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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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One of the things I learned with race seats is that you can but them wider if needed, and the kirkey's I have seen has some real plush padding in the seat so IMO your just loosing the adjustibility but getting the weight break.

There is always compromise when trying to ditch weight.
I'd have to disagree...I know you can get them wider, but the fact that there uncomfortable isn't so much as the padding or lack there off, but the fact that they aggravate my back for one. Loosing adjustability isn't my concerned, as you can see with the seats I said I was gonna purchase for my car. Just gotta be comfortable.
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 12:38 AM
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Not the best pics, but you get the idea.



Ok, first off, I like the steering wheel. I have the Shutt Venom in CF (very similar, just a little different shape; center is the same though). Second, Are you like 3 feet tall or something? That seat is unbelievably far forward.
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Ok, first off, I like the steering wheel. I have the Shutt Venom in CF (very similar, just a little different shape; center is the same though). Second, Are you like 3 feet tall or something? That seat is unbelievably far forward.
Thanks, the wheel is a MOMO Tek-R. LMAO!!!! No, I'm 5'9"ish but for some odd reason I like sitting really forward. I'm right on top of the shifter and feel like I have better clutch pedal control when I'm closer.
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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I'm 5'9" and I also sit that close. My legs are shorter than normal too, so I have to be that close in order to make sure the clutch pedal is easily being pushed the whole way to the floor. Those seats look painfully uncomfortable though.
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by X-ray
I'm 5'9" and I also sit that close. My legs are shorter than normal too, so I have to be that close in order to make sure the clutch pedal is easily being pushed the whole way to the floor. Those seats look painfully uncomfortable though.
Lol I've got short leprechaun legs too!!!
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Sorry guys, I can't sympathize. lol I'm 6'1"ish and my seat can't even go far enough back. lmao
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 05:02 AM
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Looks good DTB_LS1... Guess I might be going with that set up. What would be some differences between the pro streets & road race seats?
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Originally Posted by squee
I'd have to disagree...I know you can get them wider, but the fact that there uncomfortable isn't so much as the padding or lack there off, but the fact that they aggravate my back for one. Loosing adjustability isn't my concerned, as you can see with the seats I said I was gonna purchase for my car. Just gotta be comfortable.
Unfortunately your disagreement is based on what your body may or may not be able to handle.

There are people out there driving around with Recaro seats and love that side bolster but for me I do not fit well in them enough to care for it. It all depends on the preference.
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