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flattrack500
Part built GTM
Joined: Sun Feb 06, 2011 4:55 pm Posts: 68 Location: Christchurch Dorset GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Coupe seats
Hi At present I have a fairly old set of highback vinyl seats in my coupe, as plan to do a bit of hillclimbing in it I would like to change the driver’s seat or both to something with a bit more support. Can anyone recommend a brand/model of seat that will fit the coupes limited size.
Paul
_________________ GTM coupe Hawk Stratos in build Sylva Star Ex Larini/Ballista Ex Mk1 Rossa EX Mk2 Rossa x 2
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Sun Feb 20, 2011 2:09 pm |
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David Large
Ready for SVA
Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:48 am Posts: 304 Location: Walsall, West Midlands GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Coupe seats
My coupe has a Kirkey race seat in it, I guess it depends how tall you are as to how much room you have. I am 6' tall The seat gives very good support as you can see, well except that my grand daughter does not fit it too well! http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/David_Large/ Regards David
_________________ Land Rover Freelander 2 GTM Coupe/Kawasaki track car - with Turbo attached and repaired/rebuilt engine BRA 289 Cobra replica Porsche 968 Coupe Radical PR6
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Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:38 pm |
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flattrack500
Part built GTM
Joined: Sun Feb 06, 2011 4:55 pm Posts: 68 Location: Christchurch Dorset GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Coupe seats
Hi David I did see those at the Autosport show but I wasn't shure about regs on seats, I think I will keep my eye on ebay and see what turns up Is your coupe mini or Honda driven?
Paul
_________________ GTM coupe Hawk Stratos in build Sylva Star Ex Larini/Ballista Ex Mk1 Rossa EX Mk2 Rossa x 2
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Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:18 pm |
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David Large
Ready for SVA
Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:48 am Posts: 304 Location: Walsall, West Midlands GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Coupe seats
It has a Honda D16 A9 engine in absolutely standard condition. Honda state I think 130 bhp - when new.
David
_________________ Land Rover Freelander 2 GTM Coupe/Kawasaki track car - with Turbo attached and repaired/rebuilt engine BRA 289 Cobra replica Porsche 968 Coupe Radical PR6
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Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:24 am |
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Steve Shield
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Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:46 pm Posts: 302
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Re: Coupe seats
I'm not sure but for hillclimbing I think you'll need FIA appoved seats -- best to check the event regs/MSA Blue Book -- something like a Corbeau Forza is there FIA approvals start.
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Tue Feb 22, 2011 5:03 pm |
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flattrack500
Part built GTM
Joined: Sun Feb 06, 2011 4:55 pm Posts: 68 Location: Christchurch Dorset GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Coupe seats
I had a chat with one of the scruteneers that do Wiscombe, as i'm road legal and not running in the modifieds I don't need an FIA seat
Paul
_________________ GTM coupe Hawk Stratos in build Sylva Star Ex Larini/Ballista Ex Mk1 Rossa EX Mk2 Rossa x 2
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Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:05 pm |
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SportsLibre
Part built GTM
Joined: Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:24 pm Posts: 77 Location: englandshire GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Coupe seats
For hillclimbing and sprints, there is no requirement for FIA anything, road, modified or even racing car classes. There are regulations for the belts (but not the FIA dating), Cages (but not road going) flame proof overalls and Helmets; but noe of these are the "FIA" rules. No specific requirements for seats or fuel tanks etc. for those wanting to check the "Blue book" is available online http://www.msauk.org/site/cms/contentvi ... ticle=1101
_________________ Gtm Coupe, Jeffery J5, Mini Italian Job, Radical Clubsport and a road (tow) car
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Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:27 pm |
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Mr Mac
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Joined: Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:31 pm Posts: 274 Location: NW Leicestershire GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Coupe seats
I've got Corbeau Forza Sport in my coupe but they are about as tight as you can get, they will not fit with runners as they touch the door frame but I have made up sub frames for my car out of inch flat and bolted them direct to the floor. In terms of sprinting there appears to be no standard if you are running in road registered class which I will be providing they are secure. I have a standard roll bar fitted and the harnesses bolted through the floor directly behind the seats (not ideal) but running over a bar bolted between the top three point belt mounts. Hope this helps
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Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:10 pm |
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Mr Mac
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Joined: Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:31 pm Posts: 274 Location: NW Leicestershire GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Coupe seats
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Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:15 pm |
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David Large
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Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:48 am Posts: 304 Location: Walsall, West Midlands GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Coupe seats
SportsLibre wrote: For hillclimbing and sprints, there is no requirement for FIA anything, road, modified or even racing car classes. There are regulations for the belts (but not the FIA dating), Cages (but not road going) flame proof overalls and Helmets; but noe of these are the "FIA" rules. No specific requirements for seats or fuel tanks etc. for those wanting to check the "Blue book" is available online http://www.msauk.org/site/cms/contentvi ... ticle=1101My belts are dated and they expire at the end of this year. Are you saying that for sprints/hillclimbs they will not need replacing? I must read the blue book! David
_________________ Land Rover Freelander 2 GTM Coupe/Kawasaki track car - with Turbo attached and repaired/rebuilt engine BRA 289 Cobra replica Porsche 968 Coupe Radical PR6
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Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:06 am |
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Mr Mac
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Joined: Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:31 pm Posts: 274 Location: NW Leicestershire GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Coupe seats
David
Does not appear that you need to replace them according to the blue book providing they are in a good condition.
David
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Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:13 pm |
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