Cobra4B

The Ultrashield - $333.55 for seat and cover
http://www.ultrashieldrace.com/prod.php?id=7


The Kirkey - $393 for seat and cover
http://www.kirkeyracing.com/


A local buddy of mine has the Ultrashields in his car... 17" w/ 20 degree layback. They fit me perfectly in his C4.

Any advantages to one over the other? I Like that they're under $400 being that the hardbar seat mount is pricey as well.

Thanks for any advice.

~Brian

danswofford

I've got a 16" Ultrashield. Works great. I can't tell any difference between them except the price. Check ebay, I found a dealer there.
Dan

Carolina C4 Racer

I believe that Racer Parts Wholesale carries both at lower prices & free shipping.

Cobra4B

^ Thanks.

Cobra4B

Can't find anything about seats on their website... any link?

AU N EGL

I just orderd my passanger seat, an UltraShield ProRoad Race - I orded on April 6th. 5 to 6 week wait do to high NASCAR demand, or so they said.

I have the US Deluxe Road Race for a drivers seat.

http://www.racerwholesale.com/index....c023726249f596

Maineiac

I just installed a Kirkey Deluxe Road Race seat. Super comfy, a very high quality piece.

John Shiels

I could drive farther in it than a stock seat.

Cobra4B

OK now I'm confused... can I order the Ultrashield in 1/2" increments or 1"... some sites show it 1" and others 1/2".

The seat I sat in was 17" and fit great, but measuring my hips w/ boards I'm 16.5".

Cobra4B

Well... looking at the ultrashield website they show 1" increments.

Too Tall Bob

Not sure why it is taking longer than usual, but I ordered an Ultrashield seat and had it custom made to my dimensions a little over a month ago, and it was delivered to my door in just 3 weeks from the time I sent them my order. Very quick turn-around and very nice seat.

Cobra4B

Just ordered an Ultrashield pro road race from Racer Wholesale (the link Tom posted). Ordered online but called in b/c the shipping price seemed excessive as the OSCommerce software they were using was calculating it as 2 45lb packages when the seat and cover will be shipped together and are far lighter. He told me the software works that way but I will only be charged for the actual shipping cost. He did say that it was still a 4-5 week wait for that seat.

Man I can't wait to finally run a track event in a decent seat and not be sliding all over... stock seats w/ harnesses still suck.

AU N EGL

Brian

I use HardBars mounting rails too. Took some minor adjustments to get the seat where I like it

Cobra4B

What kind of "adjustments" I figure I'll have to custom drill the seat holes.

XPC5R

I have an ultrashield seat (deluxe road race) in mine and it is excellent. The option to get the seat custom fit is really nice too. The ridgidity of a solidly mounted aluminum seat is very confidence inspiring.

Cobra4B

^ Do I need to get the IO port rear seat brace?

AU N EGL

Yes you do need to drill the mounting holes in the seat.

the adjustments, or the ones I did:

-where I wanted the seat.
-angle of incline.
-taking a dead head hammer and adjusting the shoulder wings and left rib support to fit me better.
-Putting additional support under my knees ( between the padding and seat) I used a round foam childs float toy, cut to fit.

Then putting it in, driving a while, readjusting, drive a while. It took me severl hours and two on track weekends to get the seat where I like it. But, now I just get in, strap in and drive.

Cobra4B

^ Do you have any seat back support?

AU N EGL

I do now. I made my own.

Cobra4B

^ I'll just buy the one from I/O port