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| Jeff73 |
 Aug 31 2006, 11:04 PM
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It may be short, but it sure is small!!  Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 13-June 06 From: Bremerton, Wa Member No.: 6,220  |
I was looking at purchasing the Sparco Sprint seats, and was wondering if this would be a worthy seat for autocrossing. I also intend on driving at least 2-3 times a week to work. Need opinions.
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| race914 |
Sep 1 2006, 10:20 AM
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73 914-4 Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 31-October 05 From: Nipomo, California (Central Coast) Member No.: 5,027 Region Association: Central California |
We have a MOMO Start seat in our 914-6 that is a track/street car and love it.
Great on the track (setup for 5 point belts) and no problem on the street. Have also used OMP in the past but not SPARCO so I can't comment on the seat you are looking at except is appears comprable to the MOMO Start. |
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| Mike T |
Sep 1 2006, 10:59 AM
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can't 'member Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Brackney, PA Member No.: 161 |
Kirkey Intermediate layback. Mounted flush to the floor.
It would be tough for the street but with the upholstery it's not too uncomfortable. If you are tall remember to determine if the seat you are considering will raise you up in the car. Mike T |
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| Joe Ricard |
Sep 1 2006, 12:19 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
I am running Sparco "old school seats" They were siting on some guys shelf for years. I using the Sparco rails bolted right to the floor. I removed the the cross member and welded up some pads to the floor pan. I have plenty of head room Lots more than with a stock seat,
I drove Barry's car and ended up taking the seat bottom out and running a thin piece of foam. The seats I really like are the new fiberglass shell models there is more of a cut out in the bolsters for your elbows. I think it is most important to be sitting up very straight and "UP on the wheel" for autocross. I actually had to lift my seat up a bit because Sparco sliders on the floor was too low for me to see well out the front. |
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| Randal |
Sep 1 2006, 01:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(Mike T @ Sep 1 2006, 09:59 AM)  Kirkey Intermediate layback. Mounted flush to the floor. It would be tough for the street but with the upholstery it's not too uncomfortable. If you are tall remember to determine if the seat you are considering will raise you up in the car. Mike T (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The only thing that would work better would be using the Kirkey seat in conjunction with a foam insert that you make. With the foam insert you simply don't move; great for Autoxing. The kirkey seat on the street wouldn't be fun at all. |
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| SandyI |
Sep 1 2006, 02:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 27-December 05 From: Topanga Canyon, California Member No.: 5,322 |
I have an inexpensive Corbeau in my 914/3.2. Very comfortable. Plus, the seat cushion is removable for race days which gives me additional headroom.
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| Trekkor |
Sep 5 2006, 12:33 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
For a street driver with a/x and track duty keep the stock seat and remove the cushion when you track it.
You can make use of the added bolstering of the stock seat this way and enjoy the cushy ride during the week. I modded my stock seat to accept 5 point harnesses and I added radical side bolstering to support me. Cheap and easy. It seems the most "real" race seats are in the $500 range, right? Mine cost me $100 in materials. KT |
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| Trekkor |
Sep 5 2006, 12:52 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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| Randal |
Sep 5 2006, 06:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(trekkor @ Sep 4 2006, 11:52 PM) Trekkor, Where is that thread where it talked about doing that bag thing with foam? Randal... Hope you see you this weekend. |
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| SandyI |
Sep 5 2006, 06:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 27-December 05 From: Topanga Canyon, California Member No.: 5,322 |
$500? My Corbeau's about $200. Has holes for lap belts, shoulder belts and sub-strap. Race safe and ready.
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