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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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better seat

anyone have a favorite fixed back seat they like. I have a racing style seat that is not too comfortable/ not real supportive, so I'm looking for a replacement. 150 lb 5-8
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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+1, and maybe one that's HANS capable for future setup.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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We have similar dimensions, I have BRIDE ZETA IIIs and they sure hold me in at autox/track. I daily drive in them, but I would recommend taking a break after an hour of continually driving...
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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^^^+1 I love my Zeta IIIs as well.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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I have and need the Cobra Suzuka GT (tall and 36" waist) - Very Comfy driving a few hours to and from the track - NO PROBLEM!
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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I'm 5'9" 165lbs, and I have the Bride Zeta II Neos. I think it's perfect. I'm pretty sure you can't really go wrong if you get Bride.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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I hate you skinny guys.

I could use a Bride but I would need one under each a$$ cheek.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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I hate you skinny guys.

I could use a Bride but I would need one under each a$$ cheek.
Put the Cheesesteak down
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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This really all comes down to a fitment/price issue. Youre going to want to sit in a few seats at some point. I dont own one yet, but ive sat in a few Sparco seats...the Evo, Evo2, Pro 2000, and 1 or 2 of their inexpensive seats (dont remember their names). Out of those ones, the only one that i felt provided a decent fitment, was the Pro 2000. But that was my experience. What i want, may not be what you want.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bueller
This really all comes down to a fitment/price issue. Youre going to want to sit in a few seats at some point. I dont own one yet, but ive sat in a few Sparco seats...the Evo, Evo2, Pro 2000, and 1 or 2 of their inexpensive seats (dont remember their names). Out of those ones, the only one that i felt provided a decent fitment, was the Pro 2000. But that was my experience. What i want, may not be what you want.
I did the same and bought a Pro2000. 3 hour trips are no problem, IMO. 205lbs, 5' 10". The hip/thigh support is kick *** in that seat.

I drove in a friends Bride something and my *** never hit the bottom of the seat!

John
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by meanmud
I have and need the Cobra Suzuka GT (tall and 36" waist) - Very Comfy driving a few hours to and from the track - NO PROBLEM!
Same here. 6'4" with 36" waist. Love the Suzuka GT.


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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Same here. 6'4" with 36" waist. Love the Suzuka GT.


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Yup - 6'4"
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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While we are throwing around recommendations and questions, I am 5' 6", 145lbs, 31" waist, and tempted to get a seat soon.
For my build the most highly acclaimed seats I have heard from other people are Recaro SPG and Cobra Suzuka (non GT, thats for bigger guys), and if you're on a buget and don't need FIA-level and don't want steel tubing, the Buddy Club is suposed to be decent.

Has anyone sat in a Momo Cup? It's probably the most affordable FIA, fiberglass, side-mount seat I have found on the market, and I have had my eye on it for a long time, but can't find one to sit in.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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I personally like the Sparco Evo 2 and the Recaro SPG, but for daily driving the stock Recaros are perfect
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Sparco Pro 2000, Great seat Id suggest you go to a place that sells the various seats and try them out in person before buying one though.
I'm 5' 11" 197#s

Marty
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