Is anyone making a seat lowering bracket? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Kido1986 · 02-26-2013, 12:48 PM

I love the factory buckets and replacing is beyond my price range but I'd like more headroom without having to lean my seat back further. I'm only 5'11 but I have short-ish legs so all of my height is in my torso. With a helmet on, I'm millimeters off of the roof (I have to lower the shield even if I want it open as it slams the roof).

Is anyone making a custom bracket? Or can someone on here fab one and put it up for sale? If anyone knows a fab shop in Florida interested in building one, I'll be glad to donate my time to help and use my car as a template.

Scooby South · 02-26-2013, 05:59 PM

I have been looking for one myself..

Bill

jstans84 · 02-26-2013, 06:02 PM

I would also be interested in this as I have the same problem as the OP.

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DAMotorsports · 02-26-2013, 06:05 PM

Our driver is 6'2" so we understand the need for more head room. we are currently working on seat brackets for the stock seats. The goal is to keep the seat functioning as it was stock from the dealer. I will keep you updated and post pictures as soon as we have them track test.

jstans84 · 02-26-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DAMotorsports

our driver is 6'2" and we under stand the need for more room. we are currently working on seat brackets for the stock seat rails. i will keep you updated and post pick as soon as we can track test them

Cool, thanks!

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chadstyle · 02-26-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DAMotorsports

Our driver is 6'2" so we understand the need for more head room. we are currently working on seat brackets for the stock seats. The goal is to keep the seat functioning as it was stock from the dealer. I will keep you updated and post pictures as soon as we have them track test.

I'm down for this too....please keep us posted! I'm 6'4" and could def use some more room.

whataboutbob · 02-26-2013, 07:05 PM

@DAMotorsports, please PM me when you have an option. I am also tall 6ft 4in and need more room when I AutoX with a helmet on.

Scooby South · 02-26-2013, 07:42 PM

I am 6'3" and with a helmet on .. I BARELY fit.. with the seat all the way down.. would love an option to alleviate that..

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BlaineWasHere · 02-26-2013, 08:40 PM

I knew being short would pay off someday!

Vracer111 · 02-26-2013, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAMotorsports

Our driver is 6'2" so we understand the need for more head room. we are currently working on seat brackets for the stock seats. The goal is to keep the seat functioning as it was stock from the dealer. I will keep you updated and post pictures as soon as we have them track test.

How much of drop are you expecting? 6'2" here and would like more headroom - I don't mind the stock seats one bit either. As is stock, I can just barely squeeze my fingers/hand between my helmet and the headliner (less than 1/2" gap) in the best position I can manage. An ~2" drop would be ideal if it could be achieved and I know it can be achieved with aftermarket racing seats and a low profile mount. I could live with a 1" drop though if all I have to do is swap out the drivers and can keep the stock seats.

Kido1986 · 02-27-2013, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAMotorsports

Our driver is 6'2" so we understand the need for more head room. we are currently working on seat brackets for the stock seats. The goal is to keep the seat functioning as it was stock from the dealer. I will keep you updated and post pictures as soon as we have them track test.

Awesome information. Is there a rough ETA on them being built/tested?

Sam Strano · 02-27-2013, 01:40 AM

You know that as long as you are in stock or RT that's not going to be legal... Fine in STX, but not in stock category rules

DAMotorsports · 02-27-2013, 02:27 AM

Sam i'm not going to say I know those rules like the back of my hand. However if the modification is for the safety of the driver then I'm sure the tech will pass them. however i will have my team look into the rules and see if i can provide additional information.

I currently have one set made for our car and we are scheduled for a track event on 3/23-3-24 at Chuckawala Raceway. I don't have the final measurement at this time but i will get you the information asap. Our goal is to make them as low as possible and allow the stock seat to function the way it came from the factor.

whataboutbob · 02-27-2013, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam Strano

You know that as long as you are in stock or RT that's not going to be legal... Fine in STX, but not in stock category rules

Thanks for the info Sam. I'm already in STX so no problem here.

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jstans84 Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 788 Thanks: 353 Thanked 345 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would also be interested in this as I have the same problem as the OP. Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk 2

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DAMotorsports Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS "Raven" Location: SoCal Posts: 503 Thanks: 335 Thanked 468 Times in 215 Posts Mentioned: 85 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Our driver is 6'2" so we understand the need for more head room. we are currently working on seat brackets for the stock seats. The goal is to keep the seat functioning as it was stock from the dealer. I will keep you updated and post pictures as soon as we have them track test.

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DAMotorsports Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS "Raven" Location: SoCal Posts: 503 Thanks: 335 Thanked 468 Times in 215 Posts Mentioned: 85 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sam i'm not going to say I know those rules like the back of my hand. However if the modification is for the safety of the driver then I'm sure the tech will pass them. however i will have my team look into the rules and see if i can provide additional information. I currently have one set made for our car and we are scheduled for a track event on 3/23-3-24 at Chuckawala Raceway. I don't have the final measurement at this time but i will get you the information asap. Our goal is to make them as low as possible and allow the stock seat to function the way it came from the factor.

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