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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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I realize they are some what upholstered but knowing how picky the techs can be sometimes... i wanted to make sure they are legal for IDRC and NHRA street fwd


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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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i would call or email NHRA and get a answer from them, i remember something about (maybe i read wrong or something) but i remember someting about no aluminum seat for street class don't know what sanctioning body but it was a little while ago maybe it was changed not sure.

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bump for you i kinda want to know also
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 05:17 AM
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i dont think they are gonna let those slide.
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 05:22 AM
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That is a plastic (poly) racing seat with a vinyl cover. I see no reason why someone could not use it. It meets the letter of the rules.....

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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 05:52 AM
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Looks legal to me..

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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 06:51 AM
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Good to go
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 06:55 AM
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damn i shoulda just spent $30 and got one of those.
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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Default Re: Are these seats considered upholstered? (SeanEF)

My sources tell me the seat qualifies as "upholstered" in those classes requiring upholstery.
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 08:31 AM
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Cool thanks for all the help guys...don't really have the budget to spend $400+ on two seats
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 08:39 AM
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What kinda seats are those?
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 08:44 AM
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Jegs racing seats
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SeanEF &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Jegs racing seats</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks!
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 09:37 AM
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 10:05 AM
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Default Re: Are these seats considered upholstered? (SeanEF)

In this months Dsport magazine the Modacar SI has those exact same seats. Driver and passenger side.
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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Default Re: Are these seats considered upholstered? (SeanEF)

how comfy or uncomfy are these seats to bigger guys?&gt; and actuall street time once and a while?
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 10:29 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hatchling &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">In this months Dsport magazine the Modacar SI has those exact same seats. Driver and passenger side.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats where i saw them..i knew i had seen a car with them but couldn't remember.
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 10:32 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itr206 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how comfy or uncomfy are these seats to bigger guys?&gt; and actuall street time once and a while?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I am about 6'0 200lbs and i fit in them fine...i have a friend that is BIG like 6'2 300+ and he cannot fit comfortably in them...it all depends on how bigger of a guy you are talking about. As far as street comfortable they are what they are...plastic or aluminum bases with minimal padding
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 10:32 AM
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Default Re: Are these seats considered upholstered? (SeanEF)

Titanmotorsports has the same type in their S-FWD comp car, I believe Kirkleys
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 10:37 AM
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Default Re: Are these seats considered upholstered? (SeanEF)

yea im 6ft 200lbs also. but mine gets street time . so its a toss up for me .
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 12 oz. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Titanmotorsports has the same type in their S-FWD comp car, I believe Kirkleys </TD></TR></TABLE>

I have never sat in a Kirkleys one...they are alot taller than these. A little more expensive though i think they are around $110 total..seat + cover. pretty nice though

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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 11:36 AM
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Default Re: Are these seats considered upholstered? (SeanEF)

i thought the rules say you cant run an aluminum seat?
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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where can you get the brackets for those kirkeys to fit a 92 civic???
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 12:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 12 oz. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Titanmotorsports has the same type in their S-FWD comp car, I believe Kirkleys </TD></TR></TABLE>

titan's car is not built for sport fwd.. check w/ NHRA before you use the kirkey's.


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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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Now im thinking . if these Kirkey's are legal , ill go buy 2 of them tonight. thats why im waiting on my cage because my bolsters are too big on my Sparco's. ill put em in the EP and lighten up the R if this is the case.
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DIRep972 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

titan's car is not built for sport fwd.. check w/ NHRA before you use the kirkey's.


Modified by DIRep972 at 2:22 PM 6/3/2004</TD></TR></TABLE>

from my knowledge it is a Sport FWD/Turbo 4 car but i could be wrong



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