Stock seat clarification please - Page 2

Rory McNeil · 12-07-2011, 01:49 PM

Is having to run factory seats really such a safety concern for some people? I always thought that the 5 point safety harness was what kept the driver in position, not the seat. Silly me.

Chris1529 · 12-07-2011, 02:47 PM

what kind of seats are in the new factory race cars?

dartman · 12-07-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

Is having to run factory seats really such a safety concern for some people? I always thought that the 5 point safety harness was what kept the driver in position, not the seat. Silly me.

you can slide around on a old bench seat and whack your side on that big old bar that runs down the left side of your car,it would be nice have my ***** in a tight seat when/if thing go wrong.

Jim Wahl · 12-07-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

Is having to run factory seats really such a safety concern for some people? I always thought that the 5 point safety harness was what kept the driver in position, not the seat. Silly me.

You sir are a perfect example of the type of person I was speaking of in my previous post! Thanks for your post. You actually would prefer your 26 year old stock seat made for comfort over a racing seat made for crash survival? I bet you don't think you really need a helmet either. To bad they won't let you wear that chrome WW2 German motorcycle helmet you think looks so cool! Jim

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jmcarter · 12-07-2011, 03:09 PM

Secondary impacts (i.e. rollovers) are a valid concern if the stock seat has become broken beneath you. I'd be glad to carry more weight if I could mount a good racing seat.

Mark Yacavone · 12-07-2011, 04:05 PM

I have the feeling that a lot of people here won't be satisfied until they turn Stock Eliminator into an 8-10 second No Box bracket.

west coast · 12-07-2011, 04:35 PM

I dont think slamming Rory was nice when he asked a simple question that you did not even answer his question. I doudt if you know Rory being about 3000 miles between Florida and BC Canada. So here is the answer. If in a crash your car backs into a wall the seat belts do not hold you the seat does if the seat breaks and folds up you will end up in the back of your flopping around inside your car. Some body on this forum had this happen to them cant remember who, was it Mr Beard? The person that this happen to them please chime in, it should help clear up why people want after market seats.

jmcarter · 12-07-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

I have the feeling that a lot of people here won't be satisfied until they turn Stock Eliminator into an 8-10 second No Box bracket.

I agree with you on square lobe cams, roller rockers, etc. but anything that enhances safety just makes sense.

Chad Rhodes · 12-07-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

Is having to run factory seats really such a safety concern for some people? I always thought that the 5 point safety harness was what kept the driver in position, not the seat. Silly me.

ask woodro about that

Kenny Wigington · 12-07-2011, 09:05 PM

I think Rusty needs to lay off the ribs and brunswick stew.......

12-07-2011, 01:49 PM	#11
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,257 Likes: 244 Liked 937 Times in 258 Posts	Re: Stock seat clarification please Is having to run factory seats really such a safety concern for some people? I always thought that the 5 point safety harness was what kept the driver in position, not the seat. Silly me. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

12-07-2011, 02:47 PM	#12
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,367 Likes: 6 Liked 57 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Stock seat clarification please what kind of seats are in the new factory race cars? __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

12-07-2011, 03:09 PM	#15
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,118 Likes: 1,970 Liked 2,678 Times in 850 Posts	Re: Stock seat clarification please Secondary impacts (i.e. rollovers) are a valid concern if the stock seat has become broken beneath you. I'd be glad to carry more weight if I could mount a good racing seat. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

12-07-2011, 04:05 PM	#16
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,414 Likes: 2,579 Liked 4,447 Times in 1,693 Posts	Re: Stock seat clarification please I have the feeling that a lot of people here won't be satisfied until they turn Stock Eliminator into an 8-10 second No Box bracket. __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

12-07-2011, 04:35 PM	#17
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 576 Likes: 4 Liked 118 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Stock seat clarification please I dont think slamming Rory was nice when he asked a simple question that you did not even answer his question. I doudt if you know Rory being about 3000 miles between Florida and BC Canada. So here is the answer. If in a crash your car backs into a wall the seat belts do not hold you the seat does if the seat breaks and folds up you will end up in the back of your flopping around inside your car. Some body on this forum had this happen to them cant remember who, was it Mr Beard? The person that this happen to them please chime in, it should help clear up why people want after market seats.

12-07-2011, 09:05 PM	#20
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Stock seat clarification please I think Rusty needs to lay off the ribs and brunswick stew....... __________________ 2894 STK