What's the best seat for a stupid tall, fat guy? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

imaguitar · 06-05-2016, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Odds are that I would fall asleep on my commute.

Yeah they actually look quite comfortable huh. lol I've always thought that dentist chairs were really comfortable too.

Ultramaroon · 06-05-2016, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101

Keep in mind that in the event of a rollover, if you're in a fixed back seat the roof will collapse and the seat will not, which means your head probably will when the roof hits it. It might be worth looking for a reclinable seat.

Sage advice.

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Originally Posted by swarb

An idea for tall guys is to get a higher angle seat back and lean the seat back and elevate the legs, so the legs are elevated(and bent) creating a more angles to stuff that big body in there. Gives more room for a helmet. Steering wheel distance may be compromised though.

This is actually the direction I'm going. I used spacers and an extension under the front of the seat rails in my 240Z. I understand now that it is frowned upon and I can see why. Submarining is also a concern.

My plans are to extend the telescoping feature of the steering column while maintaining all the stock features, including airbag. There is a balance between collapse to prevent impalement and enough rigidity to support airbag deployment. This will still be my daily/XC rig.

Thanks, guys! There is lots here for me to chew on.

swarb · 06-06-2016, 12:45 AM

@Ultramaroon "a friend of mine" "my plans" no shame in being American sized. Let me know how you plan to extend the steering wheel. I have short arms and would like know how you get it done.

soulreapersteve · 06-06-2016, 12:52 AM

You aren't fat... you just big boned.

:P

Ultramaroon · 06-06-2016, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by swarb

@Ultramaroon "a friend of mine" "my plans" no shame in being American sized. Let me know how you plan to extend the steering wheel. I have short arms and would like know how you get it done.

I was just having some fun.

I will let you know for sure. Gotta get all the column assembly out of a wrecked one and study it. I've been underneath mine a few times and it looks doable.

I've gained about 90 lbs in 10 years of happy marriage.

FX86 · 06-06-2016, 01:14 AM

the red one

gramicci101 · 06-06-2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Sage advice.

This is why CSG Mike absolutely, categorically refuses to recommend a fixed back seat to someone without a roll cage, or a roll cage to someone without a fixed back seat, or a harness with a reclining seat, or OEM belts with a cage. In an accident, if one thing moves and the other doesn't, bad things happen to the person in between. So either it can all flex (reclining seat, no cage, OEM belts), or it's all solid (fixed back seat, cage, harnesses), but you shouldn't mix between the two.

kch · 06-06-2016, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

A buddy of mine wants to know. He's six five, three & a quarter.

I know Phil at Moto-East uses/used a Sparco Ergo with the VAC seat mounts. And he's like 6'7" and a big guy.

Ultramaroon · 06-06-2016, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101

This is why CSG Mike absolutely, categorically refuses to recommend a fixed back seat to someone without a roll cage, or a roll cage to someone without a fixed back seat, or a harness with a reclining seat, or OEM belts with a cage. In an accident, if one thing moves and the other doesn't, bad things happen to the person in between. So either it can all flex (reclining seat, no cage, OEM belts), or it's all solid (fixed back seat, cage, harnesses), but you shouldn't mix between the two.

It really is all very deliberately designed to work in harmony. Truth be told, I'm torn about the whole undertaking. Seating position is 90% there and I'm still thrilled I can fit at all.

why? · 06-06-2016, 02:49 PM

The problem I found was shoulder width when I looked. Even the larger seats don't have much shoulder room, and I frankly just gave up looking.

Can you just take the stock seats off the rails and connect them directly to the floor?

Tcoat · 06-06-2016, 02:55 PM

fumanchu1 · 06-06-2016, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I was just having some fun.

I will let you know for sure. Gotta get all the column assembly out of a wrecked one and study it. I've been underneath mine a few times and it looks doable.

I've gained about 90 lbs in 10 years of happy marriage.

you're the wife ?!

Shady195 · 06-06-2016, 03:14 PM

I'm also currently trying to find a decent fixed back for my fat ass

I'm anywhere between a 38-42 waist depending on the pants. 6'1 235lbs. Needs to be FIA approved as well, which is what makes it tough.

G-awesome · 06-06-2016, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FX86

the red one

damn! you beat me to it.

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