Honda Civic DX with Sparco Torino II Seats
In many areas, the Civic is popular as a platform for modification and customization by an enthusiast community. Civics in fourth, fifth, and sixth generations had a high power-to-weight ratio and a higher hp-to-liter output compared to many of their direct competitors which allowed for naturally better acceleration, braking, and handling given similar parts. As well, starting with the fourth generation and continuing until the 2000 model year, Civics had front and rear double wishbone suspension, something common in midsize and larger cars but rarely found in compacts. This advanced four-wheel independent suspension was inspired by Honda's racing research and allowed class-leading handling. Also, because of parts interchangeability, much Civics which was originally equipped with lower-power engines can later be equipped with a newer Honda engine, or many other upgrades.
The recent seventh and eighth generations, now rated as compacts rather than subcompacts, are still competitive as tuner projects. However, they have succumbed to added weight, and higher centers of gravity which has significantly reduced their appeal amongst passionate drivers. Particularly controversial among the tuner community was the replacement of the front double-wishbone suspension with MacPherson struts, as a double wishbone is easier to tune. But this freed up front seating legroom. These changes made the car safer on the whole though, and broadened its appeal to the average consumer. The seventh generation's styling was more main stream, though the eight generation returned to a more aggressive look.
If you are truly looking to style up your Civic DX, then good custom 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 Torino II racing seats in your vehicle there are some performance benefits. Because racings 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.
Torino II Racing Seats are universal for all vehicles; however, all Torino II 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.
Sparco Seats, the maker of the popular Torino II seat is one of the heavy hitters in the aftermarket seat industry. Many others try to match the quality of craftsmanship of the Torino II seat but few succeed. One of the most advanced adjustable sport seats ever manufactured by Sparco. Anatomic, extremely comfortable and refined in a modern design. Back rest can be reclined to the millimeter, but features the exclusive QTS Technology (quick tilt system) technology for rapid return to the upright position. The Sparco Torino II also features revolutionary contoured injection molded memory foam. Touring car inspired g-force absorbing side bolsters. Perforated abrasion resistant inserts and a micro-fine recline mechanism. The fabric used on Torino seats is Jacquard.
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