Hey all, interested in switching my 2015 st1 seats out for either a set of st3 leather seats, or I have been looking at seats from Braum racing.
Do the st3 seats perform like aftermarket racing seats? Yeah, kinda. Are they a big bolstering step up from the st1? Yes.
When I got the st I figured the bolstering on the st1 seats felt good enough, but it has broken in and is too soft for my liking now.
(I wont be using a harness so that doesnt factor in) Those who rode in my car during AutoX agree a harness isn't needed with my ST3 seats. Tighen down the seatbelt and you don't move at all.
The Recaros are far superior hugging seats, but your size & body type are a major factor in these seat's comfort. I'm 5-9 160# and the seats are the most supportive OEM seats I've ever had. That being said, if you have a thicker build, I would think they would be too tight.
Having autocrossed in leather seats before, I greatly prefer cloth to prevent sliding on smooth leather, so I suggest ST2 seats. But thats just my own preference.
Sure thing man, unless you are a bigger framed person like previously mentioned you'll love the ST3 seats after a week or two of getting used to them! I know I do, favorite seats I've ever been in. And they are sexy looking also if you keep them maintained.
If you're under 6' and 200lbs but over 5' 4" and 130lbs, you'll be fine with the Recaros. The partial leather ones will probably keep you from slipping, but if you're partial to the full leather, get one of these for autocrossing. CG-Lock for Adults - CG-Lock.com
You WON'T move with that in place and locked. Personally guaranteed.
CG locks were great. My issue was that last three years I was regularly tracking my last track toy. It never failed, towards the end of every season the cg lock would literally break apart. the hinge mechanism would literally break apart. I had to replace about 3 in total within 3 seasons or so. No I wasnt being abusvie at all. I made sure it was installed correctly, and used correctly. I like to think that maybe it was the crazy g forces from my evo 8, idk. lol. It is a awesome product I just had issues with them failing mid season.
I got to take some focuses out on the track, one had the st1 cloth seats. For the cost difference to buy a ST with the leather recaros, I say its not worth the difference for the minor improvement, imo. I have autox and road raced with cars that have had fixed race seats and autoxing in the cloth ST1 seats are just fine. I dont have any issues sliding around. My only complaint is the textured grey fabric on the seat cushion bothers me on longer drives as my legs move on the seat. I have a stockier build so maybe I just need to lose weight. lol
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