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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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I have a Wolfcraft rollbar and I need racing seats. My stock seats already interfere with the rollbar at the headrest and I'm afraid aftermarket race seats will also interfere up near the headrest. Can anyone comment on this? And if so, what brand seats are you using? Would prefer something like Sparko TEK seats.
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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anybody???
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How tall are you ?

most ppl set too far back anyway
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How tall are you ?

most ppl set too far back anyway
only 5'8" but if the stock seats already intefere, I was concerned that the racing seats would be worse because they all flair out near the shoulders.
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Should not.

I am 6-2 and I have 6" behind me seats.

Think you might be sitting too far back.

Move the seat forward.
If you put your wrists over the top of the steering wheel at 11 and 1 o'clock. Your elbows should have a 45* bend

If your elbows do not have this 45* bend then move your seat forward until the elbows bend at 45*

This will give far better steering wheel control.

Good Luck
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
Should not.

I am 6-2 and I have 6" behind me seats.

Think you might be sitting too far back.

Move the seat forward.
If you put your wrists over the top of the steering wheel at 11 and 1 o'clock. Your elbows should have a 45* bend

If your elbows do not have this 45* bend then move your seat forward until the elbows bend at 45*

This will give far better steering wheel control.

Good Luck
Wouldn't that also depend on your inseam length? I too am 6'2" and can't sit that close without my kneecaps resting right up against the knee bolster. I have tried while autoxing and it is just too uncomfortable.
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