06-09-2016, 10:14 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2017 Jeep Rubicon, 2016 Z06 Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Abbotsford B.C. Canada
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Lower Front Drivers Seat
I am interested in having the front seat lowered to the floor, has anyone done this or know if it can be done. I cannot sit comfortably in the car with a helmet on.
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2014 Z/28 Black VIN #176
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06-10-2016, 07:16 AM | #2 |
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Have you adjusted the seat height? I know I bought mine and it was set up perfectly so I never tried adjusting it until my first track day. Reason, with the helmet on I was hitting the roof with it. I didn't have the owners manual with me so I lived with it because no one else could figure out how to lower it.
Later I read the manual and figured out how to do that. So now it goes as low As I need it for track days.
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06-10-2016, 08:45 AM | #3 |
Drives: 2017 Jeep Rubicon, 2016 Z06 Join Date: Jun 2012
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Hi, thanks for the response. Unfortunately I have adjusted the height it's as low as it goes.
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06-10-2016, 08:47 AM | #4 |
Drives: 2015 Z28 #516 Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: San Marcos, CA
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I have had my seats apart and you could easily have the bottom cushion shaved thinner to sit you lower too.
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06-10-2016, 09:08 AM | #5 |
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I'm in the same boat. I hunch down in the seat, not comfortable, but no other options.
I went so far as to try and make some brackets to remove the seat sliders, but couldn't make it work. Didn't think of having a thinner seat cushion made. May have to look into that. |
06-10-2016, 07:02 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2015 Z28 Silver w/AC Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Miami
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I am considering a Kirkey or Butler built aluminum seat just for track days. Anyone else done this?
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06-10-2016, 08:22 PM | #7 |
Drives: Too many Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Big Apple
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Make sure you are completely up to date with the rules of Organization you track with. If you run an aftermarket seat you'll have to get a 5 or 6 point aftermarket belt. I learned that the hard way. It's definitely for your own safety but sucks to hear it on track day.
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06-10-2016, 11:07 PM | #8 | |
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Head Room
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06-11-2016, 12:59 AM | #9 | |
Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012
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06-11-2016, 11:32 AM | #10 |
Drives: Too many Join Date: Mar 2016
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Yes indeed. The Recaros are great but a purpose built race seat keeps you planted. I never tried a Hans. Maybe in the future. |
06-12-2016, 09:39 PM | #11 |
yes still trying to lower the seat track days are a bitch
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