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Discussion in 'Chicago' started by tifosi12, Jan 15, 2011.

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  1. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 tifosi12, Jan 15, 2011
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    I'm looking for a bucket type racing seat (e.g. Sparco). I'm working on a new simulator, so the seat doesn't have to fit any particular car.

    Looking online all I find is pairs of seats being sold, but I only need one. Furthermore the shipping costs are substantial so I'm looking for a local source.

    I'm happy with a used one if it is in decent shape.

    Here a picture to illustrate the type/style I'm looking for:
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  2. Daryl

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    #2 Daryl, Jan 15, 2011
    Andreas,

    You might look for a particular brand of race seat as opposed to the many racing "style" seats that are listed. I did a search for "Butler racing seat" on Ebay and got a page of actual race seats.

    Daryl
     
  3. alfas

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    #3 alfas, Jan 15, 2011
    craigslist is another possible option...
     
  4. Carsleuth

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    #4 Carsleuth, Jan 15, 2011
    Oooooh :) Details please. :D
     
  5. tifosi12

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    #5 tifosi12, Jan 15, 2011
    Not yet. Still have many hurdles to take. If it works out I'll report back on here.
     
  6. bill365

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  7. tifosi12

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    #7 tifosi12, Jan 17, 2011
    I don't want a seat made of two parts, but just a "bucket" seat like the one on my pic.
     
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  10. Gilles27

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    #10 Gilles27, Jan 21, 2011
    Wow--I don't know how many others have seen your other simulators, but I'm pretty excited to see what you come up with!
     
  11. perrysdeli

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    #11 perrysdeli, Feb 5, 2011
    I bought a Recaro Lotus Sport seat for my Elise but it does not fit. It is now new, but has never been installed in a car. I think new its about $2,000 and I paid $1,250. I would see it for the same. The seat is at Fox Valley Motorcars (Lamborghini Chicago) in Westmont. If you are interested, you can e-mail me at [email protected]

    Thanks.
     
  12. Chris-CXC Simulations

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    #12 Chris-CXC Simulations, Feb 6, 2011
    How much do you want to spend?

    Will the seat be a stressed member of a motion system?
     
  13. tifosi12

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    #13 tifosi12, Feb 6, 2011
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    You're spot on Chris. :)

    Yes, it will be for a 2DOF system akin to what you guys are selling (e.g. as in in your avatar).

    My price range is somewhere 200 to 300. Got any particular recommendations?

    Since what I envision will be bolted onto the moving parts of the rig, I dont think it is actually a stressed member. Looking at your avatar, your setup might be different: Looks like you bolted the actuators right onto the back of the seat?
     
  14. Chris-CXC Simulations

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    #14 Chris-CXC Simulations, Feb 6, 2011
    Well, for that price range, you might have to look for a used seat. A seat out of someone's race car might work well. One that's homoligation that has expired perhaps.
     

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