doje

OK, I drive my C5 about 10k miles per year including a couple 6+ hour drives so I need something fairly comfortable. However, I would like a seat that grips a little better for Auto-X use. Any suggestions? Thanks

doje

Jason

Get a cheap Corbeau and just swap them out when you want to go on long trips.

Gray Ghost GS

I track and daily drive my C5 and found the Sparco Evo to be a great seat that you can install and just leave it there - its comfortable enough for long trips. It's a trade-off between comfort and design to hold you in for road racing and auto-x. Pay for a quality seat and you'll be much happier. Mike

Oyishdog

Cannot agree more...I went the cheap route the first time...it was OK, but then I went the $$$ route and it was worth every penny (Kirkey deluxe seat)

Now, what you will find, the words street and track do not go very well together so I highly suggest just swaping seats in and out. Once you setup your track seat the first time, the swap is simple and easy to do.

Lan.Jet

Did you use sliders if so who's did you use?
Thanks

doje

My question exactly. My wife and I both drive the car on a regular basis. Since I am about 6 inches taller than her, the seat position must be easily adjustable. A friend that has the EVO's told me that **IF** I could get adjustable brackets that the EVO would likely sit too high to wear a helmet without hitting the roof.

doje

Also, my wife and I BOTH Auto-X the car on the same day, so the forward/back slide ability is a MUST.

Gray Ghost GS

I don't use sliders for my race seats since only I drive the C5. You can purchase a set of Sparco Seat Sliders, but will raise the seat some, which may or may not be an issue depending on how much head room you have with your helmet on.

Jason

I had to modify my sliders to allow my wife to reach the pedals.

Lan.Jet

Has any one installed a Cobra Sebring? I am trying to choose between this and a Sparco EVO. I don't have to worry about head clearance as I am only 5'7".

TWC5

Questions on seat rails & swapping factory/track seats:

- can I have seat rails and be able to swap in/out seats easily?
- also, I'm guessing the factory power seat feature will be lost in its entirety?

Thanks,

DC

AU N EGL

Depending on the second persons size there is also the seat filler foam. Once hardened it can be taken out for the taller driver

varkwso

I have used a Corbeau for many years now - it is not bad for long trips - and is much better than stock at the track.

With about 8 inches difference in height, not to mention a girth difference, we require a slider...or dedicated car for each person.

I have a Sparco Evo I am going to install in one car as soon as I can afford the slider base...

AlwaysInBoost

has anyone tracked their C5 with Caraviaggo race seats like these?





I think they look awesome, but I'm curious how supportive they are...

AU N EGL

Are not those leather covered Sparko seats?

Leather may not a good choice for track seats. Too slippery and not fire retardant. But do look great.

varkwso

JD, C6 XTC and V8 Juice all track those seats I believe

AlwaysInBoost

I remember reading the carriviago's use a spearco shell but don't know if its fact or hear-say. I do agree about the leather, good point. I wonder if another fire retardant material can be used... I can't imagine why not. these seats are on my wish list but I would only pull the trigger if they are as practical/comfortable for HPDE's as they are good looking.

Sorry for the hijack to the OP but does anyone have experience with the Kirkley intermediate road race seats?



they are priced right, but from the looks, even with the covers and pads, I can't believe they are very comfortable. How would these be for a couple hour drive on the highway and doing a full day of racing?

I'm asking because I've only ever sat in their drag race seats before and won't want to spend more then one 10 second pass at a time in them.

AU N EGL

Many of us have the Kirkey or Ultra-shield seats. Great seats very very comfortable too.

MySR71

My experiences are posted here:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1926550

I found them to be pretty good. Work nice for autocross and street. They use the stock seat rails so keep the electrics if you have them. You do sit higher though and any slop in the rails is felt more than in the stock seats. I'm not sure if the harness geometry of the lap belt is idea. Will work with factory seat belts too.