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bcdeutsch731 · 02-20-2012, 07:17 PM

I'm installing a roll cage in my truck and need to install racing seat and I'm not sure what to buy, there are so many different seats out there. I want to go with a fixed back seat, I will be driving the truck on the street a little so I don't want something that is going to kill my back. I don't want to spend over $1700 for both seats. Anyone that is running a race seat that they like let me know?
Thanks
Brett
PS. I was looking at the Sparco and OMP seats just too many to pick from.

BigDan3131 · 02-20-2012, 08:29 PM

Which ever one you buy be sure it fits your butt. Squeezing in to a narrow seat gets uncomfortable real fast.

*blackedoutharley* · 02-21-2012, 05:26 AM

Kirky has some nice seats in different sizes that are reasonably priced. You should be able to get a pair with covers and mounts for less than $1000

bcdeutsch731 · 02-21-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by blackedoutharley

Kirky has some nice seats in different sizes that are reasonably priced. You should be able to get a pair with covers and mounts for less than $1000

I was looking for something a little cleaner looking. I still plane on going to car shows with the truck.

djracer · 02-21-2012, 10:32 PM

Couldn't you buy Recaro's for that kind of money.

bcdeutsch731 · 02-21-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by djracer

Couldn't you buy Recaro's for that kind of money.

I could not get the carbon fiber ones but I could get the fiberglass ones. I looked today and found all the nice fiberglass ones do not have holes in the backside of them to tie into the roll cage and to pass the nhra tech the back has to tie into the roll cage.
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dbmx66 · 02-21-2012, 10:34 PM

Kirkeys. Then get whatever color cover you want.
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fastwillie 696969 · 02-21-2012, 11:55 PM

you regret getting a racing seat ,they get hotter than hell in summer IMO

**Captainfab** · 02-22-2012, 12:32 AM

Have you looked at Corbeau seats?

bcdeutsch731 · 02-22-2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Have you looked at Corbeau seats?

I will look into them thanks.

Has anyone drilled into the back of there race seat to attach it to the cage?

superauto · 02-22-2012, 09:24 AM

This one looks good.

from http://superauto.net.au.

fryco · 02-22-2012, 07:14 PM

Get the kirkey seats you can get the pro drag seats with good harnesses and all tabs + mounting hardware for less than $1000. They are comfortable seats, not many can say that. Although I'm a little bias, I do own a set of these. Mine bolt through the backs, i I'd send you a pic, but the beast is in storage.

Hope I further confused you.....

bcdeutsch731 · 02-22-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fryco

Get the kirkey seats you can get the pro drag seats with good harnesses and all tabs + mounting hardware for less than $1000. They are comfortable seats, not many can say that. Although I'm a little bias, I do own a set of these. Mine bolt through the backs, i I'd send you a pic, but the beast is in storage.

Hope I further confused you.....

I looked into the Kirkey pro drags, they are nice and I can get two of them with covers for $425 shipped. For that price I may just try them to see how they are.

dbmx66 · 02-23-2012, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bcdeutsch731

I looked into the Kirkey pro drags, they are nice and I can get two of them with covers for $425 shipped. For that price I may just try them to see how they are.

thats what i have, with gray cloth, very comfortable id say. just my opinion though

bcdeutsch731 · 02-23-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dbmx66

thats what i have, with gray cloth, very comfortable id say. just my opinion though

If you can get to them and have a chance can you take some pictures of the seats and post them on here
Thanks

vin63 · 02-23-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bcdeutsch731

I looked into the Kirkey pro drags, they are nice and I can get two of them with covers for $425 shipped. For that price I may just try them to see how they are.

The Kirkey's are nice and I think you can still get them in different hip widths...which is great when keeping in mind the driving suit you'll be wearing (makes for reaching and buckling your driver restraints a little easier with the wider seat. I ran the Jaz Products aluminum seats (similar to the Kirkey Pro Street/Drag seats)in my Super Gas car for 20+ years and always found it to be really comfortable - I once fell asleep in the staging lanes at a divisional race at Las Vegas...luckily one of the Super Comp guys in the next lane tapped on my window when they started pulling us up.

hotrod 80 · 02-24-2012, 06:28 AM

X 2 on the JAZ . I had the Kirky in my last truck . I like the Jaz better .

bcdeutsch731 · 02-24-2012, 08:18 AM

Thanks guys, I will look into the Jaz seats. I found I dealer around me that has a couple different seats in stock so I'm going to go and check them out.
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bcdeutsch731 · 02-29-2012, 07:29 AM

I ended up buying two of the Corbeau FX1's from a dealer around me.
Thanks for all the help guys.

**Captainfab** · 03-01-2012, 12:19 AM

How about some pics when you get them installed?

bcdeutsch731 · 03-01-2012, 07:38 AM

I will take some pictures but it won't be for a couple more months, I sill have a lot to do on the truck.

