| Author | Message | ||
| Pascal A. J. Maeter (Maeter)
New member Username: Maeter Post Number: 31 Registered: 11-2001 |
As the OMP Challenge seats are FIA approved, they have to be bolted and made in one piece, ie non-adjustable. For the same reason, the covering has to be fire retardant, therefore nomex. | ||
| Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Junior Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 78 Registered: 6-2002 |
I'm looking at Sparco Milanos or Tourinos for my car, what specific seats have you guys used with success? Pascal- comfort is very important, as long as you're driving the car, ajustability isn't that big a deal to me. I'll set it up once for me and leave it  Recline ajustability is important though. Are any of the seats actually Nomex lined? Sparco alone uses a bunch of different fabrics in each line. Can't keep track. Best! Ben | ||
| Jon P. Kofod (95f355c)
Junior Member Username: 95f355c Post Number: 240 Registered: 8-2001 |
Angelo, I have tried them all. I had Momo competition seats in my BMW Club racer, Sparco competition seats in my street/track 355, and the OMP Challenge seats in my 355 Challenge car. The Momo's seemed to have the lowest quality, the OMP are somewhat overpriced, and the Sparco's seem to be the best seat for the money. Hope this helps! Regards, Jon P. Kofod 1995 F355 Challenge #23 | ||
| Pascal A. J. Maeter (Maeter)
New member Username: Maeter Post Number: 30 Registered: 11-2001 |
The official seats used in the Challenge series are OMP. They are marked Ferrari Challenge on them (in white) and are clothed in red nomex material, not adjustable, with runners bolted into the floor. They usually are installed with an OMP 4 inch harness, 6 points. I had both installed in my 355 in addition to a factory roll bar but I traded in the car. I still have the seats and harnesses, although I am not sure I want to sell them as they are quite hard to get. They make a huge difference in driving, especially on the track, and I found them to also be more confortable than the stock ones. Highly recommend them. | ||
| Robert Ziino (F355bob)
New member Username: F355bob Post Number: 17 Registered: 8-2002 |
Here are pictures of the steering wheel   | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1436 Registered: 2-2001 |
I have OMP seats with a knob to adjust the back inclination in my 512TR & I am very happy with them, somebody else got Sparco seats in their TR and they dont have rails to adjust the seat forwards & backwards | ||
| Robert Ziino (F355bob)
New member Username: F355bob Post Number: 16 Registered: 8-2002 |
I replaced my stock wheel on my 95 F355 with a Momo Challenge wheel and what a big difference over stock. It feels so much better. It is not slippery like the stock wheel since it is suede and looks so much better. It is also slightly smaller in diameter with the bottom of the wheel flat so you have much more leg room. You will have to get an adapter made. Momo does not make one for the F355. | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Junior Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 239 Registered: 1-2002 |
Go w/ OMP; official outfitter for the Ferrari Challenge. Also, in CA, you can opt to have your airbag(s) disconnected, although youll be hardpressed to find a shop that will do it; as the liabilty is huge, however, most 'race' shops will install an aftermarket wheel and hub for you. | ||
| Modified348ts (Modman)
Member Username: Modman Post Number: 346 Registered: 11-2001 |
If you put MOMO seats and wheel they will fit in factory style- disconnecting and removing air bag is illegal unless you are strictly using it for track only. | ||
| Angelo H. Oliva (Blicima_355)
New member Username: Blicima_355 Post Number: 8 Registered: 8-2002 |
Anyone out there with racing seats for a 355??? Send pictures... I want to replace my steering wheel with a momo. What are the legal parameters on disconnecting the airbag? Is it worth it??? AHO |