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Message started by corywannamaker on 07/22/10 at 17:53:24

Title: Need help finding a XL racing seat
Post by corywannamaker on 07/22/10 at 17:53:24

OK so I am a BIG guy and I need a race seat. Does anyone know anything other then the evo3 for large seats. I have not sat in a evo3 yet but there seem to be SO many seats out there and SO much info I am starting to get lost in it all. The largest seat that I have found is VELO racing but they are only in AUS as far as I can tell and they are $1300 per seat+shipping. Any help would be great.

Thanks
Cory

Title: Re: Need help finding a XL racing seat
Post by dtompsett on 07/22/10 at 19:16:43

No offense to Ian... but have you tried contacting Ian Crerar? I know he's got a 'wide' physique... "Fat Guy Racing"...

::)

Might be able to help you find a good seat.

Jamie Gardhouse can probably advise too.

Title: Re: Need help finding a XL racing seat
Post by corywannamaker on 07/22/10 at 19:28:17

no I have not. I do not know them. Thanks for the info I will try to track them down.

Title: Re: Need help finding a XL racing seat
Post by jgardhouse on 07/22/10 at 19:39:23

Finally a topic to which I am very qualified!

Only question is how tall and wide are you exactly???

Do you want head restraints?

Title: Re: Need help finding a XL racing seat
Post by solitude99 on 07/22/10 at 20:28:44

Nor sure how big you are but I am 6'1 about 245lbs with fairly wide frame. I picked up Sabelt RACER DUO seat this year from CSC... entry level I am sure not the most comfortable but I do fit in it with my suit on ok.

Derek

Title: Re: Need help finding a XL racing seat
Post by GT42R on 07/22/10 at 20:54:44

5'11 290= Evo XL both Ian and I run those seats! Its not easy to become a member of fat guy racing!

Title: Re: Need help finding a XL racing seat
Post by John_Vanos on 07/23/10 at 06:14:42

6'4" 250lbs

I've fit nicely in a Sparco Pro ADV, Sparco Evo2 and racetech HR Seat. I'd suggest coming to GCFR and sitting in a few seats there to see what you really need

John

Title: Re: Need help finding a XL racing seat
Post by racerboy000 on 07/23/10 at 20:47:29

http://www.mco.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=11770

Title: Re: Need help finding a XL racing seat
Post by jgardhouse on 07/23/10 at 21:18:50

racerboy000 wrote on 07/23/10 at 20:47:29:

http://www.mco.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=11770

FIA 1992 - No longer legal for stage rally.

Rallycross, yes. Performance rallies, no.

Title: Re: Need help finding a XL racing seat
Post by DaveM on 07/26/10 at 22:58:30

I tried EVO2's but needed the additional size from the EVO3's I think they were the widest seats when I was looking last year. I was able to sit in a variety of seats at JRP in Mississauga.

Hope this helps