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AG1LE · 12-11-2013, 08:10 PM

To effectively track my SS while wearing a helmet I need more headspace.

Has anyone compared headspace while sitting in the lowest position in Recaros versus the normal SS leather seat?

Do the "stock" SS Recaros sit any lower (at the lowest setting for both)?

Thanks!

2012-1822 · 12-11-2013, 08:52 PM

That is a great question.

I could use a little extra room in my ZL1 because of the sunroof if I need a helmet.

ICTsccaCamaro · 12-11-2013, 08:55 PM

I have this issue in ours with a helmet and me at 6'3" ish I really have to slouch down to not bang the headliner even at full down, the passanger seat sits lower than the drivers tho need to swap seat brackets or something, we are also a non sunroof car so we should have a little more room than some even

The Stig · 12-11-2013, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMWNERW

To effectively track my SS while wearing a helmet I need more headspace.

Has anyone compared headspace while sitting in the lowest position in Recaros versus the normal SS leather seat?

Do the "stock" SS Recaros sit any lower (at the lowest setting for both)?

Thanks!

Don't sit any lower, or not that I noticed anyway.

Also remember that the sunroof kills about an inch and a half of head room.

AG1LE · 12-11-2013, 09:07 PM

I have the sunroof...love it...but it severely limits headspace. A guy at work who races his porsche let me try on his Bell helmet and sit in my car...as suspected, I have serious clearance issues.

Hopefully someone can chime in on the difference. I need to stop by the dealership soon...maybe I'll look around and see if I can find a recaro/sunroof combination that I can sit in.

AG1LE · 12-11-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

Don't sit any lower, or not that I noticed anyway.

Also remember that the sunroof kills about an inch and a half of head room.

Thanks for the feedback

hmmm...looks like I need to plan on aftermarket recaros, or other brand race seat...probably one with a removable cushion.

Stock Boy · 12-11-2013, 11:24 PM

If you are going to be tracking it, I would seriously recommend getting some race seats that you can put in before the event. The Recaros in these are nice but nowhere close to what they need to be, support wise. The side bolsters are leather which don't grip too well, I wish it was all seude. The Recaros that came in my Evo X were fantastic. Miss those.

MikeSVX · 12-12-2013, 10:59 AM

Here's more head room for you.

GMTool · 12-12-2013, 11:19 AM

I often wonder if the headliner could be modified in the area directly above a drivers head to gain more clearance.

The Stig · 12-12-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

I often wonder if the headliner could be modified in the area directly above a drivers head to gain more clearance.

You could remove it, cut out the insulation, and then reinstall it.

Novie LE · 12-12-2013, 12:41 PM

Does anybody make brackets that lower the seat? I am 6'5 and with the helmet on I have to seriously push my head forward and hunch...I probabaly look like a turtle standing on its back legs.

Pace · 12-12-2013, 12:52 PM

If you are talking about a quarter mile - its only 12 seconds. While racing another car I have hit my helmet a few times but its not a big deal. Usually a slight adjustment in the seat (from the normal driving position) and done. Almost like going from wearing a t-shirt to a winter jacket...some slight adjustment and fine.

woodside783 · 12-12-2013, 12:58 PM

if buy the seats on line you have to get a bracket to make them fit and it might be lower idk. something you might want to look in to

toehead93 · 12-12-2013, 01:57 PM

Remember if you get an aftermarket seat it will not have airbags integrated like the stock seats do.

12-11-2013, 08:10 PM	#1
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	MODS PLEASE DELETE To effectively track my SS while wearing a helmet I need more headspace. Has anyone compared headspace while sitting in the lowest position in Recaros versus the normal SS leather seat? Do the "stock" SS Recaros sit any lower (at the lowest setting for both)? Thanks! Last edited by AG1LE; 02-08-2014 at 09:28 AM.

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ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,575	I have this issue in ours with a helmet and me at 6'3" ish I really have to slouch down to not bang the headliner even at full down, the passanger seat sits lower than the drivers tho need to swap seat brackets or something, we are also a non sunroof car so we should have a little more room than some even __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Ordered 6/29/17 Built 11/6/17 Delivered 12/7/17, Summit White, PDR, NAV, https://www.youtube.com/c/tylerpotter SOLD: 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, KONI Yellow's SOLD: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Brembo swap

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12-11-2013, 09:07 PM	#5
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	I have the sunroof...love it...but it severely limits headspace. A guy at work who races his porsche let me try on his Bell helmet and sit in my car...as suspected, I have serious clearance issues. Hopefully someone can chime in on the difference. I need to stop by the dealership soon...maybe I'll look around and see if I can find a recaro/sunroof combination that I can sit in.

12-11-2013, 11:24 PM	#7
Stock Boy Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 479	If you are going to be tracking it, I would seriously recommend getting some race seats that you can put in before the event. The Recaros in these are nice but nowhere close to what they need to be, support wise. The side bolsters are leather which don't grip too well, I wish it was all seude. The Recaros that came in my Evo X were fantastic. Miss those.

12-12-2013, 12:41 PM	#11
Novie LE Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sometimes here, sometimes there Posts: 399	Does anybody make brackets that lower the seat? I am 6'5 and with the helmet on I have to seriously push my head forward and hunch...I probabaly look like a turtle standing on its back legs.

12-12-2013, 12:52 PM	#12
Pace Lifestyle = Deathstyle Drives: 11 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 686	If you are talking about a quarter mile - its only 12 seconds. While racing another car I have hit my helmet a few times but its not a big deal. Usually a slight adjustment in the seat (from the normal driving position) and done. Almost like going from wearing a t-shirt to a winter jacket...some slight adjustment and fine. __________________ 11 2SS/RS

12-12-2013, 12:58 PM	#13
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