :rofl2.

these are sweet which i was close to pick some up!

Please read the original post guys, if you aren't interested in these seats stay out of our group buy. If you want to discuss your concerns with me, feel free to PM otherwise keep your comments to yourself.

Rated///M and I already disclosed everything potential buyers need to know about these seats, and considering that the Original Bride Gias seats are not FIA approved I highly doubt anyone running these seats will bring their cars to the track. Both of you guys have absolutely no inclination of the quality of these seats, and have no right to comment on them.

Highly agreed. My track car E36 M3 never would use 3rd world country knock offs for any of its safety equipment.

It makes me sad that E36 M3 owners in LA are rolling around in chinese designed/made seats.

You can get used Recaro/Cobra/OMP/Sparco for about the same price as these "Bride" seats.......


Good point, and you gotta love those who claim that legitimate companies such as Cobra and Corbeau don't do any testing or design analysis of their seats, even if they make seats that aren't FIA certified.

As if anyone making knock off seats does anything above and beyond trying to turn a buck off copyright violations :rofl2.

Please read the original post guys, if you aren't interested in these seats stay out of our group buy. If you want to discuss your concerns with me, feel free to PM otherwise keep your comments to yourself.

Rated///M and I already disclosed everything potential buyers need to know about these seats, and considering that the Original Bride Gias seats are not FIA approved I highly doubt anyone running these seats will bring their cars to the track. Both of you guys have absolutely no inclination of the quality of these seats, and have no right to comment on them.


true dat. knucka

hmmm... might want a set for my e30 m3

So come on..why not East coast? :(

bracket prices listed.

Woot, all we need is one more buyer and we are set to go. We may have these seats as soon as Friday or Monday.

Alright guys, we have enough people to do this GB:redspot I will be sending out PM's with the payment information shorty.

did you ever get the dimensions for these seats? i'll need it before i make my final decision

:redspot

i never got the dimensions, but i was looking at comments on build quality and im confused, some people say yeah some others say no. since i didnt get the dimensions i guess im out.

Rated///M posted up the dimensions already... They fit in an e36, at least one member has them in his M3 (advanwrx)...

i never got the dimensions, but i was looking at comments on build quality and im confused, some people say yeah some others say no. since i didnt get the dimensions i guess im out.

:buttrock Seats are ordered and on thier way!!! Should be here today.

theyre here!

are these for like newly weds?
how much where they?

these seats are 750 picked up.

bump for a good group of guys, and some nice seats
-marcus

I just saw the price for the seats.
Is this price for the pair of seats or is this for each seat?
ALso, how much are the brackets?

Anyone install these yet?

the price is for 2 seats..the pair

Install Pics Posted!

did they come with sliders?
i would have been all over these if it didnt say BRIDE everywhere.

I would buy these if the driver seat said "Groom" and the passenger seat said "Bride" :shifty


:D:D:D Seriously though, those seats look nice!

Just to update the thread, we installed a set in rated///M's car yesterday and I had a chance do a hit up the twisty's in these seats. I have to say they held me exceptionally, I would say the lateral support is up there with any race bucket seat.

As for build quality, these seats are top of the line. They feel very solid and the recline mechanisms are comparable to the Recaro SRD's I have sitting in my garage.

did they come with sliders?
i would have been all over these if it didnt say BRIDE everywhere.
It would be really easy/cheap to get the center pads re-wrapped in a different color/style of fabric as they are removable.

I would buy these if the driver seat said "Groom" and the passenger seat said "Bride" :shifty


:D:D:D Seriously though, those seats look nice!

:lol Thanks, I helped install these yesterday, they look even better in person.

any taller guys try out these seats? I'm 6'3" 210, wondering if I will fit.

any taller guys try out these seats? I'm 6'3" 210, wondering if I will fit.

I am 6'1" 165lbs I wear size 34 pants, and i feel snug in the seat. Height is not an issue, its width. So i would say that people who wear size 38+ are gonna have an issue w/ side bolsters.

I wear size 34 as well... Anyone else?
Thanks for the response

wow those looks insanely sick. someone post pics installed!!

wow those looks insanely sick. someone post pics installed!!

Thanks, check out the first post, they've been up for a couple days.

I know this is off topic but Im only asking cause it seems like you have a connection.
Is there any way you can get some other brand seats for these low prices? Just curious cause the Bride lgos bother me alot

no shipping?

ebay. search for bride gias. I got a quote for $825 shipped for the pair

We will ship these out, since so many of the people on the original GB list flaked out. Rated///M will let you guys know what the actual shipped price is on Monday. Hopefully we can get decent shipping rates to match/beat the offer you got from the ebay seller.
no shipping?

ebay. search for bride gias. I got a quote for $825 shipped for the pair

let me know, if you can match the price I will most likely purchase them from you(egay sucks)

How do these compare to the genuine Bride seats made in Japan? If they look exactly the same and fit the same, I might as well pick these up, I've been looking for bucket seats (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=989419#) for awhile.
I can pick these up and save you the hassle of shipping them out.

