SargeZ06

I've tried searching but all that comes up are FX1 Pro posts. I'm looking for anyone who has the FX1s installed in a C5Z. What worked and what didn't with the install. What mounts did you use? Etc...

Trying to decide between the FX1 and the Sparco Evo II US.

Thanks for any help.

Sarge

Bluefire

I run FX1 Pros. I don't believe that the FX1's will fit in a C5. (too wide).

Last C5

The FX1 will fit in the C5, but you end up with an extremely tight fit between the tunnel and outboard seatbelt shroud. My seat is on Corbeau sliders. I have the FX1 Pro on the drivers side. I removed the FX1 from the drivers side because it was too big. Make sure you really need the FX1.

Hey Bluefire, you've ridden in my car, didn't you notice how big that seat was? ;-)

SargeZ06

Can you take the cover off and shave the foam on the side next to the tunnel like you have to on the Sparcos, and make it fit better?

Last C5

There isn't any foam on the outside of the Corbeau. Where the cover rolls over the upper edge of the bolster it's single layer of thin fabric, nothing to be gained there either. The tightness of the FX1 makes adjusting the seat belts a real chore. I'm 5' 11" and 192 lbs and the FX1 pro fits me perfectly. My buddy's Recaro Profi seat fits me even better, but I'm sure he'd figure out where it went.

Bluefire

I have not yet had the opportunity to ride in your fine car.

Last C5

Well, the motor is back out of it again, but I should be back on the track by July with a little luck.

Bluefire

Ouch! Why? How did it run at Thunderhill?

SargeZ06

I'll prolly pull the seat belt out any way. Do you have the part number for the sliders you used? The Corbeau sliders for the C5?

Last C5

Sorry, I don't have those numbers anymore. I ordered the original two FX1s and sliders off the net so all I had to do was check the appropriate item.

Last C5

At T Hill it developed that ABS problem that you and Tom fixed. Took it to the Ridge and all went well. Started it the next day at home and it had a knock. Oil report came back fine, but I cut open the filter and it was full of bearing material. Tom and I are going to pull the engine tomorrow and send it over to Brian at Bearing Services for an autopsy and hopefully rebuild.