I appreciate the offer, but I have already tested the Profi SPG. The issue is actually not waist size - its tight but I can get in there.
The harness passthrough holes are too low - forcing the harness straps to sit at too sharp an angle. Basically in any crash, i'd be crippled.
I went with a Sparco EVO QRT XL, which is wider but more importantly has larger passthrough holes, allowing the harness to sit at the correct angle.
This is a vital area to check if you intend to use a racing harness. Depending on the organizer, you may not pass tech inspection if the harness is not installed properly.
For anyone in the Bay Area, I highly recommend Griffin Motorwerke in Berkley. They are primarily a Euro-centric shop but will work on anything. More importantly, they are a major Recaro dealer and have every seat available in the showroom to testfit, AND t they do track prep so they can walk you through any issues, like they did for me. They could have made a sale on a Profi SPG XL to me, but talked me out of it due to the safety issue.
Alternatively, if you head over to Sonoma (Infineon, Sears Points, etc) Raceway, their shop stocks SOME Sparco and Recaro seats, as well as other brands. Another good spot to test fit.
Unfortunately, there are no Bride dealers in the area that I've found. EOD it would have been pointless for me since they are . . . sized for the JDM market. There are multiple dealers in Socal, though, if you're making a trip. LOT USA (the NA Distributor) and Evasive Motorsports will likely have showrooms and samples. I also see them bringing seats to various drift events and car shows, so stalk them on social media, I guess.
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