Raceing Seats
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Raceing Seats
Okay here's the thing I've researched a lot countless threads on multiple forums and I have some questions. Id like it to be streetable as that's the main purpose with track a few days a month, needs to support a racing harness. I would like it to reclinable. Now here's the kicker I'm 6'8" 34 inseam and a 36" waist so from what I read the A4s wouldn't work, so would they work? What else is my options?
Drifting
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At 6'8", it's a tough call. I'm 6'4" and the stock seat dropped all the way is barely enough for me, I haven't tried it with a helmet.
I am looking at doing the A4's (likely) and getting the bottom shaved. They are a great seat, but my favorite, but less work than other options.
I am looking at doing the A4's (likely) and getting the bottom shaved. They are a great seat, but my favorite, but less work than other options.
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At 6'8", it's a tough call. I'm 6'4" and the stock seat dropped all the way is barely enough for me, I haven't tried it with a helmet.
I am looking at doing the A4's (likely) and getting the bottom shaved. They are a great seat, but my favorite, but less work than other options.
I am looking at doing the A4's (likely) and getting the bottom shaved. They are a great seat, but my favorite, but less work than other options.
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Give mike a TPS motorsports a PM/Call. He knows just about every seat that will fit in a C5
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Just my .02 but if you're going to track the car I wouldn't go with a reclining seat. No matter how cautious or how good you are on the track, you can't control the actions of others. I would not want to compromise my safety.
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Thanks for your concern I had though about this and may have a fixed seat for race day, like the fx1 pro or some thing!
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