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by **85AW20v** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 3:19 pm

Looking at getting a new seat for the MR2 and was wondering if anyone has used these ones off TradeMe. Yes/no/maybe?

by **Mr Ree** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:47 pm

Personally I havent used them.

Unless they have gone through some forum of crash testing, my spine isnt interested.

Racetechs are very well priced for the amount of r&d thats gone into them.

Do your seats need to be FIA compliant?

by **Leon** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:54 pm

Webster (Dexgt) has helped somebody fit them to their race car, and said he was seriously not impressed with their construction methods.

by **85AW20v** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 11:14 am

No - seats don't need to be FIA compliant - just doing club stuff and playdays.

Thanks Leon - thats the sort of thing I want to hear about.

Anyone else??

by **Mr Ree** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:42 pm

Will you be running a harness or just your 3 point belt?

If you dont need the lap and crotch strap provision, there is a pair of Racetech "Road" on TM for $700, which is a great price. They are a perfect seat for what you have planned, and a great street seat too as they have lower sides to ease access.

by **d1 mule** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:46 pm

iv used them/still have 1 for passenger seat, they are good for what you pay for them, but can get FIA seats for only a couple hundy more.

by **DexGT** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:06 pm

Here's a link to the last discussion I was involved in regarding these seats viewtopic.php?t=82173&highlight=nzkw

If you do a search for "NZKW" on here you get lots of hits

by **85AW20v** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:55 pm

Mr Ree wrote:Will you be running a harness or just your 3 point belt?

Mr Ree has a closer look at 85AW20v's avatar..... :wink:

Thanks for the link Dex...

by **strx7** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 11:02 pm

does your mr2 have "engines and spares" stickers on it? and you've had it for a few years?

by **Mr Ree** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 11:07 pm

In that case I definitely re-recommend the Racetechs that are on TM

by **85AW20v** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 11:09 pm

Yep - that's the one. And yes - quite a few years now. The log book/rollcage homologation was issued in 19/06/2000 - just went and had a look - I didn't remember it!!

My Trademe listings · by Di » Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:58 am

I'm selling my brand new genuine BRIDE seat if you keen

viewtopic.php?t=88148

by **strx7** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:13 am

stick to something descent then, safety gear is not something to skimp on. key thing with a seat isa make sure it is a snug fit width wise, and that the harness holes are high enough up that they dont compress you spine when you pull the harnesses tight

by **B1NZ** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:50 am

Di wrote:I'm selling my brand new genuine BRIDE seat if you keen, $650 it's yours.

Do you have a "groom" one for the drivers side available?

by **atmosports** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:22 am

Unfortunately the "Groom" seats never seemed to sell well so they stopped making them, something about the Bride now controlling the finances & the end of one's racing days

by **Bazda** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 11:41 am

If you can find Racepro they are also really well priced.
I got mine for like $350 each from Repco on special!!!

by **TTEETT** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:19 pm

strx7 wrote:stick to something descent then, safety gear is not something to skimp on. key thing with a seat isa make sure it is a snug fit width wise, and that the harness holes are high enough up that they dont compress you spine when you pull the harnesses tight

This.

A crash is a crash, I have seen as bigger offs and crashes in CS events as any.

I would be looking for a FIA approved seat at minimum, they can be brought cheap enough and you know they are safe because they have had to meet rigorous safety testing to get FIA patented and approved.

I use Sabelt seats and harnesses from Autoquip, pricing was really good, the seats were cheaper and lighter than the equivalent from Racetec, Recaro or Sparco and are very comfortable.
Harnesses are quite reasonable also.

http://www.autoquip.co.nz/

by **strx7** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:59 pm

Bazda wrote:If you can find Racepro they are also really well priced.
I got mine for like $350 each from Repco on special!!!

racepros are OK if you are small, if you are a taller person racepros are too small

OMG so shiny! · by **Dell'Orto** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:28 pm

How tall? I'm 6'1ish, and fit them fine...though are you meaning with harnesses?

by **strx7** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:24 pm

Dell'Orto wrote:How tall? I'm 6'1ish, and fit them fine...though are you meaning with harnesses?

I'm 6ft 4, racepro's were WAY to small for me, from memory they suit someone around 5ft 10 or even less.

sit in the seat. see where the harness holes are in relation to your shoulders, if you shoulders are above the harness holes, and you are involved in a hard impact, you WILL suffer some form of spinal compression.

The harness holes should be level with your shoulders. It means you SHOULD shop around till you find a seat that is right fitment for you, just like your helmet, race suit, etc.

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