adhawkins Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I've been considering a change to the race seats for ages, would be interested in your experiences. Also, what's the current price? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_perry Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 I'm also in the race seat camp. They are a lot more supportive than the lardy ones . Also I found that in cars with the sports seats I was looking straight at the top of the windscreen/frame which I didn't like I'm not that tall either ~6ft. The race seats aren't already fixed to runners which allows you to fit them lower and tailer your driving position + you already sit lower in them anyway HTH. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 I'm after length rather than height. My knees are bent enough to get in the way of the steering wheel at times. Was hoping that the thinner back on the race seats might give me a couple more inches of leg room. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_perry Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 Andy, From wat I remember you could mount the race seats as far back as you like - the only thing between you and the rear panel of the cockpit would be the thikness of the seat itself IYSWIM You can also tip the seat forwards/backwards the adjust how much thay press on the backs of your legs when sittin in the seat - this should have the effect of raisin/lowering your knees Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_perry Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 the seat backs themselfs are about ~10mm thick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 I guess all I need to do now is to decide to part with some cash Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8ight Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 I'm after length rather than height. ooh err missus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enterpryse Posted January 5, 2004 Author Share Posted January 5, 2004 ......I went for the 'lardy' WF seats in the end. Twas as much to do with dosh as anything else in the end. Thanks to all who replied Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 How much are the race seats compared to the 'lardy' ones? Ta. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enterpryse Posted January 5, 2004 Author Share Posted January 5, 2004 There is a difference in the list prices Sports Seats are 230ea, Race Seat Shell GRP 149, Race Seat Vinyl 201ea. Seat blade kits for the Race seats 39.99ea (fixed) 59.99ea (adjustable). They do other options too but best call the factory. Stuart:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Does anyone know if the standard runners would fit the race seats? 60 quid a set for the runners sounds a bit much...but I guess if that's what they cost... Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 The runners are all the same I think - you just fit them under the "blades", if you want them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 So what are the 'adjustable blades' referred to above? To put it simply, if I want to change my lardy seats (currently adjustable) for padded race seats (and for these also to be adjustable) what would I have to buy? Ta. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 The seats and blades. Adjustable blade kits are blades and runners, fixed kit is blades only. Basically, they're only "adjustable" in that the blades have various holes drilled in them to allow you to adjust the rake of the seat by unbolting and moving it, fore-aft movement is achieved by fitting the runners you already have between the blades and the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott beeland Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 You could do loads worse than the playskool grp or carbon race seat. v comfy; supportive. sit you VERY low in car and are good price. Scott (oh and they're not bendy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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