lightweight seat brackets for c4 seats?
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From: NEwhere Ohio
lightweight seat brackets for c4 seats?
Ive had my c4 seats out a couple times and they are heavy.
The issue is not the plastic/composite shell, foam, but rather the brackets on the bottom and motors.
Does anyone make any 'billet' type brackets, non-power-seat, brackets for these?
I know that corbeau a4's are a popular option, but Im not convinced all the jury-rigging, cost, and such are worth it to get a weight savings.
In fact, Im not convinced theres much of a weight savings there at all - once you add brackets to it (the corbeau seat weight of 26 lbs is without brackets...prob about the same or more than a stock c4 seat).
The issue is not the plastic/composite shell, foam, but rather the brackets on the bottom and motors.
Does anyone make any 'billet' type brackets, non-power-seat, brackets for these?
I know that corbeau a4's are a popular option, but Im not convinced all the jury-rigging, cost, and such are worth it to get a weight savings.
In fact, Im not convinced theres much of a weight savings there at all - once you add brackets to it (the corbeau seat weight of 26 lbs is without brackets...prob about the same or more than a stock c4 seat).
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From: NEwhere Ohio
Yes, what you have seems to be the most favored seat setup for the racers.
Even better than the high dollar carbon-fiber bucket seats from Sparco, or recaro or the likes.. (that require an extra steel brace on the back of the bucket! )
How comfortable are those seats? Do you drive your car to the track?
Would you still be 'limber' after a 6 hour trip?
I bet the key is what kind of padding you add to the seats.
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From: moraga ca
The back of the seat has to be supported. This is a drag race seat only. No padding except for a 1/4" of naugahide. No side support. Just lightweight aluminum. It's actually pretty comfortable (wife hates it), but I wouldn't want to spend a long time in there. I trailer it to the races. Willie
