Seats for smaller person
07-12-2006, 09:20 AM
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I don't think you will get much help with "fit" here because every person is different, both physically and in personal preferences. You need to go to a reseller or three to try the various seats. A good sized dealer will have several sizes for those seats that come in different sizes. The Kirkey stock sizes for their Roadrace Seats are 15", 16", 17" and 18". For a $50 charge, they will make them in any other width that you like. I'm sure there are others that will do the same/similar. You need to try them, and others, to find the seat best for you.
07-12-2006, 10:19 AM
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Just try out seats at the track. Walk around and find a car with a seat that you'd like to try out. Ask the owner if you can sit in it.
I sat in the Sparco Pro2000 and really liked it - very supportive, much more so than the Evo/Evo2. Unfortunately it was a bit too narrow for my 38" waist. Maybe it would work well for your size. Give it a try.
I sat in the Sparco Pro2000 and really liked it - very supportive, much more so than the Evo/Evo2. Unfortunately it was a bit too narrow for my 38" waist. Maybe it would work well for your size. Give it a try.
07-12-2006, 05:43 PM
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http://www.ultrashieldrace.com/ will walk you through their options (prices vary depending on what you want - which model, etc.)
07-13-2006, 01:32 AM
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Joe -- When you're next up in the bay area we have both 15" and 16" kirkeys installed that you are welcome to try out (The wippersnapper has the 15's and I have the 16"s)
07-13-2006, 01:46 AM
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Jerry, I think I saw your name on the Lotus Club at Thunderhill in a two weeks. Was that you? If so, I'll have to sit in your seats then!
07-13-2006, 01:43 PM
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There's a place in Sacramento (Tognottis, corner of Arden and El Camino) which had a great display of both race, bucket and semi-race, recline seats. Also, Livermore Performance which had Kirley seats. No affiliation! PM me if you need more info. BTW, did you finish install those big brakes on your 944
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07-13-2006, 08:14 PM
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Mike, thanks for the lead. I've sat in a handful of seats, but only found a couple that are snug -- I'll head down there and see what I find there.
And yep -- I've installed those Wilwood brakes, which are infinitely better than 20 year old calipers in desperate need of rebuild. Pads don't last long, though...
And yep -- I've installed those Wilwood brakes, which are infinitely better than 20 year old calipers in desperate need of rebuild. Pads don't last long, though...
