Component Questions for Racers

[kpc655]

Morning,

As i wrap up the repair work on the chassis of my car..

"73 GTV buildup" in the GT section

..i need to get a few key parts on order to make sure the cage will properly encompass them. i.e....fuel cell, seat

For a seat, i'm thinking of a Kirkey, anyone run this seat? thoughts?

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For the cell, Fuel safe seems to be the best name around. so i think i'm gonna use the 10 gallon sportsman cell.

I think i'm gonna get the tilton petal setup from Spruell (or something similar)...but that's probably not critical for the cage at this point.

I'm not going to have a diagonal bar installed because i plan to have a pass. seat , or at least the possibility of one. i already promised my girlfriend the co-driver position haha. I want the door bars as low as possible..while being safe, and also with a bit of a kickout into the door area (i'll trim the doors to match). i'm 6'0", 200lbs...so i'll take any extra room i can get.

This is all a first for me, so i'm just looking for advice on pitfalls to avoid! Any other provisions i should watch out for during cage installation?

I know i could save a ton of money by buying a car that's already built..but building it is half the fun!

Kevin

[turbolarespider]

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Originally Posted by kpc655 Morning, As i wrap up the repair work on the chassis of my car.. "73 GTV buildup" in the GT section ..i need to get a few key parts on order to make sure the cage will properly encompass them. i.e....fuel cell, seat For a seat, i'm thinking of a Kirkey, anyone run this seat? thoughts? Kirkey Racing - Browse Products For the cell, Fuel safe seems to be the best name around. so i think i'm gonna use the 10 gallon sportsman cell. I think i'm gonna get the tilton petal setup from Spruell (or something similar)...but that's probably not critical for the cage at this point. I'm not going to have a diagonal bar installed because i plan to have a pass. seat , or at least the possibility of one. i already promised my girlfriend the co-driver position haha. I want the door bars as low as possible..while being safe, and also with a bit of a kickout into the door area (i'll trim the doors to match). i'm 6'0", 200lbs...so i'll take any extra room i can get. This is all a first for me, so i'm just looking for advice on pitfalls to avoid! Any other provisions i should watch out for during cage installation?

[Alfaguy35]

Kevin,
Most sanctioning bodies want a head rest with a lowback seat and I prefer to have the head rest as part of the seat that way if you move the seat the headrest moves also.
Also be sure to mount your seat and be REALLY comfortable BEFORE you build your cage. On our first Lemons car we built the rollbar without making sure we all fit and I could not get the seat as far back as I would of liked. I always felt just a little to close to the steering wheel. When we built the next two cars we allowed alot more room.

[kpc655]

all great points...i still gotta double check with the cage builder what parts he needs to accomodate the cage. i'm assuming he's gonna want the intended seat available as well.

[genericwood]

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Originally Posted by kpc655 all great points...i still gotta double check with the cage builder what parts he needs to accomodate the cage. i'm assuming he's gonna want the intended seat available as well.

[CanAmBob]

I have used Aero Tech for fuel cells the last twenty years. My A/R engineer buddy said they were the best and would rant on their quality until my eyes glazed over. They made the cell in my GTA.

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[kpc655]

aerotech, i hadn't considered them. that's a good option too

[dancia]

I think the seat position is critical. Not only for driver comfort/performance, buat also for the safety/regulations aspect. Hoop needs to be above the drivers hemet by a certain amount ( check regs now, not after), and seat belt crossbar location is mandated for correct angle. Really, the driver is the most important thing for hobby racers. Get it right then build the cage to suit your sanctioning body's regulations.

Rich

[geneo]

Lot of guys are now using the racetech seat on the vintage circuit. Your priorities should be fire, roll cage, hans device, seat&belts.

geneo

[AllthingsZagato]

Another source for the fuel tank is ATL in the UK, they are 1 of only 2 I believe FIA mandated suppliers to F1.