Swapping to bucket seats on weekends - how hard is it?
#16
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I'm not familiar with the "extender" you're referring to or how it's configured, but you might be interested in this article at the SFI Foundation web site. There's some good info here about the correct angles for installation of racing shoulder harnesses, and the risks if it's not done properly. Among other things it talks about how the attachment point for the harness should be straight back from, and not be too far above or below, the driver's shoulders.
http://www.sfifoundation.com/seatbelt.html
http://www.sfifoundation.com/seatbelt.html
Here: http://www.soloracer.com/audivwrallye4.html
What about this CG Lock? I saw Ron has posted he used it before, would that make any big difference?
Last edited by alexb76; 04-18-2010 at 01:03 AM.
#17
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Ack! There is no seat belt / harness setup that works safely with the stock Porsche seats. If you want to comply with the safety features of the car, the only option is the Sport Buckets.
I tried a CG lock and didn't use it again - probably have it sitting in my track box somewhere... PM me if you are interested in it.
I tried a CG lock and didn't use it again - probably have it sitting in my track box somewhere... PM me if you are interested in it.
#18
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I use the CG lock because as most of you know my left leg is useless and I cannot use it on the dead pedal to hold me in place.
#19
Of course, there was no difference in terms of airbags since the 996's don't have airbags in the seats.
Honestly, I think folks are being paranoid on damage. Yes, you do have to fight the temptation of becoming complacent and careless. The first time you remove and replace the seats you will, by nature, be very careful. After you have done that several times is when complacency sets it. So watch yourself every time. Yes, the seat tracks are sharp and the stock seats are heavy. Cover everything and watch yourself.
You would want to invest in an extra pair of seat belt buckles--that was always the slowest part of doing the switch (I put my GT3 seats in and out of my 02 Boxster S a couple of times). Then it's just a fairly simple matter of removing 4 bolts and unplugging the seat belt buckle.
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I swap my factory sport seats in my GT3 for recaro's and 6 point harness for de's. There is some nice instructions on Planet Porsche forum. Not a bad job, 1 .5 to 2hours. Disconnect battery, 2. Towels down, 4 bolts each seat, unplug one power line driver seat, 2 power lines passenger. A bit heavy on the in/out carry.
I prefer stock seats away from track. Recaro's sit tall, tight under wheel. I have done this several times a year. I do replace bolts,from time to time, $15.
I prefer stock seats away from track. Recaro's sit tall, tight under wheel. I have done this several times a year. I do replace bolts,from time to time, $15.
#23
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Well it helps me a ton. I recline my seat back and grab the shoulder strap and yank it hard to lock it and then move the seat back up into place so that the shoulder strap is tight against me.
In a more perfect world I would have the same seat set up RonCT has in his car but I do not fit in Porsche GT2 Sport Bucket seats. After speaking with my State Farm agent I am very unsure about disabling the side air bag in my car. If I got in a wreck on the street and I had "race seats" in the car most likely I would not be covered due to the alteration.
In a more perfect world I would have the same seat set up RonCT has in his car but I do not fit in Porsche GT2 Sport Bucket seats. After speaking with my State Farm agent I am very unsure about disabling the side air bag in my car. If I got in a wreck on the street and I had "race seats" in the car most likely I would not be covered due to the alteration.