GTR Seats

slaphead · Post by **slaphead** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:07 am

Does anyone know if it is possible to lower the drivers seat in an R32 GTR ?

I found out at the track day that I have a certain lack of headroom when wearing a crash helmet - to wit I had to shuffle my not inconsiderable butt well forward in the seat to get my head in - I don't know if there is an after market seat that might give me the extra room I need - the other option of course is costly and involves extensive liposuction :lol:

~Mark

Nik · Post by **Nik** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:51 am

My Recaros are considerably lower than the stock GTR seats Mark. They do make it fun getting in and out mind you

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I'm sure there are others which are lower aswell.

Nik

Post by **Ben** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:07 am

Surely you could get a custom frame made? ....

boxy · Post by **boxy** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:36 am

murano3 wrote:Surely you could get a customer frame made? ....

Surely that`s a bit uncomfortable for the customer Ben?

Post by **Ben** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:52 am

Lol - thanks for the correction Boxy - you bugger - I've corrected my incorrect use of prose

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I meant to say - custom seat frame

Post by **Stuart** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:17 am

Or maybe you could just recline your seat Mark? I have a similar problem with too much length and girth (

) and find the only comfortable solution is to wind the chair back.

I am tempted to steal Niks chairs when we next meet or at least do a swapsie for my buckled, knackered ones with an interesting patina on the drivers seat cushion.

Nik · Post by **Nik** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:38 pm

No chance I'm afraid Stu. I love the Recaros.

I still have to wind the seat back when I have my hair up lol, but then I like a more laid back driving position anyway.

slaphead · Post by **slaphead** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:54 pm

[quote="stuartstaples"]Or maybe you could just recline your seat Mark? I have a similar problem with too much length and girth ( ]

I did try that on the day - the result was somewhat horizontal to say the least - it is something I will revisit in an attempt to find a notch in the seat adjustment between 75deg and the next one down at 30deg - where my stubby arms can still reach the wheel :lol:

- I must admit I am tempted to try Niks seat out (if he's feeling generous/foolhardy) and see if it does the job. I will say that I have toyed with the Idea of throwing the rails out and going for a seat in one position to see if that gives any benefit head room wise

Cheers for the suggestions so far guys.

~Mark

sleepyhead · Post by **sleepyhead** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:01 pm

Whats wrong with cutting a hole in the roof? :lol: