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GTR Seats
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:07 am
by slaphead
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
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:51 am
by Nik
My Recaros are considerably lower than the stock GTR seats Mark. They do make it fun getting in and out mind you
.
I'm sure there are others which are lower aswell.
Nik
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:07 am
by Ben
Surely you could get a custom frame made? ....
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:36 am
by boxy
murano3 wrote:Surely you could get a customer frame made? ....
Surely that`s a bit uncomfortable for the
customer Ben?
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:52 am
by Ben
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
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:17 am
by Stuart
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.
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:38 pm
by Nik
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.
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:54 pm
by slaphead
[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
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:01 pm
by sleepyhead
Whats wrong with cutting a hole in the roof? :lol: