Worst Seats Ever
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,760
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From: Broward County Florida
While I don't own them, I'd vote for the Corbeau's as well. They're virtually identical to stock with the exception that they'll hold your legs in. Right now my seats are showing signs of wear and tear (literally 
) and I'd love to get a set of Corbeau's. It really bothers me how 1/2 of my seat (the door side) is worn down.
) and I'd love to get a set of Corbeau's. It really bothers me how 1/2 of my seat (the door side) is worn down.
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Race Director
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: 972 and 405
The seats in the C5 are far from the worst ever....they may not meet your needs on a road course - but that was not the design intention. These seats have to fit drivers of both genders, of all sizes and shapes as well as be comfortable for an all day drive - not to mention be easy getting in and out.
Stock seats are a compromise considering all of the factors - and what you describe is narrow focus single purpose.
I've sat in some purpose built racing seats, and I sure wouldn't want to have to spend 10-12 hours behind the wheel or have to run errands getting in and out of the car a half dozen times in a day. They might be great for a twenty or thirty minute stint behind the wheel strapped in going around a road course supporting you and keeping you centered behind the controls....but they would suck for just about everything else.
Go buy a set of race seats if that's what you need.
Stock seats are a compromise considering all of the factors - and what you describe is narrow focus single purpose.
I've sat in some purpose built racing seats, and I sure wouldn't want to have to spend 10-12 hours behind the wheel or have to run errands getting in and out of the car a half dozen times in a day. They might be great for a twenty or thirty minute stint behind the wheel strapped in going around a road course supporting you and keeping you centered behind the controls....but they would suck for just about everything else.
Go buy a set of race seats if that's what you need.
Honestly, I feel that is all the seats really need. They are very comfortable. I am 6 even and closer to 170lbs with an athletic build. I turn the side support up completely and feel decent in daily driving. However I think adding bigger leg and side bolsters by maybe an inch or three in the legs and sides would do wonders for the avid racers.
-Alex
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,120
Likes: 1
From: Biloxi Ms
I know this may not be the answer to your question, but I have Sparco Milano 2 seats in my M3 and they are ehhhh ok. Sure they were bucks, but did they fit the bill. Like I said ehhhhh.......
I have found that alot of racing seats dont give me the support or position I want.
Neither do these.
I used to race alot, and even professionally (though not so much that you would see my name on a ticket anywhere - just sponsored by a manufacturer and did the circuit for a few years .... given that was YEARS ago!!!)
I have found that all the luxury race seats are nice, once fitted to the driver (well except the hardcore plastic or carbon fiber ones - talk about a miserable driving experience). I have used many, and found that they all need tweaking. The ones I have now need to be adjusted in the rear so that they give more support. The ones I have in my M3 need about an inch more of height and about an inch more then that in the rear. Basically as you can tell I dont like driving feeling like I am in the crease of my couch with my butt down low. But thats me.
Basically what I am saying is: buy the best looking, best fitting, best priced seat out there. One that fits exactly what YOU want, put it in and then adjust it. I have made many wedges and spacers to adjust the seat. The key is to maintain the original integrity while making it work for you.
Hope this helps
I have found that alot of racing seats dont give me the support or position I want.
Neither do these.
I used to race alot, and even professionally (though not so much that you would see my name on a ticket anywhere - just sponsored by a manufacturer and did the circuit for a few years .... given that was YEARS ago!!!)
I have found that all the luxury race seats are nice, once fitted to the driver (well except the hardcore plastic or carbon fiber ones - talk about a miserable driving experience). I have used many, and found that they all need tweaking. The ones I have now need to be adjusted in the rear so that they give more support. The ones I have in my M3 need about an inch more of height and about an inch more then that in the rear. Basically as you can tell I dont like driving feeling like I am in the crease of my couch with my butt down low. But thats me.
Basically what I am saying is: buy the best looking, best fitting, best priced seat out there. One that fits exactly what YOU want, put it in and then adjust it. I have made many wedges and spacers to adjust the seat. The key is to maintain the original integrity while making it work for you.
Hope this helps
Pro
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 566
Likes: 34
From: ohio
A4's ftmfw
mine came with my car, my only problem with them is that im 5'5 and i can barely push the clutch in all the way with the seat all the way forward
i gotta pull mine out and see if i came move the seat mount
mine came with my car, my only problem with them is that im 5'5 and i can barely push the clutch in all the way with the seat all the way forward
i gotta pull mine out and see if i came move the seat mount
