Topic: Where can I buy a seat in Metro Detroit?

I am looking to buy a seat in person somewhere in the Metro Detroit area but for some reason my team and I haven't had any luck finding a place that sells them.  This is the Motor City there has to be a place where I can buy a seat in person!  Also, one of our driver is tall (6'6") so would nice to know that we all fit in the seat before we buy.

Alex

Re: Where can I buy a seat in Metro Detroit?

I see you have no responses here.  Maybe a lack of people from Detroit and I can't help with a specific store either. 

I have ordered mine online, through Craigslist, or through another Lemons team.  If you are worried about size, for most brands there are basically 2 sizes; normal or wide.  If your 6'6" guy is wide there is your answer.  If not then there is also your answer.  Most seats when ordered can be had with sliders often times with mounting brackets that can be car specific if you run a car that is frequently customized.  If you go to your local autocross, Lemons race at Gingerman in June, drag strip, or most any race oriented car event you will likely be able to talk about seats with guys there and try them out.  Then order what you liked.  For a tall guy the biggest thing is sliders and seat placement.  Most seats are fine for a 2 hour stint.  I've really liked my Corbeau's.

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Re: Where can I buy a seat in Metro Detroit?

Yeah, come to Gingerman last weekend in June.  If you are there Friday, ask teams to let you sit in their cars (almost everyone is fine with it) plus you can meet the local teams (Product Design for instance with Saturn covered in Aero right next to the tower).

Re: Where can I buy a seat in Metro Detroit?

Thanks, Guys.  I am hoping to make it out to Gingerman next weekend.  I was planning on going on Saturday but going on Friday sounds like a better idea.

Alex

Re: Where can I buy a seat in Metro Detroit?

I highly recommend the Sparco Rev 2. It's listed on Amazon for $800 but you can buy it from overseas to your door for a little less the $500. It can fit someone up 6'9" tall and up to a 40" waist.

There might be cheaper us options out there. But if you buy Sparco I recommend importing it.

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Re: Where can I buy a seat in Metro Detroit?

I don't know if you made it to Lemons - but when we bought our first seat we drove to https://www.laneautomotive.com/ - yes it is several hours from Detroit - but being able to sit in a seat is priceless.  We are a big/tall team and after an hour at Lanes, we settled on the:

OMP (HA/781E/N TRS-E XL Racing Seat, Black)

https://amzn.to/2SkRlZW

It is cool because you can order it on Amazon and two days - poof you have a seat at your doorstep.

Also for big / tall teams - a slider set like the Sparco Slider Seat Track Set - is quite nice.

https://amzn.to/2Se1Rlu

Also available with two day shipping smile

Re: Where can I buy a seat in Metro Detroit?

So I will answer my own question in case someone finds this post in a search.  I when out the the race at Gingerman and meet someone from a company call Team Illuminata Motorsport.  From reading their website they are more of a race team than a store.  They don't have normal hours, it is by appointment only.  If you are interested in being able to set in a seat in person give them a call to see if you can setup an appointment.

Alex