Racing Seats for a Stocker

Richard Grant · 10-02-2013, 03:09 PM

Which racing seat would be the best one to install in a stocker? I notice that most racers are using the Kerkey seats. Is this just for looks or is there some reason why the poly seat wouldn't work just as well?

Sean Marconette · 10-02-2013, 07:39 PM

Richard,

I thought the poly seats have inserts?

Sean

countrypuppy4865 · 10-02-2013, 08:03 PM

Kirkeys are lighter, stronger, and they look better than poly in my opinion.

Chad Rhodes · 10-02-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by countrypuppy4865

Kirkeys are lighter, stronger, and they look better than poly in my opinion.

And safer

BRIAN SEATE · 10-02-2013, 10:36 PM

The Kirkey feels good too.

ss3011 · 10-03-2013, 01:07 AM

Is there a problem with seats with inserts ?

Jim Kaekel · 10-03-2013, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by countrypuppy4865

Kirkeys are lighter, stronger, and they look better than poly in my opinion.

X2. A friend had poly seats in his car and the insert area began tearing out after a season of racing. Most people would be very happy with Kirkey Pro Street seats. S&W Race Cars makes some real neat aluminum mounting brackets that work great in a Stocker.

Mike Pearson · 10-03-2013, 08:43 AM

the poly seats are fine as long as they are installed and braced properly. I have had them for years and they are very comfortable. I have mine thru-bolted to the floor not using the inserts and securely bolted to the roll bar at the back near where the shoulder harness attaches. There are lots of cars out there running the poly seats. The Kirkeys are a very nice seat and look great too.

treessavoy · 10-03-2013, 02:23 PM

I don't know how some of you guys are handling the change to the new seats but after measuring the fit for the Kirkeys I will have to move my entire roll bar because I am now more than the mandated 6 inches away from the top hoop. With the bench seat, which is much thicker, I was within the limit.

So I have to move the entire roll bar forward or wear high heels...and I'm not that good looking!

JimR

Jim Kaekel · 10-03-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by treessavoy

I don't know how some of you guys are handling the change to the new seats but after measuring the fit for the Kirkeys I will have to move my entire roll bar because I am now more than the mandated 6 inches away from the top hoop. With the bench seat, which is much thicker, I was within the limit.
So I have to move the entire roll bar forward or wear high heels...and I'm not that good looking!JimR

I wound up with exactly 6" after I installed mine.

10-02-2013, 03:09 PM	#1
Richard Grant Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Monroe, La. Posts: 301 Likes: 9 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Racing Seats for a Stocker Which racing seat would be the best one to install in a stocker? I notice that most racers are using the Kerkey seats. Is this just for looks or is there some reason why the poly seat wouldn't work just as well? __________________ Richard Grant 4988 STK

10-02-2013, 07:39 PM	#2
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 794 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Racing Seats for a Stocker Richard, I thought the poly seats have inserts? Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

10-02-2013, 08:03 PM	#3
countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 980 Likes: 17 Liked 228 Times in 70 Posts	Re: Racing Seats for a Stocker Kirkeys are lighter, stronger, and they look better than poly in my opinion. __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird

10-02-2013, 10:36 PM	#5
BRIAN SEATE Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 177 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Racing Seats for a Stocker The Kirkey feels good too.

10-03-2013, 01:07 AM	#6
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 909 Likes: 70 Liked 239 Times in 114 Posts	Re: Racing Seats for a Stocker Is there a problem with seats with inserts ?

10-03-2013, 08:43 AM	#8
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,445 Likes: 614 Liked 1,919 Times in 576 Posts	Re: Racing Seats for a Stocker the poly seats are fine as long as they are installed and braced properly. I have had them for years and they are very comfortable. I have mine thru-bolted to the floor not using the inserts and securely bolted to the roll bar at the back near where the shoulder harness attaches. There are lots of cars out there running the poly seats. The Kirkeys are a very nice seat and look great too. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

10-03-2013, 02:23 PM	#9
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Racing Seats for a Stocker I don't know how some of you guys are handling the change to the new seats but after measuring the fit for the Kirkeys I will have to move my entire roll bar because I am now more than the mandated 6 inches away from the top hoop. With the bench seat, which is much thicker, I was within the limit. So I have to move the entire roll bar forward or wear high heels...and I'm not that good looking! JimR __________________ Jim Rountree