What's the best "sport seat" that still allows access to backseat

[jmz]

I am thinking of getting more of a drivers seat. I may just get one and allow back seat access through the passenger side only. ...but I would like matching seats.

Any suggestions other than factory sport seats? ...something that will work with harnesses.

JZ

[juanbenae]

me too, me too!!

i have been sniffing around and would like to get peoples recommendations. i have a thread in the AX race section about a specific model but would like to hear whats worked well. price is a concern here.

[nostatic]

I have a Sparco Torino on the passenger side of mine. It doesn't fold forward very much, but enough. Pretty comfy seat, and I have it setup for harness at the track. No complaints from any of my passengers.

[juanbenae]

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=partdetail.asp&part=SUM%2DG1155&N=100&Ntk=PartSearch&Ntt=sum+g1155

i have been looking into these

[John Brandt]

recaro Speed...formerly known as SRD

[derek murray]

Would a couple of these fit the bill?

http://www.gts-classics.com/rallyest.html

[tobluforu]

That summit seat looks like a steel!

[GeorgeK]

Recaro A8:

[nostatic]

Summit racing scares me..."OK, we know what the biggest reason to swap seats is--looks."

hmmm

[juanbenae]

Originally posted by derek murray
Would a couple of these fit the bill?

http://www.gts-classics.com/rallyest.html

those will not recline or move forward.

explain further todd??

[Slider79SC]

What do you guys think of these?

[nostatic]

dk...I just get nervous about cheap seats, and comments like I posted (that was in a description of one of their seats) makes me believe that their stuff is fine for looking like a racer, but I don't think I'd trust it on the track.

[derek murray]

Originally posted by k911sc
those will not recline or move forward.

I may be wrong, but the web site suggests (scroll to bottom) that sliding brackets are available... and weigh 2.5lbs / set. I think tilting brackets may also be available...

[mtelliott]

Slider. Is that what's in your car? It looks pretty good. Not as nice as GeorgeK Recaro A8 but I would bet they are cheaper. What do both go for?

[Slider79SC]

I haven't bought them yet but I am pretty sure I am going too. I currently switch between the stock seats and FIA race seats, and that is becoming more of a pain than it is worth since we only do 4-5 DE events a year.

I am going to sell the Corbeau Forza and Sparco that I have and buy these.

PM and I will tell you the price.

Jeff

[aigel]

Sparco Torino here. Excellent seats. Don't buy anything cheap. Recaro and Sparco are best. Don't buy Corbeaus, they will sun fade and wear flat in no time. Seen it with my own eyes ...

George

[mtelliott]

Hopefully I'll run ito you at one of the local events. There's a swap meet coming up soon so that's a chance. If not, then one of the events this summer.

I really would need to sit in different seats to make up my mind. Mine is a daily driver so comfort is important. But I know on the track that the standard Porsche seats let me slid around to much.

Michael

[Wil Ferch]

Guys:
Might want to expand your search to include these Monza 894 models from Bielstein in Germany. Look v. nice at about 328 Euro ( non leather) each, but must add shipping duty, etc.

Red 911 pic here:
http://www.bielstein.com/BF-Sitze/Einbau-Beispiele/einbau-beispiele.html

More....
http://www.bielstein.com/BF-Sitze/MONZA/monza.html

---Wil Ferch

EDIT:
Wonder what our friend in Nevada http://www.gts-classics.com/rallyest.html ( official US importer for Bielstein) would sell these for ... ???

[jpnovak]

Wil, I tried and was unsuccessful to get some seats from Reiner Bielstein. I was put directly in contact with Stefan. Even with the poor exchange rate it is still cheaper to buy them in Germany. Yes, Stefan and GTS Classics could get these seats, but at a price.

[Wil Ferch]

Pity....maybe I need to get my relatives in Germany to buy / broker these seats at the "Euro" price ...????

Wil