Race Seat Opinions

[low_psi]

Been looking at getting an aftermarket seat for track days since I'm flying around in the stock seat. I don't want to use a harness(I have a 3pt Corbeau from autoX days I need to sell) until I get a rollbar. So a seat and locking the OEM belt seems the best option for now. These are the seats I'm looking at:

Corbeau FX1 Pro:
16lbs, $280, easy to find brackets, 5pt, not FIA. The Forza was a little to wide for my tastes and is a tube frame. The FX1P is fiberglass and a tad smaller.

Momo Cup
16lbs, $380, bracket may be a chore, 5pt, FIA. Also a fiberglass seat.

Also been looking at Cobra and Sparco... anyone have any suggestions. I'm 6', 150lbs.

 

[Lani]

From my experience working at a racetrack, I can tell you that most drivers prefer Momo or Sparco racing seats. Don't look for just comfort but also, safety support. I believe there is a ratings guide-- you might be able to look it up. Anyway, you should really try out each of those seats at a store before you commit to buying one.

 

[melicha8]

I own a sparco speed seat and that would be right up your alley. I'm 6' 165 32" waist and it is a perfect fit. I would suggest though that you get the more expensive one that is fiberglass or CF since there will be no creaks or pops that I encounter with the metal tube frame

 

[dmitrik4]

i know a few folks who use the momo start...it seems like a good deal: $220 and 15lbs. i'm 6', 175 and i fit in it pretty well...it's very comfortable. dunno about the FIA rating, though.

 

[zzMSP03.5]

Most racing seats are chill, but i found these and if i could save up the 2,000 to blow on seats i would defintely buy these without question... only place i have found them is corksport.com

http://corksport.com/store/large/bdbk/seats/MAZDASPEED_Sport_Seat_ea.html

theres the link, and here is one with other seats that are more but i like the first ones better

http://corksport.com/store/category/53i8/seats.html

 

[apexlater]

If all you are doing is track days I would just get whatever fits you well. I wouldn't worry about using a harness or not (I would). But I'm not even going to start debating about harnesses/rollcages. (deadhorse

I would go with whatever is the easiest set up for you. And unless you are doing wheel to wheel racing I don't think it has to be FIA rated, but you should check with whoever is sanctioning your track days.

 

[ChopstickHero]

i know you are looking at these seats for track days, but how about for daily driving? would these be comfortable enough for everyday use? my friend had a fixed racing bucket in his car and he said it was a pain to get in and out everyday. but obviously for the track it is great. there are some seats that hold you well for daily and enough for track use.

 

[tiwing]

for track days, do you have to have a non-reclining seat? If NOT, I strongly suggest the sparco torinos. I have them and drive 100k a day back and forth to work, very comfortable. But they also hold great in autoX. quite a bit heavier than stock though.

 

[low_psi]

thanks for the input, I'll check out the Speed and Start seats. As far as daily driving comfort, its not a big deal lol.

apexlater- please share your thoughts on rollbars and harnesses. I was under the impression having a rollbar is the proper pre-req for a harness. Are full cages with halo bars the minimum to safely use a harness?

 

[low_psi]

bump for other suggestions/experience. I sat in some Momo seats a few days ago and compared dimensions to the Start. Looks like it'll fit me great, and since its FIA approved I'd rather have it than the Corbeau.

 

[Polonia2]

I have a pair of leather sparco rev (custom) going in to my car. I sit a few times while its still on the ground. It fits me pretty well. Today I went to wedge engenering to get sparco sliders and brackets. Some how it cost me around $320 - $390 (pair) just to have them install to the car. Anyone has another suggestion on what should I do (boom07) ?