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      05-08-2023, 12:07 PM   #1
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Replacing seats in M2C

The stock seats are not keeping my upper torso in place when driving on the track. I'm currently shopping around for a set Recaro or Bride that can recline for comfortability. Are there any write ups or suggestions to avoid any issues when unplugging the stock seat connections at install?
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If you're disconnecting any components related to the airbag system or belt latches, you'll get an airbag light and check control messages. It can be managed correctly with custom coding. I've done it many times for race cars.
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If you're disconnecting any components related to the airbag system or belt latches, you'll get an airbag light and check control messages. It can be managed correctly with custom coding. I've done it many times for race cars.
I might hit you up soon as I got Pole Positions coming my way in the next week or so.
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I want to purchase seats from AMX Performance in the future.

Anyone used them before?
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I want to purchase seats from AMX Performance in the future.

Anyone used them before?
There are some really nice AMXs for sale in the classifieds!
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Installed set of Recaros. Now I’m looking for seat belt mounts to keep the stock belts and also have racing 5pt harness. Any ideas how to securely mount both on inward side of the seat?
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Installed set of Recaros. Now I’m looking for seat belt mounts to keep the stock belts and also have racing 5pt harness. Any ideas how to securely mount both on inward side of the seat?









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Same. I don’t want the belt receptacle digging into my leg. I think may work for some but I am a big dude so I don’t want to buy it and find out. For this reason thinking of maybe just getting a cobra nogaro
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Same. I don’t want the belt receptacle digging into my leg. I think may work for some but I am a big dude so I don’t want to buy it and find out. For this reason thinking of maybe just getting a cobra nogaro
The Cobra Nogaro's are great. I put them in my Z4M Coupe and they do an excellent job keeping you in the seat during a track event. I also have a 6-point harness and it was a world of a difference vs the stock seat with the seatbelt.

I went to HMS Motorsports to figure out the right mounts and seat rails. Definitely worth talking to them before buying anything. Cobra also offers a seat bladder that you can put behind your back for lumbar support.
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      08-19-2023, 12:37 AM   #10
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The Cobra Nogaro's are great. I put them in my Z4M Coupe and they do an excellent job keeping you in the seat during a track event. I also have a 6-point harness and it was a world of a difference vs the stock seat with the seatbelt.

I went to HMS Motorsports to figure out the right mounts and seat rails. Definitely worth talking to them before buying anything. Cobra also offers a seat bladder that you can put behind your back for lumbar support.
They do look great and they are the best dual setup seat for sure but seem to maybe lack some support on the legs?
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      08-25-2023, 11:49 AM   #11
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I was able to find everything I need to install my Recaros and still be able to use the stock seat belt and harness (for the track). Still need to code out the seat belt and seat air bag codes.

Floor Mounts (these plates give plenty of mounting options for the harness brackets)
https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac...-m2-p4789.aspx

Factory Seat belt adapter (more slender compared to stock one)
https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac...kit-p2072.aspx

Brackets for mounting the Harness side belts
https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac...kit-p2303.aspx

Bracket for mounting Anti-Sub belt
https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac...ket-p2106.aspx
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I was able to find everything I need to install my Recaros and still be able to use the stock seat belt and harness (for the track). Still need to code out the seat belt and seat air bag codes.

Floor Mounts (these plates give plenty of mounting options for the harness brackets)
https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac...-m2-p4789.aspx

Factory Seat belt adapter (more slender compared to stock one)
https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac...kit-p2072.aspx

Brackets for mounting the Harness side belts
https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac...kit-p2303.aspx

Bracket for mounting Anti-Sub belt
https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac...ket-p2106.aspx
I have Recaro Podiums and just tried this route but couldn't get the mounts or submount to play well with my sliders or seats. Just swapped them out for Macht Schnell mount and I'm liking it much better. Also swapped the seat belt buckle for a rear seat belt buckle so it doesn't poke my leg. Love the Recaro Podiums. Best seat I've ever used. Pulled it from my GT4 to put in the M2C.
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      08-25-2023, 02:21 PM   #13
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Useing the rear seat buckle is a brilliant idea. I’m going to try it this weekend.
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