Bster13 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I'm 5'9" and 190 lbs. (on the right, in red) http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9235_546220118516_17506531_32141620_6525813_n.jpg After reading this thread: [url=http://forum.specmiata.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/topic/3/4.html][/url]http://forum.specmiata.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/topic/3/4.html I am thinking I am somewhere between a stock size 15 & 16 seat. Seat looks like this: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/3033188926_19c6c61764.jpg What is your best guess? (keep in mind, I have the butt of a long time soccer player and I plan take the car to HPDEs and to tour in cool weather, so layers may be needed.) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Best way to find the correct seat size is to try sitting in as many different types as they all seem to fit just a little different depending on the angle and the side blusters and such. For example in one car that I have the distance across the seat pan is 16.5 inches upright position and the seat fits snugly while in another car the same size seat with 10 degrees of incline I needed to add some padding on the sides to make it fit snugly for me. You can always add padding but it is hard to stretch a seat to make it fit but that is just my belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnr Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Best way to find the correct seat size is to try sitting in as many different types as they all seem to fit just a little different depending on the angle and the side blusters and such. +1 Since you are looking for a Spec Miata size you should post on Miata.net and I'm sure someone there will let you try out their seat before you buy. Also dont forget o try both with and without your weather gear on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soareyes Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 16" won't fit in a Birkin, and even the 15" spec Miata seat I installed was a tight fit, both for me and the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bster13 Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 What is your body type, weight, etc. ? And is it a tight fit for you and your seat? Like one would prefer on a racetrack or a "decent" fit that would have you fit snugly for the occasional HPDE/Autox but still lend to comfortable street driving? Thx! 16" won't fit in a Birkin, and even the 15" spec Miata seat I installed was a tight fit, both for me and the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soareyes Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 What is your body type, weight, etc. ? And is it a tight fit for you and your seat? Like one would prefer on a racetrack or a "decent" fit that would have you fit snugly for the occasional HPDE/Autox but still lend to comfortable street driving? Thx! I'm tall and thin, 6' 3" and 180 pounds with a 35" waist. The fit for me was snug but comfortable, but I had modified the seat extensively by cutting off the torso and thigh supports on the left side because the Birkin cockpit side performs the same function. This gave me about an extra inch of room. I recently sold the car and I cut off the right torso support for the new owner so he could fit more comfortably. Once I'm home tonight I can post some pics of the seat modifications if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bster13 Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 That'd be great. Thank you. Once I'm home tonight I can post some pics of the seat modifications if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanker Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Bryce, A Birkin is not as wide in the passenger/driver area as a Stalker. The Stalker is 4" wider overall and about 7" longer. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bster13 Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Understood. Just trying to get a feel for the 16in seats that were installed in my soon-to-be stalker so I'll know if it's going to be a rough drive home or not. haha. (I still have to ask about the orig. vinyl seats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookwheel Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) I have the Ultrashield 16" seats in my Super Stalker. I'm just under 6' and 190 lbs. Good fit. So who's Stalker are you getting, #81? You are going to love it!:driving: Edited June 23, 2010 by snookwheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bster13 Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 snookwheel, that's great. It should be find for me then. It's a Stalker owner in OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookwheel Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Congratulations! I'm pretty sure I have seen pictures of that Super Stalker. Looks like a nice build! That drive will be an adventure! pack light. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bster13 Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 I practice ultralight backpacking these days... it'll come in handy for sure. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnr Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Understood. Just trying to get a feel for the 16in seats that were installed in my soon-to-be stalker so I'll know if it's going to be a rough drive home or not. haha. I believe that the original seat in my Ultralite was a 16 inch Ultrashield. At 6' 1" ~185 lbs I found them way too big for track work but ok for street driving. The main thing to watch out for is lumbar support which you can add using towels/cushions under the seat cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bster13 Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 What's your waist rnr? I believe that the original seat in my Ultralite was a 16 inch Ultrashield. At 6' 1" ~185 lbs I found them way too big for track work but ok for street driving. The main thing to watch out for is lumbar support which you can add using towels/cushions under the seat cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnr Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 What's your waist rnr? 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bster13 Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Ok, I'm a 34in waist. Let's hope the 16in seat works for me, for all-around duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGTorque Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 you sat in my ultralite the other day. the pass side is 16" and the driver is 15". the max to "fit" a 15 was about a 34 waist and thats a TIGHT fit. 16 for you should be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bster13 Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 Ah, thx Roman. I recall sitting in your passenger seat, but can't recall if I said I liked it or not, haha. You're younger than me...do you recall? :banghead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 When are you going to cough up the details on the SS your getting. I read plenty on the seat. I want to see your new car !!!!! Glad you found one you like !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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