Racing Seats

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Emilian

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I'm looking to purchase a racing seat and need some suggestions. I don't want to spend $1,000 on a racing seat. Somewhere between $200 - $350. I found a couple that I like from Corbeau, but I'm not sure if they will fit.

I am open for suggestions and inputs.

Corbeau FX1 Pro - $299
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Corbeau Forza - $229
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northwestsupra

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If the fx1 is like mine the part by the shoulders might hit the door panel but nothing big. Mine isn't fx1 mine are no named customs made in texas but look the same

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i would think it depends why you want a racing seat? if its to actually go racing you're going to need to stay away from the knock offs and most of the corbeau's and get something FIA or SFI certified...
 

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PureDrifter;1615890 said:
i would think it depends why you want a racing seat? if its to actually go racing you're going to need to stay away from the knock offs and most of the corbeau's and get something FIA or SFI certified...

The original seats are ripped to shreds. So, I figured since the car is going to be used for track and occasion weekend driving, might as well buy racing seats.

hvyman;1615864 said:
Might try looking for the knock offs that are of good quality.

Like here: http://www.sonicmotor.com/Default.asp?Redirected=Y

I looked at their website and found the VS3 Full Bucket Seat. Its almost identical to the Corbeau FX1, but cheaper.
 
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metaphysico

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When picking seats you really want to sit in them to make sure they fit you, a bad fitting seat is worthless if you move around, or if they restrict movement too much.
 

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Van;1615861 said:
Have you tried any of these seats on? I went to a local speed shop and sat in the Corbeau and they are a nice price point but I didn't fit well in the Fxs. I did try an aluminum seat by Ultrashield that also fit so,so, but can be ordered to fit your size:http://www.pitstopusa.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=9707 . Check it out. Van

metaphysico;1615997 said:
When picking seats you really want to sit in them to make sure they fit you, a bad fitting seat is worthless if you move around, or if they restrict movement too much.

100% correct get your ass into a few different seats the price point is low on the list of considerations when seat shopping, fit and safety are at the top, I have the scars to prove it...
 

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metaphysico;1615997 said:
When picking seats you really want to sit in them to make sure they fit you, a bad fitting seat is worthless if you move around, or if they restrict movement too much.

Good point! I'll go to a shop on Wednesday and try out some seats.
 

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I have the fx1 pro. They are a tight fit. You are also gonna have to build your own brackets. I bought the sliders from them and the seat say WAY to high. Post picks after install. Curious to see how the fit.

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PureDrifter;1615890 said:
i would think it depends why you want a racing seat? if its to actually go racing you're going to need to stay away from the knock offs and most of the corbeau's and get something FIA or SFI certified...



absolutely 100% correct. That FIA or SFI certification will save your ass in an accident. Otherwise, play russian roulette.

In the end,

with those "racing" seats. The OEM seat belt becomes worthless... meaning harness. Harness at the wrong angle = spinal compression. Harness without cage = you becoming a veg when your head hits the chrome molly.

The entire thing is a safety SYSTEM.
 

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Good luck with them, but like others have said, racing equipment isn't the safest thing to use on the street. Better off with reclining seats that you can use the OEM seat belts with. Racing harnesses are designed for cars with cages that prevent the roof from collapsing during a rollover. Stock seatbelts are designed to allow your body to lean forward in case of a roof collapse, racing harnesses (even properly installed) will hold you upright in your seat and you'll end up with spinal injuries when the roof hits your head. They do make DOT approved harnesses that have a breakaway system for the inner shoulder belt, but they're expensive. Also, if you use a 4 point harness you have the risk of sliding under the lap belt in a frontal collision. Stock belts don't have this problem as much because you lean forward slightly and your body kind of "wraps around" the lap belt. That said, stock belts are a PITA to fit to non-stock seats. The buckle is part of the seat, and is more complicated than it seems (it has a whole slider bar arrangement because of the sliding seats), it requires some fabrication to refit to any other seat.

I'm too poor to afford racing seats, so I'm putting the stock seats from my old eclipse in mine. They need custom brackets, but the seatbelt part is nearly a bolt in deal. Other than being free, they are supportive, comfortable, weigh alot less than 70 pounds, and they just look good... something the stock seats only did in 1987.
 

Emilian

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I already ordered a pair of SFI approved - 5 point harness - from Corbeau.

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destrux;1625475 said:
Good luck with them, but like others have said, racing equipment isn't the safest thing to use on the street. Better off with reclining seats that you can use the OEM seat belts with. Racing harnesses are designed for cars with cages that prevent the roof from collapsing during a rollover. Stock seatbelts are designed to allow your body to lean forward in case of a roof collapse, racing harnesses (even properly installed) will hold you upright in your seat and you'll end up with spinal injuries when the roof hits your head. They do make DOT approved harnesses that have a breakaway system for the inner shoulder belt, but they're expensive. Also, if you use a 4 point harness you have the risk of sliding under the lap belt in a frontal collision. Stock belts don't have this problem as much because you lean forward slightly and your body kind of "wraps around" the lap belt. That said, stock belts are a PITA to fit to non-stock seats. The buckle is part of the seat, and is more complicated than it seems (it has a whole slider bar arrangement because of the sliding seats), it requires some fabrication to refit to any other seat.
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POINTLESS argument and I don't feel like pointing out your flaws about racing harnesses vs stock seat belts.
 

metaphysico

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When I bought my parts car the kid had put some 3A Racing seats in the car. He got the universal sliders that need to be welded/riveted/bolted to the normal sliders. So instead of doing that he used the universal ones. He put a bolt through the floor and a 2 inch washer on the bottom side, along with one side being held by a hose clamp routed through the floor. On an impact the sheet metal floor would rip through and the seat would come free causing god only knows what to happen.

Point is make sure to get some that are direct fit for the body and seats or at least do it right with the universals by attaching them securely to the factory brackets. Even not thinking in a racing type environment a bad setup seat on a 40 mile head on collision will probably kill you if its done poorly. And no matter how good of a driver you are there are drunks and people not paying attention that are willing to run into you.
 
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