A case for aftermarket seats in stock

[Mickey Whaley]

Dave u must be drinking some chitty azz bottled water what is the problem with a seat that is safer than a factory seat if this is passed and u dont like it keep ur factory seat let the majority change theirs if they want too as far as how many crashes we have had it only takes one to kill somebody WTF!

[keith ohanesian]

Oh Dave then you can have a BIG sign that says........... My car is more stock than all the other with racing seats!!!!

[Dave Ficacci]

Originally Posted by Mickey Whaley

Dave u must be drinking some chitty azz bottled water what is the problem with a seat that is safer than a factory seat if this is passed and u dont like it keep ur factory seat let the majority change theirs if they want too as far as how many crashes we have had it only takes one to kill somebody WTF!

My problem with it is in my opinion stock eliminator cars should not look like this..

[Tony Janes]

I agree they should not look like that picture. The car needs seat covers and carpets, door panels.

[ALMACK]

I find this thread interesting.
After reading the posts I kept thinking about the guys running the F.A.S.T. series.
Now that is a real stock appearing class !
And of course, the seats in those cars are 35 plus years old and those guys are running 10's now !

As for the 13 second guys running against 9 second cars, the NMRA and NMCA Open Comp classes allow a mid 15 second car to compete against an 8 second car. The subject of safety has come up on the NMRA message board about the speed/acceleration rate difference between two racers.

In most likelyhood, a serious accident (hopefully not) will be what it takes for NHRA to listen to the racers concerning seats.

[Jeff Lee]

Forget the aftermarket seats in Stock. If you are REALLY concerned about safety, petition for AIR BAGS! My Expedition not only has front air bags, but side air bags.

In reading these post, it seems apparent a few don't know you can eliminate the factory seat track. Seats can be bolted to the floor directly. Mine have CM tubing with tabs that you bolt the seats to and the CM tubing is then welded to the floor. I had that when I raced in Stock. Rulebook states you must have "factory type front and rear seats" and to me that opens the door for non specific model year seats. "Vette seats in a '68 Camaro should be defend-able with any tech issues.

For SS, I found a really bitchin' pair of seats for $200 at a wrecking yard. They came off a Porsche and I think they are from a 911. Even have factory seat belt slots at the neck line. They weigh about 25 #'s each and I would not trade them for aluminum after market seats.

[Mickey Whaley]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Forget the aftermarket seats in Stock. If you are REALLY concerned about safety, petition for AIR BAGS! My Expedition not only has front air bags, but side air bags.

In reading these post, it seems apparent a few don't know you can eliminate the factory seat track. Seats can be bolted to the floor directly. Mine have CM tubing with tabs that you bolt the seats to and the CM tubing is then welded to the floor. I had that when I raced in Stock. Rulebook states you must have "factory type front and rear seats" and to me that opens the door for non specific model year seats. "Vette seats in a '68 Camaro should be defend-able with any tech issues.

For SS, I found a really bitchin' pair of seats for $200 at a wrecking yard. They came off a Porsche and I think they are from a 911. Even have factory seat belt slots at the neck line. They weigh about 25 #'s each and I would not trade them for aluminum after market seats.

can the seat belts be routed through the middle and sides of the seat?

[Don Morris]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Forget the aftermarket seats in Stock. If you are REALLY concerned about safety, petition for AIR BAGS! My Expedition not only has front air bags, but side air bags.

In reading these post, it seems apparent a few don't know you can eliminate the factory seat track. Seats can be bolted to the floor directly. Mine have CM tubing with tabs that you bolt the seats to and the CM tubing is then welded to the floor. I had that when I raced in Stock. Rulebook states you must have "factory type front and rear seats" and to me that opens the door for non specific model year seats. "Vette seats in a '68 Camaro should be defend-able with any tech issues.

For SS, I found a really bitchin' pair of seats for $200 at a wrecking yard. They came off a Porsche and I think they are from a 911. Even have factory seat belt slots at the neck line. They weigh about 25 #'s each and I would not trade them for aluminum after market seats.

Check out the rules Amendment for Stock Class seats.

SECTION 9 –STOCK

Page 9.9
INTERIOR: 6
UPHOLSTERY (April 15, 2010)

Must have full factory-type upholstery

for year/model claimed, including factorytype
floor mats or carpet, door panels and headliner, and front and rear seats.
Interior gutting prohibited. Driver’s seat tracks may be bolted down. Sun visors
optional. Rear seat may be removed when roll bar is installed; area must be
carpeted or upholstered equivalent to factory specifications (no bare paneling).

See General Regulations 6:2.

[treessavoy]

Originally Posted by Don Morris

Check out the rules Amendment for Stock Class seats.

SECTION 9 –STOCK
Page 9.9
INTERIOR: 6
UPHOLSTERY (April 15, 2010)

Must have full factory-type upholstery

for year/model claimed, including factorytype

floor mats or carpet, door panels and headliner, and front and rear seats.

Interior gutting prohibited. Driver’s seat tracks may be bolted down. Sun visors
optional. Rear seat may be removed when roll bar is installed; area must be
carpeted or upholstered equivalent to factory specifications (no bare paneling).

See General Regulations 6:2.

"...year and model claimed..."

NHRA rule book, P.110 : Must have full factory-type upholstry, including factory-type floor mats or carpet, door panels and headliner, and front and rear seats. Interior gutting prohibited. Driver's seat tracks may be bolted down. Sun visors optional. Reat seat may be removed when roll bar is installed; area must be carpeted or upholstered equivalent to factory specifications (no bare paneling).

Where is the "...year and model claimed..." found? It's not in the 2009 rule book, was there a change in 2010?

My '64 Savoy came with bench seats but the Hemi version of the same car came with light weight buckets BUT my Savoy is the same year and model.....does that mean I can run the Bostrom light weight bucket seats?

The rule doesn't say anything about which engine the car has only that it must have full factory type upholstery.

JimR

[keith ohanesian]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Forget the aftermarket seats in Stock. If you are REALLY concerned about safety, petition for AIR BAGS! My Expedition not only has front air bags, but side air bags.

In reading these post, it seems apparent a few don't know you can eliminate the factory seat track. Seats can be bolted to the floor directly. Mine have CM tubing with tabs that you bolt the seats to and the CM tubing is then welded to the floor. I had that when I raced in Stock. Rulebook states you must have "factory type front and rear seats" and to me that opens the door for non specific model year seats. "Vette seats in a '68 Camaro should be defend-able with any tech issues.

For SS, I found a really bitchin' pair of seats for $200 at a wrecking yard. They came off a Porsche and I think they are from a 911. Even have factory seat belt slots at the neck line. They weigh about 25 #'s each and I would not trade them for aluminum after market seats.

You must really be missing the point Mr.Lee.. Why would you want a seat that bends? They wont keep you contained.