Mounting Harness's

[SlowWhite]

Damn the only ones with the FIA stamp are the "Competition" Seats.

And I'd have to sell both my seats and my Mounts - Cause the competition seats use "Side" Mounts and not the adjustable/sliding ones like I have.

AARRRGGEE more $$$$$


What is the general Run down on Rules For Cages, Harness's for 1/4 and AARRF type events?

[SlowWhite]

Also anyone have comments on what to look for in Racing seats? Besides Light weight?

I'm not sure which ones to go with. But primarly thinking under $600ea Range.


My Torino's are:
TUV Homologated
Tested and Approved to
ECE 17 (Europe) and
FMVSS 208 (USA)

What does that mean? Is this something like the FIA Homologated?

[520Talon]

The wold of comp seats. Non reclining, non sliding, but tested to make sure the don't snap of in up to a 60g impact.

The biggest thing to look for is fit. The difference between an EVO I and an EVO II is the width. Other seats are much deeper, some closer to what a good stock sport seat is. There are also different types of head restraints. There is a guy down in Bloomington? that sell seat and safty gear over the internet and also locally to racers. He has more seats instock than anyone else around. I will find out his contact info and try to put it up within a day. Go over there and sit in a bunch. He would also be a good resource on putting stuff together safely.

P.S. You should be close to a decent pair at $600.

[520Talon]

TUV is a german road standard. My wheels have a TUV number. The rest are probably government road standards. Means they are a safe factory replacement.

FIA is a sanctioning body (F1, WRC, carts) they have there own standard that is much higher than road.

Almost forgot 1/4 and AARF. 1/4, I don't know. AARF you need a secure battery, and nothing in the interior than can fly around. Stock seats and belts are fine.

[SlowWhite]

Well there is 1 seat that I can get that will allow me to retain the Seat Mounts I already have.

the Sparco Pro2000 looks like it uses the same under seat mounts like my torino's.
http://www.sparcousa.com/pseats_comp.asp?id=89

And is FIA Certified. I wish it showed weather or not it has the 5th Slot.

I know AARRF aren't as stricked but I want to use a 5 or 6 point harness for racing. And I know you need to have them for 1/4 racing once you hit a certain ET.

And only for that reason do I want to get the correct seats to run them. Like you said it's not safe to use a harness with out that 5th or 6th point.

and I really don't feel like cutting up my Torino's.


here's the seating Run down. Looks like they only weigh 16lbs vs 36lbs like my torino's.
http://www.sparcousa.com/Seat_Dim_Guide.pdf

[SlowWhite]

Originally posted by 520Talon@Oct 8 2004, 08:15 AM
There is a guy down in Bloomington? that sell seat and safty gear over the internet and also locally to racers. He has more seats instock than anyone else around. I will find out his contact info and try to put it up within a day. Go over there and sit in a bunch. He would also be a good resource on putting stuff together safely.

P.S. You should be close to a decent pair at $600.
Any Updated? I've been reading on DSMLINK forums about seats as well.

And from the sounds of it due to my size/Weight I should try out seats first before purchase.

The Evo 2 are wide enough but someone mentioned that they don't clear the door panels so the doors don't close.....I think I need to go on a diet. :lol:

[520Talon]

Sorry, went out of town for the weekend to visit my brothers. Moving back to AZ for a job and wanted to see them. I will find out and get back.

7200 Hudson Blvd.
Suite 165
Oakdale, MN 55128

Phone: (800)375.3942
Fax: (651)735.7465
Email: sales@apexspg.com

I've worked with Jim at APEX SPG Racing (near junction of 94 and 694/494 near Oakdale). I recommend calling him first as he travels to races towards the end of the week. He's helped me out quite a bit in the last couple of months, knowledgable and friendly. If you do contact him, please let him know that Dan Goldman referred you as I've promised him I'd spread the word. No, I'm not getting a cut, but I'd like to help him out for all of the time he spent with us.

Later,
Dan


www.motorsportseats.com - He's local and has a decent selection of
demo seats. He offered to let me test fit in my car, even. Nice guy.

Theres what I got back from my racing community.

[SlowWhite]

thanks for the help.