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Hey track rats, I need your help.
I've got an HPDE scheduled for January and have my Simpson Super Bandit helmet ready to go. This will be my first HPDE in the Shelby.
I'm 6'4" with a ~35" inseam. I fit great in the GT350R Recaros without a helmet, but with the helmet on I have to recline the seat quite a bit to clear the headliner.
I'd like to drop the driver side seat. I am open to an aftermarket seat. Had anyone else successfully dropped their ass a bit in these cars? How did you do it?
Based on my research it seems that I'll need at least a seat, seat mounts, and a seat adapter. This assumes that I don't have a sliding seat mechanism.
Questions:
Is there an easy way to drop the stock seat? I'm willing to give up a lot of ad hoc adjustability.
If I go for an aftermarket seat, can I retain the use of the stock seat belts? Assuming no, a Schroth 4 point that mounts to the rear seat mounting points seems like a good option. Should I consider other options? FWIW, I have the rear seat kit in my car so I have access to the seat belt mounts through the rear seat.
Will the computer have issues with my removed seat mounted airbag?
I'm leaning towards the following setup and would like your input:
1) Seat: Profi SPG XL Black Velour (070.86.UU11)
2) Seat Mounts: Recaro Aluminum Side Mount Adapter Brackets (7207000A)
3) Adapter: Brey Krause Ford Mustang Drivers Side Seat Track Adaptor (R-9184)
If I want to retain the sliding function, can I simply replace the seat mount about with a Recaro Flexible Adapter for Pro Racer HANS XL SPA/SPG (7206293)?
I've got an HPDE scheduled for January and have my Simpson Super Bandit helmet ready to go. This will be my first HPDE in the Shelby.
I'm 6'4" with a ~35" inseam. I fit great in the GT350R Recaros without a helmet, but with the helmet on I have to recline the seat quite a bit to clear the headliner.
I'd like to drop the driver side seat. I am open to an aftermarket seat. Had anyone else successfully dropped their ass a bit in these cars? How did you do it?
Based on my research it seems that I'll need at least a seat, seat mounts, and a seat adapter. This assumes that I don't have a sliding seat mechanism.
Questions:
Is there an easy way to drop the stock seat? I'm willing to give up a lot of ad hoc adjustability.
If I go for an aftermarket seat, can I retain the use of the stock seat belts? Assuming no, a Schroth 4 point that mounts to the rear seat mounting points seems like a good option. Should I consider other options? FWIW, I have the rear seat kit in my car so I have access to the seat belt mounts through the rear seat.
Will the computer have issues with my removed seat mounted airbag?
I'm leaning towards the following setup and would like your input:
1) Seat: Profi SPG XL Black Velour (070.86.UU11)
2) Seat Mounts: Recaro Aluminum Side Mount Adapter Brackets (7207000A)
3) Adapter: Brey Krause Ford Mustang Drivers Side Seat Track Adaptor (R-9184)
If I want to retain the sliding function, can I simply replace the seat mount about with a Recaro Flexible Adapter for Pro Racer HANS XL SPA/SPG (7206293)?