aftermarket race seat - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

ChrisZang · 03-17-2009, 10:11 PM

Hey,

I am planning to install a race seat (with holes for 6 point harness) for track days.
I am a bit on the tall side, so I need a seat which helps me sit lower so I pass broomstick (I have a B-K rollbar extension, but it's still a tight fit)
It seems that in GT3 seats you actually sit HIGHER, so they're out of the question.
Also the Corbeau seem to add an inch in height.
I was wondering if anyone has some experience to share.

edevlin · 03-18-2009, 01:07 AM

The B-K seat bracket should help you sit a little lower and tilt you back at a good angle with the GT3 seat, its what I use.

Ed

Topless · 03-18-2009, 07:22 AM

Forum member SBD uses the Sparco Evo2 and drilled new holes in the brackets to lower the seat. I think he is 6'3".

Whatever seat you choose make sure it meets DOT or FiA certification standards so it will pass tech inspection on track day. There are a lot of knockoff seats around with no safety testing or certification and they won't pass tech at many tracks. No reason to get a racing seat if NASA, SCCA, and PCA won't let you on the track with it. Check your rulebook first, then go shopping.

ChrisZang · 03-18-2009, 08:30 PM

Thanks for the tip with the DOT sticker.
So I guess the cheap chinese GT3-seat knock-offs on eBay are out of the equation then

Sboxin · 03-18-2009, 11:26 PM

We made a special floor mounting frame to mount the seat brackets directly onto the floor. This photo is the top of the MOMO seats

If you are interested I'll take a pic of the frame and send along...

Take care,
ED

heyjae · 03-19-2009, 07:50 AM

I found that the BK bracket plus my Cobra seats were about the same height than the stock seats. I drilled an extra hole in the bracket to lower them by 1/2" or so.