Racing seats for '96?
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From: Prince George BC
Racing seats for '96?
Just trying to shortcut the timeline here....as my GS is currently in Decatur Indiana.... 
and I was wondering if any members have installed racing seats in a 96. I have been looking at Sparco and Corbeau but as I'm somewhat distant from my vehicle I'm unable to get dimensions and it appears that this is the only way to choose the seats.
My GS has the power sport seats.. both driver and passenger and I would definetly like to have the 'QTR' feature.
My 21 yr old daughter has decided that she is going to be my navigator for the Silver State open road race this year and I guess I would prefer to 'safety' up the car for this event.
Appreciate any and all comments!
Thanks guys!!
Terry
and I was wondering if any members have installed racing seats in a 96. I have been looking at Sparco and Corbeau but as I'm somewhat distant from my vehicle I'm unable to get dimensions and it appears that this is the only way to choose the seats.My GS has the power sport seats.. both driver and passenger and I would definetly like to have the 'QTR' feature.
My 21 yr old daughter has decided that she is going to be my navigator for the Silver State open road race this year and I guess I would prefer to 'safety' up the car for this event.
Appreciate any and all comments!
Thanks guys!!
Terry
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Hinckley Ohio
Originally Posted by Canuck
Just trying to shortcut the timeline here....as my GS is currently in Decatur Indiana.... and I was wondering if any members have installed racing seats in a 96. I have been looking at Sparco and Corbeau but as I'm somewhat distant from my vehicle I'm unable to get dimensions and it appears that this is the only way to choose the seats.
My GS has the power sport seats.. both driver and passenger and I would definetly like to have the 'QTR' feature.
My 21 yr old daughter has decided that she is going to be my navigator for the Silver State open road race this year and I guess I would prefer to 'safety' up the car for this event.
Appreciate any and all comments!
Thanks guys!!
Terry
and I was wondering if any members have installed racing seats in a 96. I have been looking at Sparco and Corbeau but as I'm somewhat distant from my vehicle I'm unable to get dimensions and it appears that this is the only way to choose the seats.My GS has the power sport seats.. both driver and passenger and I would definetly like to have the 'QTR' feature.
My 21 yr old daughter has decided that she is going to be my navigator for the Silver State open road race this year and I guess I would prefer to 'safety' up the car for this event.
Appreciate any and all comments!
Thanks guys!!
Terry
Here is a quote from the 2003 response from Recaro..
"As far as I know the only seats to fit are the racing buckets like the Recaro SPG or the Sparco EVO".
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 2,816
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From: Austin, TX
I have Ultrashield aluminum 17" seats in my '96. They're similar to Kirkey Pro Roadrace seats. Very supportive, but also tricky to enter/exit. I eliminated the power seat tracks to save weight and fixed-mounted them to aluminum tracks on the floor. You can pretty easily fabricate brackets to mount them to the power tracks, though. You'll lose the weight savings and end up sitting a bit higher, though (probably same as stock).
The 17" seats BARELY fit. The side mounts are hitting the carpet on both sides. The shoulder wrap just touches the door when closed too. Also, it's recommended that you use a seat back brace for aluminum seats which makes adjustment more of a pain.
If your car sees a lot of street miles, I wouldn't recommend aluminum seats -- a bit too extreme. The Corbeau Forza seems popular around here and I'm sure there are others.
Here's a link to some pics of mine:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/debnma.../ph//my_photos
The 17" seats BARELY fit. The side mounts are hitting the carpet on both sides. The shoulder wrap just touches the door when closed too. Also, it's recommended that you use a seat back brace for aluminum seats which makes adjustment more of a pain.
If your car sees a lot of street miles, I wouldn't recommend aluminum seats -- a bit too extreme. The Corbeau Forza seems popular around here and I'm sure there are others.
Here's a link to some pics of mine:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/debnma.../ph//my_photos
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 9,036
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From: Edmonton AB
I have an 18" version of the Kirkey Deluxe RR seat and while
measurements taken before ordering indicate it will fit, I have not
placed it in the car yet.
Something to consider is whether to get a seat with sides that have
belt openings or not. A seat without pass-throughs permits proper
fitment of the OEM seat belt. I am installing an aftermarket harness.
Corbeau offers C4-specific seat mounts with fore/aft adjustment.
Although the last thread I saw this mentioned had some dissent,
the prevailing opinion is that the the Corbeau rails lower the seat,
compared to the OEM power or manual rails. They are lighter than
the power ones.
With some planning, you could make it possible to swap seats. 15 min
could see you switch from the OEM seat to the race seat and have
the best of both worlds for a daily driver.
Search over in Autocross and Roadracing for the many threads about
seats over there (use the Advanced Search and check the 'Archives'
box).
.
measurements taken before ordering indicate it will fit, I have not
placed it in the car yet.
Something to consider is whether to get a seat with sides that have
belt openings or not. A seat without pass-throughs permits proper
fitment of the OEM seat belt. I am installing an aftermarket harness.
Corbeau offers C4-specific seat mounts with fore/aft adjustment.
Although the last thread I saw this mentioned had some dissent,
the prevailing opinion is that the the Corbeau rails lower the seat,
compared to the OEM power or manual rails. They are lighter than
the power ones.
With some planning, you could make it possible to swap seats. 15 min
could see you switch from the OEM seat to the race seat and have
the best of both worlds for a daily driver.
Search over in Autocross and Roadracing for the many threads about
seats over there (use the Advanced Search and check the 'Archives'
box).
.
