All you short S.O.B's, the R2 seats are the hot ticket!
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All you short S.O.B's, the R2 seats are the hot ticket!
After 8 years and 112k miles with my R1 seats, I recently swapped them out for a set of low mileage R2 seats. The difference was immediately noticeable----I sit about an inch higher, and there is more side bolstering. I definitely feel like the seat hugs me better, and the added height allows me to have a more commanding view of the road. I never really noticed the problem with my R1 seats, but it's a great feeling to be even more comfortable driving my FD after all these years
Btw, for comparison's sake, I am 5 foot 6, about 185. I know this thread won't help all you 6 footers, but for anyone around my height this was definitely a surprising and worthwhile upgrade
Btw, for comparison's sake, I am 5 foot 6, about 185. I know this thread won't help all you 6 footers, but for anyone around my height this was definitely a surprising and worthwhile upgrade
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Most likely all you noticed is that these seats haven't seen as much use as your old ones. As the seat is used and ages the foam in the bottom collapses and isnt's as cushy while the side bolsters lose some of their shape and spread wide.
Same thing happens to an old pair of tennis shoes. You don't notice until you buy new ones.
Same thing happens to an old pair of tennis shoes. You don't notice until you buy new ones.
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Originally Posted by DamonB
Most likely all you noticed is that these seats haven't seen as much use as your old ones. As the seat is used and ages the foam in the bottom collapses and isnt's as cushy while the side bolsters lose some of their shape and spread wide.
Same thing happens to an old pair of tennis shoes. You don't notice until you buy new ones.
Same thing happens to an old pair of tennis shoes. You don't notice until you buy new ones.
anyway, good to see you posting, I was wondering what had happened to ya
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Originally Posted by Cgotto6
Too bad none of the stock seats are like 3" shorter than the R1 seats, haha. Im 6'2" and when im at the track with my helmet on, its quite uncomfortable. Race seat comming next year as I am sick of having my head tilted slightly for whole lapping sessions.
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Originally Posted by ptrhahn
Hmmm.. I'm only 5'9" (5'11" with the afro), and even my Sparco on custom sliders isn't low enough. I'm going to go with a fixed mount to lower it another 3/4"
I can't imagine wanting to sit HIGHER?!
I can't imagine wanting to sit HIGHER?!
I find sitting higher(keeping the tilt function closer to vertical) is alot better when autocrossing. You get to see more of the front of the car when setting up for the cones. Also your arms and hands are closer to the steering wheel for quick, stable input.
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Originally Posted by amp
ive got a set of r2 seats.. no difference with that of my r1s...
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Originally Posted by preludesh2000
im 6'2"...and the fit/headroom is perfect ...luv this car....
sound good for all the short folk....
they look any different ...is there anything different except for the seat height..
sound good for all the short folk....
they look any different ...is there anything different except for the seat height..
I'm really happy with the deal I got (bought them locally from DJF-NJ) and esp with the amount of cash saved over sparcos/recaros/spirit Rs etc
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Originally Posted by M104-AMG
Rich, I'm 5'8" and with a helmet on my Touring, I can't even fathom sitting up higher.
Glad it works for you.
:-) neil
Glad it works for you.
:-) neil
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Originally Posted by Cgotto6
Too bad none of the stock seats are like 3" shorter than the R1 seats, haha. Im 6'2" and when im at the track with my helmet on, its quite uncomfortable. Race seat comming next year as I am sick of having my head tilted slightly for whole lapping sessions.