Is anyone making a seat lowering bracket? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

wootwoot · 04-02-2013, 08:58 PM

I would buy one if the price was right. Let us know.

THEmailman · 04-03-2013, 09:26 AM

Would definitely be down for this.

kioton32 · 04-07-2013, 05:14 PM

As long as the functionality and integrity of the seat are still intact there won't be an issue... Changing the bracket height to ensure the safety of the driver won't dictate whether the vehicle will be changed onto a different class unless it is stated in the bylaws that any alteration will move you to a different class. And in that case you can argue that if someone has changed the air filter, tires, tire pressure, spark plug gaps, or anything like that should also change them into a different class as well... I have dealt with people trying to throw the book at me for my 66 Pontiac Tempest when I'm drag racing... But the fact is there is always a way to show that its for the safety of the driver and has no change to the car in an advantage standpoint... I hope this helps.

Kido1986 · 04-07-2013, 11:26 PM

Have you ever been involved with SCCA Solo? Sticklers can argue anything if it means they can win. Im in the process of getting whole new wheels before someone protests my -1.6mm from allowance.

DAMotorsports · 04-10-2013, 01:28 PM

Sorry for the delay on the update. We tested the bracket at Willow Springs and they held up nicely. We will be running a few more test before the finial product is ready

Kido1986 · 04-10-2013, 01:37 PM

Nice. I know the chance of this is low but any idea of this will interfere with whatever plugs the Limited model needs for heated seats?

thejevans · 04-10-2013, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAMotorsports

Sorry for the delay on the update. We tested the bracket at Willow Springs and they held up nicely. We will be running a few more test before the finial product is ready

How much lower is it?

DAMotorsports · 04-10-2013, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kido1986

Nice. I know the chance of this is low but any idea of this will interfere with whatever plugs the Limited model needs for heated seats?

We are working on making the kit so that your stock seat will work as it did from the factory.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejevans

How much lower is it?

Ill have a final number once this test is done and Ill provide the information on the total drop working with the stock seat and keeping everything working as it did from the factor is one of our main goals.

MrMista · 04-18-2013, 05:33 PM

I would be very interested in this. Do you have any pictures from the day you tested it?

Reason · 04-18-2013, 06:14 PM

This has to be the best thing I've come across on this board.

I'm 6'7 and actually have had to postpone weekends at the track because fitting with a helmet is simply not possible without bending my neck to one side. In a rollover my spine would be compressed instantly so it's a serious safety issue for me.

...but I daily drive the car and these are the best seats I've ever had so and I've been spoiled by them so I would really not want to spend thousands on seats that are of similar quality and comfort, and lose the integrated air bags and adjustability.

I've even gone as far as questioning if I should sell and buy a different car to use as a daily driver/weekend racer largely because of this. The answer has always come back no, as nothing else in the price range offers me what the FR-S can, but it's bittersweet to want so badly to be able to participate but be physically unable to fit!

I am 100% on board for a set of these as soon as possible! I don't even care about adjustability. I just want the seat as low as possible.

@DA Motorsports please make these happen! I"m cash in hand

p220guy · 04-18-2013, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reason

This has to be the best thing I've come across on this board.

I'm 6'7 and actually have had to postpone weekends at the track because fitting with a helmet is simply not possible without bending my neck to one side. In a rollover my spine would be compressed instantly so it's a serious safety issue for me.

...but I daily drive the car and these are the best seats I've ever had so and I've been spoiled by them so I would really not want to spend thousands on seats that are of similar quality and comfort, and lose the integrated air bags and adjustability.

I've even gone as far as questioning if I should sell and buy a different car to use as a daily driver/weekend racer largely because of this. The answer has always come back no, as nothing else in the price range offers me what the FR-S can, but it's bittersweet to want so badly to be able to participate but be physically unable to fit!

I am 100% on board for a set of these as soon as possible! I don't even care about adjustability. I just want the seat as low as possible.

@DA Motorsports please make these happen! I"m cash in hand

+1000000000000000

I am 6'7" also and this would me so happy

ghost86 · 04-19-2013, 05:23 PM

As a 6'9" FR-S owner, this makes me very happy...in the pants.

kvnchu · 04-19-2013, 05:50 PM

I am also very interested and will purchase if this turns out to be a solid product. I'm only 6ft and im already having clearance issues.

Draco-REX · 04-20-2013, 10:10 AM

I'm in. I would love to get my seat even lower.

04-03-2013, 09:26 AM	#30
THEmailman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Raven 6MT Location: Eastern NC Posts: 113 Thanks: 30 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would definitely be down for this. __________________ Goodridge SS brake lines//ProjectMu 999's//Motul DOT 5.1 brake fluid//GrimmSpeed master cylinder brace//Jackson Racing Oil Cooler//Whiteline camber bolts//Raceseng CamCas plates//Kosei K4R 17x8//BFGoodrich Rivals 225/45

04-07-2013, 05:14 PM	#31
kioton32 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 14' Monogram FRS, ulramarine, white Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 192 Thanks: 28 Thanked 48 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As long as the functionality and integrity of the seat are still intact there won't be an issue... Changing the bracket height to ensure the safety of the driver won't dictate whether the vehicle will be changed onto a different class unless it is stated in the bylaws that any alteration will move you to a different class. And in that case you can argue that if someone has changed the air filter, tires, tire pressure, spark plug gaps, or anything like that should also change them into a different class as well... I have dealt with people trying to throw the book at me for my 66 Pontiac Tempest when I'm drag racing... But the fact is there is always a way to show that its for the safety of the driver and has no change to the car in an advantage standpoint... I hope this helps. __________________ whether it be low and slow, fast and loud, or riding on rails, make it unique and make it your own.

04-19-2013, 05:50 PM	#41
kvnchu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2005 S2000 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 291 Thanks: 66 Thanked 43 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am also very interested and will purchase if this turns out to be a solid product. I'm only 6ft and im already having clearance issues. __________________ Scion FR-S '13 - Track Toy BMW M Roadster '06 - Track Toy Suzuki GSX-R750 '07 - Track Toy Lexus IS350 '07 - Sold

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04-02-2013, 08:58 PM	#29
wootwoot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Cali Posts: 1,558 Thanks: 188 Thanked 461 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would buy one if the price was right. Let us know.

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DAMotorsports Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS "Raven" Location: SoCal Posts: 503 Thanks: 335 Thanked 467 Times in 215 Posts Mentioned: 85 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry for the delay on the update. We tested the bracket at Willow Springs and they held up nicely. We will be running a few more test before the finial product is ready

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Reason Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Whiteout 6MT FR-S; E30 BMW's Location: Vancouver, BC. Posts: 85 Thanks: 35 Thanked 139 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This has to be the best thing I've come across on this board. I'm 6'7 and actually have had to postpone weekends at the track because fitting with a helmet is simply not possible without bending my neck to one side. In a rollover my spine would be compressed instantly so it's a serious safety issue for me. ...but I daily drive the car and these are the best seats I've ever had so and I've been spoiled by them so I would really not want to spend thousands on seats that are of similar quality and comfort, and lose the integrated air bags and adjustability. I've even gone as far as questioning if I should sell and buy a different car to use as a daily driver/weekend racer largely because of this. The answer has always come back no, as nothing else in the price range offers me what the FR-S can, but it's bittersweet to want so badly to be able to participate but be physically unable to fit! I am 100% on board for a set of these as soon as possible! I don't even care about adjustability. I just want the seat as low as possible. @DA Motorsports please make these happen! I"m cash in hand

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