Racing buckets

Bench Racing - Misc. Discussions

Moderator: John_Heard

Message
Author
User avatar
Hitchcock
Posts: 1535
Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:57 pm
Location: Wichita

Racing buckets

#1 Post by Hitchcock » Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:50 pm

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
73 Vette, moly back half
Pump gas 496
Two Pro Systems 950's
Chance 6000 converter

User avatar
vegaracer
Posts: 676
Joined: Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:12 pm
Location: Wyoming, Ontario, CANADA

Re: Racing buckets

#2 Post by vegaracer » Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:32 pm

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.
Feenstra's Towing

1973 Vega
434 SBC, N.A.
Powerglide
9.01 @ 146

kyleracer
Posts: 103
Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2006 1:22 am
Location: waynesboro pa

Re: Racing buckets

#3 Post by kyleracer » Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:52 pm

I have a kirkey pro with seat cover and 1" EXTRA FOAM UNDER THE SEAT - works great ! :thumb:

User avatar
ytnova
Posts: 735
Joined: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:21 am
Location: orlando, florida/ under a hood
Contact:

Re: Racing buckets

#4 Post by ytnova » Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:21 pm

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.

User avatar
Hitchcock
Posts: 1535
Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:57 pm
Location: Wichita

Re: Racing buckets

#5 Post by Hitchcock » Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:05 pm

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

User avatar
wikd69
Posts: 2077
Joined: Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:42 pm
Location: Rocklin, CA
Contact:

Re: Racing buckets

#6 Post by wikd69 » Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:15 pm

I think I'm going to stay out of this discussion... :mrgreen:
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

User avatar
Hitchcock
Posts: 1535
Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:57 pm
Location: Wichita

Re: Racing buckets

#7 Post by Hitchcock » Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:22 pm

wikd69 wrote:I think I'm going to stay out of this discussion... :mrgreen:

I know I know, sonic burgers...
73 Vette, moly back half
Pump gas 496
Two Pro Systems 950's
Chance 6000 converter

User avatar
wikd69
Posts: 2077
Joined: Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:42 pm
Location: Rocklin, CA
Contact:

Re: Racing buckets

#8 Post by wikd69 » Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:51 pm

Hitchcock wrote:
wikd69 wrote:I think I'm going to stay out of this discussion... :mrgreen:

I know I know, sonic burgers...
You're not gonna let me off the hook on that hamburger thing, are ya ? :roll: :lol: :mrgreen:

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

User avatar
Hitchcock
Posts: 1535
Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:57 pm
Location: Wichita

Re: Racing buckets

#9 Post by Hitchcock » Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:13 pm

Oh man, sorry. I thought you were eluding to the fact that I'm 260 lbs. dunno:
73 Vette, moly back half
Pump gas 496
Two Pro Systems 950's
Chance 6000 converter

User avatar
wikd69
Posts: 2077
Joined: Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:42 pm
Location: Rocklin, CA
Contact:

Re: Racing buckets

#10 Post by wikd69 » Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:22 pm

Hitchcock wrote:Oh man, sorry. I thought you were eluding to the fact that I'm 260 lbs. dunno:

LOL LOL LOL :mrgreen:

No, it's the fact that I'm a bit too fond of hamburgers myself :-P

But now that ya mention it :twisted:
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

User avatar
apacheracing
Posts: 402
Joined: Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:38 pm
Location: In The Shop Most Of The Tine
Contact:

Re: Racing buckets

#11 Post by apacheracing » Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:30 pm

Which is more likley,,,,,,taking 35 pounds off the car or off the driver. Vote now

User avatar
vegaracer
Posts: 676
Joined: Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:12 pm
Location: Wyoming, Ontario, CANADA

Re: Racing buckets

#12 Post by vegaracer » Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:00 pm

apacheracing wrote:Which is more likley,,,,,,taking 35 pounds off the car or off the driver. Vote now
How about 35 from each? :smt040
And the shtf:
Feenstra's Towing

1973 Vega
434 SBC, N.A.
Powerglide
9.01 @ 146

User avatar
wikd69
Posts: 2077
Joined: Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:42 pm
Location: Rocklin, CA
Contact:

Re: Racing buckets

#13 Post by wikd69 » Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:57 pm

vegaracer wrote:
apacheracing wrote:Which is more likley,,,,,,taking 35 pounds off the car or off the driver. Vote now
:-P
How about 35 from each? :smt040
And the shtf:
this, from somebody with a 12 lb racecar :mrgreen:
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

User avatar
vegaracer
Posts: 676
Joined: Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:12 pm
Location: Wyoming, Ontario, CANADA

Re: Racing buckets

#14 Post by vegaracer » Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:35 am

wikd69 wrote:
vegaracer wrote:
apacheracing wrote:Which is more likley,,,,,,taking 35 pounds off the car or off the driver. Vote now
:-P
How about 35 from each? :smt040
And the shtf:
this, from somebody with a 12 lb racecar :mrgreen:
Carfeul now, its 15 lb :mrgreen:
Feenstra's Towing

1973 Vega
434 SBC, N.A.
Powerglide
9.01 @ 146

User avatar
wikd69
Posts: 2077
Joined: Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:42 pm
Location: Rocklin, CA
Contact:

Re: Racing buckets

#15 Post by wikd69 » Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:49 am

vegaracer wrote:
wikd69 wrote:
vegaracer wrote:
How about 35 from each? :smt040 And the shtf:
this, from somebody with a 12 lb racecar :mrgreen:
Carfeul now, its 15 lb :mrgreen:
:smt043 :thumb:
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

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 34 guests