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> Best non-destructive race seat option?
BillJ
post Dec 17 2024, 11:27 AM
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So kind of at a crossroads right now with the 6. Have just had the pans restored to original configuration and do not want to add holes back to the floor. Want to use the normal seat base arrangement for driver and fixed seat for passenger as per original in 1970. I don't take passengers on the track but may title and street the car on occasion. I don't mind having two sets of seats per se (one street one track) but definitely do not want to add back side mount and drill holes in the floor again.

Any advice from this fine collection of 914 gurus?


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post Dec 18 2024, 01:29 PM
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Once upon a time. Many years ago….

I put a Corbeau race seat on the stock slider.
Found I loss too much head room and had to remove the slider for that reason

I’m sure a different seat or angle could be found
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post Dec 19 2024, 08:54 PM
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QUOTE(brant @ Dec 18 2024, 12:29 PM) *

Once upon a time. Many years ago….

I put a Corbeau race seat on the stock slider.
Found I loss too much head room and had to remove the slider for that reason

I’m sure a different seat or angle could be found


I tried a stock seat (with bottom cushion removed), a "cheap" molded plastic race seat, and a fancier race seat. (Sorry for the lack of specifics, this was all many years ago.). But the only way I could get enough clearance between my helmet and the roof was an aluminum shell-style seat bolted to the floor. We had strict inspectors at the time, and it was hard to fake it.

BTW, I am 6'2" tall, and at the time weighed about 200 lbs.
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BillJ   Best non-destructive race seat option?   Dec 17 2024, 11:27 AM
eric9144   Recaro Pole Positions, there's a seat bracket ...   Dec 17 2024, 12:03 PM
BillJ   Thanks! Been totally unconscious with wallet ...   Dec 17 2024, 12:13 PM
flipb   Incidentally, this ad showed today up on my local ...   Dec 17 2024, 03:12 PM
eric9144   Pole positions may be a good option provided they...   Dec 17 2024, 03:21 PM
Luke M   Pole positions may be a good option provided the...   Dec 18 2024, 06:06 AM
rgalla9146   IIRC the passenger side hinges can be bolted to th...   Dec 17 2024, 04:21 PM
bkrantz   How big are you and how much head room do you need...   Dec 17 2024, 09:32 PM
infraredcalvin   Yes, check your headroom, the recaros end up sitti...   Dec 17 2024, 10:11 PM
BillJ   6' 190 lbs 33" waist. Seats i have now sa...   Dec 17 2024, 10:59 PM
infraredcalvin   6' 190 lbs 33" waist. Seats i have now s...   Dec 18 2024, 08:23 AM
mlindner   What if did, 550 spyder look. I know all the conce...   Dec 18 2024, 07:39 AM
Geezer914   Corbeau seats.   Dec 18 2024, 08:42 AM
Montreal914   Like for steering wheels (I have 3 types), I plan ...   Dec 18 2024, 10:25 AM
eric9144   Maybe call PMS and see if they are working on thi...   Dec 18 2024, 11:44 AM
BillJ   Love pepita for sure. Would be so.great to.find a ...   Dec 18 2024, 12:54 PM
brant   Once upon a time. Many years ago…. I put a Cor...   Dec 18 2024, 01:29 PM
brant   Once upon a time. Many years ago…. I put a Cor...   Dec 18 2024, 01:29 PM
bkrantz   Once upon a time. Many years ago…. I put a Co...   Dec 19 2024, 08:54 PM
BillJ   @eric9144 what did you find out? May go this rou...   Dec 19 2024, 11:41 AM
KSCarrera   Stock sliders don't meet FIA cert - is that a ...   Dec 20 2024, 03:08 AM
eric9144   @[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?show...   Dec 23 2024, 02:03 PM
BillJ   That is really great of you. Will get in touch in ...   Dec 23 2024, 07:23 PM


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