Race seat for the ehmm large?

DaveWA · Postby **DaveWA** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:32 pm

http://www.velo.com.au/seats/
saw some brand new versions of theses on the weekend
awaiting there new home in a 7litre vette

these seats look very good

deviant · Postby **deviant** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:53 pm

DaveWA wrote:http://www.velo.com.au/seats/
saw some brand new versions of theses on the weekend
awaiting there new home in a 7litre vette

these seats look very good

Velo seats are very good. The Milano is not really a daily in my opinion, it is very basic like a Sprint V but would be idea for someone tall that does not have space for cushions. Note the lack of under thigh cushion.

The GPT is good. All of the cushions can be removed and you could option it in say XL size to suit those of carriage but then get the wings trimmed down to fit in the car...not sure if it would go in an MX5 though I have seen a bright green targa MX5 in WA with Velo seats in it, not sure on the model of seat though.

Those Podium and Apex models...you could live in them. So so so comfortable, not a part of you is left unsupported. I suspect you would need to custom build the transmission tunnel to fit them in.

Davex3 wrote:Local Autobarn had none in stock, plenty of SAAS recliners though as they mostly get bogans installing them in their bommodores.

Ordered a Autotechnica A1098, $299. Should be interesting to see when it gets in.

I fit in that model quite snug and they definitely fit in an NA. Cant lose for $300!

jerrah · Postby **jerrah** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:37 pm

I fit in my Sparco Sprint at 150kg and 6'4. Obviously I now fit better at 85kg. (didn't lose any height)

jerrah · Postby **jerrah** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:42 pm

All my weight is in my legs? (or head)?

It's always been a snug fit but it helps hold you in place in the corners. It is different to get in and out of than a regular seat but I'm used to it now and can comfortably drive long distance in it.

jerrah · Postby **jerrah** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:37 pm

India and you're drinking lots of local water?

deviant · Postby **deviant** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:04 pm

Davex3 wrote:
deviant wrote:I fit in that model quite snug and they definitely fit in an NA. Cant lose for $300!

How much do you weigh and how tall are you, if you don't mind me asking?

About 5'10 and 110kg...built for comfort :oops:

YMMV though, seats are like shoes unfortunately!!

I am longer in my torso than my legs to.

Postby **Okibi** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:32 am

Different Waz

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 12:50 pm

Davex3 wrote:
jerrah wrote:India and you're drinking lots of local water?

England > Mongolia by car via some of the seedier former ussr and eastern block countries.

Might be a good time now to get back any stuff you've lent Dave (before he goes on the trip).

yertimer · Postby **yertimer** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:53 pm

Hi, do the Autotechnica A1098 bolt straight into an NA8? or is some fiddling required? I am told the sprint V ones do go straight in
Cheers

:NA8:

deviant · Postby **deviant** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:43 pm

I guess it is not technically true that the Sprint V is a direct bolt in. You find that two pre-existing holes on the rails match up but you need to drill the other two.

I would be suprised if you have to do much more than that to get the Autotecnica seat in to be honest. Remember to have it tilt back slightly, it will give better under thigh support and you will not feel like you are leaning forward.

yertimer · Postby **yertimer** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:33 pm

Thanks for the update
let us know how you get on

jimmy_vee · Postby **jimmy_vee** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:32 pm

deviant wrote:The GPT is good. All of the cushions can be removed and you could option it in say XL size to suit those of carriage but then get the wings trimmed down to fit in the car...not sure if it would go in an MX5 though I have seen a bright green targa MX5 in WA with Velo seats in it, not sure on the model of seat though.

Is anybody able to confirm if the GPT-2/xl (with trimmed down shoulders) will fit in a NA?

deviant · Postby **deviant** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:38 pm

Maybe find out the dimensions and compare with known seats that fit:

http://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/seats.php

http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=368990

jimmy_vee · Postby **jimmy_vee** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:54 pm

The base is 510mm compared to the 490mm recommended by FM, so it should fit, but I wanted to double check before I take a day of work just to do a test fit.

Bauer · Postby **Bauer** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:38 pm

Im keen on this thread too. Im 6'2" and 90-95 kilos and in need of headroom.

I have sat in a Sparco Sprint V at autObarn and I reckon Im only a zinger burger or 2 away from not fitting. I have thought about getting one and using the size as an inspiration to eat fruit.

Looking forward to seeing how you go with the A999C Dave. Keep us informed.