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      07-09-2017, 09:15 AM   #23
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Point taken. I do plan to go halo at some point in the progression, just not there yet. A good amount of street time still.
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having some problems finding a good seat
finally got a chance to try a bunch of recaros, i'm 5'11", 175lb, 38" waist, and the rs-g, profi spg, profi spa are all too tight for me at the hips. While the pole position fits me perfectly, as others have said, the harness holes are too low. I did not get a chance to try the profi spg xl as it was not available but it might be too tall for me? I also tried the sportster cs and i feel even the stock seats have better hold.
if the profi spg xl does not work i might have to try another brand
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I'm 6'6" and 270. I ran a Recaro Profi SPG XL in my prior dedicated car as it was the largest I could fit in a Z3 and still give me harness holes which were tall enough, and a seat generous enough for my size. Great comfort and awesome restraint. The key is test sitting seats, and then patience in fitting the way you want.
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      08-04-2017, 10:15 AM   #27
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Went ahead and ordered a pair of Cobra Imola Pro-Fit GT seats, Schroth Enduro harnesses, and a number of Brey Krause parts. Can't wait to get everything installed! Will report back with a seat review after I get them in.
The Cobra Imola Pro-Fit GT seats fit me fairly well. The lower section and the upper shoulder section are both perfect and the lower section gets even better with the lower cushion removed. The the mid section is a bit loose on each side but I think I can remedy that.

I just ordered a set of the "low GT" cushions and think that will help, the way the seats are made if you are lower in the seat it gets a bit tighter. Will probably use the mid cushions the seats came with on the street and low at the track. The other benefit of going low or no cushion in these is that they fit more like the Suzuka's would in the lower section.

Brey Krause parts just shipped so should have these in sometime soon.
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After handling some OMP stuff in-person I'm a convert, those eye-talians know how to waste money at a racetrack. My OMP belts are very choice and were no more expensive than some stuff that seemed under-engineered from other companies I have used but will not name for fear of calling down the fanboy lightning upon myself

IIRC the seat in the car in my sig was a Cobra halo seat and I really liked it

For what it's worth you can get most of the benefits of a halo from side nets if you want to do something reversible for street use (just unhook from the front anchor and fasten behind the seat) but still want the side impact protection, I've seen somebody attack the time this way and it worked well. Downside is the only way to properly attach a side net is to take the dash apart...
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I'm 5'7" with 32" waist; bought my Oreca Start FG when I was around 145 lbs, and now I'm 160 (athletic build). It fits me well, and the harness holes are above my shoulders.

There is some space around my obliques. Optional hexagon-shaped padding should help fill that gap. The memory foam bottom cushion could be firmer imo. I personally need lumbar support otherwise the seat will get very uncomfortable with harness.
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I run the Sparco Ergo in Medium. Fits great.

Comfortable enough to drive 10h to the track.

Removable halos are a massive plus.

I weigh around 175lb, 5' 9" or something
Could you walk us through seat error coding please! Planning to swap just the driver's side.
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I'm 5'7" with 32" waist; bought my Oreca Start FG when I was around 145 lbs, and now I'm 160 (athletic build). It fits me well, and the harness holes are above my shoulders.

There is some space around my obliques. Optional hexagon-shaped padding should help fill that gap. The memory foam bottom cushion could be firmer imo. I personally need lumbar support otherwise the seat will get very uncomfortable with harness.
Wow, I lost 10 lbs last semester. Currently hovering around 155, with slightly larger back muscles. Seat still fits pretty well.
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Could you walk us through seat error coding please! Planning to swap just the driver's side.
Coding is a monumental PITA.

In this case you need to add RECARO to the car's VO and still manually remove tons of things.
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Could you walk us through seat error coding please! Planning to swap just the driver's side.
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Coding is a monumental PITA.

In this case you need to add RECARO to the car's VO and still manually remove tons of things.
Once you know how to code, this will get you there, Race Seat Coding Thread

For learning how to code, YouTube is your friend.
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I like the width of the Pole Positions but I don't like the angle of the seat back relative to thighs.

My goal for seats was to sit only a tiny bit lower than OEM, mild angle on legs and back. Profi SPG has the right angle for those goals but wow do the Recaro brand side mounts sort of suck for getting the correct heights.

SPG specific side mounts are way too low for me, the universal XL mounts are way too high. Probably buying planted or VAC side mounts to get in between.
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The problem is the damn software install! Once you have the software it's pretty straight forward
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I like the width of the Pole Positions but I don't like the angle of the seat back relative to thighs.

My goal for seats was to sit only a tiny bit lower than OEM, mild angle on legs and back. Profi SPG has the right angle for those goals but wow do the Recaro brand side mounts sort of suck for getting the correct heights.

SPG specific side mounts are way too low for me, the universal XL mounts are way too high. Probably buying planted or VAC side mounts to get in between.
Brey Krause seat mounts are the gold standard for our cars now, here is some info: LINK
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This is what I use.
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Brey Krause seat mounts are the gold standard for our cars now, here is some info: LINK
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For seat rail, I got this! Really convenient for shifting & 4point harness.
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Sorry to bring up a old thread. Im looking into getting a seat for my car the Sparco Evo 2 sounds like a good seat for me went by summit racing in Arlington and they had only drag racing seats....... What seat would you guys recommend, im 6' 05" and 195lbs. 34 waist don't want a halo since I still drive the car on the street.
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I originally had the recaro profi xl as the standard had shoulder holes too low. Didnt like all the extra room in leg area so went to omp hte-r with halo in regular fixes both issue and like seat better.
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Sorry to bring up a old thread. Im looking into getting a seat for my car the Sparco Evo 2 sounds like a good seat for me went by summit racing in Arlington and they had only drag racing seats....... What seat would you guys recommend, im 6' 05" and 195lbs. 34 waist don't want a halo since I still drive the car on the street.
The EvoII would fit you almost perfect. It his a higher back/harness holes and your waist size will be good. Might have a little wiggle room but for daily use you will be comfortable.

I currently run an Evo II US (slightly wider) at 215lbs and its been great. I have done 700 mile trips with no issues.
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The EvoII would fit you almost perfect. It his a higher back/harness holes and your waist size will be good. Might have a little wiggle room but for daily use you will be comfortable.

I currently run an Evo II US (slightly wider) at 215lbs and its been great. I have done 700 mile trips with no issues.
Thanks. Would you recommend the US or Just the Evo II seat?
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Thanks. Would you recommend the US or Just the Evo II seat?
For your height get the normal Evo II, the should holes are a bit higher and I think the seat would fit you better
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