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| jridder |
 Aug 2 2004, 01:09 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 5-May 03 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 656  |
What is the purpose of the "wings" near shoulder level on racing seats? ( http://store1.yimg.com/I/shopmomo_1799_23388054 ). I'm looking to get different seats for my car because mine seem to push my shoulders forward and are not comfortable over long distances.
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| machina |
Aug 2 2004, 01:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848  |
Keep your body in the seat.
Newer seats $$$ have additional head and shoulder protection to keep your head on your shoulders. True racing shells in a street car are not desireable, they are hard to get in and out of and have limited adjustment. dr Attached image(s) 
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| SirAndy |
Aug 2 2004, 01:45 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
yupp. you want your whole upper body supported left/right by the seat.
otherwise, the belts will hold you in position when cornering, which makes for nice bruises after a day on the track ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Andy |
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