HPDE: aftermarket driver seat, stock pass seat, both 3pt har

DanDurusky · **Joined:** Sun Apr 10, 2005 7:31 pm **Posts:** 686

Howdy,

for an HPDE, can the driver have an aftermarket reclinable seat and the passenger/instructor have a stock seat if both are using factory 3point seatbelts?

thanks

Aaron Buckley · **Posted:** Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:10 pm

DanDurusky wrote:

Howdy,

for an HPDE, can the driver have an aftermarket reclinable seat and the passenger/instructor have a stock seat if both are using factory 3point seatbelts?

thanks

Yes, you can, although it is not well received. Generally speaking, most instructors want the same gear as the student, primarily for safety, but in this case, it will keep them 'in the seat' in a much more friendly manner. - AB

Rich Anderson · **Posted:** Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:13 pm

DanDurusky wrote:

also for HPDEs, the instructor doesnt have to have the same type of seat does he...?

Ashraf wrote:

The bottom line is that you should contact a THSCC HPDE/TT staff member INDIVIDUALLY to discuss your concerns, whether by phone or e-mail, or in person, as a staff member is the one that will make the final call based on the written rules or at the Tech Director or their deisgnee's discretion where applicable.

Thanks,
--Ashraf

Personally, as an instructor, I wouldn't have a problem with it as long as you are using the three points.

DanDurusky · **Joined:** Sun Apr 10, 2005 7:31 pm **Posts:** 686

hrmm well i cant really afford a second seat (this first one was a surprise) at the moment so i hope itll be ok.

anyone know who my VIR instructor will be?

thanks

Vincent Keene · **Posted:** Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:31 pm

DanDurusky wrote:

anyone know who my VIR instructor will be?

Randy Melton? :shock:

Stacy King · **Posted:** Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:22 pm

DanDurusky wrote:

Howdy,

for an HPDE, can the driver have an aftermarket reclinable seat and the passenger/instructor have a stock seat if both are using factory 3point seatbelts?

thanks

Dan... as far as getting the car teched... since it sounds like the seat isn't necessaritly a 'race' seat (fixed position, heavy lateral supports), and you're using stock belts on both, it shouldn't be a problem. If the stock seat is leather, I'd recommend getting a decent cloth seat cover for it... that will actually go a long way in helping your instructor 'stay put'

-Stacy

TomFreeman · **Posted:** Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:51 pm

Stacy King wrote:

DanDurusky wrote:

Howdy,

for an HPDE, can the driver have an aftermarket reclinable seat and the passenger/instructor have a stock seat if both are using factory 3point seatbelts?

thanks

Dan... as far as getting the car teched... since it sounds like the seat isn't necessaritly a 'race' seat (fixed position, heavy lateral supports), and you're using stock belts on both, it shouldn't be a problem. If the stock seat is leather, I'd recommend getting a decent cloth seat cover for it... that will actually go a long way in helping your instructor 'stay put'

-Stacy

OR...Get some of the spongy rubber shelf liner material from K-Mart/WalMart/Lowes/Home Depot and cut pieces big enough for the seatback and the seat bottom. I've seen numerous people use that on leather seats to keep them planted. The material really is grippy, and doesn't slide around on the leather. I'd dare say it's grippier than a cloth seat cover.

steve remchak · **Posted:** Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:39 pm

Vincent Keene wrote:

DanDurusky wrote:

anyone know who my VIR instructor will be?

Randy Melton? :shock:

sweet, dude would you consider trading instructors? i have always wanted to hit 130 mph while listening to the oompah loompah song. :twisted:

Mark Vitacco · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2006 10:26 am

Why not consult the club's track Tech Guide and see what it says
about EQUAL protection for BOTH driver and Passanger?

Some of our instructors have complained about having to ride in
vehicles where the driver has a racing seat and the passanger does
not. Things like harnesses do not always fit properly with a stock
seat and there is less protection for the upper body and head in
rear impacts. Your nice and snug and your instructors is hanging on
for life. Effective 2006 competitoin seats are specifically mentioned
as part of "equal protection". Your instrutor may require you do
lead follow if they don't feel they have equal protection.

DanDurusky · **Joined:** Sun Apr 10, 2005 7:31 pm **Posts:** 686

important info. good thing i went w/ both seats.

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