racing seats
racing seats
09-26-10, 07:31 PM
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I have F1Spec Racing bucket seats
http://www.f1spec.com/f1keset2.html
They are bolt on because the seats will attach to the factory mounting hardware. No modification required and so that removes the issue about the "exhaust hump"
EDIT:
I'm 5'7", but I have no issues with head clearance. The seats are adjustable in height so I honestly think even someone who is 6'2" could make these work comfortably.
http://www.f1spec.com/f1keset2.html
They are bolt on because the seats will attach to the factory mounting hardware. No modification required and so that removes the issue about the "exhaust hump"
EDIT:
I'm 5'7", but I have no issues with head clearance. The seats are adjustable in height so I honestly think even someone who is 6'2" could make these work comfortably.
09-26-10, 07:56 PM
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ive got a sparco pro 2000, on loan from mike #2. http://www.sparcousa.com/pseats_comp.asp?id=470
he put it on the stock tracks, he likes the seat really high up so like tall people still don't fit, but they could if the seat got dropped down.
its better if you can find somewhere to go SIT in a bunch of different seats, they do usually offer different widths, and sizes and stuff
he put it on the stock tracks, he likes the seat really high up so like tall people still don't fit, but they could if the seat got dropped down.
its better if you can find somewhere to go SIT in a bunch of different seats, they do usually offer different widths, and sizes and stuff
09-26-10, 09:11 PM
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I have a pair of recaro speed seats that have been recovered with black leather and suede, they are out of a porsche 944 that a guy had redone. They match my the interior quite well, have adjustable leg bolsters, and are very comfortable. I am 6 foot 2" and modified 1/4" steel plate to mount the drivers side, passenger side is still not mounted up properly, so I am keeping my eyes on this thread for tips and how others have done it.
09-26-10, 10:40 PM
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I have F1Spec Racing bucket seats
http://www.f1spec.com/f1keset2.html
They are bolt on because the seats will attach to the factory mounting hardware. No modification required and so that removes the issue about the "exhaust hump"
EDIT:
I'm 5'7", but I have no issues with head clearance. The seats are adjustable in height so I honestly think even someone who is 6'2" could make these work comfortably.
http://www.f1spec.com/f1keset2.html
They are bolt on because the seats will attach to the factory mounting hardware. No modification required and so that removes the issue about the "exhaust hump"
EDIT:
I'm 5'7", but I have no issues with head clearance. The seats are adjustable in height so I honestly think even someone who is 6'2" could make these work comfortably.
09-27-10, 04:25 PM
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Dan S those look nice. What is the height on the back from the bottom edge to the top. The Bomz I'm looking at are 37 inches tall. I know they are "cheap seats" BECAUSE they are not FIA certified but really who cares. Really all you would have to do is bolt/weld in a bar behind the seats if safety is that big a concern. The quality looks great and the price is awesome. Thanks for the pics,Rob
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09-28-10, 07:08 PM
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The exhaust hump was for the WIDE catalytic converters. I have a racing beat exhaust and I think I will just beat down the hump with a wood block to get the extra clearance. I'll never go back to stock so again who cares.Its under the seat and carpet.
09-28-10, 09:42 PM
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The drivers side was very easy to just use a piece of 1/4 steel and make a bracket to go between the factory rail and aftermarket seat.
09-29-10, 06:46 PM
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I bought these seats from Luis when he parted out his blue widebody. In the 2nd pic you'll note the aluminum shims that I added to the RH side of the passenger seat to try and level it out. Refurbished the stock seat rails and used them. One thing I don't like about the seats is they're too tall. When I try to fold the backs forward, the tops hit the roof.
I wondered how these would be on my back since the padding seems quite thin. Turns out they're more comfortable than the stock ones due to their ergo-metric design. Side bolsters do make getting in and out a tad harder since I'm not as young and flexible as I used to be.
I wondered how these would be on my back since the padding seems quite thin. Turns out they're more comfortable than the stock ones due to their ergo-metric design. Side bolsters do make getting in and out a tad harder since I'm not as young and flexible as I used to be.
09-29-10, 08:47 PM
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Scott, what I am curious about is how you did the left side rail of the passenger seat. I thought of the idea of shims like that as well, but the stock seat bolts onto an angled portion of the factory seat. Where as the aftermarket seat is flat mounting.
Maybe I will need to take some pictures to show exactly what I am talking about, I would like to see how you did the inside rail. Also interesting in hearing Alex's suggestion.
Maybe I will need to take some pictures to show exactly what I am talking about, I would like to see how you did the inside rail. Also interesting in hearing Alex's suggestion.
09-30-10, 12:00 AM
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Scott, what I am curious about is how you did the left side rail of the passenger seat. I thought of the idea of shims like that as well, but the stock seat bolts onto an angled portion of the factory seat. Where as the aftermarket seat is flat mounting.
Maybe I will need to take some pictures to show exactly what I am talking about, I would like to see how you did the inside rail. Also interesting in hearing Alex's suggestion.
Maybe I will need to take some pictures to show exactly what I am talking about, I would like to see how you did the inside rail. Also interesting in hearing Alex's suggestion.
09-30-10, 11:46 PM
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This isn't a great picture, and it's old- my seats are currently out of my car while I'm doing my TII Swap. But this gives you an idea i guess.
10-01-10, 11:07 AM
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they are fixed back, but as ive found with this and the recaro on the old car, these seats are perfectly comfortable.
10-01-10, 11:27 PM
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I went budget with Bomz and regreted it. They were comfortable and very supportive but they were really cheap and creaky.
I fabbed the driver's side mount and bought a passenger mount. If I had to do it over again, I'd just go with FC seats.
I fabbed the driver's side mount and bought a passenger mount. If I had to do it over again, I'd just go with FC seats.
10-03-10, 09:14 AM
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yeah those bomz seats suck, ive seen them break... its just cheap chinese crap.
10-03-10, 09:44 AM
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I have the FC seats in my FB. They are awsome. Best thing i have gotten for the FB so far. so