Any tall guys using a bucket seat for helmet clearance?

wdkwang · 09-24-2011, 12:03 AM

Sitting fairly upright and with the seat adjusted to its lowest setting, I have a 1 finger gap between my head and the roof (I'm 6'2") so there's no way I'm fitting in a helmet for track days. Instead of drilling my seat to the floor, is there anyone that's using a bucket seat and finding enough clearance that way? I preferably want 3" of headroom. Thanks

Nick911sc · 09-24-2011, 08:54 AM

Maybe shoot ChuckD05 a PM and see what he does. He's taller than you and I'd assume would have to wear a helmet with all the time he puts in at the drag strip.

Mt Tam I am · 09-25-2011, 10:32 AM

It can be done.

I was at the track in my car on Tuesday*, and as I am as tall as you, the helmet does not fit well inside.

I moved my seat base forward and the back-rest further back than is truly comfortable. I was not driving to LA so I leaned forward and back till I found a place where my helmeted hear fit. In the link below you can see me while waiting, rolling and hanging my head in funny positions, to give my neck and back a rest.

* Race School day two.

Red__Zed · 09-25-2011, 10:37 AM

I borrowed a 370 from a local guy with an aftermarket seat, and you can definitely pick up around 2 inches or so with a seat...not sure which seat he was running. Might be able to snag more with a different seat as well. Probably not more than 3-4 inches though, which meant I couldnt pick up enough.

09-24-2011, 12:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	Any tall guys using a bucket seat for helmet clearance? Sitting fairly upright and with the seat adjusted to its lowest setting, I have a 1 finger gap between my head and the roof (I'm 6'2") so there's no way I'm fitting in a helmet for track days. Instead of drilling my seat to the floor, is there anyone that's using a bucket seat and finding enough clearance that way? I preferably want 3" of headroom. Thanks __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

09-25-2011, 10:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	It can be done. I was at the track in my car on Tuesday, and as I am as tall as you, the helmet does not fit well inside. I moved my seat base forward and the back-rest further back than is truly comfortable. I was not driving to LA so I leaned forward and back till I found a place where my helmeted hear fit. In the link below you can see me while waiting, rolling and hanging my head in funny positions, to give my neck and back a rest. Race School day two. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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09-24-2011, 08:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	Maybe shoot ChuckD05 a PM and see what he does. He's taller than you and I'd assume would have to wear a helmet with all the time he puts in at the drag strip.

09-25-2011, 10:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I borrowed a 370 from a local guy with an aftermarket seat, and you can definitely pick up around 2 inches or so with a seat...not sure which seat he was running. Might be able to snag more with a different seat as well. Probably not more than 3-4 inches though, which meant I couldnt pick up enough.