UQT, Performance Data and Video Recorder
Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: STL
Racer
Joined: Feb 2013
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I know. There just isn't anything to share yet. I was just posting in response to the video that you had posted some time ago that I missed. I figured I could at least answer that item for you. Don't expect much about those options until Late fourth quarter 2013 / first quarter 2014.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,526
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From: Los Angeles California
I told them to remove it and place my order.
Ask your dealer. I'm sure they'll tell you the same thing.
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From: Poconos PA
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 152
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From: Austin Texas
I am leaning away from the factory competition seats, just to save weight and cost. I can get two FIA approved seats that weighs less than 20 pounds each for a lot less than the $2000 the factory wants. Total weight savings should be in the 50 pound range, negating the harness and harness bar needed for safe track operation. I also get to keep the original seats, which will be in pristine condition. We might even see some seat makers making a seat that will allow the C7 side airbag assemblies to be attached, so we are better protected in an "incident".
I do want to learn more about the data recorder. I recall the first time I watched my own in-car video of a SCCA race. My heart level increased as I re-lived the event. That was so cool! We can learn so much about car setup and driver improvements by looking at data and video after-the-fact. If it's $500, that is money wisely spent, compared to an optional paint color or some interior embroidery.
I do want to learn more about the data recorder. I recall the first time I watched my own in-car video of a SCCA race. My heart level increased as I re-lived the event. That was so cool! We can learn so much about car setup and driver improvements by looking at data and video after-the-fact. If it's $500, that is money wisely spent, compared to an optional paint color or some interior embroidery.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,526
Likes: 12
From: Los Angeles California
I am leaning away from the factory competition seats, just to save weight and cost. I can get two FIA approved seats that weighs less than 20 pounds each for a lot less than the $2000 the factory wants. Total weight savings should be in the 50 pound range, negating the harness and harness bar needed for safe track operation. I also get to keep the original seats, which will be in pristine condition. We might even see some seat makers making a seat that will allow the C7 side airbag assemblies to be attached, so we are better protected in an "incident".
I do want to learn more about the data recorder. I recall the first time I watched my own in-car video of a SCCA race. My heart level increased as I re-lived the event. That was so cool! We can learn so much about car setup and driver improvements by looking at data and video after-the-fact. If it's $500, that is money wisely spent, compared to an optional paint color or some interior embroidery.
I do want to learn more about the data recorder. I recall the first time I watched my own in-car video of a SCCA race. My heart level increased as I re-lived the event. That was so cool! We can learn so much about car setup and driver improvements by looking at data and video after-the-fact. If it's $500, that is money wisely spent, compared to an optional paint color or some interior embroidery.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,526
Likes: 12
From: Los Angeles California
However, it's not something you get automatically. My dealership told me that if I wanted the option, I'd have to wait until 2nd quarter next year to get my car.