The Race Seat Fitment Thread

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by Tankslapper

Thank you DR Lane!

I asked the same question a while back and roastbeef set me straight with that link. Credit goes to him.

[spxxx]

I'm 6ft 175lbs and have run the following seats:

Sparco:

Circuit 2: One the best fitting of the seats I've run if you're okay with a halo, fits pretty tight and has similar bolster support to the Evo.

Evo S: Slightly tight but had a great balance of bolster support & comfort if you're driving on the street at all. I think a standard Evo would be perfect.

QRT-R: Pretty similar to the Evo but the bolster side support isn't as tall as I'd like.... Only noticed this after sitting in a Pro2000 (plan on switching to the Pro2000 soon).

Grid - lower bolsters but solid shoulder support. It's way too wide for my waist though (I run it as a passenger seat to accommodate bigger folks). Seems like a great option for anyone a bit more hefty than me. (36+ waist)

[omgzirra_exe]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

the rear mounting bolts on my sparco evo XL's was a fun time as well. the bottom of the seat is about 1/2" above the bolts... so you have to tighten just enough so you can adjust the mounts to mount the seat to the mounts, and then use and open ended wrench to torque the hex bolts down. like stated, oem bolts won't work because you can't get a torx bit on it.
tightening the inboard rear bolt is a real treat as well.

so EVO XL fit but QRT XL doesn't? lol

I've been trying to verify this for like a month hahah. cause I assumed the QRT replaced the evo?

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

so EVO XL fit but QRT XL doesn't? lol

I've been trying to verify this for like a month hahah. cause I assumed the QRT replaced the evo?

i don't know anything about the qrt replacing the evo XL, but the QRT-c is going to be made in a larger size in full carbon.

[omgzirra_exe]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

i don't know anything about the qrt replacing the evo XL, but the QRT-c is going to be made in a larger size in full carbon.

you know what I am dumb, they still do make the evo as the EVO XL QRT.

[e9x_m3]

Trying to figure out what seat rails work with Edirb 023s I picked up.. I've bought a set of Bride RO rails specific to the E92 that come with the mounts, rails and seat belt anchor but looking for something to tide me over while I wait for these to arrive..

They are bottom mount reclineable seats and the dimensions are..
405mm (width) x 260 mm (length) or 345mm (width) x 260 mm (length)

can anyone help me out?

[TR3S0R]

The guys that have used Brey Krause mounts on oem powersliders, was anyone able to keep the memory option functional?
I would like to keep this if possible, instead of doing the window switch mod.

[houtan]

Originally Posted by Sanchez14

Has anyone been able to get a Sparco Evo QRT XL to fit in their e92? I'm struggling to get everything to line up without hitting the tunnel or door card. The EAS guys have told me they've had issues too.

I'm 6'4" with a pretty long torso (33" inseam), so I'm pretty limited on seats that will work with a harness. I'm open to other seats if anyone has any recommendations too.

Can anyone who installed an evo xl or omp etc xl seat please share what worked for side and floor mounts?

[amg6975]

I don't have Evo XLs, or a M3 but I got OMP WRC-Rs in my 1 series, which everyone said was impossible.

For floor mounts the Bimmerworld ones have the most flexibility, with VAC just behind. For side mounts I used a basic OMP unit and turned the inside two 180* (and swapped sides) so they didn't interfere with the trans tunnel. This allowed me to move the seats slightly inward to get them to clear the door cards.

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...RoCyccQAvD_BwE

[houtan]

Originally Posted by amg6975

I don't have Evo XLs, or a M3 but I got OMP WRC-Rs in my 1 series, which everyone said was impossible.

For floor mounts the Bimmerworld ones have the most flexibility, with VAC just behind. For side mounts I used a basic OMP unit and turned the inside two 180* (and swapped sides) so they didn't interfere with the trans tunnel. This allowed me to move the seats slightly inward to get them to clear the door cards.

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...RoCyccQAvD_BwE

Thanks. we have the same car so that’s really helpful. The omp wrc XL is another option for me. I see someone has mounted those in this thread as well so would be nice to know if they used the same hw as you.

I am removing my door cards which I’m hoping is enough to fit the bigger seat options and also have the placement be correct.

[busta604]

Sparco QRT Performance - Alcantara with leather and grey stitching. Mounted with Sparco side mounts, Sparco sliders, and Planted Technology base (Sparco base is a exactly the same base, labelled Sparco).

This seat does not fit well. I do not drive an M3 but a 2009 e91 LCI wagon.

1. Although this seat is advertised as suitable for both 3 point and 4 point seat belts, it is not ideal to work with the factory 3 point seat belt. Seat belt clip mounting point is not ideally located. Instead of clip mounted onto seat or seat bracket so it moves with seat when sliding back/forth, it is in a fixed location on the base. If you slide seat forward, clip is too tight/too far back. Slide farther back, clip is too slack/too far forward. Also seat belt clip isn't correct height and does not reach through the seat's seat belt hole, and is not tall enough to mount outside of the seat. Also, seat belt clip's mount is pressing too tightly into the center console.
2. I am 5' 9". When seat is slid into my ideal seating distance, the seat's right leg opening is hitting center console while left shoulder bolster hits b-pillar. I had to mount my seat onto the sliders by offsetting the right slider forward by 3-4 clicks to angle the seat and point slightly outwards (towards a-pillar).

I'll see how it performs at the track in 2 weeks but I'll likely take these out immediately after and only mount and remove for track use only. With the seat belt not properly fitting and the absence of side airbag, I am not comfortable dailying this seat.

