corbeaus or kirkys?

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May 13, 2008 | 10:53 PM

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corbeaus or kirkys?

hey guys i need to finally get my seats so you tell me what you think. its primarily going to be a track car but will see a lot of car shows and a little street driving. i was thinking either go with the kirky drag seats or the corbeu fx1 pro series seats. what do you guys think?

May 14, 2008 | 01:02 AM

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You can't go wrong with the Kirkeys. They're really light and actually kinda comfortable. Plus they make your car look faster, lol.

May 14, 2008 | 02:09 AM

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X2 on the Kirkeys. I have had them in multiple cars and love them. ProStreet ones have the most padding and are a little more comfortable. And can't beat them for the money.

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May 14, 2008 | 02:55 AM

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I love the Kirkey I have in my car.

May 14, 2008 | 03:05 AM

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Also a big fan of kirkeys, relatively inexpensive as well. I added more foam under the stock amount and they are very comfortable.

May 14, 2008 | 07:17 AM

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i think i might go with kirkys and blue harness' to match the car. anyone got more pics of kirkys in there car?

May 14, 2008 | 07:28 AM

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anyone mounting the kirkeys on sliders so they are adjustable

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May 14, 2008 | 08:46 PM

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i think to pass inspection they cant be mounted to sliders.

May 14, 2008 | 08:49 PM

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Egg crates, light weight and cheap

May 14, 2008 | 08:55 PM

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kirkeys!

May 15, 2008 | 12:16 AM

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much love for the kirklys. lets see everyones kirky seats

May 15, 2008 | 01:22 PM

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i think to pass inspection they cant be mounted to sliders.

The back of the seat is suppose to be welded/attached to the cage so having it mounted on sliders is pointless.

May 15, 2008 | 02:10 PM

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The back of the seat is suppose to be welded/attached to the cage so having it mounted on sliders is pointless.

Not for the pass seat

May 15, 2008 | 07:46 PM

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How are you guys mounting your Kirkey seats on the floor? Any info/pics appreciated. Thanks.

May 15, 2008 | 08:34 PM

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The back of the seat is suppose to be welded/attached to the cage so having it mounted on sliders is pointless.

Not really. You can have those rear cross bar mounted sliding things too. That way your seat is completley adjustable. That's my plan once I get some money.

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May 15, 2008 | 11:25 PM

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thats pretty slick i didnt know the made those.

May 16, 2008 | 04:27 AM

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That adjustable piece is a neat item, but putting anyone in the back would be very unsafe with that there, it's like a spear to impale their head in the head in the event of a crash.

I mounted my kirkey right to the floor using the stock back 2 studs, and then the cage with 2 more bolts. I know nhra says it has to be mounted to the floor with 4 bolts, but if you felt how solid it is I don't think they're ever going to know.

Worse case I'll have my fab guy make another bracket to go from the front of the seat up to the other 2 studs, but it's senseless, I"m strapped into the seat by a harness that's attached to the rear bar and the floor, only way the seat could move is if I do and I pull the straps tight, I"m locked on, so is the seat