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Auto Racing seats - An Alternative?

 
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Deems Davis



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 6:05 pm    Post subject: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? Reply with quote

Has anyone looked into using auto racing seats instead of what van's
provides? These are pics from an Aus RV6 installation. I'm not sure how
they compare weight wise, but they are available in a number of colors
and options (lumbar spts, etc). From a brief google search it appears
you could get 4 of these already upholstered, for less than what van's
charges for their seats & foam sets and a 3rd party upholstery job.

your thoughts?

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:51 pm    Post subject: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? Reply with quote

I did some preliminary investigation ; I can't remember which seats I
analyzed but your biggest problem is reengineering the mounts. For example
using other seats in the rear would require mounting them on top of the
rear seat bottoms in order to preserve the structure there. likewise in the
front a complete redesign of the mount. In my opinion would not be an easy
swap and the time , money and analysis would not be cost effective. Also
would probably be heavier than the Van design.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:55 pm    Post subject: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? Reply with quote

IIRC the seats are in the finish kit. You might find someone who has the
seats to look them over before deciding; additionally having the seats
covered locally is a very real option.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 6:31 am    Post subject: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? Reply with quote

I seem to remember a post saying Van's requires the purchase of his
seats (i.e.: if you buy the finish kit, you can't remove the seats from
the order). Due to the front seats sitting right over the spar, the
seats are designed to carry a high vertical g load. You may want to
talk with Van's before you do too much research.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:04 am    Post subject: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? Reply with quote

I asked about this too because the Oregon Aero seats are so expensive. The
airplane was apparently designed specifically with those seats in mind for
safety reasons and using any other seats is NOT an option. The reasoning is
that you are sitting directly on top of the wing spar and any hard landing
forces get transferred straight up your back. I am pretty sure if you ask
them to hold the front seats from the finish kit order you will be told
no......you cant have the finish kit without them. No Recarro's for you!
Cheers.
Evan Johnson
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(530)247-0375
(530)351-1776 cell


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:08 am    Post subject: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? Reply with quote

I'll tell you, though, these Oregeon Aero seats are sweet! I think I should order an extra one and convert it into a desk chair . . .
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:37 am    Post subject: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? Reply with quote

Aw shucks! I had these visions of dashing across the finish line (at) Reno
snuggled in my Recarro's, I guess that will have to wait for the next
project - ..... an F1 Rocket (but don't tell my wife, she thinks the
madness will end with the RV10!)

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