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Lio Martinez · 11-03-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

Go get the ZL1.. I got a V6 first and didn't even make the first payment before I traded up for an SS.

I know that in the end I'm gonna wish to have a ZL1 but the wait is crazy for an allocation.

kpwalls06 · 11-03-2012, 11:36 AM

I'm all over this thread. Those COPO seats look great, but GM aftermarket usually costs a $&!#-ton. I need retain my recline function, and make sure my shoulders fit in between the side bolsters. Anybody know of somewhere you can see some of these seats in person, maybe sit in one before buying?

toehead93 · 11-03-2012, 12:19 PM

I like the Sparco R100 for the money. Never sat in one though.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 11-03-2012, 05:38 PM

I too would like to replace the seats with some recaro seats. I've thought about using the CTS-V seats, but want to know if it's a direct fitment.

Silver-SS · 11-03-2012, 05:58 PM

In case any of you have never used racing seats, I had MOMO's in my turbo mk4 jetta and when I took them out later I didn't have the same feel/confidence to take corners as fast even though the suspension mods remained( coil overs, sways, bushings, mounts). I don't even mean at ten tenths, just out on the road carving corners I noticed myself taking them about 10 mph slower because of perceived roll and traction limits.

So changing seats actually made a real driving difference to me that I thought wasn't associated with them at all. Hope that helps some people pull the trigger. I know I'm a big guy and still slide around in my ss seat.

VR1LE · 11-03-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lio Martinez

I know that in the end I'm gonna wish to have a ZL1 but the wait is crazy for an allocation.

same here sometimes I wish I ordered a ZL1 but the 1LE with the right mods will be a blast to drive

toehead93 · 11-04-2012, 06:18 AM

There is always this option too for those with a limited budget or prefer not to swap seats.
http://angelwingstech.com/featured-product-3/
I have never used them but I have read good things about them.

1977and2010 · 11-04-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by toehead93

There is always this option too for those with a limited budget or prefer not to swap seats.
http://angelwingstech.com/featured-product-3/
I have never used them but I have read good things about them.

They do work for side to side movement but I still found myself sliding forward or down some. One of the CG locks mostly fixed that.

toehead93 · 11-04-2012, 03:48 PM

Do you use both the angel pads and cg lock or just the cg lock?

tadams72 · 11-04-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toehead93

There is always this option too for those with a limited budget or prefer not to swap seats.
http://angelwingstech.com/featured-product-3/
I have never used them but I have read good things about them.

Yep! I use them and they do help tremendously. I would not go to a track day without them anymore. Cost is reasonable and you still keep the full comfort and adjustability of your factory seats w/ airbags for regular driving. I have a CG Lock on the way to see if it makes any difference though to be honest I felt like the Angelwing Pads did a fine job without the lock.

1977and2010 · 11-04-2012, 04:21 PM

I started with the CG lock then added the angel wings. Only thing is I made my own. Went to a fabric store and got some fabric and some foam, shaped the foam to fit my big ass just right then had my dad who makes back/ leg baces sew them up. $38 total.

SSSoon · 12-28-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tadams72

Yep! I use them and they do help tremendously. I would not go to a track day without them anymore. Cost is reasonable and you still keep the full comfort and adjustability of your factory seats w/ airbags for regular driving. I have a CG Lock on the way to see if it makes any difference though to be honest I felt like the Angelwing Pads did a fine job without the lock.

I use a CG lock. It is great for keeping your butt in the seat, but I still end up with sore knees from bracing, and I still end up using the steering wheel to brace my upper body on the corners. Am trying to find a good racing seat and harness setup that I can swap in for track days and then out again without too much effort. Also need more headroom. Right now I am thinking about a removable harness bar, floor-mount lightweight containment seats like Kirkeys, and a 5-point harness.

Brian 1LE SS · 12-28-2012, 08:25 AM

In my 4th gen I have some carbon fiber Siebon seats. These things weigh only 11lbs with the mounts. I wouldnt recomend them for road racing, but for street use and autox they are great.

Mikamaro · 02-21-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SSSoon

I use a CG lock. It is great for keeping your butt in the seat, but I still end up with sore knees from bracing, and I still end up using the steering wheel to brace my upper body on the corners. Am trying to find a good racing seat and harness setup that I can swap in for track days and then out again without too much effort. Also need more headroom. Right now I am thinking about a removable harness bar, floor-mount lightweight containment seats like Kirkeys, and a 5-point harness.

SSSOON,
I'm thinking of getting a sparco seat with a seat base so I can swap aswell for track days.
My concern now is not having the side air bag under the oem seat.
With the Air bag light ON flashing, will it deactivate ALL the others Air bags in the Car?

11-03-2012, 12:19 PM	#17
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	I like the Sparco R100 for the money. Never sat in one though. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

11-03-2012, 05:38 PM	#18
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	I too would like to replace the seats with some recaro seats. I've thought about using the CTS-V seats, but want to know if it's a direct fitment. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

11-04-2012, 06:18 AM	#21
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	There is always this option too for those with a limited budget or prefer not to swap seats. http://angelwingstech.com/featured-product-3/ I have never used them but I have read good things about them. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

11-04-2012, 03:48 PM	#23
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	Do you use both the angel pads and cg lock or just the cg lock? __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

11-04-2012, 04:21 PM	#25
1977and2010 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 1977 Z28, 2SSRS 2010 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dunedin FL Posts: 810	I started with the CG lock then added the angel wings. Only thing is I made my own. Went to a fabric store and got some fabric and some foam, shaped the foam to fit my big ass just right then had my dad who makes back/ leg baces sew them up. $38 total. __________________

11-03-2012, 11:36 AM	#16
kpwalls06 Cory Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6; Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Carrollton, Tx Posts: 299 View My Garage	I'm all over this thread. Those COPO seats look great, but GM aftermarket usually costs a $&!#-ton. I need retain my recline function, and make sure my shoulders fit in between the side bolsters. Anybody know of somewhere you can see some of these seats in person, maybe sit in one before buying?

11-03-2012, 05:58 PM	#19
Silver-SS Drives: 2012 2SS RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Orlando Posts: 235	In case any of you have never used racing seats, I had MOMO's in my turbo mk4 jetta and when I took them out later I didn't have the same feel/confidence to take corners as fast even though the suspension mods remained( coil overs, sways, bushings, mounts). I don't even mean at ten tenths, just out on the road carving corners I noticed myself taking them about 10 mph slower because of perceived roll and traction limits. So changing seats actually made a real driving difference to me that I thought wasn't associated with them at all. Hope that helps some people pull the trigger. I know I'm a big guy and still slide around in my ss seat.

12-28-2012, 08:25 AM	#27
Brian 1LE SS Drives: 98 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 461	In my 4th gen I have some carbon fiber Siebon seats. These things weigh only 11lbs with the mounts. I wouldnt recomend them for road racing, but for street use and autox they are great. __________________ 98 Camaro SS M6, a few mods 13 Ram R/T, tow vehicle 6th gen??