Custom 68 · 03-02-2012, 09:58 PM

What brackets r u going to use
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bcdeutsch731 · 03-03-2012, 03:27 PM

I'm going to make my own brackets, I will know a little better once I get the seats.
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Custom 68 · 03-05-2012, 03:20 PM

Awesone thanks for that, I am contemplating different seats also so I may end up the same direction you are. Keep us posted.

bcdeutsch731 · 03-06-2012, 08:03 AM

Picked up the seats yesterday and made sure my co-pilot is going to fit in the seat. HaHa. My son is not old enough yet but when he is it's going to be fun.

02-20-2012, 07:17 PM	#1
bcdeutsch731 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 140	What racing seat should i buy? I'm installing a roll cage in my truck and need to install racing seat and I'm not sure what to buy, there are so many different seats out there. I want to go with a fixed back seat, I will be driving the truck on the street a little so I don't want something that is going to kill my back. I don't want to spend over $1700 for both seats. Anyone that is running a race seat that they like let me know? Thanks Brett PS. I was looking at the Sparco and OMP seats just too many to pick from. __________________ 1969 C10, 2005 LLY Duramax, Wagler Competition built motor, Bullseye Power triple Turbo's, Rossler th400, Neal Chance Racing Converter, Danville Performance tunning. 8.3@168mph 1700+ HP

02-20-2012, 08:29 PM	#2
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: What racing seat should i buy? Which ever one you buy be sure it fits your butt. Squeezing in to a narrow seat gets uncomfortable real fast.

02-21-2012, 05:26 AM	#3
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: What racing seat should i buy? Kirky has some nice seats in different sizes that are reasonably priced. You should be able to get a pair with covers and mounts for less than $1000

02-21-2012, 10:32 PM	#5
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: What racing seat should i buy? Couldn't you buy Recaro's for that kind of money. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

02-21-2012, 10:34 PM	#7
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: What racing seat should i buy? Kirkeys. Then get whatever color cover you want. Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2012, 11:55 PM	#8
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02-22-2012, 12:32 AM	#9
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02-22-2012, 09:24 AM	#11
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02-22-2012, 07:14 PM	#12
fryco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: somewhere,wi Posts: 170	Re: What racing seat should i buy? Get the kirkey seats you can get the pro drag seats with good harnesses and all tabs + mounting hardware for less than $1000. They are comfortable seats, not many can say that. Although I'm a little bias, I do own a set of these. Mine bolt through the backs, i I'd send you a pic, but the beast is in storage. Hope I further confused you.....

02-24-2012, 06:28 AM	#17
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: What racing seat should i buy? X 2 on the JAZ . I had the Kirky in my last truck . I like the Jaz better . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

02-24-2012, 08:18 AM	#18
bcdeutsch731 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 140	Re: What racing seat should i buy? Thanks guys, I will look into the Jaz seats. I found I dealer around me that has a couple different seats in stock so I'm going to go and check them out. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 C10, 2005 LLY Duramax, Wagler Competition built motor, Bullseye Power triple Turbo's, Rossler th400, Neal Chance Racing Converter, Danville Performance tunning. 8.3@168mph 1700+ HP

02-29-2012, 07:29 AM	#19
bcdeutsch731 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 140	Re: What racing seat should i buy? I ended up buying two of the Corbeau FX1's from a dealer around me. Thanks for all the help guys. __________________ 1969 C10, 2005 LLY Duramax, Wagler Competition built motor, Bullseye Power triple Turbo's, Rossler th400, Neal Chance Racing Converter, Danville Performance tunning. 8.3@168mph 1700+ HP

03-01-2012, 12:19 AM	#20
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: What racing seat should i buy? How about some pics when you get them installed? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-01-2012, 07:38 AM	#21
bcdeutsch731 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 140	Re: What racing seat should i buy? I will take some pictures but it won't be for a couple more months, I sill have a lot to do on the truck. __________________ 1969 C10, 2005 LLY Duramax, Wagler Competition built motor, Bullseye Power triple Turbo's, Rossler th400, Neal Chance Racing Converter, Danville Performance tunning. 8.3@168mph 1700+ HP

03-02-2012, 09:58 PM	#22
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: What racing seat should i buy? What brackets r u going to use Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"



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03-03-2012, 03:27 PM	#23
bcdeutsch731 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 140	Re: What racing seat should i buy? I'm going to make my own brackets, I will know a little better once I get the seats. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 C10, 2005 LLY Duramax, Wagler Competition built motor, Bullseye Power triple Turbo's, Rossler th400, Neal Chance Racing Converter, Danville Performance tunning. 8.3@168mph 1700+ HP

03-05-2012, 03:20 PM	#24
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: What racing seat should i buy? Awesone thanks for that, I am contemplating different seats also so I may end up the same direction you are. Keep us posted. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

03-06-2012, 08:03 AM	#25
bcdeutsch731 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 140	Re: What racing seat should i buy? Picked up the seats yesterday and made sure my co-pilot is going to fit in the seat. HaHa. My son is not old enough yet but when he is it's going to be fun. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C10, 2005 LLY Duramax, Wagler Competition built motor, Bullseye Power triple Turbo's, Rossler th400, Neal Chance Racing Converter, Danville Performance tunning. 8.3@168mph 1700+ HP

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