Ford Flex with Buddy Club Racing Spec Seats
The Ford Flex is a full-size crossover manufactured by Ford. Its styling is based on the Ford Fairlane concept unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. The production vehicle made its debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. Sales of the Flex began in summer of 2008 as a 2009 model.
The 2009 Ford Flex includes seven-passenger seating, including adjustable and removable footrests for second-row passengers. The second and third row seats fold flat into the floor. The vehicle includes a class-exclusive optional interior "mini-fridge" refrigerator in the middle console mounted between the second-row seats. A voice-activated communications and entertainment system, called Ford Sync, integrates the functions of cell phones, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, compact disc, DVD and other media players, navigation systems, and was developed in collaboration with Microsoft. The interior is lit with programmable "mood lighting" available in seven colors, along with a multi-panel Vista Roof, similar to that on the Ford Edge, for sky lighting. The Navigation system has a built in hard drive for music and picture storage.
The Flex's 3.5 L V6 engine produces 262 hp and 248 lb•ft , and is paired with the 6-speed 6F automatic transmission. A 3.5 L EcoBoost engine will be introduced later in the model year. Towing capacity is 4,500 lb. The all-wheel drive system is capable of transferring up to 100% of torque to the front or rear axle as needed.
If you are truly looking to style up your Flex, then good custom racing seats are a logical upgrade. There are many aftermarket companies out there that produce quality bucket racing seats for either road or track use. Prices can vary from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars for top of the line seats depending on your taste and the size of your bankroll.
Beside the bling effect of having some sweet looking Racing Spec seats in your vehicle there are some performance benefits. Because racing s seats are made out of lighter materials than your factory seats they reduce the overall weight of your vehicle which is always a positive for tuning.
Racing Spec Seats are universal for all vehicles; however, all Racing Spec seats will need to latch to a seats rail, which is car specific. Make sure there is a rail available for your vehicle, or otherwise you can customize your stock one to fit your aftermarket seats.
Buddy Club Seats, the maker of the popular Racing Spec seats is one of the heavy hitters in the aftermarket seats industry. Many others try to match the quality of craftsmanship of the Racing Spec seats but few succeed.
Buddy Club's original racing bucket seat frame is designed to give full support for any driving condition. It is light weight and yet super strong. Racing Spec seats are made with only the finest materials. Suede is used on key areas of the seat to avoid premature wear and tear caused by the factory 3 point seat belt. A high quality fiber mesh material is used on the seating surface and wool mat is used on the back side surface for better air circulation.
Buddy Club Racing Spec seats provide body support for reduced fatigue and best driving position. The weight of these seats is only 11 pounds. A unique buckle frame technology was used to produce one of the strongest bucket seats available.
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