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[Joe Benoit]

I'm sure there is a better place to put this but I'll try this anyway. We fit a 17" Recaro with Head protection into my SM but getting a 15" BRIDE seat into a 3rd Gen RX7 ends up with the shoulder ears rubbing the door. This is aside from the fact that I can't even fit into a 15" Seat . Any ideas on fitting a 17" race seat that is not Aluminum into a 3rd Gen RX7? It's a street car on it's way to being a HPDE track toy. Windows have to remain.

Joe

[pitbull113]

hey joe! if you can't find answers here try over at improvedtouring dot com. alot of guys running rx7s in ITS. good luck.

[Joe Benoit]

Thanks for the tip Steve. I'll give that a try too.

Joe

[Alberto]

Its difficult. Is this in a race car or street car?

There are a couple of long threads in the Interior/Exterior section of rx7club.com on the topic for street cars. Its a little easier on a race car since you can clearance the parts that rub.

[Joe Benoit]

Alberto,

It's going to be a dedicated HPDE car when it's done. 1/2 way done with the transformation.

Joe

[davecarama]

I think some builders pull off the seat cover, and grind down the fiberglass that is rubbing the door (I assume if it is not that much) then cover it back up.


Piper Motorsports might be able to give you some info though. They have built a few 3rd gens. (and a million Miatas) http://www.pipermotorsport.com/

Bret from RP Performance may be able to give you some ideas too (he has a 3rd gen in his garage right now and is a Mazdaracers site sponsor). http://www.rpperformanceracing.com/

Peter Ferrall Super Cars might still be in business, they would know http://www.pfsupercars.com/

And Synaptic 3 http://www.synaptic3.com/

And this guy... he is GREAT and has a HUGE knowledge for the car. He is still around (even though it looks like he has not posted since 2009) he still builds motors for the cars, and he still has his R1. You should reach out to him Chris Regan (we call him Chrispy) http://reganrotaryracing.com/

Good luck!

[Alberto]

Crispy is awesome.

Since the OP is in FL, I'd probably direct him to Pettit Racing. Friend of mine is running an old Pettit FD in ITE here in SFR. Pettit has built a few race and track FDs.

Its better to clearance the body parts than cut into the seat structure on a composite seat. The seat makers and experienced race prep shops will confirm that. By cutting or grinding the lip of the seat, you loose strength in the seat which is not good.

[Joe Benoit]

Thanks Alberto. Crispy already responded with a few ideas and Pettit actually built most of the car so I'll get with them as well. Thanks for all the help guys.

Joe