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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 10:57 PM
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Default Installing a racing shell

I have been tossing arounf the idea lately of installing a sparco evo seat but after reading the S and M Racing review of the mounting bracket I started looking for other mounting options. I'm looking for a mounting rail that slides (so I can have co-drivers of different statures) and a low driving position because as it is now my helmet rubs the roof.

The fist option I saw that does this best was the mugen seat rails but I don't know if they match up with a sparco seat. Has anyone tried this combo? I though I saw a post on this exact question but I can't seem to find it.
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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 11:55 PM
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Default Re: Installing a racing shell (Geratol)

I have mounted Sparco seats before, and I have found no good way to maintain the slider option along with a super low mounting position. I believe that the Mugen rails fit one of the Momo seats, but not the Sparco seats. So far, the best combo I have seen that sits very low and maintains the slider option is the Kirky Roadrace seat with custom welded tabs on custom sliders. Not the easiest solution, but hey, you wanted both.

Sparco also makes an adjustable side mount that you can bolt to the floor (or other suitable super low mounting point) that will allow some movement up/down and back/forth. It should at least be enough to allow for a 4-6" difference in driver height.
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 06:13 AM
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Default Re: Installing a racing shell (Geratol)

I know the Mugen rails work with a MOMO Top Nascar seat (which they may not make anymore), but the Top Nascar may be too wide for you. They may work with Sparco EVOs(not sure) but they don't work with the EVO2s without serious customization... which is why I eventually bought a real racing seat (kirkey Road-Race) and built my own rails(non sliding) on the floor.
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 08:04 AM
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I hate to sound like a JDM ***** but has anyone tried Vision rails on a sparco seat? I saw some pictures and they looked like they were had both a low seating position and sliding rails.
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 08:55 AM
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Default Re: Installing a racing shell (Geratol)

I have Sparco Rails on my seat and it is pretty damn low. I am 6' and I have 6in of head room. BUt i have the Sparco Speed I do not know how much High or lower the EVO's set.
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