[Z06] DIY - Caravaggio Race Seat Install
06-03-2009, 05:03 PM
#22
Le Mans Master
06-03-2009, 05:25 PM
#23
Instructor
Member Since: Feb 2008
Location: Torrance CA
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
06-03-2009, 05:36 PM
#24
Le Mans Master
06-04-2009, 12:00 AM
#30
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
06-04-2009, 12:02 AM
#32
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Next step, remove the seat and cut a slot across the lowest part of the bucket where the bar crosses between the two seat rails, this'll get you about another 3/4" of head room.
And if you want to get even lower you can remove about half the thickness of seat cushion.
Another nice feature is to build in a bit of lumbar support, do this by rolling up real tight some bubble wrap and sticking it in the back cushion at an appropriate level.
Cheers, Paul.
And if you want to get even lower you can remove about half the thickness of seat cushion.
Another nice feature is to build in a bit of lumbar support, do this by rolling up real tight some bubble wrap and sticking it in the back cushion at an appropriate level.
Cheers, Paul.
And yes, i take out the bottom cushions completely on track... makes the seat feel just like my old Evo seat
06-04-2009, 12:03 AM
#33
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
06-04-2009, 12:05 AM
#34
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
06-04-2009, 12:56 AM
#36
[QUOTE=JDRacing;1570317541]Hey Dreamin', I had to do a double take (actually about a 20X take) looking at that test fit picture. That really is your car, your seatbelts, your seat; etc. There has to be a story behind that--so bust out (so to speak).
wait a minute I thought that was "DREAMIN"! 
wait a minute I thought that was "DREAMIN"!
06-04-2009, 01:04 AM
#37
Team Owner
Typical SUPER GEEK write up !!!!!! 
Did you have this at BW ??
It may only be a 2 hour install without taking all the pics and having to buckle in the model !!!
DH
Did you have this at BW ??
It may only be a 2 hour install without taking all the pics and having to buckle in the model !!!
DH
06-04-2009, 10:53 AM
#38
Melting Slicks
"Doesn't that affect the integrity of the seat?"
Not at all, the slot doesn't have to be cut very close to the mounting points, only the centre 6-8 inches of the bucket.
Not that I had any objective way to measure, but I'm sure the stock seat was at least an inch lower than the Caravaggio. After cutting the slot it felt like I got most of that inch back but still not all of it, hence why I changed the seat cushion.
Of course if a person doesn't normally run their stock seat at the very lowest position none of this will be of concern.
My lumbar support modification is what made the Caravaggio better than the stock seat for long drives.
Cheers, Paul.
Not at all, the slot doesn't have to be cut very close to the mounting points, only the centre 6-8 inches of the bucket.
Not that I had any objective way to measure, but I'm sure the stock seat was at least an inch lower than the Caravaggio. After cutting the slot it felt like I got most of that inch back but still not all of it, hence why I changed the seat cushion.
Of course if a person doesn't normally run their stock seat at the very lowest position none of this will be of concern.
My lumbar support modification is what made the Caravaggio better than the stock seat for long drives.
Cheers, Paul.
06-04-2009, 04:59 PM
#40
Racer
Member Since: Sep 2005
Location: Schererville IN
Posts: 424
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just had mine installed , no harnesses like that. great write up, I am glad I had it done as my time is so limited but you sure did a great job!
I love my seats can't wait to get to the track now.
I love my seats can't wait to get to the track now.