Quick Question about Roll Cage/Race seat compatibility

Fox Body · 03-14-2002, 06:49 PM

Hey, just want to ask really quick, Has anyone ever had any problem with the roll cage side bar (or any other bar) getting in the way of the, say, Corbeau-style race seats? Any problem with the seat rubbing against the bar or the door panel, console, anywhere or is there usually sufficient amt of clearance?

I have already ordered my roll cage from S&W Race Cars, and I want to know if after the installation, wil I have any problems fitting a Corbeau "Carrera" seat in the car. No problems with the seat rails, etc? Any other thing I should know?

WADS56 · 03-15-2002, 01:32 AM

I have the summit seats and it clears the side bar by a mile. It hits the arm rest a little but not enough to hurt anything.

drudis · 03-15-2002, 11:09 AM

I modified the S&W kit a lot, but take a look at MANY install photos at this link:
http://www.dariusrudis.com/mustang/rollcage/

Fox Body · 03-15-2002, 01:10 PM

Thanks a bunch guys.

Drudis, that looks great! I have bookmarked your webpage. I see that you modified the cage (specifically the crossbar at the main hoop). So I take it you had little trouble fitting that seat in there after cage installation?

Fox Body · 03-15-2002, 01:16 PM

I know you've seen the interior of a mustang b4, just want to show a b4 pic (pre cage install)

03-14-2002, 06:49 PM	#1
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Quick Question about Roll Cage/Race seat compatibility Hey, just want to ask really quick, Has anyone ever had any problem with the roll cage side bar (or any other bar) getting in the way of the, say, Corbeau-style race seats? Any problem with the seat rubbing against the bar or the door panel, console, anywhere or is there usually sufficient amt of clearance? I have already ordered my roll cage from S&W Race Cars, and I want to know if after the installation, wil I have any problems fitting a Corbeau "Carrera" seat in the car. No problems with the seat rails, etc? Any other thing I should know? __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

03-15-2002, 01:32 AM	#2
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I have the summit seats and it clears the side bar by a mile. It hits the arm rest a little but not enough to hurt anything. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

03-15-2002, 11:09 AM	#3
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I modified the S&W kit a lot, but take a look at MANY install photos at this link: http://www.dariusrudis.com/mustang/rollcage/ __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

03-15-2002, 01:10 PM	#4
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	impressive Thanks a bunch guys. Drudis, that looks great! I have bookmarked your webpage. I see that you modified the cage (specifically the crossbar at the main hoop). So I take it you had little trouble fitting that seat in there after cage installation? __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
quick question	axestang5o	Windsor Power	1	10-20-2003 08:01 PM
racing seat question	66StangGuy	Classic Mustangs	6	02-21-2003 05:37 PM
Power Seat Question?????	86StangGT	Windsor Power	0	08-01-2001 08:55 PM
Quick Shifter Knob Question	jrfaraci	Windsor Power	2	06-25-2001 11:52 PM