Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: humpty]
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12/18/16 02:22 AM
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CMcAllister
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We replaced the factory seats and tracks in a Brand X Chevelle last winter using Jaz aluminum seats and fabricated CM mounts. They saved 80 lbs.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: CMcAllister]
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12/18/16 02:34 AM
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We replaced the factory seats and tracks in a Brand X Chevelle last winter using Jaz aluminum seats and fabricated CM mounts. They saved 80 lbs. Dang! Those were some heavy factory seats.
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Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: humpty]
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12/18/16 02:38 AM
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Looks good, the seat brackets are pretty tall, have you test fit your helmet yet?
1970 Challenger, all aluminum 528 Hemi, HDK suspension, Tremec 5 speed manual
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Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: humpty]
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12/18/16 02:43 AM
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Anybody know how much a factory A body front bench seat weighs
69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight
418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam
Best so far, 10.40 @127 1/4
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Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: ProSport]
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12/18/16 02:43 AM
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Looks good, the seat brackets are pretty tall, have you test fit your helmet yet? Funny you ask - I know most guys run A100 seats with these brackets so I was a little worried about height but yes, I've already been in the car with the seat in position and my helmet on and had plenty of clearance. Good call though. That would not be good!
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Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: humpty]
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12/18/16 10:16 AM
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Make sure to get a set of bumper brackets from Lingenfelter.
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Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: humpty]
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12/18/16 12:17 PM
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Nice, thats something I want to do to mine this winter as well but my Dana 60 upgrade is getting in the weigh of the weight loss program for the car.
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Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: humpty]
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12/18/16 01:33 PM
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Looks good, the seat brackets are pretty tall, have you test fit your helmet yet? Funny you ask - I know most guys run A100 seats with these brackets so I was a little worried about height but yes, I've already been in the car with the seat in position and my helmet on and had plenty of clearance. Good call though. That would not be good! I learned the hard way lol, the first day I raced my 340 Scamp many years ago I pulled into the staging lanes, put my helmet on and proceeded to make my run with my head at a 45 degree angle pinned against the headliner! I'm 6'2" so I have to mount my seats low in Dusters and Darts, I usually just use those real short slider brackets bolted directly to the floor.
1970 Challenger, all aluminum 528 Hemi, HDK suspension, Tremec 5 speed manual
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Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: JERICOGTX]
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12/18/16 01:34 PM
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Make sure to get a set of bumper brackets from Lingenfelter. For sure! I saw them on another member's car (yours maybe?) - they look nice!
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Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: Scamp408]
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12/18/16 01:41 PM
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Does that seat have to be bolted in the back also I'm not sure if NHRA requires it for a 10.0 car but I am definitely going to mount the seat to the cross bar. The factory seat was so thick I was cramped for space with it backed up to the bar. With the new seat I'm about 3" from the bar and have plenty of leg room.
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Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: ProSport]
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12/18/16 01:49 PM
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Looks good, the seat brackets are pretty tall, have you test fit your helmet yet? Funny you ask - I know most guys run A100 seats with these brackets so I was a little worried about height but yes, I've already been in the car with the seat in position and my helmet on and had plenty of clearance. Good call though. That would not be good! I learned the hard way lol, the first day I raced my 340 Scamp many years ago I pulled into the staging lanes, put my helmet on and proceeded to make my run with my head at a 45 degree angle pinned against the headliner! I'm 6'2" so I have to mount my seats low in Dusters and Darts, I usually just use those real short slider brackets bolted directly to the floor. Doh! Reminds me of Hightower driving from the back seat of that Civic in Police Academy  I am going to miss the sliders and the folding seat back - I pack a lot of crap back there when I go to the track. It's going to be tough to do now. Maybe some mods will be in order next year.
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Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: humpty]
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12/18/16 04:51 PM
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How many of you haven't been lightening the lump that sets in that new lightweight seat?  I'm guilty too...but I still have some time...mine's not going to be ready for a while yet...  Sorry Lee this doesn't apply to you... 
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Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: skicker]
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12/18/16 05:31 PM
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I've been looking at a pair of new Sport seats to replace the stock seats in the Rampage.. I dont want a full on race seat.. I'm in it to long and race seats arent that comfortable.. but the new seats are about 1/2 the weight of the stock ones and they have the slots in the back for the shoulder straps 
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Re: Winter weight loss - new seats ready to go in
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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12/18/16 06:45 PM
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I've been looking at a pair of new Sport seats to replace the stock seats in the Rampage.. I dont want a full on race seat.. I'm in it to long and race seats arent that comfortable.. but the new seats are about 1/2 the weight of the stock ones and they have the slots in the back for the shoulder straps Installed many of those in cars over the years and although not RACE weight, the were decent and very comfy........... 
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