Racing Seats

[No Crust Racing]

Hey guys,

Busted my drivers seat at DECA so it's time to get a decent one. I've been having a look around some for sale threads and a few websites. I've sat in a couple of the drift brand reclinable seats at Autobarn and didn't think too much of them fpr the money.

GT-R seats seem popular but are all pretty damn old now so they don't seem worth the money, the just jap copies look pretty cheap on the website, I imagine quality is in line with the price.

Where abouts in Melb can I go and try some other seats?

I'm thinking fixed back is the way to go (though I think I have to use a reclinable seat to keep road worthy - car is street reg'd but only ever goes to and from events or the suspension place).

I've been looking at the Velo GP-90 but don't want to shell out without having sat in one at least. A mate of mine has a Velo something something fixed back so I'll go try that but I'm thinking I'm going to need to sit in a few more so if you guys know where I can go in melb to try some let me know (it's a 3hr drive for me so hitting up a few places in one day is a good idea..)

[Belsil80]

Meridian Motorsport have Velo and Sparco, Revoloution racegear have cobra, omp have racetech. these are the three brands i would look at. I had a Velo Podium 2 and it was awesome, i now have a racetech and somewhat wish i still had the Velo but its still good.

It is definantly a worth while purchase. stay away from all the Drift/autotechnica crap. High sides and low mounts are the key, especially in silvias/180s. i managed to make the velo fit into a bride superlow rail.. it takes a bit of convincing.

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

i got the bucket seat in my ke70 from import monster for $60! lol

its a fixed back "dash" brand - seems aight.... quite low and holds me in tight....

made up some brackets with bunnings parts - and bolted it onto the ke70 rails - $20

i have gtr seats in the r33 and i wouldn't bother with them for a motorsport car.... they are great for my daily driver, but nothing more adventurous than the occasional light hearted track day

[No Crust Racing]

I just went to our local revolution and sat in some Cobra's they seem alright. Even the base model $450 one was OK. Though it lacked a little shoulder grip that the more expensive ones had. I'm gonna go sit in my mates Velo GP-90 in the next day or two to compare. They're about 650 and comply with ADR's where as the Cobra's don't. Technically my car is still street reg'd so the ADR stuff is a nice bonus.

[No Crust Racing]

I tried this at revolution

http://www.revolutionracegear.com.au/index...rimary&CDO=

and it was OK but the shoulders didn't grab enough.

I also tried this one

http://www.revolutionracegear.com.au/index...rimary&CDO=

But it seemed to twist and flex a bit and is almost $900 without rails etc.

The Velo GP-90 is looking pretty good at the moment.

Merdian has them for $648

http://www.mmsport.com.au/productview.php?...&ppid=Seats

But that doesn't include rails and I doubt it includes the mounts either.

Do the side mounts allow height adjustment?

Other factor is postage, the Cobra is already here available locally. Velo has to be shipped.

Edited August 26, 2009 by ActionDan

[No Crust Racing]

There's also the Milano

http://www.motorsportworld.com.au/products/velo/index.htm (top seat)

which appears to be a GP-90 without the removable/adjustable seat cusions.

anyone have one of these?

Also, do the rails need to be modified to fit in an S13? Don't suppose you know this Ryan given you used Bride rails which were probably S13 specific?

[Downforce]

I recommend the Bride Guardis III.. Great seat, very strong and quite comfy for everyday use. A little awkward getting in and out but you get used to it. Can't really use a standard seat belt with it though... Not really cheap but you want a good quality seat don't you?

http://www.more-japan.com/Bride-GARDIS-III-p-1-c-407.html

http://www.rhdjapan.com/jdm-low/BRIDE-GARD...-Rail-Set-15251

I've also used the Bride Zeta III full bucket seat, also a nice secure seat. Some people complain about the narrow lower back and seat base, so if you have a fat ass might be worth trying it first. They come in a wider base version too.

[No Crust Racing]

Thanks for that, looks great but probably a bit out of my price range though.

Edited August 26, 2009 by ActionDan

[Russman]

Speak to Tim Williamson (Micolour R32) coz he just got a sweet velo seat and he's skinny like you.

Not sure of the model.

[No Crust Racing]

lol thanks Russ, not sure if that's a compliment or a slap in the face

Does Tim lurk about on the forums?

[Russman]

lol thanks Russ, not sure if that's a compliment or a slap in the face

Does Tim lurk about on the forums?

Nah neither haha.

Yeah his forum name is vsute.

[No Crust Racing]

Cheers, will ask him what he has.

[Belsil80]

Mick and Tim bought podium 2's. the same as what i had. the biggest difference is that the sides dont drop away towards the front like the Gp.

As for rails, my car, Tims car and Micks car have all had the old mounts cut out and new solid mounts put in. It gets you a lot closer to the ground. so if you dont care about not moving it and you dont have a midget freind that will be driving it i would recomend doing that...

[No Crust Racing]

Ahh thanks Ryan.

Cutting out and welding in new mounts is getting a bit serious (I'd have to get a mate to help as I'm not that metal fab savvy) I was hoping for a bolt in solution. Side mounted seats allow height adjustment though don't they? All the mounts I have looked at have at least 5 holes for height?

[_Ryan_]

http://www.autosportpa.com.au/?stg=71

normally have Velo in stock

Edited August 26, 2009 by RB_Ryan

[No Crust Racing]

Nice, thanks for that.

Unsure if the GP-90 is worth the extra over the Milano, problem is I can't sit in them locally.

[_Ryan_]

Nice, thanks for that.

Unsure if the GP-90 is worth the extra over the Milano, problem is I can't sit in them locally.

Called autosport?

[No Crust Racing]

For what? to ask them if the GP-90 is a better seat?

I'd prefer to make my own mind up by sitting in both. My issue is being in Alb/Wodonga and not being able to sit in both easily.

[Roy]

Dont worry too much about ADRs, provided it complies with FIA etc then you know the quality is there. It may be an ADR seat but the second you put a rail on it and install it then its still illegal until you have it engineered ;( as the rail is not ADR

[_Ryan_]

For what? to ask them if the GP-90 is a better seat?

I'd prefer to make my own mind up by sitting in both. My issue is being in Alb/Wodonga and not being able to sit in both easily.

If they have one in stock to sit in... I didn't realise you were so far out... makes them being in bayswater not mean anything haha, had been posting without much time and hadn't checked your location.

Edited August 26, 2009 by RB_Ryan