Aftermarket Seats

[johnm]

Do the aftermarket seats, i.e. corbeau, sparco..... give you extra leg room. I am a tall guy, and I plan on putting a tko-600 in the car this spring, but need the shifting to be comfortable. Secondly, I am kinda large, like 6-3 270 lbs. Do the waist recommendations on these seats really make that big of a difference? John

[zbugger]

Sometimes the waist reccomendations do make a difference. I sat in a Corrbeau Forza and the waist felt a little wide for me. It says it accomodates a 36-38" waist, and I have a 29-30" waist, so it's to be expected. I'm kinda in the opposite boat from most guys. I'm always sliding around in my seat. As far as the legroom, I can't really tell you that. I haven't really heard the issues on that, but I have heard headroom issues occasionally.

[protour_chevelle]

Sometimes the waist reccomendations do make a difference. I sat in a Corrbeau Forza and the waist felt a little wide for me. It says it accomodates a 36-38" waist, and I have a 29-30" waist, so it's to be expected. I'm kinda in the opposite boat from most guys. I'm always sliding around in my seat. As far as the legroom, I can't really tell you that. I haven't really heard the issues on that, but I have heard headroom issues occasionally.

Scron! LOL!

-Matt

[nancejd]

I wouldn't buy a seat I haven't sat in. But, from my experience, also being a big guy, most of the seats just aren't big enough for me. It usually isn't waist room, it's the thigh support that is too tight.

[LowBuckX]

If you got a little extra @ss like I do the summit sport seats fit very nice and the price is right. I wear a size 50 and the summit seats are perfect. SUM-G1155

[harshman]

If you got a little extra @ss like I do the summit sport seats fit very nice and the price is right. I wear a size 50 and the summit seats are perfect. SUM-G1155

i was looking at those, is it very firm or does it feel somewhat stock - like a 4th gen seat?

[LowBuckX]

they arent real cushy likw stock. They are a bit firm. Id say they where like my friends 2002 Acura type S seats.

[harshman]

i am wondering if they are the same as the ones that Jegs offer? PN 555-70240 or you can see it here

[CarlC]

I agree with James. If at all possible try a few seats on for size. It's not just the waist area that can cause problems. For me, it's the shoulders.

As far as fitment goes, the aftermarket seats can be made to work for you. Many of the aftermarket sliders are low profile, and combined with a low profile seat, will make for more headroom. I gained well over 2". When wearing a helmet, it makes all the difference.

You may have to modify the sliders by welding on a tab to mount to your floorpan. This too is an advantage since you can move the seat back to fit your legs. Craig Boone is a really tall guy and fits into his '69 fine with the seat moved way back.

[awr68]

The Corbeau Legacy will fit up to a 38" waist. The wide version is 2" wider and will fit up to a 42" waist. This new model is suppost to be a good fit for the larger guy.....

And we just happen to have a GP going on with Motorsport Seats!!

[RobM]

i was able to set my seats back an extra 5 inches or so, im 6'2 and i fit more then fine my only concern is if i was wearing a helmet. I used acura integra seats and they are aswome, comfortable and very suportive. i have wide shoulders and a 33-34 inch waist so most of the after market seats dont work for me for one reason or another seems the ones that fit my waist dont fit my shoulders and vice versa. keep in mind a harness will double how suportive the seats are because it will really hold you in.

[Novacane]

I just bought a set of Ricaro Sportline seats. They are extremely comfortable but feel solid. They have the cut outs for a harness, adjustable back, lumbar and adjustable leg extensions.

[will69camaro]

How much did those recaro seats run? My friend has a set of recaros in his 88 saleen that i really want a set of (not factory seats) i'll see if i can get pics over winter break.

William

[Raptor Pilot]

I'm going with the Summit seats I think. I agree that the price is right, but I hope the quality is right oo.

[awr68]

The Summit seats don't have the tilt option for back seat access but the Jegs seats do....

[harshman]

i just installed the jegs seats. awsome! great quality. they took a little fab work to fit but all in all they look and feel great!

[justanova]

got any pics of the install?

[Flyboy]

i just installed the jegs seats. awsome! great quality. they took a little fab work to fit but all in all they look and feel great!

Andy, drive that red tub around the corner to my place! I wanna check these seats out. These are the ones i'm considering buying for mine when I get back in May.

[USAZR1]

Good to hear some feedback on the Jegs seats. I've been looking at a pair to replace the bench seat in my El Camino.(more clearance for my D&D T56 shifter,too) Like the leatherette cover,instead of cloth.
Don't need the tilt feature in my Elky.

[LowBuckX]

The Summit seats don't have the tilt option for back seat access but the Jegs seats do....

Not true I have seen Both in person and they are the same as the Jegs seats. Benefits of living Near summit and hour and a half from jegs.. here is the descripton.

These Summit sport seats deliver the look of expensive leather racing seats, without their expensive price tag. These seats have soft, comfortable, simulated leather upholstery, lumbar and shoulder bolsters for added support, cutouts for safety harnesses, and recline and tilt forward mechanisms. Adjustable sliders are included.