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WHAMMO · 09-02-2015, 01:55 PM

Gonna order Kirkey seats. Should I order the bracket too or just bolt the seat where I want it? Any fabrication needed?
AIRBAG fuse pull and call it a day?

Im thinking of ordering a Summit plastic seat for the pasenger side...

JusticePete · 09-02-2015, 01:57 PM

Are you using a harness?
Caged or harness bar?

WHAMMO · 09-02-2015, 02:09 PM

Nothing...just weighr reduction for a 11s pass (hoping)

Pro Stock John · 09-02-2015, 03:04 PM

I had both in 4th gens. I liked the plastic Jegs seat more to drive around in.

WHAMMO · 09-02-2015, 03:06 PM

What about installation?

Pro Stock John · 09-02-2015, 05:01 PM

Been a while but we had the Kirkeys just about mounted to the floor:

Jegs seat I think it came with a sliding metal base, we used it:

Trackman · 09-02-2015, 07:13 PM

There are a couple companies that make seat bases that bolt right into the stock locations.
Google it.

JusticePete · 09-02-2015, 07:26 PM

The three point stock seat belt is designed to work with together with all the factory air bags. When you remove and OE safety device it should be replaced with an aftermarket safety device. Unless I am mistaken, the back of the Kirkey is designed to be attached to a roll bar.

From the Kirkey website for the Series 16 seat.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

This seat is to be mounted using the following instructions. For the bottom
of the seat, we recommend that you use no less than four (4) 5/16” (8mm)
bolts directly through the bottom of seat to the frame or roll cage.
(spread the bolts out as far as possible to distribute the load). For the back
of the seat, we recommend no less than two (2) 5/16" (8mm) bolts
through the back of the seat (below the shoulder belt openings)
to the roll cage.

NEVER mount to sheet metal.

We need a better plan to get into the 11s.

WHAMMO · 09-02-2015, 08:47 PM

The economy drag seat doesnt need to be attached to a roll bar, I think. thank you for the advice!

I'm at 12.76@113mph with a horrible 2.2 0-60ft. Race star on the way in 17'' front and rear with drag radials. This might do the trick with removed passenger seat. I could add ported intake and TB to complete this.

WHAMMO · 09-02-2015, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Been a while but we had the Kirkeys just about mounted to the floor:

Jegs seat I think it came with a sliding metal base, we used it:

Thanks a lot for the pic!! Might go with jegs..but shipping is way less with Summit to Canada...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trackman

There are a couple companies that make seat bases that bolt right into the stock locations.
Google it.

I've seen some but theyre like 200 bucks...

JusticePete · 09-02-2015, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHAMMO

The economy drag seat doesnt need to be attached to a roll bar, I think. thank you for the advice!

I'm at 12.76@113mph with a horrible 2.2 0-60ft. Race star on the way in 17'' front and rear with drag radials. This might do the trick with removed passenger seat. I could add ported intake and TB to complete this.

I have installed several Kirkey containment seats, but not any of the Series 16 Drag Seats. I did reference the Kirkey installation instructions for the Series 16.

https://www.kirkeyracing.com/images/...on%20Guide.pdf

For the back of the seat, we recommend no less than two (2) 5/16" (8mm) bolts through the back of the seat (below the shoulder belt openings) to the roll cage.

WHAMMO · 09-02-2015, 09:45 PM

Ok so no Kirkey then...

62nalide · 09-02-2015, 11:36 PM

I ordered the Copo seats
I'll post picks when they go in

WHAMMO · 09-03-2015, 12:48 AM

^^wow..what an idea!! Youre telling me that when I just ordered summit seat LOL, 2 mins ago!

09-02-2015, 01:55 PM	#1
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,641	Ordering Kirkey economy drag seat..need install advice Gonna order Kirkey seats. Should I order the bracket too or just bolt the seat where I want it? Any fabrication needed? AIRBAG fuse pull and call it a day? Im thinking of ordering a Summit plastic seat for the pasenger side... __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

09-02-2015, 02:09 PM	#3
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,641	Nothing...just weighr reduction for a 11s pass (hoping) __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

09-02-2015, 03:04 PM	#4
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I had both in 4th gens. I liked the plastic Jegs seat more to drive around in. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

09-02-2015, 03:06 PM	#5
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,641	What about installation? __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

09-02-2015, 05:01 PM	#6
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Been a while but we had the Kirkeys just about mounted to the floor: Jegs seat I think it came with a sliding metal base, we used it: __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

09-02-2015, 01:57 PM	#2
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Are you using a harness? Caged or harness bar?

09-02-2015, 07:13 PM	#7
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	There are a couple companies that make seat bases that bolt right into the stock locations. Google it.

09-02-2015, 07:26 PM	#8
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	The three point stock seat belt is designed to work with together with all the factory air bags. When you remove and OE safety device it should be replaced with an aftermarket safety device. Unless I am mistaken, the back of the Kirkey is designed to be attached to a roll bar. From the Kirkey website for the Series 16 seat. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS This seat is to be mounted using the following instructions. For the bottom of the seat, we recommend that you use no less than four (4) 5/16” (8mm) bolts directly through the bottom of seat to the frame or roll cage. (spread the bolts out as far as possible to distribute the load). For the back of the seat, we recommend no less than two (2) 5/16" (8mm) bolts through the back of the seat (below the shoulder belt openings) to the roll cage. NEVER mount to sheet metal. We need a better plan to get into the 11s.

09-02-2015, 08:47 PM	#9
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,641	The economy drag seat doesnt need to be attached to a roll bar, I think. thank you for the advice! I'm at 12.76@113mph with a horrible 2.2 0-60ft. Race star on the way in 17'' front and rear with drag radials. This might do the trick with removed passenger seat. I could add ported intake and TB to complete this. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

09-02-2015, 09:45 PM	#12
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,641	Ok so no Kirkey then... __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

09-02-2015, 11:36 PM	#13
62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	I ordered the Copo seats I'll post picks when they go in __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

09-03-2015, 12:48 AM	#14
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,641	^^wow..what an idea!! Youre telling me that when I just ordered summit seat LOL, 2 mins ago! __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.