Seats for the "Big Boys"

usndocgreen · 04-08-2011, 08:03 AM

Hey everyone,
I have searched this topic and no real good conclusive answers. Anyone with personal experience on wider aftermarket seats. I am 6'1 and 235 about a 38" waist and wide shoulders. Only rec'd seat so far was Sparco Evo III. Would like something with a CF or Kevlar back.
Thank!

Fly1 Motorsports · 04-08-2011, 10:08 AM

I've been looking for the same also...

BLM · 04-08-2011, 10:28 AM

Same here. 5'10" 255 36 inch waist. I have found a sweet spot in the OEM seats, but I'd like a racing seat before I get it on the track for hard driving.

In for any rec's...

Also, I'd be careful the aftermarket seats are pricey. Try as best you can to sit in one before you purchase it.

Da.Menace · 04-08-2011, 01:23 PM

Bride's Zeta III Type L should fit you as well.
And also Recaro Profi XL.

WhiskeyHotel · 04-08-2011, 03:06 PM

You also might take a look at Corbeau

theDreamer · 04-08-2011, 03:25 PM

Can take a look at STATUS racing seats also.
The Bride Zeta III Type L actually might be a bit tight, mostly the upper shoulder area is larger, the lower area is maybe 5mm bigger but the side bolsters do flex a little over time to conform to the driver.

adampetrasek · 04-08-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel

You also might take a look at Corbeau

I second that. Not the best made seats, but i had the Forza II wide seats and they had room to spare

spearfish25 · 04-08-2011, 09:12 PM

kenchan · 04-08-2011, 09:14 PM

tonybui · 04-09-2011, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

usndocgreen · 04-09-2011, 10:38 AM

While that is pretty funny....Is that really necessary?.....are we gonna be whipping our "yo momma jokes next?"

usndocgreen · 04-09-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da.Menace

Bride's Zeta III Type L should fit you as well.
And also Recaro Profi XL.

Have you sat in either of these and are you an XL kinda person? I would really hate to drop a ton of cash on seats unless someone out there has set in them and can verify its not like squeezing into spandex (I dont have personal experience on that last one)......

FuszNissan · 04-09-2011, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Can take a look at STATUS racing seats also.
The Bride Zeta III Type L actually might be a bit tight, mostly the upper shoulder area is larger, the lower area is maybe 5mm bigger but the side bolsters do flex a little over time to conform to the driver.

I got the largest seats status makes in the Ring GT series; and let me tell you if I didn't lose 25lbs. they wouldn't feel as good as they do now. I am not sure how anyone could fit with the specs they recommend.

I am 5'9" and 170lbs. And I have the 38-40" waist seats. And I fit perfect, and I am a 33" waist. When I was 195 and a 36"...they where tight!

So if you think "hey I am a 39" waist, I can fit in those"....you won't!

AdobePhil · 04-09-2011, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

hahahaahhaah

"I be rollin... dey be hatin"

bmcd308 · 08-21-2012, 11:03 AM

I am doing a little thread necromancy here, but I have the same problem.

Has anyone succesfully installed a Corbeau wide seat in a 370Z? When I was at Z1, I asked about it, and they did not htink it would fit in the car.

I am 6' 6" tall, and I weigh 260. I wear 40 inch waist jeans, and the stock seat is a touch thin for me through the hips (but not bad), but it sits too high, and my helmet hits the roof all the time. I would like something bigger and lower.

Even if it is no bigger, I definitely need something lower.

Brent

04-08-2011, 08:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
usndocgreen Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 16 Drives: 08G37s 6MT PG Rep Power: 14	Seats for the "Big Boys" Hey everyone, I have searched this topic and no real good conclusive answers. Anyone with personal experience on wider aftermarket seats. I am 6'1 and 235 about a 38" waist and wide shoulders. Only rec'd seat so far was Sparco Evo III. Would like something with a CF or Kevlar back. Thank!

04-08-2011, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	Same here. 5'10" 255 36 inch waist. I have found a sweet spot in the OEM seats, but I'd like a racing seat before I get it on the track for hard driving. In for any rec's... Also, I'd be careful the aftermarket seats are pricey. Try as best you can to sit in one before you purchase it. __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

04-08-2011, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Da.Menace Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 698 Drives: people crazy Rep Power: 16	Bride's Zeta III Type L should fit you as well. And also Recaro Profi XL. __________________ Brembo :: H&R :: KW :: SPC :: Stillen

04-08-2011, 03:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Can take a look at STATUS racing seats also. The Bride Zeta III Type L actually might be a bit tight, mostly the upper shoulder area is larger, the lower area is maybe 5mm bigger but the side bolsters do flex a little over time to conform to the driver. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	__________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

04-08-2011, 10:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fly1 Motorsports Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,094 Drives: PW 370Z 7AT/Tr/Sp/Nv Rep Power: 18	I've been looking for the same also...

04-08-2011, 03:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	You also might take a look at Corbeau

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04-09-2011, 10:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
usndocgreen Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 16 Drives: 08G37s 6MT PG Rep Power: 14	Come on now While that is pretty funny....Is that really necessary?.....are we gonna be whipping our "yo momma jokes next?"

08-21-2012, 11:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
bmcd308 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 41 Drives: 09 370Z Red MT Rep Power: 13	I am doing a little thread necromancy here, but I have the same problem. Has anyone succesfully installed a Corbeau wide seat in a 370Z? When I was at Z1, I asked about it, and they did not htink it would fit in the car. I am 6' 6" tall, and I weigh 260. I wear 40 inch waist jeans, and the stock seat is a touch thin for me through the hips (but not bad), but it sits too high, and my helmet hits the roof all the time. I would like something bigger and lower. Even if it is no bigger, I definitely need something lower. Brent

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