[ja43ke]

I've got a bit of a dilemma with my mustang. The stock cloth seats are comfortable enough and provide enough support, but I'm a little worried about the diminutive (to be kind) headrest. I'm about 6'4, and even with the seat reclined my head has a good ways to go before it hits the headrest. I think that this may make me susceptible to whiplash if I had an accident.

The obvious solution is to get a bigger headrest, but I don't see any that would work.

So I'm thinking bout replacing the stock seats with racing seats. There are a few threads here about them, but there seems to be no consensus. Also, the information on the internet isn't very helpful.

I have a few general questions:
- are the racing seats manufactured to meet some kind of gov't safety standards?
- do the racing seats work with 3 point seat belts, or do you have to install the 4 pt?
- are there seats that fit on the existing track? i've heard some horror stories about getting new seats in there (I hope to avoid taking a sledgehammer to my car)

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

[kscoyote]

At 6'4" you'll probably want custom brackets that will extend the rear most setting for the seats.

It's a big problem for me, and I'm only 6'!!!

As far as comfort, safety and weight, I'd have to go Corbeau A4.

As far as I know, they all conform to US Safety standards, and I know, for sure, most are safer than the seats currently in your car.

[Korean Ian]

Make sure they are tasteful looking too!

Often I see race seats in vehicles and they look ridiculous! (Usually ricers).

Just remeber that it's a tradeoff... Stay away from silly patterns or those crazy bright colors.. (Is that all race seats?)

KI

[ja43ke]

Darnit, so it looks like the red and neon yellow seats are out

The Corbeaus look pretty nice but they seem a little pricey. It looks like there are other seats that can be had for about $200-$300 (axe, sparcco, apc etc.). Are these seats similar quality to the Corbeaus, or do you get what you pay for? Thanks

[kscoyote]

Originally Posted by ja43ke

Darnit, so it looks like the red and neon yellow seats are out

The Corbeaus look pretty nice but they seem a little pricey. It looks like there are other seats that can be had for about $200-$300 (axe, sparcco, apc etc.). Are these seats similar quality to the Corbeaus, or do you get what you pay for? Thanks

You get what you pay for, SCC had a seat shootout a few issues ago. Perhaps you can find it at a library . . .