Best and worst custom racing seats.

Chuck33079 · 10-15-2013, 03:02 PM

Is there a place local to you to sit in some of these seats? I'd go figure out what fits you best before getting too far into the color issue. I've had issues fitting into seats the size charts say should be a good fit. My Brides were too tight in the shoulders, and the Sparco I had was too tight across the hips. Both would fit me perfectly based on the charts online.

Arrvaxx · 10-15-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Is there a place local to you to sit in some of these seats? I'd go figure out what fits you best before getting too far into the color issue. I've had issues fitting into seats the size charts say should be a good fit. My Brides were too tight in the shoulders, and the Sparco I had was too tight across the hips. Both would fit me perfectly based on the charts online.

Not sure. I'm just thinking about next year's projects. I'm going to Zdays and some track events in the spring so hopefully I can find some seats to try.

Chuck33079 · 10-15-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

Not sure. I'm just thinking about next year's projects. I'm going to Zdays and some track events in the spring so hopefully I can find some seats to try.

I'd do that first. Both times I've bought seats that "fit" and they just never felt right for long periods of time. Luckily they were both secondhand and didn't cost me much. The OMPs I've got in my track car fit tight, but it's not a DD so I don't care. They're fixed back with the wings, so there's no chance of them working in traffic.

synolimit · 10-18-2013, 03:01 PM

I just sat in both of these. The cheaper, more padded Forza was way better for my back. The fx1 was hard as a rock. Kinda disappointing because the fx1 look much better. I just found the Forza for $206-239 shipped. Pretty sure I'm buying one.

martin82 · 10-18-2013, 06:56 PM

recaro pole positions with custom black leather and yellow stitching, FIA approved with FIA aluminum recaro brackets

exedy699 · 10-18-2013, 07:07 PM

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recaro pole positions with custom black leather and yellow stitching, FIA approved with FIA aluminum recaro brackets

Can you post more pictures and details? Where you bought them from too if possible

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ResIpsa · 10-19-2013, 10:05 AM

Have you considered aluminum racing seats like Kirkey or Ultra Shield? They are cheap and really good for saving gas. After about 30 minutes your back and posterior will hurt so much you will just park your Z.

dP3NGU1N · 10-19-2013, 11:38 AM

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Good advice Chuck, thanks. I forgot about the side airbags. I'm definitely only considering non-fixed backs. I just need to make sure that the SCCA class allows that as long as they are FIA.

Are there FIA approved adjustable seats? AFAIK the only seats that are FIA approved are fixed back.

exedy699 · 10-21-2013, 12:39 AM

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Are there FIA approved adjustable seats? AFAIK the only seats that are FIA approved are fixed back.

Pretty sure you're right.

Wonka2581 · 10-21-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ResIpsa

Have you considered aluminum racing seats like Kirkey or Ultra Shield? They are cheap and really good for saving gas. After about 30 minutes your back and posterior will hurt so much you will just park your Z.

HAHAHAHA

nismo13807 · 10-23-2013, 10:22 AM

recaro pole position is really comfy

martin82 · 10-23-2013, 01:26 PM

here's another picture, I have both seats: recaro will make u pretty much anything you want with alcantara mid seat area etc, stitching etc, or just take it to a shop (prob cheaper).

martin82 · 10-23-2013, 01:27 PM

one more pic:

Chuck33079 · 10-23-2013, 01:29 PM

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Where's that Xzibit meme pic when you need it.

Yo dawg, I heard you like seats....

exedy699 · 10-23-2013, 09:42 PM

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one more pic:

Sexy all over. Where did you buy them? Looks like locally.

Second, what harness are you using and what did you attach it to? Looks like they are the screw on type. How comfortable is the harness/seat for DD?

10-15-2013, 03:02 PM	#31 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Is there a place local to you to sit in some of these seats? I'd go figure out what fits you best before getting too far into the color issue. I've had issues fitting into seats the size charts say should be a good fit. My Brides were too tight in the shoulders, and the Sparco I had was too tight across the hips. Both would fit me perfectly based on the charts online. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-18-2013, 03:01 PM	#34 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	I just sat in both of these. The cheaper, more padded Forza was way better for my back. The fx1 was hard as a rock. Kinda disappointing because the fx1 look much better. I just found the Forza for $206-239 shipped. Pretty sure I'm buying one. __________________ 13 370z-

10-19-2013, 10:05 AM	#37 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	Have you considered aluminum racing seats like Kirkey or Ultra Shield? They are cheap and really good for saving gas. After about 30 minutes your back and posterior will hurt so much you will just park your Z. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

10-23-2013, 01:27 PM	#43 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	one more pic: GaleForce and exedy699 like this.

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10-18-2013, 06:56 PM	#35 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	recaro pole positions with custom black leather and yellow stitching, FIA approved with FIA aluminum recaro brackets

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martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	here's another picture, I have both seats: recaro will make u pretty much anything you want with alcantara mid seat area etc, stitching etc, or just take it to a shop (prob cheaper).