# Anyone with good racing seat recommendations? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [March 10, 2009, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699 "2009-03-10T17:37:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Code\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ea924/32.png) [@Code\_Blue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Code_Blue)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/1 "2009-03-10T17:37:09Z")
I need to buy a driver side seat in the integra. I simply will not fit with a hemlet on, much less with the cage welded in. It needs to be a side mount, so I can pretty much slam it to the ground. I’m not looking to spend 2k on a seat, so no baller bride seats. Anyone have a good recommendation? Thanks in advance. btw, when you suggest a seat, can you throw a pic and link in with it. -Jason ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/2 "2009-03-10T17:43:26Z")
a lot of honda guys like the f1 spec seats… not sure what kind of certs they have ![http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-76493336636070_2038_2406487](http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-76493336636070_2038_2406487) ---
**Author:** ![Code\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ea924/32.png) [@Code\_Blue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Code_Blue)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/3 "2009-03-10T17:47:50Z")
I’m pretty sure it needs to be cert’d to pass tech. BTW, for people wondering, this is for drag pretty much only, not road racing. ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/4 "2009-03-10T17:49:30Z")
Check out Kirkey seats, they are all fixed, very lightweight, and certified for about anything ---
**Author:** ![Code\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ea924/32.png) [@Code\_Blue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Code_Blue)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/5 "2009-03-10T17:53:22Z")
problem is that I’d want to keep the seat in for when I drive it around daily ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/6 "2009-03-10T18:08:46Z")
You could…lol ---
**Author:** ![lconrad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lconrad/32/6314_2.png) [@lconrad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lconrad)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/7 "2009-03-10T18:55:55Z")
sparco milano prestige… ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/8 "2009-03-10T19:08:59Z")
Recaro, pretty much the best there is. even the 21 year old factory seats in my jetta are mad comfortable. Id say they know what they are doing ---
**Author:** ![1evilzr1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1evilzr1/32/6384_2.png) [@1evilzr1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1evilzr1)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/9 "2009-03-10T19:10:54Z")
there are some viper seats on the corvette forum for sale ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/10 "2009-03-10T19:12:52Z")
Price range? ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/11 "2009-03-10T19:17:29Z")
> [@TEAM FMF - CALL OUT 0-1320'](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/team-fmf-call-out-0-1320/15368/9): > > Price range? :+1 (not that i can offer any helpful information, but it would be good for others :rofl ) ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/12 "2009-03-10T19:42:13Z")
RaceTech. ---
**Author:** ![Code\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ea924/32.png) [@Code\_Blue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Code_Blue)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/13 "2009-03-10T19:49:13Z")
You happen to know the price of the RT1000 Adam?? I’m trying to honestly spend less that $550 ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/14 "2009-03-10T19:53:15Z")
> [@FS:a nice bimmer for sale](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-a-nice-bimmer-for-sale/15371/2): > > You happen to know the price of the RT1000 Adam?? > > I’m trying to honestly spend less that $550 I think the RT1000 goes for around $600-$650…not 100% sure. I’d say the Corbeau FX1 is a good seat for what you’re looking to spend and use it for: ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/15 "2009-03-10T19:59:29Z")
Corbeau is the most uncomfortable seat I’ve ever sat in. I have a Racetech 1000 for a passenger seat and it’s the best value for right around $550. ---
**Author:** ![Code\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ea924/32.png) [@Code\_Blue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Code_Blue)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/16 "2009-03-10T21:29:30Z")
I think adam might be right with this one. I was looking at this kirkley. [http://www.kirkeyracing.com/index.php?link=browse&code=Series41#nogo](http://www.kirkeyracing.com/index.php?link=browse&code=Series41#nogo) the picture is obviously without the pad/cover. But it would give me the most adjustability. ![http://www.kirkeyracing.com/images/Thumbnails/41%20SERIES%20-%20RIGHT_Medium.JPG](http://www.kirkeyracing.com/images/Thumbnails/41%20SERIES%20-%20RIGHT_Medium.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![Code\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ea924/32.png) [@Code\_Blue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Code_Blue)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/17 "2009-03-10T21:30:18Z")
heres a better picture ![http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/57041511.jpg](http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/57041511.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![skiboard06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/898d66/32.png) [@skiboard06](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skiboard06)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/18 "2009-03-10T21:39:48Z")
What are the specific needs of a seat for drag racing? I assume side bolstering is not important, does anyone use side head restraints? Is any sort of neck restraint system (i.e. Hans Device) required? Sorry I know very little about drag safety. ---
**Author:** ![slwrthnu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slwrthnu/32/6296_2.png) [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/19 "2009-03-10T23:13:48Z")
sparco has some pretty cheap seats. ---
**Author:** ![Code\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ea924/32.png) [@Code\_Blue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Code_Blue)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699/20 "2009-03-11T01:06:15Z")
> [@TIESTO coming to NF, Ontario](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tiesto-coming-to-nf-ontario/15206/15): > > What are the specific needs of a seat for drag racing? I assume side bolstering is not important, does anyone use side head restraints? Is any sort of neck restraint system (i.e. Hans Device) required? > > Sorry I know very little about drag safety. no hans device, they dont use side restraints usually. some of the higher end racers do, but this is no alcohol dragster. No neck restraint system. Pretty much its just used for the 5-6 point harness’s, and I believe it only needs to be secured to the rollcage, I’m going to PM Morgan and see what his input on seat selection is. We checked out a few of the oem recaros some of the other customers had there, but they all mounted just like oem seats so we wouldn’t gain any head room. I think as it is already I’m going to have to cut out the stamped steel seat reinforcements and have them weld the new side mounts in correctly. My wallet is crying. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-with-good-racing-seat-recommendations/242699.md?page=2)