Fujiwara Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 While preparing for the upcoming NASA TT season, it is time to replace the 13 year old racing seats. I have budgeted for the HANS device, but do I need a seat designed specifically for the HANS device? There seems to be 4 to 5 main choices. 1. Racetech RT 9109HR: - FIA Homologated - HANS compatiable - 8.3 lbs/ 3.6 kg - $4,995.00 USD per seat (Way out of Budget!) - http://www.racetechseatsna.com/race_seats/RT9109HR.html 2. Sparco Circuit Pro - FIA Homologated - HANS compatiable - 25.0 lbs - $849.00 USD per seat - http://www.sparcoracing.com/product.php?productid=289&cat=20&page=1 3. OMP HA/684 - FIA Homologated - Not specifically noted as HANS compatiable - 10.1 kg - Price Unknown - http://www.ompracing.it/detail.html?productcode=HA/684 4. Recaro Pro Racer HANS SPA - Not specifically mentioned as FIA homolagated - HANS compatiable - unlisted weight - Price Unknown - http://www.recaro.com/index.php?id=2041®ion=3&L=2 5. Bride Maxis III/ GardisIII - FIA homolagated - Not specifically noted as HANS compatiable - unlisted weight - Price Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce L. Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I think the main issue is how the belts come off your shoulders, through the seat holes and down to the cross bar attachment. You want to maintain the Hans recommended angle, and not have the seat holes deviate the course of the straps if possible. So, it is somewhat dependent on how tall you are and where your shoulders are relative to the seat holes. cheers, bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tims Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 The Racetech is by far the best of the group. I have been using the 4009 for 3 years know and won't race without one in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujiwara Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 I do agree that the seat offered by Racetech is best of the group. After importing the car to the United States, I will not have enough money to purchase these seats. Too many saftey equipment needed to purchase. The Racetech RT 4009 is a nice seat and is very similar to the Bride seats installed in the car from its JGTC days. I am looking for a little more head support, more in the lateral direction. I am 90% sure purchase the Sparco seats. Any more feedback on seats and HANS devices? Also where I can make purchase of HANS device. I have only found very expensive. Many thank-you Mr. Fujiwara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhakar Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I have my eye on the Sparco. Simply put any of these seats are going to be much better than OEM or 14 year old seats. Buy the 5K seat when some sugar dadd... er sponsor offers to put one in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Tornado Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 You all spent $5k on a seat. This thing better massage me and race the car for me while I sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XAIX Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 There are many considerations for the purchase of a racing seat. Money is certainly one of them but let’s look at some of the physical attributes fist. Torso lateral support/restraint is important for three reasons. Comfort, reduced fatigue and safety. All of the seats appear to have sufficient lateral support for ones torso. This is important for use with the HANS Device as it helps to keep the HANS Device securely under the shoulder straps in the event of a side impact. The OMP/Pista HA/684 seems to have the best support as the side supports extend out far enough to not only give excellent lateral support but also not dig into your ribcage. Head lateral restraint for safety. I personally like the design of the OMP/Pista HA/684. It has a clever design that seems to not only give excellent lateral restraint but seems to allow increased peripheral vision over the other seats. Thigh support. Again the OMP/Pista HA/684 seems to have the best design here. Bruce has it nailed for the Safety Harness shoulder strap pass-throughs. You will have to sit in each seat to know which one best suits your shoulder height. Overall comfort. You have to sit in each one and for an extended period of time to know which one is most comfortable for your body. I have to say that I had never herd of the Pista seat but when the new car is finished I am going to look into one. It would be interesting to know how much one costs. Having said that the Sparko gives a lot of bang for the buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce L. Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 http://www.motorspot.com/seats.html shows the OMP Pista in FG at $910 and the CF one at $2400 Interesting seat. The other thing that they do with a "hans compatible" seat is sculpt it out more behind the head - this will help with any of the H&NR designs. cheers, bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSCoupe Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Another seat to consider is: Sabelt Taurus/Taurus XL - FIA Homologated - HANS compatiable - Unlisted weight - $799.95 - $859.95 (XL) - http://www.northstarmotorsports.com/products/sfID1/4/sfID2/29/manufacturerID/119 I have the XL, and love it. I have problems with some of the Sparcos, and most of the Recaros due to wide hip bones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XAIX Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 At $4,995.00 for the Racetech I don’t see what the extra money gets you. At $910.00 for the OMP/Pista FG I’d say it has the best design features and is the new bang for the buck leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 The Racetech for 5K is the lightest seat ever, you can get the same one call the Viper seat for 1995 and it is certified at 45g side impact. Or you may go for the 4009HR for $995 so don't think that Racetech is only 5k Benny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce L. Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 found a cheaper price for the OMP Pista FG $625 at http://www.cp-racing.com/ which is local to me (Denver) so I'll have to go try it on. cheers, bruce http://www.motorspot.com/seats.html shows the OMP Pista in FG at $910 and the CF one at $2400 Interesting seat. The other thing that they do with a "hans compatible" seat is sculpt it out more behind the head - this will help with any of the H&NR designs. cheers, bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammed_93_hatch Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 The Racetech is by far the best of the group. I have been using the 4009 for 3 years know and won't race without one in the car. i have sat in 3 or 4 different models of racetech seats, and was extremely uncomfortable. They were about as comfy and good fitting as a cheap sparco. Also the belts were not anything to write home about either. I sat in a lot of seats before i bought one including a few Momo, sparco corsa, sparco Evo, and Kirkey. None were that comfertable and the momo's and sparco's were badely fadded after only being a year old. I ended up going with the recaro SPG, really wish i would have gone with the Hans seat though. The seat was REALLY REALLY comfy, teh quality of recaro is top notch, and the material on older seats wasn't faded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Tornado Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I went with the sparco circuit pro. for now has side impact covered also without having to do net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Another alternative in the $1K range is the TaceTech RT4009HRW - Head restraint and FIA spec. Their side mounts are also FIA rated. Picture and more info can be seen here. http://www.esells.com/ecitemlist11.asp?CO=NC&CMD=SRCH&AIMCID=5082&AIMDID=44577 thanks - Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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