Show me your seats

[spitz17]

Compe seats finally came in Overall I am psyched, they look like they are in very good condition with a little touch up that can be done. One of the headrests, not pictured, has the "NISSAN" symbol embedded in the side. The two stickers on the rear of one seat read "JAF-FIA Motorsports 1988" and "1989" (Japanese Auto Federation - Federation Internationale de l'Automobile," Maybe this means they were on some type of race car? :cheeky:

I will be getting my Z back from the alignment shop today. So we'll see how things go in terms of progress to get them in.

Edited November 3, 2011 by spitz17

[LeonV]

Recaro Sports installed -

The main trick is keeping the seats low as possible. These seats are larger than the original ones (with tons more support). I have a pump up lumbar support on the left hand lower side of both seats' date=' tons of shoulder support, your butt sits much firmer in the seat as well as your side. Much more of a drivers seat to go with the Momo steering wheel, which has a fantastic feel and thickness (if you have not thought about a thicker steering wheel it makes a HUGE difference). Both great improvements for driving. I'm sure I'll miss the looks of the iconic Datsun seats - as some point I may put them back in (but I doubt it).

Wedge Engineering made the install easy - their brackets are adjustable for height if needed.[/quote']

Beautiful! Those fit great!

I've been casually looking around for nice buckets to mount in my Z, but they all seem to sit higher than stock. I'm 6'2" and fitting with a helmet on is a challenge, even with the stock seats lowered all the way (no seat spacers). I assume your Recaros sit higher than stock at the lowest setting?

[spitz17]

Mitchell,

Your seats do look great by the way...

[Travel'n Man]

Could you provide a photo of the Wedge brackets?

Thanks,

Fixitman

Sorry - already installed - it's just basiclly a metal template that lines up perfect for the floor holes that the seat currently bolts to - the adjustable brackets bolt into the ends - really a piece of cake once you get the Wedge brackets unless you want to make a bracket yourself with crossbars.

[Travel'n Man]

Mitchell,

Your seats do look great by the way...

Thanks for the thumbs up - I drove for 7 hours today (my daily driver for work) and as soon as I got in the evening I had to go and sit in the car to double check the height factor. All is good!

[Travel'n Man]

Beautiful! Those fit great!

I've been casually looking around for nice buckets to mount in my Z, but they all seem to sit higher than stock. I'm 6'2" and fitting with a helmet on is a challenge, even with the stock seats lowered all the way (no seat spacers). I assume your Recaros sit higher than stock at the lowest setting?

My stock seats I did not install any spacers - the current Recaro's I did not use any spacers and I am sitting approx 1" (give to take) higher than I was which works for me - I did have a spacer in the first install of the Recaro's and I had to remove it (I was too high) - I'm 5' 10" with the back of the seat reclined some. I believe there would be room in my set up for a helmet but not sure about the extra inches with your height. Come up for a way for me to measure for you and I can - I guess I could go seat cushion to headliner - let me know if you need that measurement............

[surfer.tech]

FYI Bride Japan makes a seat rail for S30's.

[Travel'n Man]

Alright guys - I've driven for the weekend (no snow or salt yet on my roads, so I'm a happy camper!). Recaro seats are fantastic - much more support - just imagine your shoulders getting support while you are driving - totally impossible with stock seats. You azz sits tight - no more holding on to the steering wheel to keep your azz from sliding around - no more back sliding! Total side support - you body stays where it should instead of taking twistys and supporting your body through the steering wheel.

Along with the Momo steering whee,l these are the two best improvements I have done in my cockpit.

[tlorber]

Mitchell,

Off topic here, but can you show a pic of your steering wheel? I'm trying to decide what to replace mine with.

Thanks.

[Travel'n Man]

Todd -

Posted at:

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?43347-S30-Steering-wheel-discussion&p=379520#post379520

[tlorber]

Thanks Mitchell. Looks nice-is that wheel 13"?

[Travel'n Man]

Thanks Mitchell. Looks nice-is that wheel 13"?

Yep..........click below to review the details

http://www.momousa.com/products/products/steering-wheels/competition-steering-wheel.html