Guest Battle Pope Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I've been thinking that maybe I should put a racing bucket in my Z at some point. It's gonna be getting a cage, or at least a 6-point bar. I'm thinking that a fixed-position bucket would be best, along with a steering wheel disconnect. I'll be fabbing the brackets to get it as close to the floor as possible. My concerns are, how wide and tall of a seat can I get in there? The interior of the Z makes a civic hatch feel like a family car, so I know I'm gonna have to be careful with seats. Unfortunately, my size complicates things further. Being a fatty sucks. I'm 6'1" approx. and 250 lbs approx. If anyone could give insight, I'd appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I wouldnt suggest a fixed back unless its a strictly race Z with a little street driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Battle Pope Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I wouldnt suggest a fixed back unless its a strictly race Z with a little street driving. The car will be extremely unruly, so I doubt I'll be driving it on the street much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Ah, well then, fixed back is the way to go then, arent you putting in a 460? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Battle Pope Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Yessir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Unruly indeed!! Cool.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whittie Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 i've got a momo seat in mine on the standard rails with some custom mounting brackets so that the fit on and whilst its a bit tricky to get the seat into the car it is fine for height and width. i presume this seat is similar in dimensions to a sparko or other seat and the previous owner who installed the seat was of similar dimensions to you. So, any racing seat should fit just be careful not to rip door trims or kill the leather steering wheel when you are trying to put the seat in as it is a tight fit through the door. in relation to the mounting point i'm about 6 foot tall (well my dad is 5 11 and i'm slightly taller than him) and the seat on the standard rails with the mounting brackets is at the perfect height for us, any lower and all i would be seing in the steering wheel and the dash, so maybe it doesnt need to be mounted lower. who knows maybe i've just got long legs and so the height is right for me. Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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