Who makes a "comfortable" race seat - Page 2

Phil Veldheer Racing · 11-16-2012, 09:39 AM

JAZ PRODUCTS makes a safe-comfortable seat and I have them in four race cars. They are less expensive as most of the big name brands. Last year they were at the IMIS show, and they are a great group of car guys....the owner and his wife are both members of the 200 MPH Club at Bonneville.

Phil

Rusty Davenport · 11-16-2012, 10:01 AM

the addiction makes most any seat comfortable....mind over matter

SSDiv6 · 11-16-2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 442OLDS

I don't think this new rule is really about safety,comfort,or cost.

The real question is: who makes the lightest seat?

Do a search on this forum and you will see how many old OEM seats have failed during a launch.
I know of many that have either welded the reclining mechanism or put a brace.

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=38063

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=37616

http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...ighlight=seats

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=27097

Run to Rund · 11-16-2012, 11:34 AM

Weigh them while you are at it! For example, 66 Olds A body plain bench, 74 lb; two buckets 92 lb; bench with center fold-down armrest, 96 lb. Therefore, I agree with the above posts that Oldsmobile seats are the most comfortable, especially the regular bench seat. lol. By the way, my seat back can't collapse since it is against the roll bar cross-bar.

Jim Kaekel · 11-16-2012, 05:57 PM

Thanks guys. I'm just looking for something that is comfortable, light, safe and doesn't look like it belongs in a sprint car. So far, I'm liking the Jaz aluminum drag seats.

Ken Miele · 11-16-2012, 06:42 PM

Jim,

Here are a few pictures of what I put in my stocker. I used the Kirkey 41 Series Pro Street Drag seat with the vinyl cover. The are very comfortable for me, but they are firm. It was fairly easy to install and I was able to position the seat exactly were I wanted it, something I could not do with the stock seat. As far as safety is concerned, there is no comparison to my stock seat. The Kirkey is far superior in everyway.

As you can see I have only one race seat, weight was never a consideration for my car, I can move weight around easily even with stock seat. The weight difference was 15 pounds, that includes the brackets and hardware for the new seat.

442OLDS · 11-16-2012, 06:51 PM

Think it would be okay if I used the stock seat to sit in and put the lightest weight race seat that I could find in the passenger seat?

Tony Goodman · 11-16-2012, 07:23 PM

Jim, The seats in the later model cars are nice. Much lighter than what you have now and still comfortable. I really like the seats in Don's firebird.

Jim Wahl · 12-02-2012, 10:54 PM

I'm not sure what's going on here but apparently at the PRI show Mr.Gracia told several people (not me personally) that they must use an OEM seat and a "Race Seat" was not allowed in Stock! In other words what I believe he is saying is you can use a Viper seat in a MoPar but not a Chevy. A Mustang seat in a Fairlane, but not a Camaro. No Kirkey or Sparco seats. Ken, have you been through tech with that seat? I am really confused now. Jim

SECTION 10A: STOCK CARS, INTERIOR:6, UPHOLSTERY (Page 9)
Must have full factory-type upholstery for year/model claimed, including factory-type floor mats or carpet, door panels and headliner, and front and rear seats. Interior gutting prohibited. Driver’s seat tracks may be bolted down. Sun visors optional. Rear seat may be removed when roll bar is installed; area must be carpeted or upholstered equivalent to factory specifications (no bare paneling). Full-size aftermarket or corporate OEM front seats permitted; must be upholstered and supported. See General Regulations 6:2.

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Ken Miele · 12-02-2012, 11:27 PM

Jim, the rule reads exactly the same as super stock and I have not been to tech. I guess I will know what is legal or not when I go to my first race next year.

No place in the rules does it say you can not use a race seat. Also, the new CJ's come with Recaro race seats.

