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zorrt
13-07-2005, 10:49 AM
Hey guys,

Quick question, I was wondering if any of you know how a genuine Sparco Torino bucket seat should feel, material wise.

I have 2 Sparco Torino sitting at home but they are both different in build quality. The material which covers one feels more stretchy, soft and foamy, and the hard leather type material is all smooth. The cover of the other is weaved and feels more durable and the leather area has little grooves in them (looks like this (http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/current/project200sx/images/333333.jpg)). They both have the same Sparco logo weaved on the front and has the sparco logo on the seat belt holders.



Is there anything in particular which I can look at to see if they're genuine or not? Thanks.

aaronng
13-07-2005, 11:31 AM
From the Sparco website, they list a Torino 2, and the photos and features point to a "Hard-wearing Jacquard fabric" which is weaved, like in the photo you linked. Maybe the seat with the smooth material is Torino version 1?

zorrt
13-07-2005, 11:42 AM
Well, the guy I got them off says they genuine but had a retrim. Problem solved...thread closed.