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Thor142 · 03-01-2016, 11:34 AM

Just registered for the HPDE June 10-12 at the Glen. Can't wait to track this car. Should be a blast. I barely fit in with a helmet on because of the sunroof and it puts me in kind of an awkward position but I figure I'll get used to it if I leave the seat like that permanently. Anyone else have to sit in a less than ideal position due to headroom with a helmet?

locktyght · 03-01-2016, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

Just registered for the HPDE June 10-12 at the Glen. Can't wait to track this car. Should be a blast. I barely fit in with a helmet on because of the sunroof and it puts me in kind of an awkward position but I figure I'll get used to it if I leave the seat like that permanently. Anyone else have to sit in a less than ideal position due to headroom with a helmet?

Yep, its terrible and I'm not even tall (5'10''), but all my height is in my torso.

After a full day of auto-crossing my neck is killing me because I'm wedged in.

I've tried every imaginable seating position where I can still reach the pedals and it is a lose/lose situation. The only way to make it work is to lay back like a gangster in my hoopty, but that doesn't allow me to be up on the wheel and handle the car.

2010Camaro1ss · 03-01-2016, 11:11 PM

Yes. Driving with a helmet sucks with my sunroof.

BMR Sales · 03-02-2016, 11:45 AM

I would look a dedicated Track only seat. When you are on the Track, you need to feel as comfortable as possible. A weird seat angle or having your neck at an uncomfortable position is dangerous

locktyght · 03-02-2016, 12:04 PM

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I would look a dedicated Track only seat. When you are on the Track, you need to feel as comfortable as possible. A weird seat angle or having your neck at an uncomfortable position is dangerous

Do you happen to know of any comparisons on seating height? I have searched endlessly and have never really come across a definitive seat and bracket combo/setup that provides a drastic seat height change.

gajagfan · 03-02-2016, 12:09 PM

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Do you happen to know of any comparisons on seating height? I have searched endlessly and have never really come across a definitive seat and bracket combo/setup that provides a drastic seat height change.

I am very interested in this as well. I am looking to change seats and want to gain as much headroom as possible. If anyone has come up with a successful combo that increases headroom by at least an inch, please let me (all of us) know!

alexmak · 03-02-2016, 02:10 PM

for me the main issue is that to fit with a helmet I have to adjust seat's back rest too far down, so seat's lateral support is basically non-existent (cause I don't want to lie in the seat). Someone told me that there is a "lower cushion" for camaro seat, but I couldn't find it.

Thor142 · 03-02-2016, 02:26 PM

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I would look a dedicated Track only seat. When you are on the Track, you need to feel as comfortable as possible. A weird seat angle or having your neck at an uncomfortable position is dangerous

I really wish you could swap out the sunroof. I'm literally in need of an inch. If I can't track the car without swapping out the seat I'll just get something else. Maybe Gen 6 1LE

BMR Sales · 03-03-2016, 11:11 AM

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I really wish you could swap out the sunroof. I'm literally in need of an inch. If I can't track the car without swapping out the seat I'll just get something else. Maybe Gen 6 1LE

Even less head room in a '16

Mikamaro · 03-03-2016, 12:16 PM

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Just registered for the HPDE June 10-12 at the Glen.

Where did you register?

Thor142 · 03-03-2016, 01:09 PM

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Where did you register?

Motorsportsreg.com, but first I joined the BMW club since it's their event.

Freebird · 03-05-2016, 04:23 PM

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Motorsportsreg.com, but first I joined the BMW club since it's their event.

How do you join the BMW club? Is that the only way to get track time? I've heard of others doing the same and not owning a BMW. I live not too far from Watkins and would really like to get my car on the track.

Thor142 · 03-07-2016, 09:39 AM

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How do you join the BMW club? Is that the only way to get track time? I've heard of others doing the same and not owning a BMW. I live not too far from Watkins and would really like to get my car on the track.

BMW club of America. Use the Google LOL

Thor142 · 03-07-2016, 09:40 AM

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Even less head room in a '16

Nope. I sat in one Saturday.

03-01-2016, 11:34 AM	#1
Thor142 Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 2,132	Watkins Glen Just registered for the HPDE June 10-12 at the Glen. Can't wait to track this car. Should be a blast. I *barely* fit in with a helmet on because of the sunroof and it puts me in kind of an awkward position but I figure I'll get used to it if I leave the seat like that permanently. Anyone else have to sit in a less than ideal position due to headroom with a helmet?

03-01-2016, 11:11 PM	#3
2010Camaro1ss Drives: 2014 Camaro 2ss 1LE Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 142	Yes. Driving with a helmet sucks with my sunroof. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 1993 Corvette 1980 Corvette

03-02-2016, 11:45 AM	#4
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	I would look a dedicated Track only seat. When you are on the Track, you need to feel as comfortable as possible. A weird seat angle or having your neck at an uncomfortable position is dangerous

03-02-2016, 02:10 PM	#7
alexmak Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Newtown Square, PA Posts: 147	for me the main issue is that to fit with a helmet I have to adjust seat's back rest too far down, so seat's lateral support is basically non-existent (cause I don't want to lie in the seat). Someone told me that there is a "lower cushion" for camaro seat, but I couldn't find it.