Need Roll Cage & Seats... can't fit in car with helmet on
10-18-2018, 11:53 PM
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Need Roll Cage & Seats... can't fit in car with helmet on
Help.... Done tons of research and I'm not 100% confident on the right setup. I'm done slouching in my car with my helmet and ready to swap out seats and install a roll bar. Currently have power sports seat which I love but need to be lower by about 3 to 4 inches. It's a tight fit without a helmet.
Here is question / challenge: I'm 6'3' 210 with broad shoulders:
Here is question / challenge: I'm 6'3' 210 with broad shoulders:
- Need a seat to accommodate my size and allow me to wear a helmet without hitting my head on the roof(I have a sunroof) I'm assuming with with the right after market seat and frames I should be able to have no problem with clearance. Not looking to break the bank, something practical and comfortable. I'd like two options: a fixed seat, and the option of one that reclines. Foxman has been helpful with recommendations of Tillets and Cobra Nagro's. I've also seen the Recaro PP. It would be great to save some weight if I'm going to swap them out but not a deal killer if they aren't featherweights.
- The second item is a roll bar. There a plenty that fit in the car but with my size and the need to have the seat all the back I need a bar that is going to give me clearance as to not hit my head on it without a helmet or even with a helmet. I would prefer a bolt in one as I don't care to mess with tearing everything out to weld one in. Is there a bolt in one that cambers back a bit for more seat and head clearance?
10-19-2018, 12:15 AM
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John mcm has a thread on here called seat solution for taller drivers (pretty sure that's it) he had the cobra classic seats which I'm pretty sure are only 7kg each.
10-19-2018, 12:40 AM
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Where in ca are you? You can try mine. I have pole positions all the way down. You can go lower with no sliders. Pole positions aren’t going to be right for you with harnesses tho you are too tall. But the profi xl is similar size and shoulder holes are taller.
10-19-2018, 12:41 AM
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10-19-2018, 12:42 AM
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Glendora.. Not too far..... been wanting to see your car too.
10-21-2018, 12:12 PM
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Joe,
The DAS roll bar has an offset that allows the seats (at least my Tilletts) to slide all the way back. I’m 6’4” with long legs, and the bar works perfectly. Check out my install thread here. DAS Roll Bar Installed
The DAS roll bar has an offset that allows the seats (at least my Tilletts) to slide all the way back. I’m 6’4” with long legs, and the bar works perfectly. Check out my install thread here. DAS Roll Bar Installed
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10-21-2018, 02:38 PM
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I’m 6’3 and 185 and I’ve used two seats. First, I had Recaro SPGs. Fit in those without helmet hitting, though I didn’t like the narrow height shoulder holes and felt the holes might be a hair too low.
Next I put in the Sparco Evo IIs I had in my old car. They fit my shoulders better but the new ones are wider than the old ones in the seat and I couldn’t get it as low as the Recaro, so I have to remove the seat padding to not hit my helmet and it still grazes occasionally. However, I installed sliders. More room could be had if fixed mount.
I’m debating going back to the Recaro for drivers seat. The Recaro also seemed to have higher bolsters on the side and held me a little better.
Unless all your height is in your legs, you won’t fit in PPs. The shoulder holes were at my shoulder blades when I sat in them.
Next I put in the Sparco Evo IIs I had in my old car. They fit my shoulders better but the new ones are wider than the old ones in the seat and I couldn’t get it as low as the Recaro, so I have to remove the seat padding to not hit my helmet and it still grazes occasionally. However, I installed sliders. More room could be had if fixed mount.
I’m debating going back to the Recaro for drivers seat. The Recaro also seemed to have higher bolsters on the side and held me a little better.
Unless all your height is in your legs, you won’t fit in PPs. The shoulder holes were at my shoulder blades when I sat in them.
10-21-2018, 02:54 PM
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Best thing I can recommend is go to a PCA DE and ask to sit in people's 964s and 993s. Ask what their setup is. (Seat fitment on torsion bar cars could be slightly different because of the absence of a center tunnel).
10-21-2018, 04:14 PM
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Even for a bolt-in the interior must be removed for the receiving plates to be welded in. There might be ones that through bolt to the floor and rear wheel well but that is mostly a glorified harness bar. Attaching to the floor isn't going to give much strength.
Best thing I can recommend is go to a PCA DE and ask to sit in people's 964s and 993s. Ask what their setup is. (Seat fitment on torsion bar cars could be slightly different because of the absence of a center tunnel).
Best thing I can recommend is go to a PCA DE and ask to sit in people's 964s and 993s. Ask what their setup is. (Seat fitment on torsion bar cars could be slightly different because of the absence of a center tunnel).
10-21-2018, 08:05 PM
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Joe,
The DAS roll bar has an offset that allows the seats (at least my Tilletts) to slide all the way back. I’m 6’4” with long legs, and the bar works perfectly. Check out my install thread here. DAS Roll Bar Installed
The DAS roll bar has an offset that allows the seats (at least my Tilletts) to slide all the way back. I’m 6’4” with long legs, and the bar works perfectly. Check out my install thread here. DAS Roll Bar Installed
Thanks again for the link
10-22-2018, 12:30 AM
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I'm 6' 4" with a 36" inseam. As Dean said, I fixed my helmet issues with a Cobra RSR seat where I had the mount customised to allow the seat to sit down inside the rails at the back. I'm so low in the car that I get a few laughs, but that's worth it not to bash my helmet against the sunroof. https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...refurb-13.html
10-22-2018, 12:36 PM
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6' 5" here and I ran a great setup that worked really well with a helmet and I had plenty of room. I added the DAS sport roll bar and that's the combo to get.
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...-and-tips.html
I put the car back to stock'ish form so I have the seats and a single brey-krause floor mount if you're interested.
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...-and-tips.html
I put the car back to stock'ish form so I have the seats and a single brey-krause floor mount if you're interested.