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racingfool · 10-24-2021, 11:11 AM

This and a small steering wheel and I fit in my Miata.

https://www.kirkeyracing.com/product...RO-STREET-DRAG

steverife · 10-25-2021, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jstyle

Seems like CG-Lock doesn't exist anymore and I can't find anyone else that has it.

I think I have a couple sitting around that I never used. I can look if you are interested.

Jstyle · 10-25-2021, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by steverife

I think I have a couple sitting around that I never used. I can look if you are interested.

That would be super cool if you could do that for me. Just shoot me a DM and I’ll throw you whatever you think is fair if you can find any.

timurrrr · 10-29-2021, 01:44 AM

Something to be aware of: OEM seats have side airbags, and no aftermarket seats have side airbags.
Not that important on track if you have a 6+ point harness and a HANS, but still important on the way to/from track (unless you use a trailer) and for daily driving (unless it's a dedicated track car).

calibr8 · 11-10-2021, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jstyle

Seems like CG-Lock doesn't exist anymore and I can't find anyone else that has it.

So according to the CG-Lock Facebook page, the inventor has a new product that does something similar called SHOFT. His new website is shoft.co.uk

I just ordered a set. Hopefully it works out.

yEEt42069 · 11-12-2021, 02:08 PM

You could try out these:https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136924

They are sidemounts that use the OEM sliders and brackets, and can connect to bucket seats. I have the same issue as you: long torso, head rubs roof with helmet. So I am planning to get this mount with a Sparco seat.

timurrrr · 11-12-2021, 04:21 PM

If you're ok with the caveats of using an aftermarket seat, I believe you can get more headroom by mounting the seat on fixed brackets instead of sliders?

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10-24-2021, 11:11 AM	#15
racingfool Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Drives: Miata Location: Seattle Posts: 241 Thanks: 86 Thanked 109 Times in 69 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This and a small steering wheel and I fit in my Miata. https://www.kirkeyracing.com/product...RO-STREET-DRAG

10-29-2021, 01:44 AM	#18
timurrrr Senior Member Join Date: May 2019 Drives: 2022 GR86 Location: Between Sonoma and Laguna Seca Posts: 1,726 Thanks: 2,145 Thanked 1,323 Times in 727 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Something to be aware of: OEM seats have side airbags, and no aftermarket seats have side airbags. Not that important on track if you have a 6+ point harness and a HANS, but still important on the way to/from track (unless you use a trailer) and for daily driving (unless it's a dedicated track car).

11-12-2021, 02:08 PM	#20
yEEt42069 Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Drives: 2018 Subaru BRZ Location: Nevada Posts: 27 Thanks: 21 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You could try out these:https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136924 They are sidemounts that use the OEM sliders and brackets, and can connect to bucket seats. I have the same issue as you: long torso, head rubs roof with helmet. So I am planning to get this mount with a Sparco seat.

11-12-2021, 04:21 PM	#21
timurrrr Senior Member Join Date: May 2019 Drives: 2022 GR86 Location: Between Sonoma and Laguna Seca Posts: 1,726 Thanks: 2,145 Thanked 1,323 Times in 727 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If you're ok with the caveats of using an aftermarket seat, I believe you can get more headroom by mounting the seat on fixed brackets instead of sliders?

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