[SalimM3]

Originally Posted by busta604

Sparco QRT Performance - Alcantara with leather and grey stitching. Mounted with Sparco side mounts, Sparco sliders, and Planted Technology base (Sparco base is a exactly the same base, labelled Sparco).

This seat does not fit well. I do not drive an M3 but a 2009 e91 LCI wagon.

1. Although this seat is advertised as suitable for both 3 point and 4 point seat belts, it is not ideal to work with the factory 3 point seat belt. Seat belt clip mounting point is not ideally located. Instead of clip mounted onto seat or seat bracket so it moves with seat when sliding back/forth, it is in a fixed location on the base. If you slide seat forward, clip is too tight/too far back. Slide farther back, clip is too slack/too far forward. Also seat belt clip isn't correct height and does not reach through the seat's seat belt hole, and is not tall enough to mount outside of the seat. Also, seat belt clip's mount is pressing too tightly into the center console.
2. I am 5' 9". When seat is slid into my ideal seating distance, the seat's right leg opening is hitting center console while left shoulder bolster hits b-pillar. I had to mount my seat onto the sliders by offsetting the right slider forward by 3-4 clicks to angle the seat and point slightly outwards (towards a-pillar).

I'll see how it performs at the track in 2 weeks but I'll likely take these out immediately after and only mount and remove for track use only. With the seat belt not properly fitting and the absence of side airbag, I am not comfortable dailying this seat.

Hey Busta did you ever find a solution to this fitment issue? I have the same seats and all the same issues with the same sparco bases. Im 5'10" and i run the seat fairly forward so the right side of the seat rubs the center console. My seatbelt just barely clears the side of the seat so I can clip it in and still get good placement and tension there but the rubbing against the console is definitely annoying. Planning to run a piece of felt there for now till I can figure something else out. I did tilt the seat on the mounts to center myself to the steering wheel so thats what contributing to the seat rubbing the console.

[former 240 s14]

If anyone is curious about the Rain Art Seat from OMP I am 6'3" and 220lbs. I fit tight but fit safely in the halo version just fine. They only make the rain seat in the regular so you can't go smaller or larger. Paired with the PCI mount and a slider I sit super low and love it.

Rubin

[busta604]

Originally Posted by SalimM3

Hey Busta did you ever find a solution to this fitment issue? I have the same seats and all the same issues with the same sparco bases. Im 5'10" and i run the seat fairly forward so the right side of the seat rubs the center console. My seatbelt just barely clears the side of the seat so I can clip it in and still get good placement and tension there but the rubbing against the console is definitely annoying. Planning to run a piece of felt there for now till I can figure something else out. I did tilt the seat on the mounts to center myself to the steering wheel so thats what contributing to the seat rubbing the console.

Not a 100 percent solution, but I did end up raising the seat a bit higher so I can slide the seat back a little, shifted the seat slightly to the left. Slide the seat just back enough to clear/slightly touch center console, and let the shoulder slightly touch the b-pillar. Downside is the seat belt clip will be deeper.

I also shoved some padding behind the Alcantara backing to push myself forward a little, bringing me slightly close to the steering wheel and giving my shoulders more clearance from the concavity. Also helps with lumbar support. I forgot to mention in my previous post, that the seat's shoulders are too narrow. I'm not a big guy but my shoulders have to round forward to fit in the seat. Then my arm has to twist awkwardly to shift gears. Going into 2nd and 4th gears, my shoulder would press up against the bottom of seat's shoulders pad. End of a drive or track session, I'd end up with a sore shoulder.

[maddmatth]

Originally Posted by busta604

Not a 100 percent solution, but I did end up raising the seat a bit higher so I can slide the seat back a little, shifted the seat slightly to the left. Slide the seat just back enough to clear/slightly touch center console, and let the shoulder slightly touch the b-pillar. Downside is the seat belt clip will be deeper.

I also shoved some padding behind the Alcantara backing to push myself forward a little, bringing me slightly close to the steering wheel and giving my shoulders more clearance from the concavity. Also helps with lumbar support. I forgot to mention in my previous post, that the seat's shoulders are too narrow. I'm not a big guy but my shoulders have to round forward to fit in the seat. Then my arm has to twist awkwardly to shift gears. Going into 2nd and 4th gears, my shoulder would press up against the bottom of seat's shoulders pad. End of a drive or track session, I'd end up with a sore shoulder.

Not surprised. When I was seat-shopping I tried the QRT-Performance and also felt it was pushing my shoulders forward. I'd probably be fine like that for a track session but not on the street. Did seem like it would hold me snug though. And it was beautiful. I was looking at a red one.

I ended up getting Recaro Sportser S seats. Vey nice and comfortable, but still a huge improvement over stock seats for track use. I'm skinny, about a size 32 waist, I do still move a bit side-to side, tighter bolsters would have been better for me.
They're about the only aftermarket sport seat you can get with side air bags (some other Recaros have this but are not sporty, even the sporty looking Sport C does not have much side support for fast driving).

Sat in Pole Position ABE seats too and also felt I could move around in them a bit still. obviously it's made to be a bit comfy.
I tried a Profi SPG though and that was a perfect snug fit. Felt like it would be my ideal bucket seat, if I decide to go for proper buckets and rear-seat-delete.

[F4rmost]

I currently have a Sparco Grid-Q installed with the Macht Schnell Clubsport Mount. I am happy with the seating position and the fitment. I am taller so the seat fits my height well, although it's not super tight. I have an odd body shape (broad shoulders, small waist, long torso) so I am happy to have something that fits me well enough. Can provide pics if needed!