Seat Sanity Check

b15 · 11-11-2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

You guys think one seat in black would look weird? I was also thinking of getting an aftermarket seat, but just the driver's side and in black.

I think in black it won't look so out of place. Function over form in this case

theDreamer · 11-11-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

You guys think one seat in black would look weird? I was also thinking of getting an aftermarket seat, but just the driver's side and in black.

One seat in black (if the other seat is black) will not greatly look out of place.
I see it all the time in track cars, driver wants a more solid seat but not worth the cost to double down, all in your purpose and goals.

chops · 11-11-2014, 02:43 PM

if the car is street driven, ill almost always say get a pair of seats. if its track driven, then screw the passenger, just buy one

Read T · 11-11-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

if the car is street driven, ill almost always say get a pair of seats. if its track driven, then screw the passenger, just buy one

Passenger and driver need similar restraints per most clubs/NASA/SCCA (does not apply for autocross)

chops · 11-11-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

Passenger and driver need similar restraints per most clubs/NASA/SCCA (does not apply for autocross)

heh i just go to alot of "HPDE" events. rules are much more lax, usually just need a roll cage and a valid SA helmet

Read T · 11-11-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

heh i just go to alot of "HPDE" events. rules are much more lax, usually just need a roll cage and a valid SA helmet

Interesting, my HPDEs I've gone to don't require a roll cage but do require similar restraints

chops · 11-11-2014, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

Interesting, my HPDEs I've gone to don't require a roll cage but do require similar restraints

er, roll cage if you have a convertible

Read T · 11-11-2014, 03:05 PM

Note that if you are going to track your car at all you will:

need similar restraint systems for both driver and instructor (IE, belt layouts, not necessarily the exact same seat)
need a harness IF you end up using a fixed back seat

I vote save up and get two matching seats. Cobra makes good ones too, I wouldn't count them out.

Read T · 11-11-2014, 04:12 PM

Just wondering why people don't like Cobra seats? They are well made and they are what I use on the track. FIA approved, fit me well, fit in the car fine (Suzuka).

brucelidat · 11-11-2014, 04:31 PM

Anyone know a place in Socal where I can sit in some seats to see how they feel? I know about Werkz in Burbank, but they only have some Sparcos. A place with Recaros and Brides would be great. It's a big investment without being able to test it out for fit.

scorp38 · 11-11-2014, 10:34 PM

Any who buy some brides if that's what your into and never look back. In the end it's your car do why you want. Unless you rice it out, then outside input will be necessary.

osbornsm · 11-12-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by scorp38

Unless you rice it out, then outside input will be necessary.

Was just checking my design ideas with the online-forum Rice-O-Meter.

NuGen Auto · 11-14-2014, 06:31 AM

Osbornsm you already know where to go for these ;-) I got you brother.

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osbornsm · 11-14-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NuGen Auto

Osbornsm you already know where to go for these ;-) I got you brother.

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W3rd brotha!!!

osbornsm · 11-18-2014, 04:05 PM

Bump for less tacky seat options !!

Updated image on first page.

11-11-2014, 02:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 23	if the car is street driven, ill almost always say get a pair of seats. if its track driven, then screw the passenger, just buy one TerribleONE likes this.

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Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 20	Note that if you are going to track your car at all you will: need similar restraint systems for both driver and instructor (IE, belt layouts, not necessarily the exact same seat) need a harness IF you end up using a fixed back seat I vote save up and get two matching seats. Cobra makes good ones too, I wouldn't count them out. TerribleONE likes this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 20	Just wondering why people don't like Cobra seats? They are well made and they are what I use on the track. FIA approved, fit me well, fit in the car fine (Suzuka). __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	Anyone know a place in Socal where I can sit in some seats to see how they feel? I know about Werkz in Burbank, but they only have some Sparcos. A place with Recaros and Brides would be great. It's a big investment without being able to test it out for fit. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

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scorp38 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 360 Drives: 09 370z 6mt Rep Power: 14	Any who buy some brides if that's what your into and never look back. In the end it's your car do why you want. Unless you rice it out, then outside input will be necessary. __________________ 1989 300zx Turbo 5mt Moonglow pearl white 2009 370z sport/touring 6mt Magnetic blk

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NuGen Auto A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Orlando Posts: 6,195 Drives: 2016 Corvette C7 Rep Power: 25	Osbornsm you already know where to go for these ;-) I got you brother. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk osbornsm likes this. __________________ NuGen Automotive, LLC: www.NuGenAutomotive.com - HIN Video: 407-697-5671 : Sales@NuGenAutomotive.com

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osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 425	Bump for less tacky seat options !! Updated image on first page. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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