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Would like to ask your opinions on aftermarket seats for my car. I'm just getting started in Open track type events and I looking into getting better/lighter/safer seating. I've been looking at the styles like the Corbue Clubman, Momo Start, Sparco,,, pretty much that syle and price range {200-300$}. I'm sure that most have seen those type seats, pretty much entry level, tube style seats. I have just seen the past weekend, a pair of Kirkey Road Race seats.

I will have a 6 point roll bar soon so there is no need for reclineing seats. The car is driven on the street, although not alot. Maybe 10K miles per year now. I'm a pretty small feller {5'7 @ 165lbs} so vehicle entry/exit should be a huge problem. Also as I have already hinted at,,, I really don't want to go over 300$ for a seat.

I think the Kirky is most likely the safest and lightest seat of the bunch. It, however isn't the best looking of the bunch. I'm usually a form follows function type of person and if this were a race car I would have no problems throwing the Kirkeys in there. BUT, it it a street car that will be driven on the track occasionally. I will {at times} have to drive in these seats for hours at a time when going to events. Maybe 4-6 hour trips,,, don't really forsee anything taking longer than that.

Here is the question I was wanting your opinions on- would you install a set of these in your street car?

(IMG:http://www.kirkeyracing.com/images/seats/47000w.jpg)

Thanks for any opinions and I'm sorry for the long butt post. Just wanted to make sure I covered all the bases.

Judd View Member Profile	Aug 22 2004, 08:28 AM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 231 Joined: 9-January 04 From: N.E Ga. Member No.: 112	Would like to ask your opinions on aftermarket seats for my car. I'm just getting started in Open track type events and I looking into getting better/lighter/safer seating. I've been looking at the styles like the Corbue Clubman, Momo Start, Sparco,,, pretty much that syle and price range {200-300$}. I'm sure that most have seen those type seats, pretty much entry level, tube style seats. I have just seen the past weekend, a pair of Kirkey Road Race seats. I will have a 6 point roll bar soon so there is no need for reclineing seats. The car is driven on the street, although not alot. Maybe 10K miles per year now. I'm a pretty small feller {5'7 @ 165lbs} so vehicle entry/exit should be a huge problem. Also as I have already hinted at,,, I really don't want to go over 300$ for a seat. I think the Kirky is most likely the safest and lightest seat of the bunch. It, however isn't the best looking of the bunch. I'm usually a form follows function type of person and if this were a race car I would have no problems throwing the Kirkeys in there. BUT, it it a street car that will be driven on the track occasionally. I will {at times} have to drive in these seats for hours at a time when going to events. Maybe 4-6 hour trips,,, don't really forsee anything taking longer than that. Here is the question I was wanting your opinions on- would you install a set of these in your street car? (IMG:http://www.kirkeyracing.com/images/seats/47000w.jpg) Thanks for any opinions and I'm sorry for the long butt post. Just wanted to make sure I covered all the bases.

CMC #37 View Member Profile	Aug 23 2004, 06:27 PM Post #2
CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194	QUOTE Julie, So let me get this correct. You first had the intermediate and then switched to the deluxe seat? Ken highly recommended the deluxe seat also, but he also recommended that I actually be fitted in the seat, so I may have to find a local rep, b/c CA is far from NJ!! -Teutonic Yeah buddy! The deluxe seat rocks if you can pull off the $ to get it! I am sure there is a Kirkey dealer somewhere near you! Go check it out. Fitting is really important. Also make sure you get the right hardware to install the seat and don't skimp there.