Seats For The More Generously Built - R33 Gtr

[WRRR]

Guys

Trying to learn from others experiences to save some time and get it right the first time.

What larger seats have people used for their cars for road and club work?

Any advice on best recliner (need to keep it road legal so fixed is out) to suit 50cm across the seat bottom and 60 cm shoulder width. I have tried the search and net but no-one seems to show dimensions on the seats. Being in country WA means motorsport stockists are not exactly available locally.

All help appreciated.

Cheers

[djr81]

Welcome to my nightmare.

Bride do a nice recliner, but they are only for slim hipped nancy boys.

Recaro are probably your best bet. Unfortunately I have NFI who is the local agent.

Velo do a good fixed back seat, as do Sparco. Bail up Dick Ward from Go Gear as he can help out with the seat mounts etc.

[Beer Baron]

in recliners you will be hard pressed to find anything of nice quality that is larger than the seats you have now.

fixed back is another story. most race seats come in a "GT" version which is wider to suit the 'ample gentleman'. yes, my cobra evolution is the GT version....lol

[phunky_monkey]

Unsure of recliners mate, but for a fixed back that will remain legal look at the Velo range. I know they have XXL type sizes as well, very large around the hips and shoulders.

[WRRR]

Yup, Feared as much. "slim hipped nancy boy" I'm not - more like a gorilla - in the nicest possible way of course.

What is the deal on fixed seats? I was told that for a 2 door car you needed to maintain recliners to keep in legal on the street. Something about access to the rear in case of an accident. BS or not?

Anyone got any specific seats that have fitted a GTR and not required loss of consoles etc.

Cheers

[humz]

bride= skinny noodle/ fry ry eating folk

recaro= slightly larger german individuals with the odd large bloke from munich who drinks 2litre pints

velo= can accomodate for large aussie men who tend to frequent the local watering hole often

im a big bloke and in my 33 ive had a sparco sprint fixed back- bad idea very tight seat, cut into my but/ hips,- gone

a recaro sriii recliner- very comfly, large, lots room to spread like a bitch- gone but regreted it

my bride brix recliner (current) i wouldnt say its comfy, its actually quiet stiff for your back, and teh bolsters are really agressive and come up a lot, offers lots of side support tho, and would be nice for racing.

on the other hand i love the standar gtr seats so sell me your when your done, im also in w.a

i personally prefer the recaros for a big guy, lovely seat

Edited May 10, 2007 by humz

[lukits01]

I have a pair of Red Recaros SR4 if you are interested

They are OEM Honda DC5 Integra Type R seats

Im located in Perth if that helps

[djr81]

bride= skinny noodle/ fry ry eating folk

recaro= slightly larger german individuals with the odd large bloke from munich who drinks 2litre pints

velo= can accomodate for large aussie men who tend to frequent the local watering hole often

im a big bloke and in my 33 ive had a sparco sprint fixed back- bad idea very tight seat, cut into my but/ hips,- gone

a recaro sriii recliner- very comfly, large, lots room to spread like a bitch- gone but regreted it

my bride brix recliner (current) i wouldnt say its comfy, its actually quiet stiff for your back, and teh bolsters are really agressive and come up a lot, offers lots of side support tho, and would be nice for racing.

on the other hand i love the standar gtr seats so sell me your when your done, im also in w.a

i personally prefer the recaros for a big guy, lovely seat

Hmm, baby got back.

Err, anyway. I have managed to wedge my arse in a Recaro & like Humz says they are probably your best bet.

[WRRR]

Thanks for the help so far guys.

A bit of an update that may be of interest. After getting the run around from local licencing, DOTARS State, DOTARS Canberra (or whereever), back to local licencing and finally the technical division I have got an update on fixed versus reclining for GTR and other 2 door 4/5 seater vehicles.

ADRs dictate that rear passengers must be able to reach the exit opening handles from the rear seat without undue obstruction. Effectively meaning that seats must be recliners with the tilt forward to remain legal on the road. Exceptions can be applied for if rear seating is removed.

May mean that fixed back seats could get canaried depending upon the plods knowledge and/or attitude. I would think that long runners that allowed the seat to go all the way to the wheel that had a catch in the rear would comply.

Anyone got experience with runners that allow that?

ps the tech man suggested I am probably too old and/or too fat for this type of car. Damn doesn't he understand the true meaning of a real mid life crisis. I looked in the mirror one morning and decided a cute 18 yo girlfriend wasn't likely so damn it a GTR sounds nearly as good and is probably cheaper in the long run anyway (getting caught , divorce, etc). And we all know there is still a world class athlete lurging inside if only we could be bothered. LOL.

[tjandriesen]

ps the tech man suggested I am probably too old and/or too fat for this type of car. Damn doesn't he understand the true meaning of a real mid life crisis. I looked in the mirror one morning and decided a cute 18 yo girlfriend wasn't likely so damn it a GTR sounds nearly as good and is probably cheaper in the long run anyway (getting caught , divorce, etc). And we all know there is still a world class athlete lurging inside if only we could be bothered. LOL.

Amen brother

[Duncan]

50cm is the widest recliners I can source, check out this link http://www.hgeconsulting.com.au/raceworx/obx.htm

[WRRR]

Hey guys

Thanks for all the advice - it's much appreciated.

Finally got up to the smoke and tried out what was available.

Yup fixed back were pretty easy to work around but decided on a (primarilly) road car the getting in and out was going to be too tough.

Some of the recliners looked great but were too snug in most cases. The Cobra Daytona was pretty close but the fabric and finish was a bit ordinary especially for the price.

Decided to take the plunge and I have a set of Recaro SR3 Challengers on the way from J and will be fitted up with some low mount rails. Price difference compared to buying from here was just too great to go past.

Thanks again.