Recaro for large/tall drivers?

[bebbetufs]

I'm 6'2"and 100kg. 38 waist.I'm considering which seats to get for a trackday project. Can someone take a tape measure and measure their Recaros for me. I would like to know the height of the harness holes measured from the bottom of the seat to the bottom of holes for the harness. I would also like to know the width of the seat measured between the bolsters at the base of the seatback

If someone could do this for me it would be great.


TIA

 

[bebbetufs]

I'm still looking for this information if anyone feel like commenting please do?
I'm 6'2" and 220 / 188 and 98kg. waist is 36-38" I'm heavily built so I'm slim. I need the harness holes to be 67cm from the bottom of the seat cushion.

Do you think I will fit?

 

[Rogue]

If i remember I'll do it tomorrow if someone doesn't beat me too it.

But i'm almost the exact same stats as you and ride them perfectly.

 

[bebbetufs]

Thanks Rogue. Have you tried them on track? Are the harness holes high enough to prevent spine damage in the event of a crash?

 

[Ollie RS]

I'm slightly taller and never had any problems

 

[Chrisgti6]

Aren't the Clio Recaro's more for show than anything? I was under the impression that they weren't really safe to use with harnesses etc with them not being fixed back? I could be talking bull of course, but i'm sure i've read it on here somewhere!

 

[deadmau5]

6'4" and my shoulders were above the bottom of the holes when the seat was in the fully upright position. I'd say you will just about be okay.

 

[ken182]

Don't use a harness on a reclining seat. It's not safe.

 

[bebbetufs]

Even if the harness is connected to a harness bar or half cage at the correct height to avoid straining the seat in a crash?.

 

[ken182]

Yeah cos the downward pressure from the belts onto the seat can snap it and leave your back unsupported

 

[bebbetufs]

But would there be that much downward pressure if the belt came straight off a harness bar mounted higher than the holes in the seat ?

If you are right I agree that the Sportster CS seats should definitely not be used with harnesses.