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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 07:06 AM
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Hi,

I read the stock front seats are heavy, how much does each one weigh?

And how much does a lightweight racing seat usally weigh? (Obviously they vairy a bit).

I guess the aftermarket ones not being adjustable are less comfortable for longer trips?
I sometimes drive for 4/5 hours a day, so need them to be comfortable for the longer journeys too (I sometimes get uncomfortable in the stock seats after this sort of time........).

Will I hate racing seats, and should I stick with stock seats?
Your advise is appreciated.

Just trying to work out if the swap is worth it for me

Thanks for the help.......
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by taws6
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I guess the aftermarket ones not being adjustable are less comfortable for longer trips?
I sometimes drive for 4/5 hours a day, so need them to be comfortable for the longer journeys too (I sometimes get uncomfortable in the stock seats after this sort of time........).

Will I hate racing seats, and should I stick with stock seats?
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Stick with stock seats.
If you get uncomfortable in the stock one's, you are gonna HATE a race seat.
I just yanked mine (my car is strictly race at this point) and I have power DS, and it was @ 35 LBS with tracking. So, while it is heavy, not worth it. My .02
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Thanks again for your reply.
Although there's some weight to be saved, I guess lightweight seats aren't for me either then.

I keep looking for a hidden bag of ballast I can remove , but every bit of weight saving comes with a sacrifice I'm not prepared to pay.
I think I'll keep my fat pig as it is, stay comfey, and be a few tenths slower Thanks again......
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I jus' put in my Summit Racing seats in. I tried weighing them but I think there is something up with my bathroom scale. I held the seat while I stood on the scale and subtracted my weight - I also made my girlfriend do the same thing. I took several weigh-ins and averaged them out. Here's what I got:

Stock Pas. Leather Seat: 41
Stock Driv. Leather Seat: 51
Summit Leather Seat: 39

So I saved approx. 14lbs
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