NZKW bucket race seats, opinion/experiences?

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Postby JamesM » Tue Dec 19, 2006 1:39 pm

I have the racetech 4009 model or soemthin 1100$. so solid and got to be one of the snugest seats.
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Postby 86_rolla » Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:01 pm

i had a nzkw in my rolla b4 i stacked it, they sit really high, u need to make your own mounts if u want them to sit low, i kept getting a sore lower back from them because there was a big bugle in the seat. My autosport was heaps better but i cant use that due to not being able to get out of the car when its in lol. they are alright for cheap jobbies, sit in b4 u buy tho
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Postby 85AW20v » Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:25 pm

Are you sure it wasn't a trombone or even a tuba stuck in your seat? Oh I see - bulge :D
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Postby crispy'86 » Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:05 pm

My racetech 4000 fits me really well and for a race seat it's reasonably comfortable, retails for $500-600 so well worth the money. I'm doing speed events but even then i like to have well recognised, safe safety equipment.
I'd hate to see what happens to a competitor who has a crash in a vehicle with a low spec, cheapo seat
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Postby Truenotch » Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:10 pm

I have an FIA Sparco Rec seat that I got for cheap second hand off trademe. It's in good condition shell wise, but has faded a bit, but it's a few years old so thats expected. All in all it's a really comfortable seat that is side mounted (Can make them really low if you need to, same as racetech I think) and you know that you will be safe in a crash cause of the FIA approval. I'd recommned sparco as a great brand if you can find a decent priced one.

Otherwise go for a racetech, they are a great product with a good range made locally, are really comfortable and look good aswell. If I get a new seat I will go for one of these.
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Postby soopachargen » Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:30 am

Simon85MR220v wrote:Are you sure it wasn't a trombone or even a tuba stuck in your seat? Oh I see - bulge :D


hahahaha excellent
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