[fst02z]

Hi guys!

I am a new member here and I just started to run my car (02 z/28) at some track events. I had a blast at a spectator event last weekend and I am going to be putting some new parts on the camaro. I am wondering if you guys had any suggestions on seats for me. I am trying to keep the cost relatively low and would like reclining seats as I still drive the car on the street quite a bit! Any help is appreciated! I am currently looking at the Corbeau CR1.

Thanks,

Justin

[Blainefab]

Hi guys!

track events
cost relatively low
reclining
drive the car on the street
Corbeau CR1.

Thanks,

Justin

Corbeau is popular because they are cheap. They are cheap because they are designed poorly,
and manufactured poorly.

I recommend picking up a used set of Pontiac 4th gen seats - they have deeper thigh bolsters than the Camaro seats, and a more useful, adjustable headrest. Should be able to find them cheap, they fit, and are OEM sturdy.

[KCC455]

Corbeau is popular because they are cheap. They are cheap because they are designed poorly,
and manufactured poorly.

I recommend picking up a used set of Pontiac 4th gen seats - they have deeper thigh bolsters than the Camaro seats, and a more useful, adjustable headrest. Should be able to find them cheap, they fit, and are OEM sturdy.

Any other suggestions besides used set of Pontiac 4th gen seats. I like more prominent bolsters than the factory Pontiac 4th gens have.
Thank you

[Blainefab]

Corbeau is popular because they are cheap. They are cheap because they are designed poorly,
and manufactured poorly.

I recommend picking up a used set of Pontiac 4th gen seats - they have deeper thigh bolsters than the Camaro seats, and a more useful, adjustable headrest. Should be able to find them cheap, they fit, and are OEM sturdy.

Any other suggestions besides used set of Pontiac 4th gen seats. I like more prominent bolsters than the factory Pontiac 4th gens have.
Thank you

My response was directed towards the OP's stated criteria:
track events
cost relatively low
reclining
drive the car on the street
Corbeau CR1?

He's not really looking for a racing seat - he's looking for a more supportive (assumption on my part) seat that will not get in the way of street use, and is not expensive. The reclining feature eliminates all real racing seats, which by definition do not recline. I would not recommend any piece of safety gear that I wouldn't feel comfortable using myself, and that eliminates Corbeau. Recaro makes some high quality reclining seats that I would use on track, but they are not inexpensive. The design and manufacture of a crashworthy reclining mechanism is not cheap, and is reflected in the cost of the end product.

For real racing seats, for a dedicated race/track car, I recommend a head restraint seat, properly installed, with racing harness and a rollbar/cage. Kirkey and Racetech are my top choices. For a race car in transition that will see some street use, I recommend a non head restraint seat, same brands, but avoid the bottom end Kirkey drag stuff.

This post has been edited by Blainefab: Oct 2 2010, 07:28 AM