Changing seats - Sacrilege?

gingernuts · 31-03-2013, 01:41 PM

Just bought a pair of recaro touring car style seats for the race car, but considering using them in the CSL to reduce the wear on the orginals and for a bit of extra comfort, and for the harness loops for the trip.

However, is it sacrilege to change the inteior on a cesil. Kinda feels like it would be a bit wrong to change anything and to "muck around' with it.

Thoughts?

rstoughy · 31-03-2013, 02:43 PM

I put a bucket seat in mine.
Just be sure and keep the original ones.

gingernuts · 31-03-2013, 02:49 PM

Have you got a picture of yours in situ?

think these may look slightly out of place, butits more about having the harnesses in properly and being safe and comfortable.

**shimmy** · 31-03-2013, 03:02 PM

they do look a bit aggressive and may not work with seatbelts due to the high sides

i have a Recaro Profi SPG XL on drivers side and love it

chicken · 31-03-2013, 03:29 PM

not sure I would use those on a road car, "eared" seats, reduced visibility and no longer allowed on tourist days at the ring

profi spg's are awesome,

gingernuts · 31-03-2013, 03:35 PM

They are primarily for the race car so needed head protection. I have the schroth quick release harnesses in the csl so no worry about seat belts. But if they aren't allowed at the ring that's made the decision for me

rstoughy · 31-03-2013, 06:16 PM

Here's some pics,
I made my own floor mount as you can see so please don't laugh

Quote:

Originally Posted by gingernuts

Have you got a picture of yours in situ?

think these may look slightly out of place, butits more about having the harnesses in properly and being safe and comfortable.

chrisburns · 31-03-2013, 07:38 PM

Think I asked this question before but I cant quite remember, Shimmy you are pretty tall. With the Profi SPG does the seat sit any lower or indeed does it sit a little higher ???

My standard seat is in its lowest position and whilst it is fine I would like to sit a little lower...

gingernuts · 31-03-2013, 07:56 PM

I find this too. I'm only 6ft but i do like to sit a bit lower. Got mine on the lowest setting and its still not enough

**shimmy** · 31-03-2013, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisburns

Think I asked this question before but I cant quite remember, Shimmy you are pretty tall. With the Profi SPG does the seat sit any lower or indeed does it sit a little higher ???

My standard seat is in its lowest position and whilst it is fine I would like to sit a little lower...

I had profi spgxl Without runner first and it was very very low (even I looked short in the car)

Now with runner it is still lower than OeM seats.

31-03-2013, 01:41 PM	#1
gingernuts S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Perth, Scotland Posts: 186 Casino cash: $112	Changing seats - Sacrilege? Just bought a pair of recaro touring car style seats for the race car, but considering using them in the CSL to reduce the wear on the orginals and for a bit of extra comfort, and for the harness loops for the trip. However, is it sacrilege to change the inteior on a cesil. Kinda feels like it would be a bit wrong to change anything and to "muck around' with it. Thoughts?

31-03-2013, 02:43 PM	#2
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	I put a bucket seat in mine. Just be sure and keep the original ones. __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

31-03-2013, 03:02 PM	#4
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	they do look a bit aggressive and may not work with seatbelts due to the high sides i have a Recaro Profi SPG XL on drivers side and love it __________________ .

31-03-2013, 02:49 PM	#3
gingernuts S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Perth, Scotland Posts: 186 Casino cash: $112	Have you got a picture of yours in situ? think these may look slightly out of place, butits more about having the harnesses in properly and being safe and comfortable.

31-03-2013, 03:29 PM	#5
chicken S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: London Posts: 172 Casino cash: $1927	not sure I would use those on a road car, "eared" seats, reduced visibility and no longer allowed on tourist days at the ring profi spg's are awesome,

31-03-2013, 03:35 PM	#6
gingernuts S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Perth, Scotland Posts: 186 Casino cash: $112	They are primarily for the race car so needed head protection. I have the schroth quick release harnesses in the csl so no worry about seat belts. But if they aren't allowed at the ring that's made the decision for me

31-03-2013, 07:38 PM	#8
chrisburns S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 653 Casino cash: $12778	Think I asked this question before but I cant quite remember, Shimmy you are pretty tall. With the Profi SPG does the seat sit any lower or indeed does it sit a little higher ??? My standard seat is in its lowest position and whilst it is fine I would like to sit a little lower...

31-03-2013, 07:56 PM	#9
gingernuts S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Perth, Scotland Posts: 186 Casino cash: $112	I find this too. I'm only 6ft but i do like to sit a bit lower. Got mine on the lowest setting and its still not enough