QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 21 2021, 09:40 PM)
I bought a bag of them from SMC a while ago. If you can't find your missing ones, PM me with your address and I'll put one in the mail to you.
QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Feb 23 2021, 11:41 AM)
So many variables with seats—which is why the stock 914 seats are impressive, as I have yet to meet someone who doesn't find them comfortable for short and long distances. But complaints about side support are common.
Some people love their GTS seats. I had a set, and they didn't work for my body type (6'1, but 32-inch inseam, so pretty short legs and a long torso) whether it came to straight-ahead touring or upper body support in turns—though the the GTS seats located my rear end really well. A pair of vintage Scheels offer superior comfort on short and long drives as well as perfect upper body support—for me. Others will probably find them too narrow, and touring comfort seems to be very subjective as well.
Agree on need for headrests, and the Scheel headrests seem fine to me. The GTS win here, as they were oversized—to the point I had them reduced a bit. I found Renegade Hybrid seats to be pretty good for comfort and support years ago, and if there's one thing I have learned with 914 seats, and seats in general, it's that cloth seat centers add both grip and comfort.
The cheapest and easiest solution, however? Remove 914 seat cushion and give it a go. You'll get more headrest height and more side support, and a towel or bit of foam will go a long way. I was always curious to try something like that with the backrest, too.
QUOTE(PCH @ Feb 23 2021, 01:18 PM)
6'2" (and shrinking) here. I've had two different stock seat sets in my car and found both very comfortable.
My biggest problem was getting my legs under the steering wheel with the top on. A little smaller in diameter wood Nardi steering wheel took care of that problem. But now the speedo and tach are partially covered by the wheel.
As an alternate, making a thinner bottom pad wouldn't be that difficult. Memory foam might be especially comfortable.
QUOTE(Racer @ Feb 23 2021, 02:03 PM)
One old trick when autocrossing?
Remove seat bottom cushion. Maybe lay a thin towel or just sit on the fiberglass. Get a little more side bolster for your thighs and will drop you down in the car (neck closer to headrest?)
Also, while not in spirit of the rules, sometimes changing seats means you change classes (depends who you run with). Maybe make a thinner base cushion from a used one?
Two.. seat belt.. Either twist belt before buckling, run a CG lock or the old, put on the belt, then creep the seat up a notch to really tighten the belt.
My dad used to have a Sheel seat back in the day for DE/AX when he felt he wanted more support.
i think i do lean toward just a modified stock seat. its hard to find the Sheel seats, and even if you do in bad condition the are $$$, same with the Renegade ones that are now not available new, or the original Recaro ones. Taking the cusion out and just using towel will help and might be a good option for those AX days.
I also have the issue with legs hitting the steering wheel. I have a smaller Nardi Italian wheel that gives more leg room but then like you said it blocks the vision of the instruments. I dont really want to get something with out trying it again, and i didnt think about the possiblility of changing the seat not being allowed. I would be doing SCCA Solo around here so i have to check. I can do it in the NOVICE class but i dont know about when i steep up to next class in Stock.
Phil