Seats - yours in particular.

1. sri_130 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Doyncaster Posts: 783

   #1 13th February 2015, 15:17

   What seats do you have for track + a bit of road driving?
   Do you use the sliding subframes? or fixed?
   Do you sit just right, or would prefer to be lower?
   Anyone fitted Suzuka pro's?
   
   I'd like to splash out on some new decent buckets for road & track use, so could do with some pointers.
2. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #2 13th February 2015, 15:41

   fibreglass or carbon framed are the most comfortable.

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3. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #3 13th February 2015, 15:52

   OMP WRC for me. Fixed frames and it could do with being just a touch lower, but i'm not that bothered.
4. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #4 13th February 2015, 16:11

   What's the balance?
   
   Track work only, I'd go buckets as mentioned, if it's genuinely going to be a road car as well, weekend work, sunny days etc, what about a good set of reclining buckets?
   
   I've got a set of Recaro Speed's in mine, harness loops so you can use harnesses in them, vision isn't restricted for road use, it's a nice compromise.
   
   I'm sure people will disagree, but unless you're 17 and keen as chips, if you are going to use the car on the road, fuck having fixed back buckets in it lol
5. sri_130 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Doyncaster Posts: 783

   #5 13th February 2015, 16:25

   Its a second car for screwing on sunny days & track events. The balance would thus have to accommodate both.
   Rear seats are not required - the kids can walk.
   
   Any pics? not of you.

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6. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #6 13th February 2015, 16:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sri_130 Its a second car for screwing on sunny days & track events. The balance would thus have to accommodate both. Rear seats are not required - the kids can walk. Any pics? not of you.

   What about pics of me in the seats?
   
   Nude obvs.
   
   
7. Gabbastard Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390

   #7 13th February 2015, 16:49

   I hqve the same seats as D4M and theyre awesome seats. Theyre quite deep so will hold you in place for everything but insane driving.
8. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #8 13th February 2015, 16:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Gabbastard I hqve the same seats as D4M and theyre awesome seats. Theyre quite deep so will hold you in place for everything but insane driving.

   See, we're the best.
   
   The advantage to not running buckets and harnesses for road becomes apparent so quickly if you're actually using them. Your blind spot becomes colossal, you can't easily turn to check as you merge onto A-Roads etc, they're far, far easier to live with, whilst still providing the benefits of buckets for track days. Whack a slider in, you can still use a conventional seatbelt if you wish, you've got a half comfy car for road days / driving to tracks.
   
   Winner winner.
9. deano_123 Established Member Joined: Nov 2011 Newcastle Posts: 1698 Range Rover Sport

   #9 13th February 2015, 17:00

   I have a pair of Cobra Sebrings, I dont like them and will be changing to a single seat soon
10. Gabbastard Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390

    #10 13th February 2015, 17:08

    
    
    As Matt says, the practicality of GOOD recliners over buckets makes it a no-brainer. Buckets are fine for track but standard driving is balls. Also, I say good recliners because the quality and support/comfort is head and shoulders above other recliners Ive tried, and theyre easy to get spare parts for. Id never worry about spending the extra cash on Recaros again.
11. sri_130 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Doyncaster Posts: 783

    #11 13th February 2015, 22:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by deano_123 I have a pair of Cobra Sebrings, I dont like them and will be changing to a single seat soon

    Why don't you like them?
12. sri_130 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Doyncaster Posts: 783

    #12 13th February 2015, 22:29

    So recliners....
    
    Like Recaro trend line? Or the ones in the Clio 200's? (What are those BTW).
13. deano_123 Established Member Joined: Nov 2011 Newcastle Posts: 1698 Range Rover Sport

    #13 14th February 2015, 07:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sri_130 Why don't you like them?

    The head restraint things are a nuisance and I dont like the seating position but this is more to do with where I've welded the mounting bars to far forward
    
    A proper set of recliners do a good job at holding you in place, the Recaros I have in the Audi are very good. However, Recaro advise against using harnesses with these seats as the lateral force caused in a collision can result in the seat collapsing (the eyelets for the harnesses are just for show). I'd check your seats can actually work with harnesses Matt.
    
    A CG lock I've read come highly recommended.
14. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

    #14 14th February 2015, 08:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by deano_123 The head restraint things are a nuisance and I dont like the seating position but this is more to do with where I've welded the mounting bars to far forward A proper set of recliners do a good job at holding you in place, the Recaros I have in the Audi are very good. However, Recaro advise against using harnesses with these seats as the lateral force caused in a collision can result in the seat collapsing (the eyelets for the harnesses are just for show). I'd check your seats can actually work with harnesses Matt. A CG lock I've read come highly recommended.

    I circumvent this danger Dean, by simply never driving the car.
    
    Good point though, I'll look into it!
15. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #15 14th February 2015, 09:07

    bucket seats are fine if you pick the right one. I have a set in my AE86 and have no problems driving day to day. You have to pick the right seat though.
    
