steering wheel & seat combo

DarkZ34 · 02-28-2019, 11:54 PM

hey everyone!
Ive been on the market for a steering wheel & a seat for a year now.
Keep in mind im only 5'4'' lol
so im afraid to get a seat that would be too low and the steering wheel way to close.
I do track events about once a month so a FIA seat would be preferred if possible.

So im wondering who might have the seat & steering combo and short that could share some input with me haha.
Thanks

Ps: sorry if there is a threat on this already that ive missed.

SouthArk370Z · 03-01-2019, 12:16 AM

If nobody has any good suggestions, try searching for products designed for the Asian market (eg, JDM).

Eagle · 03-01-2019, 02:26 PM

I'm 5'7 and am running a Sabelt GT-140 on Bride brackets and rails. The seat sits almost on the floor and it is a challenge for me visibility wise but I manage somehow when im on the track. I added some additional padding and it helped make the ride more comfortable as well as providing me with a bit of a boost.

Just ordered a Sabelt 633mm wheel, a quick release and Works Bell short hub. This combo should'nt change my reach but we'll see when it arrives and i get it installed.

AlWakRa · 03-01-2019, 05:23 PM

As I understand, the seat rails and brackets will play a big parts on how low the seat will be. Also, I saw Cobra offering different height cushions, so you can customize the seat to your liking, don't know if other seat makers do the same.

DarkZ34 · 03-03-2019, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle

I'm 5'7 and am running a Sabelt GT-140 on Bride brackets and rails. The seat sits almost on the floor and it is a challenge for me visibility wise but I manage somehow when im on the track. I added some additional padding and it helped make the ride more comfortable as well as providing me with a bit of a boost.

Just ordered a Sabelt 633mm wheel, a quick release and Works Bell short hub. This combo should'nt change my reach but we'll see when it arrives and i get it installed.

haha thats what im afraid off, the low visibility with my height. hope it fits great!

///maestro · 03-05-2019, 02:39 PM

I opted against going racing wheel/quick release setup due to the sole fact that I do not have a racing harness and harness bar. Once I throw a half cage into my car & a harness, I'll sell my oem wheel and get the quickrelease & racing wheel combo. Just too dangerous in my opinion unless you have the proper safety equipment.

02-28-2019, 11:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
DarkZ34 Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Brandon Manitoba Posts: 25 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 9	steering wheel & seat combo hey everyone! Ive been on the market for a steering wheel & a seat for a year now. Keep in mind im only 5'4'' lol so im afraid to get a seat that would be too low and the steering wheel way to close. I do track events about once a month so a FIA seat would be preferred if possible. So im wondering who might have the seat & steering combo and short that could share some input with me haha. Thanks Ps: sorry if there is a threat on this already that ive missed. Eagle likes this.

03-01-2019, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If nobody has any good suggestions, try searching for products designed for the Asian market (eg, JDM). __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

03-01-2019, 02:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eagle Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 885 Drives: 2011 370z Red 6MT Rep Power: 10656	I'm 5'7 and am running a Sabelt GT-140 on Bride brackets and rails. The seat sits almost on the floor and it is a challenge for me visibility wise but I manage somehow when im on the track. I added some additional padding and it helped make the ride more comfortable as well as providing me with a bit of a boost. Just ordered a Sabelt 633mm wheel, a quick release and Works Bell short hub. This combo should'nt change my reach but we'll see when it arrives and i get it installed. DarkZ34 likes this. __________________ nismo\| EVO-R High Wing \| *Stillen* Gen 3 CAI \| SEIBON TS Hood \| Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler \| VMR 810 Wheels \| Endless MX72 Pads \|*Sabelt* GT-140 Seat \|Fly1Motorsports RS1 Fenders \| Hotchkis Front Sway Bar \| Berk HFC \|

03-01-2019, 05:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	As I understand, the seat rails and brackets will play a big parts on how low the seat will be. Also, I saw Cobra offering different height cushions, so you can customize the seat to your liking, don't know if other seat makers do the same. Eagle and DarkZ34 like this. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

03-05-2019, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
///maestro Track Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 530 Drives: 11' 370z\|09' BMW M3 Rep Power: 11	I opted against going racing wheel/quick release setup due to the sole fact that I do not have a racing harness and harness bar. Once I throw a half cage into my car & a harness, I'll sell my oem wheel and get the quickrelease & racing wheel combo. Just too dangerous in my opinion unless you have the proper safety equipment. DarkZ34 likes this. __________________ Gallo24 swapped 370z Instagram: @z34_motorsport

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