Cheap Used Racing Seats.. anyone know where to find them??
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Cheap Used Racing Seats.. anyone know where to find them??
Hi All,
I'm looking to buy a racing seat for HPDE next year, but I'm not in the market to spend $700+... I heard somewhere that seats go out-of-spec often and you can buy old ones cheap. Does anyone know where to find these?? Thanks for your help!
I'm looking to buy a racing seat for HPDE next year, but I'm not in the market to spend $700+... I heard somewhere that seats go out-of-spec often and you can buy old ones cheap. Does anyone know where to find these?? Thanks for your help!
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Burning Brakes
I have a used aluminum one in storage and would like to sell it. Will get specifics and post later today.
Here is what I have:
Ultrashield aluminum racing seat with black snap in cover; cover needs cleaning; no identifying model #; $80 plus shipping from 27612
Sparco FIA 8855-1992, Monte Carlo 1995, CS 611 94 with blue cloth cover which needs replacing; condition of seat is good; $25 plus shipping from 27612.
Here is what I have:
Ultrashield aluminum racing seat with black snap in cover; cover needs cleaning; no identifying model #; $80 plus shipping from 27612
Sparco FIA 8855-1992, Monte Carlo 1995, CS 611 94 with blue cloth cover which needs replacing; condition of seat is good; $25 plus shipping from 27612.
Last edited by eogel; 12-28-2011 at 01:55 PM. Reason: Add seat descriptions & pictures
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ehhh, I'd probably opt for an evo 2 plus (I have one). I'm 6'2" ~210, and the plus gives me the height I need. Its a little big in the hip area, but its worth it for the extra height.
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look at Sparco Sprint. It is cheap new (as is uses steel frame). It is still lighter than OEM and can be bought for like $350 new and looks great and is super functional.
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Thanks, I remember reading at one point an article that compared the weights of all of these seats. I'll have to find it and check it out
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Aluminum road race seats can be purchased in the $350 range brand new. The problem with them or any other seat is the cost of mounting H/W. Research your mounting options before plunging for any seat based on price alone. Figure that you will have to buy two of everything since most HPDEs require equal seating/restraints for any passenger whether that passenger is an instructor or another student.
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Aluminum road race seats can be purchased in the $350 range brand new. The problem with them or any other seat is the cost of mounting H/W. Research your mounting options before plunging for any seat based on price alone. Figure that you will have to buy two of everything since most HPDEs require equal seating/restraints for any passenger whether that passenger is an instructor or another student.
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See if you can find a local fabricator that can make you custom seat mounts so you can get your seat installed at the 'right' angle, distance and height for you behind the wheel.
I know a guy in my local Mustang club - in Alexandria, VA - that's selling a set of NEW race seats that you might be interested in:
Have 2 new unused never driven in corbeau seats for sale. Both black cloth FX1 Pro style. Never sat in sunlight. Have been covered and stored out of the elements. Parting out a project and would like to see these go. Get these at a steal.
$400
Let me know if you can't see his sales information, and I'll help you connect with him to checkout the seats.
I know a guy in my local Mustang club - in Alexandria, VA - that's selling a set of NEW race seats that you might be interested in:
Have 2 new unused never driven in corbeau seats for sale. Both black cloth FX1 Pro style. Never sat in sunlight. Have been covered and stored out of the elements. Parting out a project and would like to see these go. Get these at a steal.
$400
Let me know if you can't see his sales information, and I'll help you connect with him to checkout the seats.
Last edited by Gray Ghost GS; 12-29-2011 at 05:40 PM.
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See if you can find a local fabricator that can make you custom seat mounts so you can get your seat installed at the 'right' angle, distance and height for you behind the wheel.
I know a guy in my local Mustang club - in Alexandria, VA - that's selling a set of NEW race seats that you might be interested in:
Have 2 new unused never driven in corbeau seats for sale. Both black cloth FX1 Pro style. Never sat in sunlight. Have been covered and stored out of the elements. Parting out a project and would like to see these go. Get these at a steal.
$400
Let me know if you can't see his sales information, and I'll help you connect with him to checkout the seats.
I know a guy in my local Mustang club - in Alexandria, VA - that's selling a set of NEW race seats that you might be interested in:
Have 2 new unused never driven in corbeau seats for sale. Both black cloth FX1 Pro style. Never sat in sunlight. Have been covered and stored out of the elements. Parting out a project and would like to see these go. Get these at a steal.
$400
Let me know if you can't see his sales information, and I'll help you connect with him to checkout the seats.