Seats, again...

Ted Andkilde
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Seats, again...
January 04, 2009 10:00PM

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CARS has a "strong preference" for FIA seats but no "requirement" for same -- I'm looking for fat guy seats that will fit happily in my Mini. I fit comfortably in an 18" Kirkey but roundy-round seats are a weirdly asymmetrical and folks have talked a lot of trash about aluminum seats.

Take a look at these:

http://www.jkcomposites.com/gt-dimensions-page.html

and tell me why it's a bad idea...

Thanks, Ted

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Re: Seats, again...
January 04, 2009 11:47PM

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I have my old co-drivers seat which fit him well (he's 6'4, 280lbs or so) Don't know if it'll fit in your mini but it's in Canada and it can be had for cheap.

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Re: Seats, again...
January 05, 2009 10:07AM

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Have you looked that W offerings from Racetech? Looks like they are similar in sizing to the ones you posted.

http://www.racetechseatsna.com/race_seats/RT4009.html

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Re: Seats, again...
January 05, 2009 12:42PM

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Or Sparco Evo L's or Sparco Circuit Pro are both wider versions of their counterparts.

You've also got Sabelt Taurus XL up to 260lbs (might be same as circuit pro)

But I think the absolute widest is Sparco Evo 3.

All are HANS compatible.

I don't have personal experience with any so I can't really say they'll work. It's just a suggestion.

Michael LeCompte

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Re: Seats, again...
January 05, 2009 04:19PM

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Cool, pm me your phone # or call me 519-818-0033.

Thanks, Ted

david amor Wrote:
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> I have my old co-drivers seat which fit him well
> (he's 6'4, 280lbs or so) Don't know if it'll fit
> in your mini but it's in Canada and it can be had
> for cheap.

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Re: Seats, again...
January 06, 2009 03:11AM

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I have 2 corbeau seats for large guys and I'am going to london on friday saturday, can email you pics

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Re: Seats, again...
January 06, 2009 09:48PM

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racerboy000 Wrote:
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> I have 2 corbeau seats for large guys and I'am
> going to london on friday saturday, can email you
> pics
>

Hi Eric

I've started chatting with David's co-driver via telephone already and I'm also tied up through the weekend.

Do send photos and contact info along if you get a chance.

Thanks, Ted