Lets make the definitive Harness and racing seat thread!

[X25]

Originally Posted by jamestown

There has been a lot of sparco questions in this tread. I am literally going to be installing a sparco pro2000 into my 1le in the next two days so I will update with my experiences.

I am going to swap the seat in and out for track events. Reason for this is I don't want to deal with the liability issues on the street. I am also going to leave the airbag light on for track events. I have heard there were some issues with airbags going off in earlier models - resolved or not I really have no idea and don't necessarily want to find out. I also think that on track everyone there has signed a waver and is wearing a helmet. Maybe this is flawed logic but that is my plan so far.

The seat is going to be bolted directly onto a planted bracket (no sliders) so really I will probably have too much head room. But I'll let you guys know.

If you don't attend too many events in a year, sounds like a great plan to me!

[cornerspeed92]

Im selling my harness bar if interested, the info is here. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=411781

[backeddy]

do not forget this......your life may depend on it

[jamestown]

I agree with the above two posters that more safety equipment in my car would be ideal. I will look into it.

As far as the Sparco pro2000 install. It is now in the car! Here is how the install went:

Remove stock seat. 2 Torx 50 bolts and unplug the stock seat. Unplug and remove the seat belt receiver from the stock seat frame.

Picture 1. Test install the planted bracket (Part SB137DR) It looks good... wait a sec...

Picture 2. Well, I don't have any low profile torx bits, so that isn't going to work.

Picture 3. Solution, cut out the offending piece of aluminum.

Picture 4. Install the planted side brackets onto the seat. They are in the lowest possible rear setting so the seat doesn't hit the planted bracket base.

Picture 5. Place the seat on top of the base in the car and sit in it, get comfortable and mark or measure where you want the seat in relation to the base. Then mark where you need to drill holes to mount the seat to the base. For whatever reason the predrilled holes on both the planted base and side pieces do not line up so they must expect you to drill your own.

Picture 6. Bolt the seat to the base outside of the car, line it up so that the seat will be closer to the transmission tunnel than the door or else it will hit the door. Bolt on the stock seat belt receiver, I used aftermarket hardware for this (and some other parts too, I can't remember exactly what came with the seat and brackets and what didn't).

Picture 7. Looks good! Wait a sec...

Picture 8. Goddamn it, now the torx bolt on the other side is blocked!

Picture 9. I thought about cutting more. But instead I just bought a bolt. I probably should be diligent and get a stronger version of it in the future considering safety is involved, but this one here is a home depot special.

[jamestown]

In the car the seat just clears the door, although I could move it inwards more if I had to, so the width of the seat really isn't a problem.

So how is the headroom? Surprisingly I'm not much lower than my stock 1ss seat. Anything I gained was probably give up by the more upright seating position of the pro2000. I am 5'11" and I have enough room, but just. My head didn't touch the roof at all during my track day.

[ZL1-V]

The same height I have with my helmet on, but with my seat pads removed. I have a sunroof hence the pad removal when wearing the helmet. I was one step from cutting my Planted brackets like you did for the rear torx. I needed more legroom in my car. Definitely get a strong high graded bolt. The two bolts are the only anchors as the front slide into the stock mount. Heavy braking or even worse impact and you will want them strong.

[Cmitopgun]

So I just picked up a pair of tank plates but it did not come with eye bolts. Can I get compatible eye bolts and fasteners at a hardware store? I can't find just bolts online unless someone knows where I can order some. Thanks!!

[EarlyApex]

Here's a link. You still have to buy the grade 8 nuts to go with it.

http://www.saferacer.com/racequip-short-eye-bolt

[summit1le]

I installed the sparco base which I hear is made by planted. When contacted sparco. They were perplexed by the blocking on the rear bolt. I cut a small piece and used the factory bolt. Crazy oversight

[EarlyApex]

Has any one seen or heard of this new "Hans" type of helmet restraint?

http://www.saferacer.com/zamp-z-tech...2#!prettyPhoto

[hcsi99]

For you guys with the Sparco seats, I know the airbag light is still an issue, but what are you doing about the seat belt chime since the seat belt doesn't plug directly into the floor harness but rather the factory seat harness?

[Aero_Sport_Concepts]

Originally Posted by hcsi99

For you guys with the Sparco seats, I know the airbag light is still an issue, but what are you doing about the seat belt chime since the seat belt doesn't plug directly into the floor harness but rather the factory seat harness?

Not an issue for some reason. Once the OE Seat is removed it doesn't go off. Ya the SRS Light is on but not a big deal

[X25]

Originally Posted by EarlyApex

Has any one seen or heard of this new "Hans" type of helmet restraint?

http://www.saferacer.com/zamp-z-tech...2#!prettyPhoto

I bought it, but it was very uncomfortable for me with too many pressure points. I sold it and switched to the new adjustable Hans brand HANS, and it's the best one I've ever used in terms of comfort and practicality.

[hcsi99]

Originally Posted by Aero_Sport_Concepts

Not an issue for some reason. Once the OE Seat is removed it doesn't go off. Ya the SRS Light is on but not a big deal

The seat belt chime doesn't go off, or the seat belt light doesn't turn off?