sn95cobra Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I want to see or hear from guys that have put aftermarket seats in. I am trying to decide between 2 options. 1. 4 point cage with Kirkey drag race seats.2. Corbeau clubmans - no cage 1996 cobra.The car gets drag raced 5 weekends a year, and about 1200 miles a year is what I've averaged for milage over the last 8 years. The car runs low 13's and no plans to get too much faster, it's only for fun. What do guys think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I wouldn't bother with a cage. Just a good set of subframe connectors. If you aren't planning on going faster than 13s there's no real reason for it. I'd get a nice set of corbeaus, recaro, or sparcos and call it a day. If you want to use a 5 pt harness then just get a harness barSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 The clubmans look terrible. At least get the Forza's or FX1s if you're getting a fixed back. Here's a pic of my ballin ass seats that all the ladies love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn95cobra Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I'm not a fan of the shoulder bolsters though, they just seem to constricting for a street car. Plus if I'm only drag racing why would I need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I'm not a fan of the shoulder bolsters though, they just seem to constricting for a street car. Plus if I'm only drag racing why would I need them.Bolsters like that you'd never even be able to tell they were there. A kirkey is far more constrictive than a corbeauSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn95cobra Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 thanks I'd love to hear more thoughts to sway me one way or the other. I do have subframe connectors, and I never use the back seat, it's gone, so a 4 point cage wouldn't bother anything. I've sat in corbeau fx1 and thought they were ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Have you ever sat in a kirkey? Just wondering if you have something to base it off of.Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64bit_Tuning Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 You aren't fast enough to justify a cage. Its going to add weight to your car and it will throw off the balance in your car. Which will require you to reset your suspension for optimal performance.Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn95cobra Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Never sat in a kirkey. most people seem to say they are not bad either. I'm assuming a 4point cage would be less than 20 lbs, which alongside kirkeys would be lighter than a set of corbeaus... not sure though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I have a 6pt and apc seats. Swing outs snug to the door and seats are stiff Sent from my LG-D801 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SublimeRT Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I have had Kirkey pro street drags in a previous car, I believe they were a 18° or 20° lay back. After adding some high density foam in the back for my spine they were really comfy. I took many long drives in them making trips from TN to TX. Now I have a Kirkey intermediate road race seat for my Cobra. I don't have any miles on it, but it is a bit more supportive and the cover is more padded than the pro street. The pro street cover was a black velour type material and was okay. For the intermediate I got the black air knit and it is much nicer. That said, they aren't for everyone. Nearly everyone that rode in the car with the pro streets complained about getting in and out of them. Didn't bother me climbing in them. Also I had a 15" wide in both sides which not everyone fit well in. A buddy of mine that is about 300 lbs loved riding in the car, but his ass was on, not in, the seat. Really crammed in there. Funny stuff. Prob not safe looking back on it. I went with 16" for the intermediate. It fits me and my gf good. Any one else that rides in it can deal with it. They also might be a little overkill for a 13 sec car, but hey if you want them you want them. Won't hurt anything really. Remember though aluminum seats like Kirkeys must be supported in the back by a mounting pad from the harness bar of a roll bar/cage. You'll also have to build custom mounts for the Kirkeys. They sell some aluminum 90° brackets but they will be too low by themselves unless you're really really tall.Also I think a 4 pt with mounting pads, main hoop, rear down bars, and harness bar would be more than 20 lbs in mild steel. Not much less in chrome moly. I can weigh a mild steel main hoop and bars if you're really curious. One last thing is seat belts. I used the stock belt with my pro streets and never had any problems. If this is a street car and you want a harness the only thing I'd put in are Schroth ASM belts for safety reasons. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I put corbeaus and a roll bar in my 14 second car On going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ysInstagram @rolocutSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SublimeRT Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 ...14 sec car, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
410sn95 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 MM 6point, Crow Harness's and Recaro's out of an EVO VIII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castine917 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 If you go with a cage get padding too. Some tracks are starting to require it plus a fender bender on the street could be more dangerous due to unpadded cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 My roll bar is no where near my bog ole melon to warrant padding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castine917 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 My roll bar is no where near my bog ole melon to warrant padding.Your cage is closer to your melon than the passenger window that you could hit in certain drastic accidents. Padding isn't that expensive either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearGambler Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I have the same corbeau's as Rolocut. but mine is a daily driver and those are WAY more comfortable than stock. The shoulder bolsters are there to keep you in place. If you want more of a drag setup, go with the kirkeys and a roll bar. you'll need the bar for the 5 point harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musturd Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Also running the mm 6pt cage with swing outs and I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildWillyWalker Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I have FX1s and I like them. They aren't ridiculously snug like some Bride and Momo seats I've sat in. Also, shoulder bolsters really don't bother you much. With a bucket seat and harnesses, your movement will be restricted already but the shoulder bolsters don't make it worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
