ManwithSupra Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Do they work with a HANS device? Worth thinking about if you're going to do any proper racing. Trust me, they're horrifically uncomfortable otherwise. I didn't have a HANS-suitable seat in my last single-seater and could barely drive when wearing it. Yep these seats are designed to be HANS compatible "The headrest has been moved back to prevent the drivers head from being pushed forward when using a crash helmet and the shoulder belt holes have been designed to allow the use of a Hans device." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Yep these seats are designed to be HANS compatible Nice one. That is a mistake I'll never make again! The HANS is absolutely priceless mate. Get one bought. When you go, bring your helmet as they need to install the anchor points to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Nice one. That is a mistake I'll never make again! The HANS is absolutely priceless mate. Get one bought. When you go, bring your helmet as they need to install the anchor points to it Already sorted, My helmet has Hans posts installed from factory and I have a Stand 21 club device sitting with my race suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Already sorted, My helmet has Hans posts installed from factory and I have a Stand 21 club device sitting with my race suit Have a quick look at the regs for the Birkett relay race... a club entry would be VERY cool indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Have a quick look at the regs for the Birkett relay race... a club entry would be VERY cool indeed That looks interesting, I may have to consider that if they will allow me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 The last Birkett race I did was in a 4 car team. The other three succumbed to mechanical issues within an hour , so I ended up doing the rest solo. Car needed an engine rebuild, and I needed a blood transfusion by the end. Beware.... Glad to see this car is going to get the usage it deserves, good luck. I pity your bank account though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 I pity your bank account though So do I lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Ordered the seats for the car now I have to wait 7 weeks for them to be made I have decided to go for the carbon but with a white back to suit the external of the car (not important but nice anyway). Should look nice. Here is a picture of them in a Supra (but with bare backs) https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10417789_10152172510822757_3251169309865457610_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 wow. what do they weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) wow. what do they weight? They weigh in at 7.5kg each, the ones I originally looked at were 3.5kg however they are not FIA approved. I need the FIA approval for TA and other events so had to go with these. With the FIA approved seats the backs are thicker and stronger. This is still a good weight saving over the steel framed seats I had in there already (8kg Saving) Edited August 18, 2014 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Impressive mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanya Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Amazing car! And you are from Southampton? Can we see it? [[= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Amazing car! And you are from Southampton? Can we see it? [[= If you want to come over to the workshop then yes of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Just got confirmation my new seats will be with me on Thursday. Looking forward to getting these in the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Seats arrived look lovely Front Side and colour combo Side mounts Cant wait to get these in the car Edited September 26, 2014 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Seen on FB! Stunners! How much were they if you dont mind me asking!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Seen on FB! Stunners! How much were they if you dont mind me asking!? Cheers Not at all, when you add the dreaded VAT, delivery and mounts they are just shy of a grand each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Lovely seats, I really need to see this car in the flesh one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazuk Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Looking spot on mate very nice seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 ....when you add the dreaded VAT, delivery and mounts they are just shy of a grand each. But the bespoke memory foam cushions, finished in body heat absorbing space-age material are being made as I type this and will be with you presently. Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 But the bespoke memory foam cushions, finished in body heat absorbing space-age material are being made as I type this and will be with you presently. Right? I may have missed something but Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 I can confirm the new Seat fit in very nicely Started making up the new frames for installing the seats into the car yesterday... half way through I ran out of welding wire so will update with pics soon. Passenger seat has now also been ordered. Also got some new OMP 802 Harnesses. https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/v/t1.0-9/s526x395/10666037_711967378877908_233081695106406505_n.jpg?oh=42933f01d879d42ade8d8a85f4562603&oe=54C337B0&__gda__=1422843482_dcb7d0655ce6567a695e7a5eeb486b1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 You now have a great excuse as to why you can't take fat whatsits for passenger rides, they won't be able to get into the passenger seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 You now have a great excuse as to why you can't take fat whatsits for passenger rides, they won't be able to get into the passenger seat Ah you have me sussed I have got to keep the additional weight down somehow, having a full fat wardrobe next to me will play havoc with my cross weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 They look great! Very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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