Racing Seats for 1st Gen
11-05-08, 01:38 PM
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Racing Seats for 1st Gen
I've got an 85 GSE-SL that I'd like to make into a track rat, with cage, and all the rest. Anyone have recommendations for racing seats that you like? I'd prefer something comfortable for 6 ft 220 # driver (me). Thanks.
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11-05-08, 10:14 PM
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Kirkey is a favorite of the NASCAR crowd and they got some big guys in that race series...I'll drag a racer from the South Forums who's SCCA to have him weigh in with an opinion...
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11-06-08, 10:52 AM
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For racing seats it is important not to cheap out. Racing means a lot more force and likely hood of accidents... this means you want to avoid the cheapo Ebay AAR style seats.
For someone your size (and am near the same size) I have used recaros before. Both adjustable and fixed (one piece). I recommend one piece carbon fiber racing seats (I like the Recaro Pole Position and I am 6'2" and 230 lbs) just from a weight point if you can afford them, but they are a pain in the *** on a street driven vehicle.
I have also used the Sparco Rev 5 Plus, but the seat bottom is a little narrow for my older butt, but they are rather cheap (usually less than $700) which is a deal for a true racing seat.
For someone your size (and am near the same size) I have used recaros before. Both adjustable and fixed (one piece). I recommend one piece carbon fiber racing seats (I like the Recaro Pole Position and I am 6'2" and 230 lbs) just from a weight point if you can afford them, but they are a pain in the *** on a street driven vehicle.
I have also used the Sparco Rev 5 Plus, but the seat bottom is a little narrow for my older butt, but they are rather cheap (usually less than $700) which is a deal for a true racing seat.
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I have used Ultrashield seats and like the Kirkey they fit great in the FB. I really like the halo seat, adds a measure of safety in a side impact.
Here are some images as to what the seat looks like in the car, and the seat mounting.
Here are some images as to what the seat looks like in the car, and the seat mounting.
11-10-08, 09:32 AM
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[QUOTE=cpa7man;8704512]I have used Ultrashield seats and like the Kirkey they fit great in the FB. I really like the halo seat, adds a measure of safety in a side impact.
Here are some images as to what the seat looks like in the car, and the seat mounting.
NICE! I hope to be at that point in my mod by next season. Thanks!
Here are some images as to what the seat looks like in the car, and the seat mounting.
NICE! I hope to be at that point in my mod by next season. Thanks!
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