Z1 Seat Rails - removed planted rails

mara · 02-01-2022, 05:59 AM

Do you mind telling us how tall you are and what sort of head clearance you are getting with a helmet on.
Also does your sparco seating position sit lower then oem seat. Reason im asking as im 6"2 and looking at getting a set or seats so i can fit in the car with a helmet on. (Tall ppl problems)

Hotrodz · 02-01-2022, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mara

Do you mind telling us how tall you are and what sort of head clearance you are getting with a helmet on.
Also does your sparco seating position sit lower then oem seat. Reason im asking as im 6"2 and looking at getting a set or seats so i can fit in the car with a helmet on. (Tall ppl problems)

I am 6'1" and have a long upper torso. With the Wedge Engineering bracket I was fine without the seat rail. The Z1 seat bracket should sit even lower.

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Corsairprime · 02-01-2022, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mara

Do you mind telling us how tall you are and what sort of head clearance you are getting with a helmet on.
Also does your sparco seating position sit lower then oem seat. Reason im asking as im 6"2 and looking at getting a set or seats so i can fit in the car with a helmet on. (Tall ppl problems)

Hey I am 6'2" as well. The single mount option offered by Z1 lowered the drivers seat by about 1.5" to 2" and the passenger even more(no slider). I'll measure the precise amount of clearance I currently have with the new mounts from Z1. I was using the planted mounts along with the Sparco Side rails. It seems to be lower to my view. The change in height is noticeable because I have to work a bit harder to see curb lines when turning sharper to avoid the potential for curbing my rims. I'll update this thread again shortly.

mara · 02-01-2022, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Corsairprime

Hey I am 6'2" as well. The single mount option offered by Z1 lowered the drivers seat by about 1.5" to 2" and the passenger even more(no slider). I'll measure the precise amount of clearance I currently have with the new mounts from Z1. I was using the planted mounts along with the Sparco Side rails. It seems to be lower to my view. The change in height is noticeable because I have to work a bit harder to see curb lines when turning sharper to avoid the potential for curbing my rims. I'll update this thread again shortly.

Nice to know.
I actually have a set of buddy club rails on order right now.
so fingers crossed they do the job.

good to see more pics/vid if you have the time.

Hotrodz · 02-01-2022, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mara

Nice to know.

I actually have a set of buddy club rails on order right now.

so fingers crossed they do the job.

good to see more pics/vid if you have the time.

Return them! Others have issues with getting their seat to sit straight and they can be a little wonky!

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Corsairprime · 02-02-2022, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Corsairprime

Hey I am 6'2" as well. The single mount option offered by Z1 lowered the drivers seat by about 1.5" to 2" and the passenger even more(no slider). I'll measure the precise amount of clearance I currently have with the new mounts from Z1. I was using the planted mounts along with the Sparco Side rails. It seems to be lower to my view. The change in height is noticeable because I have to work a bit harder to see curb lines when turning sharper to avoid the potential for curbing my rims. I'll update this thread again shortly.

Ok guys, I have measured the clearance in the driver's seat with my helmet on and the race belts secured. I have about 1.5" clearance to the headliner from my helmet crown. For me this is about two fingers width. Depending on how I tilt my head forward or back it can drop to 3/4", still quite roomy for a track day appearance. I did not measure the passenger side for clearance but will update this thread with the same information as I have the helmet with me today. I expect it might be similar to the drivers side clearance. Details to follow.

What variety of pictures would you like. Let me know and I'll get them together.

rspray2000 · 02-02-2022, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Corsairprime

Ok guys, I have measured the clearance in the driver's seat with my helmet on and the race belts secured. I have about 1.5" clearance to the headliner from my helmet crown. For me this is about two fingers width. Depending on how I tilt my head forward or back it can drop to 3/4", still quite roomy for a track day appearance. I did not measure the passenger side for clearance but will update this thread with the same information as I have the helmet with me today. I expect it might be similar to the drivers side clearance. Details to follow.

What variety of pictures would you like. Let me know and I'll get them together.

I’m 6’2” and wonder if these would enable me to clear the “broomstick test” in my roadster…

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