Racing seat for the 'wider' gentleman? Sparco Evo 3?

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gchristofi
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Post Fri Jun 25, 2010 2:04 pm

Hello

My new car has a Sparco sprint 5 at the moment which I find a little snug! :o: Anyone ever installed a Sparco EVO 3 (xl) in an E30? Any issues?

Any other suggestions on racing seats for larger people that are available are also welcome.
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Post Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:25 pm

Recaro do "wider" versions of some of their seats.
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Post Sat Jun 26, 2010 2:43 pm

Cobra's 'GT' versions are 40mm wider than their regular versions.

Seat Options:
Suzuka S - If you want a standard style race seat with deep sides but no head restraint
Evolution S - Similar to Suzuka but with large 'hoops' around the head and shoulders
Sebring Pro - Similar to Suzuka but suits taller drivers with ears rather than hoops to clear shoulders.

www.cobraseats.com
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Post Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:37 pm

gchristofi wrote:Any other suggestions
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Post Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:54 pm

a rubber ring ???:D sorry had to be done
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Post Sun Jun 27, 2010 11:55 pm

You guys forgot weight watchers!!!!!!! :nono: Actually, I might just install a sofa as both front seats. :roll:

djs325, lpineAde; thanks for the info.
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Post Mon Jul 05, 2010 11:23 am

have you been on track yet? I thought my seat is tight, but as soon you are driving on track it just fits ok.
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Post Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:08 pm

OMP RS seats - I'm 6'1" and 15st 9Lbs and can get my fat arse in no probs 8O £260.00 each 5 years ago ish... Deamon Twonks

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Post Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:14 pm

Lloydie38 wrote:OMP RS seats - I'm 6'1" and 15st 9Lbs and can get my fat arse in no probs 8O £260.00 each 5 years ago ish... Deamon Twonks
I have exactly the same seat and only marginally less aerodynamic dimensions and it fits fine. Only problem I have is that the shoulder strap holes are a bit low.
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Post Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:08 am

If you are looking for extra height in the shoulder hole area, then I would steer you towards the Cobra range (also available from DT) - their seats have the holes a bit higher than the Italians (Sparco/Momo); they can also do a seat for you from the factory with the holes cut 20mm higher if necessary.
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Lloydie38 wrote:OMP RS seats - I'm 6'1" and 15st 9Lbs and can get my fat arse in no probs 8O £260.00 each 5 years ago ish... Deamon Twonks
I have exactly the same seat and only marginally less aerodynamic dimensions and it fits fine. Only problem I have is that the shoulder strap holes are a bit low.
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Post Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:28 pm

Im about to fit a couple of Cobra Imola GT seats, they are wider than normal and even though i dont need the extra room its nice to have it for long trips to germany :?
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