Need more head room at the track

unknownNTT · 10-12-2015, 01:25 AM

On the track with the helmet on it's impossible to actually turn my head all the way to the left due the helmet not clearing the roof of the car. Could some aftermarket seats help with this by being "deeper" and closer to the road surface? If so, which ones would you recommend to achieve max head room clearance? Thank you

roastbeef · 10-12-2015, 03:35 AM

i'm curious about this as well. i'm 6'03" and i bump a little when i turn my head sharply to my left. it isn't too bothersome since i only do that when entering the pits, but its still annoying.

i haven't had the time to properly investigate, but if there is room, i would prefer to lower the oem seat. if i do get a bracket made, i'd get a few sets made and sell the extra sets to others.

Redd · 10-12-2015, 03:40 AM

I too have helmet height issues. I'd be interested in custom brackets for the OEM seats.

unknownNTT · 10-12-2015, 12:58 PM

Lots of people interested, somebody must have solved this problem before

M3 Number 86 · 10-12-2015, 01:38 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55498

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...58#post2878658

1MOREMOD · 10-12-2015, 02:03 PM

Yes it would or you need to lean seat back some which isn't ideal.

kaiv · 10-12-2015, 03:53 PM

Recaro Sportster CS: lighter than stock, hold you better than stock, very comfy, and mounts a couple inches lower than stock :-)

okusa · 10-12-2015, 04:33 PM

You can pretty much get any Recaro to the floor with proper mounts. Guaranteed to provide enough room.

unknownNTT · 10-12-2015, 04:47 PM

Looks like Recaro aftermarket seats is the way to go. A couple of inches should be enough. When you guys say "proper mounts" do I have to look for something in particular or just find the matching mounts for the Recaro seats and my car?

okusa · 10-12-2015, 05:04 PM

Either Macht Schnell or Recaro mounts will work.

unknownNTT · 10-12-2015, 05:46 PM

Sweet, thank you!

jakob66 · 10-14-2015, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by unknownNTT

Lots of people interested, somebody must have solved this problem before

With 6'-2" and tall torso + 200lbs I had the same issue. I bought Recaro Profi XL and mounted w/o sliders (!) to the floor. That solved the issue.
I used MachtSchnell floor mounts an the Recaro brackets.
However, the initial installation is a PITA as the bolts are hard to reach.

z3papa · 10-19-2015, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by okusa

You can pretty much get any Recaro to the floor with proper mounts. Guaranteed to provide enough room.

This. I'm 6'6" and fit in my slick top with a helmet no problem but would guarantee you could get another 2-3" of headroom with mounts, sliders and side mounts as you can mount a race bucket very low and pull out padding if you want to go extreme. I still have my Recaro Profi SPG XL which is recovered in tan pleather if anyone is interested. I even have side mounts and sliders but no floor mounts.

redpriest · 10-19-2015, 09:03 PM

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This is one of those situations where being 5' 8" and 150 pounds is not a drawback.

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unknownNTT Private 24 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IL, USA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Need more head room at the track - would changing seats help? On the track with the helmet on it's impossible to actually turn my head all the way to the left due the helmet not clearing the roof of the car. Could some aftermarket seats help with this by being "deeper" and closer to the road surface? If so, which ones would you recommend to achieve max head room clearance? Thank you
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,726 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	i'm curious about this as well. i'm 6'03" and i bump a little when i turn my head sharply to my left. it isn't too bothersome since i only do that when entering the pits, but its still annoying. i haven't had the time to properly investigate, but if there is room, i would prefer to lower the oem seat. if i do get a bracket made, i'd get a few sets made and sell the extra sets to others. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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Redd Brigadier General 3900 Rep 4,165 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	I too have helmet height issues. I'd be interested in custom brackets for the OEM seats.
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unknownNTT Private 24 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IL, USA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Lots of people interested, somebody must have solved this problem before
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Yes it would or you need to lean seat back some which isn't ideal.
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kaiv IG: limited.slip 332 Rep 1,918 Posts Drives: E46 M3 in a 325i Touring body! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (31)	Recaro Sportster CS: lighter than stock, hold you better than stock, very comfy, and mounts a couple inches lower than stock :-)
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okusa Lieutenant Colonel 846 Rep 1,679 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 - SSII Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	You can pretty much get any Recaro to the floor with proper mounts. Guaranteed to provide enough room.
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unknownNTT Private 24 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IL, USA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Looks like Recaro aftermarket seats is the way to go. A couple of inches should be enough. When you guys say "proper mounts" do I have to look for something in particular or just find the matching mounts for the Recaro seats and my car?
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okusa Lieutenant Colonel 846 Rep 1,679 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 - SSII Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	Either Macht Schnell or Recaro mounts will work.
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