GP Racing seats? And a Q about TDR Ultrashield
#1
GP Racing seats? And a Q about TDR Ultrashield
I'm on the hunt for a pair of seats for my NA for some DE and street fun. I went to a local race shop looking to try out a Momo Supercup seat but was quickly redirected to a GP Racing seat. The only reference I can find of them is in a different language. I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with them?
I am also considering the TDR Ultrashield as I've read it's an easy fit and not too hard to get in and out of for daily use. I'm looking for stories on comfort on these. It seems when people find any aluminum seat uncomfortable they just add some memory foam and it all goes away.
Thoughts?
-S
I am also considering the TDR Ultrashield as I've read it's an easy fit and not too hard to get in and out of for daily use. I'm looking for stories on comfort on these. It seems when people find any aluminum seat uncomfortable they just add some memory foam and it all goes away.
Thoughts?
-S
#4
I had an Ultrashield in a car I've just sold - it's comfy enough for race, but not for street. Even though I did drive it for 11 hours to Laguna Seca and back, it's not something that I would describe as comfortable in any way. The way it holds on the track though is just amazing. It wrapped around my shoulders and contained me nicely. No need to use elbows, knees or any other body parts to brace yourself during cornering. Getting in and out was a bit of a pain, but not horribly so.
I've had Sparco Sprint - marginally better in terms of comfort because it's suspended belts on a tube frame, but back rest shape is also not ideal Little support for lower back in most of these seats unless you for for more expensive options around $700-1200 range.
I've had Sparco Sprint - marginally better in terms of comfort because it's suspended belts on a tube frame, but back rest shape is also not ideal Little support for lower back in most of these seats unless you for for more expensive options around $700-1200 range.
#5
I had the Goodwin Marrad seats. Very much a compromise seat. Not the best DD, not the best race seat. I did AutoX, HPDE and TT in the seat, and at least four 8 1/2 hour drives. Holes for a 5 point, without the cushion gets you low enough under a roll bar. Comes with bolt in brackets and sliders. A touch pricey, but not bad when you calculate all the included stuff.
#6
I had an Ultrashield in a car I've just sold - it's comfy enough for race, but not for street. Even though I did drive it for 11 hours to Laguna Seca and back, it's not something that I would describe as comfortable in any way. The way it holds on the track though is just amazing. It wrapped around my shoulders and contained me nicely. No need to use elbows, knees or any other body parts to brace yourself during cornering. Getting in and out was a bit of a pain, but not horribly so.
I think how comfortable you find the seat really depends on your body shape.
Getting in and out is definitely a pain, but I guess you get used to it.
#7
I had the Goodwin Marrad seats. Very much a compromise seat. Not the best DD, not the best race seat. I did AutoX, HPDE and TT in the seat, and at least four 8 1/2 hour drives. Holes for a 5 point, without the cushion gets you low enough under a roll bar. Comes with bolt in brackets and sliders. A touch pricey, but not bad when you calculate all the included stuff.
#8
I find my UltraShields extremely comfortable too. I mounted them on custom bases that I welded up out of C-channel. Put in about 20 degrees of recline. This gives additional headroom and comfort. Details in my red car build thread.
I've also spent time in seats that were just bolted to the floor. Horrible. The recline makes all the difference.
I've also spent time in seats that were just bolted to the floor. Horrible. The recline makes all the difference.
#10
I work at Track Dog Racing. I tell people the Rally Sport seats are fantastic for the track. I'm too old to use them on the street personally. I bolt mine in for track days and run stock seats otherwise. We have had many customers use them as a DD though. My recommendation would be to add some closed cell foam like a cut up yoga mat for extra padding and you can also add lumbar support.
#11
I actually find my Kirkey incredibly comfortable for long trips. I cut up a 1" memory foam mattress topper and put it into a pillow case to give some extra support and cushion.
I think how comfortable you find the seat really depends on your body shape.
Getting in and out is definitely a pain, but I guess you get used to it.
I think how comfortable you find the seat really depends on your body shape.
Getting in and out is definitely a pain, but I guess you get used to it.
#14
It'll be a while before I get to mount them. I'm starting to work on some cooling upgrades and then the interior safety bits will be next (harnesses, seats, seat bracing).
A pic to hold you over. This is the optional grey stripe. I chose to keep the TDR patch on the top but you can chose to not have it with the custom covers.
Untitled by sicklyscott, on Flickr
A pic to hold you over. This is the optional grey stripe. I chose to keep the TDR patch on the top but you can chose to not have it with the custom covers.
Untitled by sicklyscott, on Flickr
#20
I got the TDR seats mounted using their brackets. I ended up cutting the rear humps on the driver's side for some extra clearance. I still have to button up the harness install and figure out the back bracing.
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