jd_black_00

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!

eogel

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.

Gray Ghost GS

You might want to state what size you're looking for or post examples of seats you feel comfortable in, e.g., Sparco Evo 2 vs. Evo 2 Plus.

jd_black_00

This will be my first time but the Evo 2 seems to be the right fit from what I've read. I'm 6' 2" 220lbs with a 36" waist

Jason

Www.racingjunk.com

Gray Ghost GS

Ebay has slim pickings....but I found this Sparco Pro 2000 for a lot less than $700 if it fits.

spazegun2213

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.

jd_black_00

Cool, thanks for the help!

jd_black_00

Now that's a cool site

Jason

I got my Butler aluminum seat from a dirt tracker down in Charlotte for a song off there. It only had right side supports so I just had to add the left side headrest and it was ready to go. Love it.

varkwso

I have a corbeau, FX 1 I think, for sale

95jersey

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.

jd_black_00

Do you know which FX1 it is? They made the FX1 Pro, FX1 and FX1 wide. Do you have pics? Thanks!

jd_black_00

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

bosco022

I picked up a nice used Butler Built alum stock car seat for $50 for one of my road race projects.

new retails for about 300

Bill Dearborn

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.

Bill

varkwso

it is a FX 1 with red inserts. Looking for $160 plus shipping. Pm me your email for pics.

jd_black_00

Thanks Bill, that is helpful. I will do a little more research

Gray Ghost GS

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.

jd_black_00

That is a great deal. Thanks!