[aa406079]

I cross posted this thread with the Auto X section... but I realized alot of folks might just want nice aftermarket seats not particularly for tracking/racing....

While I may be getting some relatively aggressive seats, the seat base brackets I will be getting developed and fabricated by Planted will benefit anyone interested in getting aftermarkets seats into their Gen 6 Camaro....


I went down to the L.A. area to meet some Camaro6 members, talk cars, do some prep and research work on my future mods...


I had a chance to finally sit in a number of seats and found that not only was the seat I finally chose more supportive than the Misano's but also more COMFORTABLE.


COBRA SUZUKA PRO GT




https://www.subesports.com/cobra/suz...t-gt/cob-10050

Using the Pro-Fit System you can swap different thicknesses/ and densities of foam, and by getting the GT version for its extra 30 mm width... its easy for me to get out and in... and I can add thicker padding for track days....

I really felt IN the seat rather than ON top of it when I test fitted.... I can't stress how important it is to try and get yourself to a shop that has many different seats so you can see what works best for YOU....

on top of all that... the seats weigh even less than the Misanos, between 17-19lbs


Now in order to take advantage of a sale price, I am tempted to buy one before my car is delivered....


I am hoping someone on the forum might spare a few minutes to measure the dimensions of their seat area and compare it to the measurements of this seat.




If I can confirm this will fit no problem, I will pull the trigger shortly and will provide my car as a mule to get some Gen6 Camaro seat mounts designed and fabricated for our cars....

I know a shop that is interested in doing this... so the sooner the better for everyone!

[Snowblind]

I'm interested, keep us posted on your progress.

[HyperBlue]

[JeromeS13]

Current Recaros are ~ 20.5" wide. From center console to door sill, you have about 22.75" to work with.

[JeromeS13]

Also, while I do like competition, were you aware that Brey-Krause already makes seat brackets for our cars?

http://www.bkauto.com/Seat_Mounting_...2016_s/388.htm

[BradfordCamaro]

Not sure how tall you are, but verify shoulder height - particularly with the harness slots.
Only the bigger seats might have fitment issues with the width of the cushion and the shoulder wings.
21"/22" is about max width, you want to be able to center the seat.

It would be neat if Planted came up with a way to keep the seat sensors....

[aa406079]

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

Not sure how tall you are, but verify shoulder height - particularly with the harness slots.
Only the bigger seats might have fitment issues with the width of the cushion and the shoulder wings.
21"/22" is about max width, you want to be able to center the seat.

It would be neat if Planted came up with a way to keep the seat sensors....

It's one of the features I will ask them to consider addressing

Thanks much for replies for far!

[aa406079]

Originally Posted by JeromeS13

Current Recaros are ~ 20.5" wide. From center console to door sill, you have about 22.75" to work with.

Would you say that approximates the "A" area of the seat diagram?

[aa406079]

Originally Posted by JeromeS13

Also, while I do like competition, were you aware that Brey-Krause already makes seat brackets for our cars?

http://www.bkauto.com/Seat_Mounting_...2016_s/388.htm

Planted makes some pretty good base brackets... and like you said it's always a good idea to have more than one company having a monopoly...

[Extreme Dimensions]

there are a few companies looking to make brackets for our cars but the only one i have seen is brey krause but anderson composites used some 2010-2015 sparco ones they modified

[rotis]

I'll 2nd the thought that if they want to sell a lot of brackets they should include a plug-and-play harness to keep the airbags/sensors happy. That's the main obstacle to people replacing seats that have integrated airbags in a new car.

[BradfordCamaro]

Yup. Will sell 10x more with a trick harness

[Extreme Dimensions]

haha homer know how to fix those pesky lights

[aa406079]

Originally Posted by rotis

I'll 2nd the thought that if they want to sell a lot of brackets they should include a plug-and-play harness to keep the airbags/sensors happy. That's the main obstacle to people replacing seats that have integrated airbags in a new car.

I've let them know.... and they are very interested in getting at my car when I can bring it in....