Lots of hardparkers in this thread.

How do these compare to the genuine Bride seats made in Japan? If they look exactly the same and fit the same, I might as well pick these up, I've been looking for bucket seats (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=989419#) for awhile.
I can pick these up and save you the hassle of shipping them out.
The build quality of these seats is awesome. The micro recline mechanisms are very solid, just as good as any Recaro or Sparco I've owned and better than the set of Corbeau I had in my last car. There is no play or wiggling backs that is common in cheaper quality seats. The fiberglass shells are very sturdy. Another thing that surprised me was that the fabric quality as actually much better than the Jaquard fabric that Sparco's come with. These are very well built seats.

Lots of hardparkers in this thread.

Lots of people with reading comprehension problems as well. I guess you had a hard time understanding the part that said, if you aren't interested, keep your mouth shut

do they look exactly the same as the ones from japan other than the fact that it doesnt have a carbon fiber shell? also, would you be willing to meet halfway(I'm in San Diego)?

They look exactly the same, same fabric, recline mechanism, frame construction. Bride of Japan also offers these seats in fiberglass BTW...

do they look exactly the same as the ones from japan other than the fact that it doesnt have a carbon fiber shell? also, would you be willing to meet halfway(I'm in San Diego)?

sat in these this weekend, they fit like a glove.
I was impressed by the build quality of the seats, just not a fan on the text on the fabric.
I guess function>form eh?

bump for some nice seats

Thanks Marcus.
sat in these this weekend, they fit like a glove.
I was impressed by the build quality of the seats, just not a fan on the text on the fabric.
I guess function>form eh?

bump for some nice seats

How are these as far as comfort is concerned? I really want to order a set, just can't make up my mind!

if you are interested, keep your mouth shut

:conf

Just an update guys, we have a couple pairs left from the people who flaked on the GB list. Please let us know if you are interested in picking up a pair.

:conf
Thanks for catching that, I edited my post. I'm sick of people questioning the quality of these seats when they have never even seen them before. They are top notch seats, the quality is up there with any other manufacturer. I can truthfully say they are a better product than some of the Corbeaus and Sparcos I've had.

How are these as far as comfort is concerned? I really want to order a set, just can't make up my mind!
It really depends on your waist size, a friend of mine who races Miatas and is used to aluminum race bucket loves the way the fit. They are a bit difficult to get in and out of compared to stock, but depending on your size they fit perfect once you are in them...

No shipping to 77079?

They look pretty sweet. Let me know how much you want shipped to the windy city.

Thanks, check out the first post, they've been up for a couple days.

I meant shots of the full car, so we can see what it would look like from outside point of view. Damn, the mod bug is biting very very hard.

pm shipped price to 95008

pm shipped price to 95008

I am working on 3 shipping quotes right now. I will PM all of you this afternoon with shipped prices. thanks

A very good friend of mine has a real Bride Gias for his Supra project. He bought it about a year ago when it first came out, got lucky on ebay and cought a "no reserve" introductory price offer of $1100 shipped.

Nevertheless, these seats that are in question are 100% quality and look absolutely identicle down to the welds on the silver frame support. The fabric in the high resolution photos looks identicle. The stitching is identicle.

And I must say, they are by far the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. I am 6'2 and 180 lbs with a 34" waste and fit perfectly. My brother is 5'10 and 150lbs and fits even better! But if your bridging 36" waste you probably will not be very comfortable.

Either way, I believe the trademarked company in Taiwan is quality. I heard rumors years ago about Bride having production factories outside of Japan. There are only so many ways you can make a seat! I would definantly trust this build quality and product over alot of other OEM seats in cars now days.
I find it hillarious that some people keep thinking that these are lower quality or wont "hold up" in a crash.....what seat have you ever seen "hold up" in a side impact or head on collision? I had a friend wreck his evo 8 at 30 mph, his OEM Recaro's frames bent beyond repair! Not to mention when we took apart the seats to inspect, they were litterally no better than some ebay replica sparco 3AA seats I've seen before.

In the end, these are great seats for driving. And I also will add that no reclinable seat is FIA or sports car sanctioning body approved.

Its amazing that so many people flip out over a seat not made in japan, but they fail to realize most VW's are made in Mexico, and some BMW's and Mercedes are made in the USA.... same difference.



-Jonathan

A very good friend of mine has a real Bride Gias for his Supra project. He bought it about a year ago when it first came out, got lucky on ebay and cought a "no reserve" introductory price offer of $1100 shipped.

Nevertheless, these seats that are in question are 100% quality and look absolutely identicle down to the welds on the silver frame support. The fabric in the high resolution photos looks identicle. The stitching is identicle.

