Bucket seat advice

Schmeel · 13-09-2013, 12:31 PM

Hey guys,

My car is a daily but looking to fit a bucket seat on sliders. Narrowed it down to two seats at the moment.

Sparco pro 2000, Sparco frame and Sparco runners. (this seat can be base mounted onto runners) Allowing for it to sit lower than a side mounted.

Recaro Profi or pole position. Recaro frame recaro runners.

Until I can make arrangements for some VAC mounts.

Also another option is the Corbeau Pro series, But I have no idea on how these would mounts on runners, without modification.

Is/has anyone running/run any of the above? Are the recaro's much better than the Sparco's?

I know a seat can be a personal thing, subjective. But any feedback at all would be greatly appreciated.

Regards.

Ali M · 13-09-2013, 02:08 PM

Not tried the Sparco's but have Recaro SPG which I have used for my M3 and another car.

Find the standard SPG a great fit but it is quite a bit narrower than Pole Position and slightly larger folks can't even get in the standard SPG so go XL.

I have the Recaro sliders & side mounts but the seat is far too high (even for a short arse like me) and would cause problems for taller people or if you had a cage. The Recaro kit comes with a 'spacer rail' so it sits higher but when I tried removing this (and bolting the side mounts direct to the sliders) the seat belt & tensioner fouled the tunnel.

Although it is high, at least the seat position is central.

Interested to hear how others do this as sat in StevenEK9's M3 with VAC mounts and although lower, the seat position was too offset for me.

Schmeel · 13-09-2013, 03:29 PM

Interesting stuff regarding the modification fouling the tunnel, Also didn't know that about the Vacs.

I too would like to hear some more feedback from those in the know. Thanks.

Das Chin · 13-09-2013, 03:49 PM

one vote for Corbeau pro range.

I have had the Corbeau revenge too which is a great seat.

can't go wrong with the recaro stuff either.

what about Motordrive?

DC

**shimmy** · 13-09-2013, 04:03 PM

I have Recaro SPG XL (I don't need the XL as I am quite petit), Recaro sides and runners, VAC mounts and tis great

Schmeel · 13-09-2013, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

I have Recaro SPG XL (I don't need the XL as I am quite petit), Recaro sides and runners, VAC mounts and tis great

Are there any UK retailers of the Vac mounts?

Schmeel · 13-09-2013, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Das Chin

one vote for Corbeau pro range.

I have had the Corbeau revenge too which is a great seat.

can't go wrong with the recaro stuff either.

what about Motordrive?

DC

How was your corbeau mounted? with sliders? or fixed?

Das Chin · 13-09-2013, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmeel

How was your corbeau mounted? with sliders? or fixed?

fixed corbeau alloy mounts. Buy with seats from corbeau direct.

you can mount to runners but less secure and sits too high.

cslsuperfan · 13-09-2013, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmeel

Hey guys,

My car is a daily but looking to fit a bucket seat on sliders. Narrowed it down to two seats at the moment.

Sparco pro 2000, Sparco frame and Sparco runners. (this seat can be base mounted onto runners) Allowing for it to sit lower than a side mounted.

Recaro Profi or pole position. Recaro frame recaro runners.

Until I can make arrangements for some VAC mounts.

Also another option is the Corbeau Pro series, But I have no idea on how these would mounts on runners, without modification.

Is/has anyone running/run any of the above? Are the recaro's much better than the Sparco's?

I know a seat can be a personal thing, subjective. But any feedback at all would be greatly appreciated.

Regards.

recaro profi spg is an excellent seat....don't believe shimmy saying he doesn't need the XL!!
I have only done 200 miles in my new drivers seat Recaro Spa Lt Wt and it's fantastic....debatable that it's value for money over the SPG.....
Your harness is also key to overall comfort....running a 5 or 6 point set up is a must. Having the crutch harness keeps the main harness from ending up under your arms during spirited driving.

13-09-2013, 12:31 PM	#1
Schmeel Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 10 Casino cash: $696	Bucket seat advice Hey guys, My car is a daily but looking to fit a bucket seat on sliders. Narrowed it down to two seats at the moment. Sparco pro 2000, Sparco frame and Sparco runners. (this seat can be base mounted onto runners) Allowing for it to sit lower than a side mounted. Recaro Profi or pole position. Recaro frame recaro runners. Until I can make arrangements for some VAC mounts. Also another option is the Corbeau Pro series, But I have no idea on how these would mounts on runners, without modification. Is/has anyone running/run any of the above? Are the recaro's much better than the Sparco's? I know a seat can be a personal thing, subjective. But any feedback at all would be greatly appreciated. Regards.

13-09-2013, 03:49 PM	#4
Das Chin S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: kent Posts: 477 Casino cash: $5938	one vote for Corbeau pro range. I have had the Corbeau revenge too which is a great seat. can't go wrong with the recaro stuff either. what about Motordrive? DC __________________ 996 GT3 mk2 Guards Red

13-09-2013, 04:03 PM	#5
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	I have Recaro SPG XL (I don't need the XL as I am quite petit), Recaro sides and runners, VAC mounts and tis great __________________ .

13-09-2013, 02:08 PM	#2
Ali M Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 27 Casino cash: $807	Not tried the Sparco's but have Recaro SPG which I have used for my M3 and another car. Find the standard SPG a great fit but it is quite a bit narrower than Pole Position and slightly larger folks can't even get in the standard SPG so go XL. I have the Recaro sliders & side mounts but the seat is far too high (even for a short arse like me) and would cause problems for taller people or if you had a cage. The Recaro kit comes with a 'spacer rail' so it sits higher but when I tried removing this (and bolting the side mounts direct to the sliders) the seat belt & tensioner fouled the tunnel. Although it is high, at least the seat position is central. Interested to hear how others do this as sat in StevenEK9's M3 with VAC mounts and although lower, the seat position was too offset for me.

13-09-2013, 03:29 PM	#3
Schmeel Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 10 Casino cash: $696	Interesting stuff regarding the modification fouling the tunnel, Also didn't know that about the Vacs. I too would like to hear some more feedback from those in the know. Thanks.