Bnr32 Cant Get Seating Position Correct...

[GeeTR]

Merry Xmas SAU’ers!!

I was going to post this in the normal sections though didn’t think I would receive the best advice with a thread involving steering wheels and racing seats 

I’m 186cm,85kg,52cm shoulder width and realized today the stock seats in my BNR32 ARE causing me shoulder issues, and will undoubtedly get worse as I grow.

Issues:

- Wings on seat too narrow, and hunch my shoulders forward

- Not enough lumber support ( normal wear)

- At a length where knees don’t bump the under dash every heel toe, my arms are too far away from the steering wheel

- Together as the driver, if the above were all right; feel too high, with my head 10mm from the roof lining

I really like the std seats, with the fabric ultra grippy, so you almost slide out of your pants, like Evo’s, and assume I can stick harness straps through the upper slots.

I thought of having them rebolstered but I don’t know how much they could “open” up the wings.

I guess my question has a few parts. Im looking for people who don’t comply to “Census measurements of the average JapLand driver” and what seats you use, or have had experience with.

Also, the steering wheel, even full reach adjustment is maybe 2” too far. I was going to use a longer boss, that would bring a aftermarket wheel closer. Again the std steering wheel is the right shape and size, but is very slippery when your hands get a bit wet. I was looking at OMP wheel, though know I need a boss with the right adaptor for the S.wheel angle sensor. Does the manufacturer of the wheel need to make the right boss for a Skyline, or can you buy a generic unit, then fit any generic OEM wheel?

Any assistance, views, opinions wot eva appreciated!

- M

[GTRgeoff]

I hated the stock GTR seats, and when I had to remove the drivers to weld it back together realised what a cheap piece of factory junk it is.

I replaced with Recaros and Recaro rails - in a word - Fantabulicious!! Stiff and the right shape for someone with shoulders. Paid $1K 2nd hand in awesome nick and got $1100 for the factory puss.

I also have a MOMO race wheel which is a bit too close to the indicator and wiper controls on the boss, so bought an adjustable extender, a bit like a shock platform adjuster, and now the wheel is close to me for more comfortable driving and the indicators are well out of the way, plus the pedals are adjusted for heel and toe so it's almost perfect.

[Angus Smart]

yeah piss the standard seats off!

they are awful to sit in for any length of time. so my passenger keeps telling me anyway!

[RellikZephyr]

really??....

i quite enjoy the factory gtr seats

so comfortable and hold me perfectly

but at the same time im a fairly small build kinda guy

hey GeeTR if you do get rid of your stockers

tell me i may buy one off ya i wanna make an office chair out of it

RellikZephyr

[ferni]

I wouldn't call the factory seats uncomfortable... I even had a passenger with me driving 2 hours, do motokanas all day with me and drive home comment at how surprisingly comfortable the seats are, and he drives a falcon everyday.

I think they are a good trade off between a race seat and comfort. But i am talking about the R33 GTR, haven't spent much time in the r32 GTR seats.

But if your taking your motorsport serious, which sounds like you are, you probably do need to upgrade to a proper racing seat, and sounds like you may need a steering wheel spacer....

[GeeTR]

Thanks Guys,

GTRgeoff - Did the recaro you bought have a width for the wings, how wide were they? Model?

RellikZephyr - will let you know, if i get rid of these

Ferni - Cheers, yah, i got some costs to rebolster and modify.. and 1st / 2nd hand AM seats are looking like good value.

Do any of you guys know where i could test a bunch of different seats? Revolution Racegear here in CBR is a little lacking in variety

Again, thanks for your help

- M

[GTRgeoff]

Mike, I never checked the model. Pretty basic as far as I know but with the build of Rugby Union prop and 100kg @ 176cm the wings are exceptionally well fitted to me. RR canberra used to have a good range when I lived there but I left in 2000. They used to be pretty helpful so ask if they know of some you can try out or ask the ACT members of the forum.

The sheer rigidity of the Recaros puts the stockers well in the shade. The downside is no auto slide forward on the passenger side when you tilt but back seaters are a pain anyway.

[dead32]

Geetr pretty sure roman autotek distributes recaro/momo etc, last time i was there they had bout 20 odd seats set up, theyre in ryde me thinks

[GTRgeoff]

Roman aren't even listed as an onseller.

http://www.idealseat.com.au/

BTW mine are the basic SR-3 seats

[dead32]

its either recaro or momo they are ozzi distributers for, not sure which hence the /. they do however deff have recaro seats.

[ferni]

If you were in melb i'd say check out meridian, they have a heap of seats you can sit in and try.....

[Roy]

If your tall and getting a new seat and running harnesses then be sure the seat is the right size. For a reasonable budget i thnk VELO are a great seat and very comfortable. (5'11" 100kgs)

Other then that i find Racetech are another great, comfortable seat. I wouldnt personally buy Recaro

[Beer Baron]

well i half agree with troy. yes I think d cups are nicer than c, but there is a point at which they become unfeasably large... wait a minute. we're talking about seats.

velo is definately a good seat on a budget, and they cater for the 'ample gentleman' such as myslef (6"2 and many kgs). I haven't used a racetech, but they look nice, and aren't that cheap. the downside is they are made in NZ and some of them proudly have it stitched into the headrest. lol

I love recaro buckets, their recliners have never done it for me at all. I dont find them confortable, and they are massive, and heavy. I wouldn't put them in my car. Their race seats are awesome though, and I still regret selling the one I had. The downside is they are the most expensive by far (like double the price of some others).

Currently I use the standard GTR seats on the street and love them, but for any kind of track work, go straight to a proper race seat (ie, fixed bucket). ATM I use a Cobra evolution GT for that, but it may be a bit too pricey, and a bit too hard core for most mere mortals as it as the head restraints etc (it's out of a V8SC).

here's a tip, when looking at bucket seats "GT" version is code for "this seat is for fat people". needless to say, I have the GT... lol.

[GeeTR]

Cheers,

Will jot them down, and check em out when in Melb / Syd.

I wasn’t too keen on spent $1500 new Racaro right now but a second hand one, or a new cheaper seat could be the go, not before I try them out though, im a little picky.

Baron – Yah, I’ve seen pics of your defi clad, roll caged BNR32 with the Cobra’s – mighty impressive. Cheers for the “GT” hahaha

I see you have a quick release, though what steering wheel and HICAS suitable boss are you using?

This will require a fair amount of work and looking around i think

- M

[Remix-]

I have a Bride Zeta 3. Very large improvement on factory GT-R seats

Just getting in and out is a bit of a bugger sometimes.

Edited December 28, 2006 by Remix-

[GeeTR]

I have a Bride Zeta 3. Very large improvement on factory GT-R seats

Just getting in and out is a bit of a bugger sometimes.

Wheres the improvement Remix, what are your measurements? Did you car come with them from Jp?

Id like to find a strong, correct reclinable if possible as its a 2 door, i see the Zeta is a fixed back. $800 for FRP, and $1600 for CF, with the "type L" more again. I dont like the idea buying a seat without trying first.

Ta

M

[Beer Baron]

HKB make a hicas compatible boss kit. just make sure you order the right one for your year model as there are 2 types of steering angle sensor in R32 GTRs (early, and late models are different).

then it's just a matter of bolting your spacer or quick release to the boss, then the wheel to the spacer.

[Husky33]

Well i have a zeta 2, which is almost identical to a zeta 3, and the biggest difference i found was that the shoulders are very comfortable. I sat in other bride, a gtr seat and a sparco sprint, and their shoulder's were just not right, for me anyway. The zeta is also tight on the hips whcih is great, but really good on the shoulders. I'm 5'11, 82kg's with around 56cm shoulder width.

I also have a quick release kit, which makes getitn in and out ALOT easier.

[GeeTR]

Well i have a zeta 2, which is almost identical to a zeta 3, and the biggest difference i found was that the shoulders are very comfortable. I sat in other bride, a gtr seat and a sparco sprint, and their shoulder's were just not right, for me anyway. The zeta is also tight on the hips whcih is great, but really good on the shoulders. I'm 5'11, 82kg's with around 56cm shoulder width.

I also have a quick release kit, which makes getitn in and out ALOT easier.

Awesome, thanks Zeta for your contribution. It seems a lot of ppl running seats that fit them well, require quick release kits. I always figured Junki's would nab my wheel, though the ones that tilt, not separate would work.

HKB make a hicas compatible boss kit. just make sure you order the right one for your year model as there are 2 types of steering angle sensor in R32 GTRs (early, and late models are different).

then it's just a matter of bolting your spacer or quick release to the boss, then the wheel to the spacer.

Thats Exactly what i was looking for BB!! "HKB" Generic boss, i can then use with most boss's and wheels

Thanks a heap!!

- Michael

[Jago]

Wheres the improvement Remix, what are your measurements? Did you car come with them from Jp?

Id like to find a strong, correct reclinable if possible as its a 2 door, i see the Zeta is a fixed back. $800 for FRP, and $1600 for CF, with the "type L" more again. I dont like the idea buying a seat without trying first.

Ta

M

If you're worried about it being a 2 door just use a non-reclinable driver's seat and a reclinable passanger seat.

As for being worried about junkies yoinking your wheel, just take it with you, then they can't yoink your car either (unless they come prepared)