25 replies to this topic

[Zoobeef]

Need a seat for racing that holds a skinny bastard in place. Pretty sure I'm loosing 20 minutes a lap because I'm sliding around in my current one.

 

Anyone of the slim build got experience in one that holds you in place?

[siztenboots]

check race regs if it has to be FIA cert'd

[techieboy]

That Cobra (I think?) seat that Mike had for Time Attack was super skinny, high sided and also FiA certified. Think it fitted okay, as long as you didn't want two matching seats. Might be a good place to start.

 

It certainly made me feel ill, just looking at it.

[Zoobeef]

Just needs a fixed back although I may aswell get a good one to protect my frail frame

Edited by Zoobeef, 27 May 2016 - 01:05 PM.

[techieboy]

This lot seem to have the biggest range of seats to try. Might be worth stopping off on the way home one day (call in advance though).

 

http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/

[techieboy]

or make yourself one with one of those horrible aluminium coffin type things and bag it/pad it for comfort.

 

[Crabash]

Or just make foam insert for what you have, for the perfect fit.

[The Batman]

probably worth getting one of these

[The Batman]

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Edited by The Batman, 27 May 2016 - 01:53 PM.

[siztenboots]

I've got a spare MOG carbon with Lotus motorsport rails you could borrow

 

[Zoobeef]

Bloody kind offer! I'll see how funding goes though before I take you up on it as my own seat would be ideal!

 

Seems there are plenty of options but I need to sit in some really. I'll speak to mike about his as we are similar ish size

[Stevie Dubyah]

@size ten - That interior is looking well. An orgy of carbon! 

 

 

[SteveA]

Or just make foam insert for what you have, for the perfect fit.

This, plus I have some spare foam mix if you want to give it a shot.

[Jason]

Agree with both Steve's get your seat bagged to you.

[Zoobeef]

How high up the back and sides does the foam mould?

I want a stronger and lighter seat regardless so the better fitting it is originally the less foam I'd have to use.

[Jason]

You don't need a base seat, the foam has no significant mass and the harness will hold you and the seat in. That's how I uderstand it. Does mean only you can really drive unless you make an insert for someone else too. https://racinggenesi...ng-a-race-seat/

[Crabash]

Correct, although you will need a bracket or sheet that ties to the headrest, scrutineers tend to pick up that.

[Zoobeef]

You don't need a base seat, the foam has no significant mass and the harness will hold you and the seat in. That's how I uderstand it. Does mean only you can really drive unless you make an insert for someone else too. https://racinggenesi...ng-a-race-seat/

 

I need a seat for the foam to go into though? And I rather not use the ones I currently have.

[Crabash]

No you don't have to. you may need some form of back board up to the roll bar and a bridge over the hand brake/shifter. Put belt mounts in car and mask over, these will stop it sliding sideways when strapped in. When Happy with shape, tape up with gaffer tape. Or make a slim insert for your seat, you will need to reinforce with fibreglass because it will be thin. Very cheap and the safest type of seat.

[SteveA]

Its also the FIA approved seat of choice for the Caterham championships.