Ultra Shield Road Racing Seat
 

After a lot of research, I finally decided on an UltraShield road racing seat. I think the biggest reason is that the side bolsters appear to be a little bit smaller than the Kirkey's, which would make entry and exit a little bit easier.

I measured them the way Kirkey recommends, and also measured the width of the Clubmans I was replacing. It looked like a 16" would be a little bit snug, which was what I wanted.

It was hard to tell even by measuring, but it appeared that the Clubmans had a 20* lay back, so I ordered the same.

I initially installed it facing straight forward. It was an easy fit. . But the edge of the door was pushing into my upper arm. So I rotated the seat to be more parallel with the trans tunnel. And that's a much better fit.

I'm using Breeze seat mounts, which are angled at 6*. Coupled with 20* in the seat, I'v got 26* of lay back. I think that's too much. I'll change some spacers and see if I can make it more comfortable.

As you can see from the pictures, the 16" seat fits with plenty of room. I don't think you'de have any trouble getting a 17" seat in there either.

If your a tall guy, you could easily drop the seat to the floor. But then the shoulder bolsters would hit the door edge. The drag seat does not have shoulder bolsters.

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I am surprised at how comfortable this seat is. I added a little extra padding at the bottom rear of the seat. Otherwise, the standard cover has plenty of padding in it. Easy to get in and out of. More room than a Clubman. And (I think) more comfortable than a Clubman.

I highly recommend the UltraShield seat. BUT... it took a long time to get here. Something like 5 weeks. You must be patient, Grasshopper.

I have been running the Ultra Shield in my Cobra for about 10 years now and I would not go back to a Kirkey just because of the comfort. I liked them so well I ordered a second for the passenger as well. I also added a little padding to both seats.

Clois

Bob not to change the subject but where did you get the cup holder? Tom

I'v had that cup holder/console for years. I can't remember who I bought that from. He was a vendor on FFCars,com for a while. He also made some other molded plastic parts, like brake duct hose connecters and oil cooler hose connecters. I can't think of his name at the moment, but I know he's still around. When I think of it, I'll let you know.


Found it! Cobra Earl. I knew it would come to me (but thought it would take longer). look towards the bottom of the page.
http://www.cobraearl.com/products/

Thanks Bob!