racing seats
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,374
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From: Corbin KY
They are the Forza seats $200 a piece. I bought the manual tracks that they sell for the seats $69 a piece. For the most part they bolted right in you just have to shim it with washers to get it to sit the way you want.
The E-brake is still in the car. I do not have a cover over it BUT that is because mine was broken and I have yet to find a replacement.
I dont know if you could use the factory seat belts or not. I would have to do some measuring to see if they would fit with the seat in. I removed all mine for the harnesses. If you really need to know let me know and I will do some measuring for u.
Phil
The E-brake is still in the car. I do not have a cover over it BUT that is because mine was broken and I have yet to find a replacement.
I dont know if you could use the factory seat belts or not. I would have to do some measuring to see if they would fit with the seat in. I removed all mine for the harnesses. If you really need to know let me know and I will do some measuring for u.
Phil
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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Thanks Phil!! I looked at a couple of websites that sold Corbeau seats ($220 plus $50 shipping and $69 for the rails) and they all showed the width of the Corbeau seat at the base as being 20" wide. On my 87, that looks to be an inch or so too wide to keep the E-brake but I still have the factory seat in place so my measurements may be off some.
How did you mount the submarine belt? I have an R-D Racing harness bar and I bought their sub belt bracket along with G-Force belts. Their bracket simply bolted between the seat rails and the factory seat base.
How did you mount the submarine belt? I have an R-D Racing harness bar and I bought their sub belt bracket along with G-Force belts. Their bracket simply bolted between the seat rails and the factory seat base.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,172
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From: '88 TPI L98/HotCam Powell, Ohio
I have Momo Start seats. Not much padding but they do a nice job on the track. I think I paid ~$230 ea. The nice thing is that they are FIA approved so you don't need a seat brace.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 5,713
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From: Manassas VA
I appreciate the offer to measure them, but for me, hold off for now. I have a different car now, and it has the 6 point bar in it,but Im still in the planning stages for seats and belts.
But thank you for your help!!
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 150
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From: Pittsburgh Pa.
I have an '86 coupe with the Corbeau Forzas in it. The e-brake works fine, as well as the factory belts. I use the belts for day to-day driving, and the 5pt. harness when I get serious. Great seats, by the way, and not just 'for the money'. Oh, and MRC24X, who did your cage? Nice set-up, yours and SCCA Vette's as well.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,326
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From: Los Angeles California
Oh my god, I love those seats. They look lighter, sleeker, safer, and more comfortable than my stock seats. They have the side and head support and are overall exactly what I have been looking for. I have a couple questions:
-I don't have a cage, do they have to be mounted to one or will the floor work?
-Will they interfere with my stock seat belts?
-Lastly, I find my stock seats to be unbearably uncomfortable. They kind of push my head forward and make me slouch. These, on the other hand, look like they are not nearly as rounded in the back. Is this accurate?
-I don't have a cage, do they have to be mounted to one or will the floor work?
-Will they interfere with my stock seat belts?
-Lastly, I find my stock seats to be unbearably uncomfortable. They kind of push my head forward and make me slouch. These, on the other hand, look like they are not nearly as rounded in the back. Is this accurate?
Last edited by LouisvilleLT4; Jul 8, 2007 at 05:46 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,241
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From: Houston TX
i have a racetech rt1000 in mine, the new model that has FIA approval. i've raced friends' cars with other seats and not really liked any of them. the racetech fits me perfectly, it's probably one of the best purchases i've made for the car.
i use a hardbar mount setup. it all fits the car without issues, the side "wing" of the seat just barely touches the door panel when the door is closed, but not enough to make noise or wear anything.
note, though, that seats are a very personal kind of thing. my friend loves his cobra suzukas and i thought they were horrible. i think you really have to try a seat before you buy.
i use a hardbar mount setup. it all fits the car without issues, the side "wing" of the seat just barely touches the door panel when the door is closed, but not enough to make noise or wear anything.
note, though, that seats are a very personal kind of thing. my friend loves his cobra suzukas and i thought they were horrible. i think you really have to try a seat before you buy.