Need some opinions on seats
08-22-2004, 04:59 AM
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Need some opinions on seats Would like to ask your opinions on aftermarket seats for my car. I'm just getting started in Open track type events and I looking into getting better/lighter/safer seating. I've been looking at the styles like the Corbue Clubman, Momo Start, Sparco,,, pretty much that syle and price range {200-300$}. I'm sure that most have seen those type seats, pretty much entry level, tube style seats. I have just seen the past weekend, a pair of Kirkey Road Race seats.
I will have a 6 point roll bar soon so there is no need for reclineing seats. The car is driven on the street, although not alot. Maybe 10K miles per year now. I'm a pretty small feller {5'7 @ 165lbs} so vehicle entry/exit should be a huge problem. Also as I have already hinted at,,, I really don't want to go over 300$ for a seat.
I think the Kirky is most likely the safest and lightest seat of the bunch. It, however isn't the best looking of the bunch. I'm usually a form follows function type of person and if this were a race car I would have no problems throwing the Kirkeys in there. BUT, it it a street car that will be driven on the track occasionally. I will {at times} have to drive in these seats for hours at a time when going to events. Maybe 4-6 hour trips,,, don't really forsee anything taking longer than that.
Here is the question I was wanting your opinions on- would you install a set of these in your street car?
Asking here because,,, as I said, I tend to be a form follows function feller. Hell, I'd drive around in a Aztec {and be proud} if it had enough power!!! Just want some opinions from regular folk.
I will have a 6 point roll bar soon so there is no need for reclineing seats. The car is driven on the street, although not alot. Maybe 10K miles per year now. I'm a pretty small feller {5'7 @ 165lbs} so vehicle entry/exit should be a huge problem. Also as I have already hinted at,,, I really don't want to go over 300$ for a seat.
I think the Kirky is most likely the safest and lightest seat of the bunch. It, however isn't the best looking of the bunch. I'm usually a form follows function type of person and if this were a race car I would have no problems throwing the Kirkeys in there. BUT, it it a street car that will be driven on the track occasionally. I will {at times} have to drive in these seats for hours at a time when going to events. Maybe 4-6 hour trips,,, don't really forsee anything taking longer than that.
Here is the question I was wanting your opinions on- would you install a set of these in your street car?
Asking here because,,, as I said, I tend to be a form follows function feller. Hell, I'd drive around in a Aztec {and be proud} if it had enough power!!! Just want some opinions from regular folk.
08-23-2004, 01:39 AM
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It actually felt comfortable just sitting in them beleive it or not. Better than alot of the other non-reclining tube frame seats I've tried out. Yep, there are several differnt colors and fabric types.
Any other opinions????
Any other opinions????