And I must say, they are by far the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. I am 6'2 and 180 lbs with a 34" waste and fit perfectly. My brother is 5'10 and 150lbs and fits even better! But if your bridging 36" waste you probably will not be very comfortable.

Either way, I believe the trademarked company in Taiwan is quality. I heard rumors years ago about Bride having production factories outside of Japan. There are only so many ways you can make a seat! I would definantly trust this build quality and product over alot of other OEM seats in cars now days.
I find it hillarious that some people keep thinking that these are lower quality or wont "hold up" in a crash.....what seat have you ever seen "hold up" in a side impact or head on collision? I had a friend wreck his evo 8 at 30 mph, his OEM Recaro's frames bent beyond repair! Not to mention when we took apart the seats to inspect, they were litterally no better than some ebay replica sparco 3AA seats I've seen before.

In the end, these are great seats for driving. And I also will add that no reclinable seat is FIA or sports car sanctioning body approved.

Its amazing that so many people flip out over a seat not made in japan, but they fail to realize most VW's are made in Mexico, and some BMW's and Mercedes are made in the USA.... same difference.



-Jonathan


wow. amazing addition to this thread, very intelligent response. Thank you very much for your input.

bump,ill ask E36 PWR if he wants a set :paranoid:


Fucking mind games

bump,ill ask E36 PWR if he wants a set :paranoid:


Fucking mind games


yea dude let me know. I haven't seen/talked to E36 PWR in a long time.

free bump, how many more sets left guys?

2 sets left, but as of this weekend we may have no sets left due to local pickups:buttrock Craigslist FTWMF, bimmerforums guys who signed up and flaked out not so much!!!

free bump, how many more sets left guys?

Kase and I are thinking about doing another GB as I want the black hyper fabric/CF backs more than Gradation/FRP in the Ti:D

Wow, those seats look really really nice.

Please let me know if you get the CF backed versions with the all black centers like you just mentioned.

is this still available?????

if so,..... im interested and have cash in hand

e-mail me at lil_cholocoy@yahoo.com

So what's going with these seats?

pm with a price please, im very interested

I would like a pair of these let me now so i can pay via paypal!

Sorry guys, we sold them all a long time ago. If you guys want to set up another GB I can talk to our friend if there is enough interest.

get me some gt3 seats.

get me some gt3 seats.

:shifty....:stickoutt

get me some gt3 seats.

Srsly

theres 2 sets sold.
do it nathan. do it

Srsly

Start a srs bns list then, the last GB was composed of 75% tire kickers and flakes. We can get some really nice GT3 seats, it's just we need to buy a GRIP to get get you guys a killer deal. That means I wouldn't risk my own cA$$$$h buying a boatload of seats (I'm talking around 20 sets) when half the people don't pay for them and I am forced to sell them on craigslist over a period of a few months.

Stir up some interest, get me a consensus on what you guys want (painted FRP backs or CF backs, black cloth, high quality leatherette, genuine black leather, ect) and then Kase and I can get the ball rolling. I will tell you one thing though, if we get enough people to pre-pay we can get a similar deal to the Bride GB, which means you are only paying a very small % compared to the actual Porsche seats.

Start a srs bns list then, the last GB was composed of 75% tire kickers and flakes. We can get some really nice GT3 seats, it's just we need to buy a GRIP to get get you guys a killer deal. That means I wouldn't risk my own cA$$$ buying a boatload of seats (I'm talking around 20 sets) when half the people don't pay for them and I am forced to sell them on craigslist over a period of a few months.

Stir up some interest, get me a consensus on what you guys want (painted FRP backs or CF backs, black cloth, high quality leatherette, genuine black leather, ect) and then Kase and I can get the ball rolling. I will tell you one thing though, if we get enough people to pre-pay we can get a similar deal to the Bride GB, which means you are only paying a very small % compared to the actual Porsche seats.

Yeah dude I understand. Especially on bf.c haha.

i am so down CF backs + high quality leatherette GT3 seats FTW

Start a srs bns list then, the last GB was composed of 75% tire kickers and flakes. We can get some really nice GT3 seats, it's just we need to buy a GRIP to get get you guys a killer deal. That means I wouldn't risk my own cA$$$ buying a boatload of seats (I'm talking around 20 sets) when half the people don't pay for them and I am forced to sell them on craigslist over a period of a few months.

Stir up some interest, get me a consensus on what you guys want (painted FRP backs or CF backs, black cloth, high quality leatherette, genuine black leather, ect) and then Kase and I can get the ball rolling. I will tell you one thing though, if we get enough people to pre-pay we can get a similar deal to the Bride GB, which means you are only paying a very small % compared to the actual Porsche seats.




whaaaaaaaaattttttttt you live in RPV?
me too... even though I dont own a BMW but i do own Brides (from JAPAN) for my rice rocket.

do i know you? i must know you this is a small town.


you must know Ryan and Jordan (had the white e36 with M motor)