WTB race seats, race suit, roll cage, 5pt belts
11-16-2004, 02:30 PM
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WTB race seats, race suit, roll cage, 5pt belts
Where do Rennlisters get the best deal on race gear? I have had vendors reply in the past to my posts???? Are you out there?
Two race seats which accomodate accomodate 5pt harnesses
Light weight body panels
Safety gear: suit, hans/similar, halon sys, fire ext/mount,
Any good roll cage builders?
Need to change from street car to track car in terms of bushings, monoball etc... Advice? Thanks.
Two race seats which accomodate accomodate 5pt harnesses
Light weight body panels
Safety gear: suit, hans/similar, halon sys, fire ext/mount,
Any good roll cage builders?
Need to change from street car to track car in terms of bushings, monoball etc... Advice? Thanks.
11-16-2004, 04:18 PM
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I bought my Sparco seats from Primm Racing (www.primmracing.com) a few years ago. They import them (grey market) from the UK. Saved me ~$100 each. Not all of their prices are cheaper than you can get from other authorized US Sparco retailers (e.g. Paragon, OG, Northstar, and others).
I've heard many people say good things about the G-Force belts, which are SFI and FIA rated. Also apparently only ~$100 per set for camlock design. Racer's Wholesale carries them, as well as some other places.
Hubbard-Downing is the only company that makes the HANS device. They sell them to individuals and now have a few authorized distributors (e.g. Northstar Motorsports is one). I'm guessing the pricing is all the same, though I haven't confirmed. I'm thinking of one of these for next year as well.
I do a lot of my safety gear shopping at OG Racing. It's near my work so I can personally go there to get things, but they still have great customer service and competitive pricing. I've also had good service and advice from Northstar.
I'd recommend at least consider companies that sponsor Rennlist and/or PCA Club Racing (if your getting into that). They help pay the bills that allow us to have cheaper fun..
I'm going through the suspension upgrade process myself (haven't bought anything yet, though). Racer's Edge stuff seems to be the most popular. Several retailers carry them (e.g. Paragon) or you can buy directly from Karl (the guy who designed all the stuff: www.racersedge-inc.com). Karl will go out of his way to help you determine what are the right components for your needs (heck, I sent an e-mail asking about the Leda shocks and hard bushings and he called me and talked with me for a half-hour). He's also a kick-*** F-class racer in an S2, as well. Besides Racer's Edge and Kokeln products, there isn't much else out there for 944 hard suspension components.
Good luck,
Jerome
'89 951 E-class (upgrades in progress)
I've heard many people say good things about the G-Force belts, which are SFI and FIA rated. Also apparently only ~$100 per set for camlock design. Racer's Wholesale carries them, as well as some other places.
Hubbard-Downing is the only company that makes the HANS device. They sell them to individuals and now have a few authorized distributors (e.g. Northstar Motorsports is one). I'm guessing the pricing is all the same, though I haven't confirmed. I'm thinking of one of these for next year as well.
I do a lot of my safety gear shopping at OG Racing. It's near my work so I can personally go there to get things, but they still have great customer service and competitive pricing. I've also had good service and advice from Northstar.
I'd recommend at least consider companies that sponsor Rennlist and/or PCA Club Racing (if your getting into that). They help pay the bills that allow us to have cheaper fun..
I'm going through the suspension upgrade process myself (haven't bought anything yet, though). Racer's Edge stuff seems to be the most popular. Several retailers carry them (e.g. Paragon) or you can buy directly from Karl (the guy who designed all the stuff: www.racersedge-inc.com). Karl will go out of his way to help you determine what are the right components for your needs (heck, I sent an e-mail asking about the Leda shocks and hard bushings and he called me and talked with me for a half-hour). He's also a kick-*** F-class racer in an S2, as well. Besides Racer's Edge and Kokeln products, there isn't much else out there for 944 hard suspension components.
Good luck,
Jerome
'89 951 E-class (upgrades in progress)
11-16-2004, 04:34 PM
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I can help you out with some of the stuff – GT racing fiberglass, Corbeau seats & Harness and Leda & Racers Egde parts.
It looks like the bug has got you in a big way. I may be able to help you with other ideas for a GT car.
Chris White
It looks like the bug has got you in a big way. I may be able to help you with other ideas for a GT car.
Chris White
11-16-2004, 05:30 PM
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Going throughthe process myself. Got my cage from I/O Port racing. It's an Autopower. I just got G-Force 5pt harneses from SafeRacer. Will probably get all my racing gear from them. I picked up a pair of Momo fiberglass seats at a Porsche swap meet for $110!! With mounting hardware.
I've gotten all of my suspension stuff (Koni) from Paragon and all of my mechanical / engine parts from Lindsey. My maintenance and factory replacement parts I get at Zims (2 miles from my house).
I've gotten all of my suspension stuff (Koni) from Paragon and all of my mechanical / engine parts from Lindsey. My maintenance and factory replacement parts I get at Zims (2 miles from my house).
11-16-2004, 05:36 PM
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Okay! Looks like I owe Karl a call on suspension stuff. Great to hear so many others are at the same place I am at with the interior upgrades!!! Some great info. I am taking more notes than ever trying to keep track of all the names, vendors, etc. Thanks.
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11-16-2004, 08:27 PM
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hey alexands,
i live like 5 miles from zims, and i also am converting my 951 to a track car this winter (rather, cage and some interior stuff this winter, everything else later). we should get together and check out what is going on! i am in need of advice for specs to prep my car for before i go hog wild with spending. also, i have plenty of experience working on the '44 so if you have any problems and need help let me know! (oh, i am at collins (157) and green oaks in north arlington.)
i live like 5 miles from zims, and i also am converting my 951 to a track car this winter (rather, cage and some interior stuff this winter, everything else later). we should get together and check out what is going on! i am in need of advice for specs to prep my car for before i go hog wild with spending. also, i have plenty of experience working on the '44 so if you have any problems and need help let me know! (oh, i am at collins (157) and green oaks in north arlington.)
