Official racing seat thread! post 'em up!
05-22-2009, 05:33 AM
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Recaro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xoauIutCmc
Bride: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4Qsd4-8IMo
Ugh, looks like Recaro is on my list now instead of Bride. :\
Bride: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4Qsd4-8IMo
Ugh, looks like Recaro is on my list now instead of Bride. :\
05-22-2009, 09:34 PM
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WOW!!
theres a reason why Recaro is found in so many cars as OEM seats, im sure they engineer and test the S#!T out of their seats, but at least the bride didnt snap in two, imagine how a knock off recaro or bride would perform, LMAO
theres a reason why Recaro is found in so many cars as OEM seats, im sure they engineer and test the S#!T out of their seats, but at least the bride didnt snap in two, imagine how a knock off recaro or bride would perform, LMAO
05-23-2009, 06:02 AM
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Been rearended twice now while at a stop,first time lad was going 50 when she hit us,seats folded right back,second time lady was going nearly 40 and same thing.Wonder if it a feature to help absorb the force or if they just do not have the ability to take the blow at the hinge.
Both times it was a stock set of seats that folded back,it busted the hinge on both.Might be why race cars use non reclinable seats.
Both times it was a stock set of seats that folded back,it busted the hinge on both.Might be why race cars use non reclinable seats.
05-23-2009, 04:53 PM
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yep.......on car was a 1989 Camero,the other was a 1993 Dodge Caravan,the Camero was hit at 50 while I was at a stop to makea turn.....screwed me up pretty good.......the lady taht hit us had no seat belt on though and she ripped most her face off on the windshield.
In court she said we had no brake lights or blinker on,but the State Patrol had tested to see if they were working at the scene and they still were,the judge felt no pity for her and asked her if a brick wall was in the road would she drive into it,she said no,judge said case dismissed and made her pay us
In court she said we had no brake lights or blinker on,but the State Patrol had tested to see if they were working at the scene and they still were,the judge felt no pity for her and asked her if a brick wall was in the road would she drive into it,she said no,judge said case dismissed and made her pay us
06-16-2009, 10:54 PM
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Haven't really tried it out. It's not completely installed because I need to either slightly modify the trunk or find another location to bolt down the tail.
Other than the child safety things, what other options did you say there were? I heard that with the ASM, you don't have to worry about the whole 45˚ thing...
Other than the child safety things, what other options did you say there were? I heard that with the ASM, you don't have to worry about the whole 45˚ thing...
06-17-2009, 03:50 AM
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same way I have my harness mounted up, I saw acks pictures and noticed how he did his. I only use it for auto x and don't plan to use it much on the street since I like the stock belts for DD. It works out pretty good for me because I can just fold that one section of the rear seat exposing the child seat bracket and stick have 2 seats for passengers.
that is a 1500lbs link connecting my sparco harness buckles to the bracket. probably the wrong way to do it lol but it works...
that is a 1500lbs link connecting my sparco harness buckles to the bracket. probably the wrong way to do it lol but it works...
06-17-2009, 12:24 PM
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Rallye 3. It's amazing, the lap belt is padded really well, the adjusters are really easy to loosen, the disconnect is great for access to the back. Definitely worth the $150.