    That means no big wing head protection to keep visibility good. I'd also look for seat with low leg support so you can easily run a normal seatbelt across your lap.. Alternatively you can do what I did and fit the seatbelt through the harness holes.
    
    Full harnesses suck for everyday use so I use a seatbelt and a CG-Lock.
16. Jimmy-Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Suffolk Posts: 7551 N/A 200bhp+ per ton 106 gti

    #16 18th February 2015, 17:32

    i have Tillet carbon seats they are something else!
17. sri_130 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Doyncaster Posts: 783

    #17 18th February 2015, 20:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jimmy-Boy i have Tillet carbon seats they are something else!

    pics????????/
18. deano_123 Established Member Joined: Nov 2011 Newcastle Posts: 1698 Range Rover Sport

    #18 18th February 2015, 20:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jimmy-Boy i have Tillet carbon seats they are something else!

    FIA approved?
19. pedromakarachi Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2014 Wigan, Lancashire Posts: 129 Citroen Saxo Vtr

    #19 4th March 2015, 15:08

    I run a Recaro Pro-Racer Hans Vario seat in my daily driver
    
    It is a really comfortable seat and isn't that much of a pain considering the side head sections. The key is to have your mirrors set in such a way that you don't really have a blind spot. I have an additional suction mirror similar to what driving instructors use, to give me more visibility to the rear.
    And for seat advice, I used GSM. They helped me with additional parts to help mount the seat and gave me plenty of useful advice too.
20. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

    #20 4th March 2015, 17:10

    OMP Strada 2, use with normal belts but it's not track day car. I'm too old to be pissing about with a harness day to day.
    
    
    
    I do plan to do the odd track day in the future so I can always add a harness for the day.
21. dannygti Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 dudley United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6790 106 gti/ SEAT LCR

    #21 4th March 2015, 17:23

    These are what I have.. by far the most comfortable bucket seat I've ever sat in.
    
    

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22. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #22 4th March 2015, 17:24

    Clio 197's/200's have Recaro Sportsters
    Clio 182 trophy's have Recaro Trendline IIRC!
    
    I had cobra sidewinders in the saxo and never faulted them
    The Sportsters in my 200 are leagues ahead for being close to fixed back hold in ability, with recline function!
23. deano_123 Established Member Joined: Nov 2011 Newcastle Posts: 1698 Range Rover Sport

    #23 4th March 2015, 18:03

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dannygti These are what I have.. by far the most comfortable bucket seat I've ever sat in.

    Nice, any photos in the car?
24. pedromakarachi Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2014 Wigan, Lancashire Posts: 129 Citroen Saxo Vtr

    #24 4th March 2015, 20:07

    That seat is really nice Danny! It seems pretty similar to the type found in the Caterham's, and also the racing seats found in Lotus Elise's and VX220's.
    
    What sort of price do they retail at?
25. dannygti Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 dudley United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6790 106 gti/ SEAT LCR

    #25 4th March 2015, 20:12

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by pedromakarachi That seat is really nice Danny! It seems pretty similar to the type found in the Caterham's, and also the racing seats found in Lotus Elise's and VX220's. What sort of price do they retail at?

    Ill have a look for pics of seat in the car.
    
    The seat with the custom stitching and suade is £1k per seat pretty much
26. axsaxoman Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2003 Scotland Posts: 3380

    #26 5th March 2015, 14:32

    think you must have a very paded arse if they are comfortable for dialy use .LOL
    bugger all seat foam
27. dannygti Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 dudley United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6790 106 gti/ SEAT LCR

    #27 5th March 2015, 15:23

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by axsaxoman think you must have a very paded arse if they are comfortable for dialy use .LOL bugger all seat foam

    Even with no padding they are by far the most comfortable seat I've ever sat in.. I'm not joking either. It's a common misconception that they are uncomfortable made by people who haven't sat in them or just go off looks.
    
    Don't get me wrong, if you were 20 stone then I doubt you'd find even those comfortable 😀
28. FletchJ7 L-plater Joined: Apr 2013 Mansfield Posts: 78 S2 Bianca Rallye 16v

    #28 5th March 2015, 20:20

    magnum fixed buckets.
    im 21 and travel 4 miles to work. comfort is overrated.
    
    traveled 120 miles of motorway and had a dead arse afterwards tho so id recommend recliners if its used alot on the road.
29. unreal106 Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Dudley Posts: 1634 106 GTI

    #29 27th May 2015, 09:51

    I can second danny comment these are awesome seats so comfortable its all in the shaping and construction a lot more thought has gone in this seat design than you might think
30. Keicchan Newbie Joined: Jan 2015 Rome Posts: 15 Saxo Vts

    #30 31st July 2015, 09:28

    
    
    
    
    Sparco Pro 2000