Racing buckets
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Racing buckets
Does anyone here use the Kirkey racing seats. Both the pro series and economy series. Are they comfortable enough to be in for a while? How much do they weigh?
The stock corvette seats are 35 lb. each. I have some of the light weight racing buckets, the plastic ones and they are 9 each. That will save me 52 lb, in sone spot. But the kirkey's are really nice. thanks
The stock corvette seats are 35 lb. each. I have some of the light weight racing buckets, the plastic ones and they are 9 each. That will save me 52 lb, in sone spot. But the kirkey's are really nice. thanks
73 Vette, moly back half
Pump gas 496
Two Pro Systems 950's
Chance 6000 converter
Pump gas 496
Two Pro Systems 950's
Chance 6000 converter
Re: Racing buckets
I have a Kirky in my car. I don't know which series it is, but it is plenty comfortable for the 5 or 10 minutes I sit in the car for. I wouldn't drive cross country with it, but for around town it would be good enough.
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I have a kirkey pro with seat cover and 1" EXTRA FOAM UNDER THE SEAT - works great ! ![Thumbs Up! :thumb:](./images/smilies/icon_thumb.gif)
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- ytnova
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Re: Racing buckets
I have kirkey pro seats and to me, they are perfectly comfortable. I have never been in them for more than an hour, but even then, they were comfy. Just make sure you buy the right size, I bought the 19" seats and I am 5'11" @200lbs and they are a little snug with a fire suit on.
I am not really sure what the question is, but I am pretty sure the answer is Big Block.
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I'm 6'1" and just over 260. I had my ol lady measure my ass last night and it's only 14 wide. I'm thinking "this cant be right" I dont want to get a seat that is too narrow for my arse, but the whole reason I want some is to take some weight out. The big seat is 21 pounds, and my stock seats are 35. The 17 wide is only 12 pounds. I would like to try some on before I buy some.
73 Vette, moly back half
Pump gas 496
Two Pro Systems 950's
Chance 6000 converter
Pump gas 496
Two Pro Systems 950's
Chance 6000 converter
Re: Racing buckets
I think I'm going to stay out of this discussion... ![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
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wikd69 wrote:I think I'm going to stay out of this discussion...
I know I know, sonic burgers...
73 Vette, moly back half
Pump gas 496
Two Pro Systems 950's
Chance 6000 converter
Pump gas 496
Two Pro Systems 950's
Chance 6000 converter
Re: Racing buckets
You're not gonna let me off the hook on that hamburger thing, are ya ?Hitchcock wrote:wikd69 wrote:I think I'm going to stay out of this discussion...
I know I know, sonic burgers...
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But yeah, you're right, although while we do have a Sonic down the street from me, I prefer In-N-Out burgers. Just to be clear. <g>
1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
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Oh man, sorry. I thought you were eluding to the fact that I'm 260 lbs. ![I dunno dunno:](./images/smilies/icon_dunno.gif)
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73 Vette, moly back half
Pump gas 496
Two Pro Systems 950's
Chance 6000 converter
Pump gas 496
Two Pro Systems 950's
Chance 6000 converter
Re: Racing buckets
Hitchcock wrote:Oh man, sorry. I thought you were eluding to the fact that I'm 260 lbs.
LOL LOL LOL
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
No, it's the fact that I'm a bit too fond of hamburgers myself
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But now that ya mention it
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1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
- apacheracing
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Re: Racing buckets
Which is more likley,,,,,,taking 35 pounds off the car or off the driver. Vote now
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How about 35 from each?apacheracing wrote:Which is more likley,,,,,,taking 35 pounds off the car or off the driver. Vote now
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And the
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this, from somebody with a 12 lb racecarvegaracer wrote:apacheracing wrote:Which is more likley,,,,,,taking 35 pounds off the car or off the driver. Vote now![]()
How about 35 from each?![]()
And the
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
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Carfeul now, its 15 lbwikd69 wrote:this, from somebody with a 12 lb racecarvegaracer wrote:apacheracing wrote:Which is more likley,,,,,,taking 35 pounds off the car or off the driver. Vote now![]()
How about 35 from each?![]()
And the
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
Re: Racing buckets
vegaracer wrote:Carfeul now, its 15 lbwikd69 wrote:this, from somebody with a 12 lb racecarvegaracer wrote:
How about 35 from each?And the
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1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
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