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| ClayPerrine |
 Jul 7 2008, 07:42 AM
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Life's been good to me so far.....  Group: Admin Posts: 16,542 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
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Recently I discovered that PCA has what I consider to be an idiotic rule... You cannot run a racing harness in a track event if you are running stock seats. Seems they would rather have you use a 35 year old lap belt that won't even properly retract at times, leaving you bouncing around the inside of the car unable to properly control the car than use a modern racing harness. But what do I know.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
So, I need some recommendations for some inexpensive racing seats, with holes in the backrest for the harness, that will fit on the stock 914 seat tracks. I am only going to use them for DE and TT/AX, so I want to be able to put the stock seats back in the car the rest of the time. What works good in a 914???? |
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| Richard Casto |
Jul 22 2008, 10:35 PM
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Blue Sky Motorsports, LLC Group: Members Posts: 1,465 Joined: 2-August 05 From: Durham, NC Member No.: 4,523 Region Association: South East States |
Clay, I would be interested in hearing what you end up doing. I am currently shopping for seats for my car. I had origionally planned on using Kirkey aluminum seats (which are not FIA certified). However, I have had a number of people tell me to not go this route. Basically they don't like how you have to mount non-FIA seats (back brace). That the Kirkey is (or feels) flimsy and that some people have had back injurys from non-FIA seats folding up around the back brace in a rear impact. This is just what I have been told by people I trust.
My biggest problem is my size. I am a big guy. I am 6'5" and don't fit into standard seats due to my hip width. I was told to look into the Momo Start 2007. It is a very inexpensive FIA fiberglass seat. I tried out an older 2004 model and will not fit into it (seat is 15" wide at hip and I need 16"). I am now looking at the "Super Cup" which is the next model up in the Momo line. It comes in a standard and "XL" size. The XL should fit my hips. It will be interesting to see how well it fits in the car and if I will be able to keep my e-brake lever in the factory location. The only thing keeping me from pulling the trigger is that I would really like to sit in the seat before I buy it, but so far haven't been able to find someone local who has one. This doesn't even get into my height issues and clearance of the bar with my helmet on. http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/ is supposedly a good place for Momo seats. |
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| ClayPerrine |
Jul 23 2008, 07:16 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,542 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(Richard Casto @ Jul 22 2008, 11:35 PM)  Clay, I would be interested in hearing what you end up doing. I am currently shopping for seats for my car. I had origionally planned on using Kirkey aluminum seats (which are not FIA certified). However, I have had a number of people tell me to not go this route. Basically they don't like how you have to mount non-FIA seats (back brace). That the Kirkey is (or feels) flimsy and that some people have had back injurys from non-FIA seats folding up around the back brace in a rear impact. This is just what I have been told by people I trust. My biggest problem is my size. I am a big guy. I am 6'5" and don't fit into standard seats due to my hip width. I was told to look into the Momo Start 2007. It is a very inexpensive FIA fiberglass seat. I tried out an older 2004 model and will not fit into it (seat is 15" wide at hip and I need 16"). I am now looking at the "Super Cup" which is the next model up in the Momo line. It comes in a standard and "XL" size. The XL should fit my hips. It will be interesting to see how well it fits in the car and if I will be able to keep my e-brake lever in the factory location. The only thing keeping me from pulling the trigger is that I would really like to sit in the seat before I buy it, but so far haven't been able to find someone local who has one. This doesn't even get into my height issues and clearance of the bar with my helmet on. http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/ is supposedly a good place for Momo seats. Richard, I am probably not the guy to use for an example on seats. I am only 5'6" tall (Taller than Slits no matter what cheating measurement they used). I drive a 914 with the seat all the way forward, and I have no problem with helmet clearance. I sat in a Spec Miata Seat last night. I liked it, and it fits well in a 914, including using the factory seat tracks. I will keep everyone posted as to what I do with this. |
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ClayPerrine Racing Seat Recommendations Jul 7 2008, 07:42 AM
6freak
Recently I discovered that PCA has what I conside... Jul 7 2008, 08:08 AM TeenerTim I asked the same question back in February.
http:/... Jul 7 2008, 09:11 AM GeorgeRud I would have to read the rulebook, but is there an... Jul 8 2008, 02:16 PM 6freak
Recently I discovered that PCA has what I conside... Jul 8 2008, 02:38 PM carr914 I can tell why the rule for the passenger seat rul... Jul 8 2008, 06:25 PM Phoenix 914-6GT Well if you are willing to change the interior wit... Jul 8 2008, 09:44 PM ClayPerrine You guys missed the point... PCA says you can... Jul 11 2008, 08:04 AM
6freak
You guys missed the point... PCA says you can... Jul 14 2008, 02:27 PM Richard Casto Clay,
Don't take this the wrong way, but I th... Jul 11 2008, 08:22 AM Phoenix 914-6GT I understood your point Clay. I was down your path... Jul 11 2008, 03:56 PM Racer I LOVE my Kirkeys. Kirkey Deluxe intermediate road... Jul 14 2008, 03:30 PM Travis Neff What about something like this? Best of both worl... Jul 15 2008, 06:19 PM ClayPerrine
What about something like this? Best of both wor... Jul 22 2008, 09:44 PM TimT The 914 kind of falls between the cracks...
PCA... Jul 22 2008, 10:24 PM Randal I like Kirkey seats as well, but I think, for auto... Jul 22 2008, 11:17 PM ChrisNPDrider
I like Kirkey seats as well, but I think, for aut... Jul 23 2008, 03:35 PM Racer Yes, the Kirkeys are not FIA rated. True. For PCA ... Jul 23 2008, 05:05 PM Richard Casto I am sure the Kirkeys with back brace can be made ... Jul 23 2008, 08:53 PM stewhatch
I am sure the Kirkeys with back brace can be made... Aug 4 2008, 06:59 PM John In my opinion, there isn't a "race seat... Aug 4 2008, 10:05 PM naro914 I use Konig seats in both 914's. They are comf... Sep 1 2008, 07:51 AM |
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