Fixed Buckets

[ForceIndia]

How easy are they to live with in a road car? Easy to get in and out of etc.

 

[Inferno]

I can live with mine, but not many other people like getting in - especially the fat ones.

I do find I have to put my hand on the sill when getting in and out now, and the harnesses add a few seconds when buckling up. Oh, and my bum went numb on the way to the Nurburgring on more than one occassion.

 

[ForceIndia]

Wouldn't use harnesses for everyday use.

 

[ForceIndia]

Anyone else got them fitted?

 

[duncansharp]

Had them a couple of years ago. Access to back is knackered, but otherwise, no problems at all. As said the chunky folk may moan a bit, bt no problems day to day

 

[Ali]

I get in mine everyday suit and all...

 

[The Italian]

depends on teh seat as well. i have a OMP WRC which has high sides but if you have a seat with lower sides (lime the omp rs) it is easier to get in and out.

 

[Englebert]

I don't think you'll have a problem. Might want to get a CG Lock as it keeps your posture and makes things more comfortable over long journeys.

I'd probably go for a middle ground between something like the road biased Trophy Recaros and a full on race seat myself.

I like the Sparco Evo or Recaro Apex.

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[MarkCup]

Mine is low-side and it's fine, just get the odd funny look as I haul myself in and out.

Full harness is no problem either.

 

[ForceIndia]

Was thinking cobra suzuka?

 

[ForceIndia]

Mine is low-side and it's fine, just get the odd funny look as I haul myself in and out.

Full harness is no problem either.

What seats do you have mark?

 

[MarkCup]

This one...a Cobra Imola 2 according to the seat cover...

 

[ForceIndia]

So do the sidemounts get mounted onto a cobra subframe?

 

[MarkCup]

Nope, a home made one...

 

[Ricardinho]

ive very low fixed buckets and its always funny seeing people get in the for the first time, they end in a state of shock!

 

[Turkish]

I had 4 points and a set of cobra sazuka's in my 182 was no problem for day to day use. You may find women moan, high sides buckets dont go down well with women because of their hips. Even a friend of mine who was a size 6/8 used to say they were snug so not just fatties that are affected.