Momo Seats

CMDR Perry · CMDR Perry's Garage

Pelican poll, I am considering Momo Start competition seats for my 911SC (an upgrade). Has anyone tried them? What are the Pros and Cons, etc. All feedback appreciated.

rallyracer · 01-27-2007, 08:33 AM

Well, if I wasn't 2500 miles from home, I could post some pics for you. I just installed mine this week. I used two flat 3 in" wide steel plates from Sears across the stock seat mount in the car. I bolted these to the car, marked holes for the seat, and mounted with washers between seat and plates.

I didn't buy it because it's a great seat (I had a MOMO 1000 Lakes in my last race car that was pretty nice). I bought because it's cheap, FIA rated (didn't want a back brace, and no I don't want to debate this), fiberglass and bottom mount (I already had the plates made from another seat).

I plan to use it for a couple years, then move it to the passenger side and get a better, HANS driver's seat.

Pros: light, cheap, easy to install, passes FIA tech specs for racing.
Cons: kind of roomy for a 32" waist, flimsy, no side mount for flexible install.

David

tonythetarga · 01-28-2007, 05:14 AM

How much time do you plan to spend in the seat? Track days and short trips are fine, but plan on being very uncomfortable on a drive over 2 hours.

I have a pair in my car, used 95% for DE and am happy with them. I trailer to/from so I don't have to endure any long road trips.

If you use for street, then you'll need a properly constructed seat bracket that has the seat belt mount to attach the receiver. I got mine at Wedge Engineering.

CMDR Perry · CMDR Perry's Garage

Thanks guys, sounds like this seat is a poor choice for my application. My dilemma is finding a lighweight comfortable seat with FIA approval.

rallyracer · 02-17-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by CMDR Perry
My dilemma is finding a lighweight comfortable seat with FIA approval.

That part's easy. Finding it for under $600-$800 is not. Pole Positions seem to be popular among the comfy crowd. I like the Sparco Evo line also.

FYI, I've driven my car with the Start seat for a few days around town, and it's pretty uncomfortable. Nothing like my 1000 lakes seat, which I could sleep in.

David

lateapex911 · 02-17-2007, 11:56 PM

I can't say I've driven my Momo start seat around town, but I have driven it for 3 hours on track, and never had a issue with comfort....

And I fall asleep in it on grid regularly

If the mounting is an issue, the next model up is a side mount...for $130 more, still not bad.

74goldtarga · 02-19-2007, 09:04 AM

I have Corbeau FX1 and FX1 pro seats - $279 per. I'm not sure if they are FIA approved though. They compare favorably with Sparco but are slightly more flexible. I have mine installed with
Brey-Krause side brackets.

CMDR Perry · CMDR Perry's Garage

Hey Targa I tried the FX-1's but they completely filled up the car so I went to the GTA's. I may switch to the Corbeau Forza since I already have the brackets mounted sub-surface.