11-16-2012, 09:39 AM	#11
Phil Veldheer Racing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Holland, MICHIGAN Posts: 155 Likes: 43 Liked 26 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Who makes a "comfortable" race seat JAZ PRODUCTS makes a safe-comfortable seat and I have them in four race cars. They are less expensive as most of the big name brands. Last year they were at the IMIS show, and they are a great group of car guys....the owner and his wife are both members of the 200 MPH Club at Bonneville. Phil __________________ PHIL VELDHEER 3455 STK IHRA WORLD Record Holder 2007-08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16

11-16-2012, 10:01 AM	#12
Rusty Davenport Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nashville N.C. Posts: 506 Likes: 4 Liked 101 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Who makes a "comfortable" race seat the addiction makes most any seat comfortable....mind over matter __________________ NHRA AND IHRA STOCK ELIMINATOR 2772

11-16-2012, 11:34 AM	#14
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Who makes a "comfortable" race seat Weigh them while you are at it! For example, 66 Olds A body plain bench, 74 lb; two buckets 92 lb; bench with center fold-down armrest, 96 lb. Therefore, I agree with the above posts that Oldsmobile seats are the most comfortable, especially the regular bench seat. lol. By the way, my seat back can't collapse since it is against the roll bar cross-bar.

11-16-2012, 05:57 PM	#15
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 535 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Who makes a "comfortable" race seat Thanks guys. I'm just looking for something that is comfortable, light, safe and doesn't look like it belongs in a sprint car. So far, I'm liking the Jaz aluminum drag seats. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

11-16-2012, 06:42 PM	#16
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,562 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: Who makes a "comfortable" race seat Jim, Here are a few pictures of what I put in my stocker. I used the Kirkey 41 Series Pro Street Drag seat with the vinyl cover. The are very comfortable for me, but they are firm. It was fairly easy to install and I was able to position the seat exactly were I wanted it, something I could not do with the stock seat. As far as safety is concerned, there is no comparison to my stock seat. The Kirkey is far superior in everyway. As you can see I have only one race seat, weight was never a consideration for my car, I can move weight around easily even with stock seat. The weight difference was 15 pounds, that includes the brackets and hardware for the new seat. Attached Thumbnails

11-16-2012, 06:51 PM	#17
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Who makes a "comfortable" race seat Think it would be okay if I used the stock seat to sit in and put the lightest weight race seat that I could find in the passenger seat?

11-16-2012, 07:23 PM	#18
Tony Goodman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zeeland, MI Posts: 98 Likes: 135 Liked 18 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Who makes a "comfortable" race seat Jim, The seats in the later model cars are nice. Much lighter than what you have now and still comfortable. I really like the seats in Don's firebird.

12-02-2012, 10:54 PM	#19
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Who makes a "comfortable" race seat I'm not sure what's going on here but apparently at the PRI show Mr.Gracia told several people (not me personally) that they must use an OEM seat and a "Race Seat" was not allowed in Stock! In other words what I believe he is saying is you can use a Viper seat in a MoPar but not a Chevy. A Mustang seat in a Fairlane, but not a Camaro. No Kirkey or Sparco seats. Ken, have you been through tech with that seat? I am really confused now. Jim SECTION 10A: STOCK CARS, INTERIOR:6, UPHOLSTERY (Page 9) Must have full factory-type upholstery for year/model claimed, including factory-type floor mats or carpet, door panels and headliner, and front and rear seats. Interior gutting prohibited. Driver’s seat tracks may be bolted down. Sun visors optional. Rear seat may be removed when roll bar is installed; area must be carpeted or upholstered equivalent to factory specifications (no bare paneling). Full-size aftermarket or corporate OEM front seats permitted; must be upholstered and supported. See General Regulations 6:2. . . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. Last edited by Jim Wahl; 12-02-2012 at 11:04 PM.

12-02-2012, 11:27 PM	#20
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,562 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: Who makes a "comfortable" race seat Jim, the rule reads exactly the same as super stock and I have not been to tech. I guess I will know what is legal or not when I go to my first race next year. No place in the rules does it say you can not use a race seat. Also, the new CJ's come with Recaro race seats.