OMFG I want a rollbar but I don't want to die
03-31-2008, 01:18 PM
#61
That's not even the best ones. There was a C6R, another amazing Z06, STI, real RHD silvia, a mean RX8 that sounded like it was going to eat you, a camaro that made the corvettes sounds like hondas, and of course a bunch of other awesome cars. It was awesome to be able to race and push the car as well as being able to be around all kinds of car enthusiasts that care about real car modification instead of LED washer nozzles.
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08-06-2008, 09:08 AM
#62
I know, I need a haircut.
There is a lot of room in the cockpit... it just needs to be maximized.
1st Pic: Stock seat, 1" foamectomy, sitting bolt upright.
2nd Pic: Same seat, standard slouched driving position
3rd Pic: New uber-seat... now you know why I needed the steering column lowered.
The rollbar is a modified Autopower. It's an autopwer main hoop with the rear supports bent to allow the hoop to lay back more so a taller guy has more headroom. The Autopower bolts to the seatbelt mounts and a lot of the HD or BF don't. The single crossmember is a custom piece. That bar is as far back and as tall as it can possibly be without interfering with the top. It could be more forward and taller, but then it would certainly hit my head when driving.
There is a lot of room in the cockpit... it just needs to be maximized.
1st Pic: Stock seat, 1" foamectomy, sitting bolt upright.
2nd Pic: Same seat, standard slouched driving position
3rd Pic: New uber-seat... now you know why I needed the steering column lowered.
The rollbar is a modified Autopower. It's an autopwer main hoop with the rear supports bent to allow the hoop to lay back more so a taller guy has more headroom. The Autopower bolts to the seatbelt mounts and a lot of the HD or BF don't. The single crossmember is a custom piece. That bar is as far back and as tall as it can possibly be without interfering with the top. It could be more forward and taller, but then it would certainly hit my head when driving.
y8s and Sam, how tall are you?
Sam - what seat do you have (and how is it mounted) to get your dome that low?
Thanks!
Brad
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08-06-2008, 01:29 PM
#69
I'm 6'4" and my legs go up and make a sweet *** outa themselves.
Uber-Seat:
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17783
Uber-Seat:
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17783
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08-06-2008, 01:47 PM
#72
I struggled with this for some time. I'm 6'3 and getting under the bar with helmet in was a struggle but I did it. I've got aluminum race seats bolted directly to the floor. I also cut out the two mount "humps" in the front for more room. I fit quite nicely. Now, if I could just figure out a way to extend the pedals forward about 4"..... You can see pics on my cardomain site below.
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08-06-2008, 04:36 PM
#75
I love it. I'm 5'-10" at 150lbs.
The S68 is a snug fit, even for my build. The Sparco Fighter was more comfortable, but did not fit as good.
The shoulders on the S68 are broad, but the hip area and thigh bolsters puts this seat out of range for bigger builds.
I am looking to replace with a Kirkey Aluminum and move the S68 to the PAX side.
The S68 is a snug fit, even for my build. The Sparco Fighter was more comfortable, but did not fit as good.
The shoulders on the S68 are broad, but the hip area and thigh bolsters puts this seat out of range for bigger builds.
I am looking to replace with a Kirkey Aluminum and move the S68 to the PAX side.
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