Race buckets known to fit in F80 with interior in place

[bimmerboyE92]

Looking to install half cage, fixed backed seats, and 6pt harnesses in my F80 for track duty. Car is now trailered and the only street use are trips to a mechanic.

The only fixed back race buckets I know will fit with the interior in place are the Sparco QRT-R and Recaro Profi. Anyone have anything else installed? OMP WRC-R? Not looking for a halo seat.

[SYT_Shadow]

I have the Sparco Ergo's and have a full interior. Well in the front anyway

[bimmerboyE92]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

I have the Sparco Ergo's and have a full interior. Well in the front anyway

Care to share any pics? Are you using a half
cage or anything?

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by bimmerboyE92

Care to share any pics? Are you using a half
cage or anything?

I don't post many pics of my cars, but if you PM your email I can snap a few tonight.

I'm using the Brey Krause harness bar, just like I've done in my E92 and E90. It's tested to DOT guidelines, allows me to carry 6 tires in the car (link in my signature) and doesn't require welding/drilling

It's a fantastic product. I pair it with their seat mounts as well which allow me to keep the OEM sliders which are head and shoulders better than any aftermarket slider, including the Recaros

I really like the Ergo and have run it in 3 M3s already. The removable halo is a huge plus for me. I had an accident at the track once and was in a halo seat... the slow motion footage shows how hard my head smashed into the halo...

[Shayan55]

you could run Corbeau FX1Pro's they will fit no problem, i love mine and they are cheap too lmao

[mindspin311]

Why no halo? If you're taking it to the track on a trailer and rarely street driving, I don't see why you would not get a full containment seat?

[bimmerboyE92]

Fair question. I was kinda concerned with visibility. And also concerned with fit at halo seats are even wider. But I’d be happy to know which halo sits fit as well!

[bimmerboyE92]

Anyone know of a shop that actually has seats I can sit in? Located in Louisville KY but will travel to get this right.

[Shayan55]

Originally Posted by bimmerboyE92

Fair question. I was kinda concerned with visibility. And also concerned with fit at halo seats are even wider. But I’d be happy to know which halo sits fit as well!

also, if you are getting a halo seat and not using a HANS device is kinda pointless and would probably be more problematic than helpful on track lmao

[Pic18]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

I don't post many pics of my cars, but if you PM your email I can snap a few tonight.

I'm using the Brey Krause harness bar, just like I've done in my E92 and E90. It's tested to DOT guidelines, allows me to carry 6 tires in the car (link in my signature) and doesn't require welding/drilling

It's a fantastic product. I pair it with their seat mounts as well which allow me to keep the OEM sliders which are head and shoulders better than any aftermarket slider, including the Recaros

I really like the Ergo and have run it in 3 M3s already. The removable halo is a huge plus for me. I had an accident at the track once and was in a halo seat... the slow motion footage shows how hard my head smashed into the halo...

You have a Brey Krause harness bar in your F80? I don't see one listed on their site?

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by Pic18

You have a Brey Krause harness bar in your F80? I don't see one listed on their site?

yup, installed and already seen its first track day!!

I looked at the invoice, the part number is: R-1205

They do not have an F82 option (yet)

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by bimmerboyE92

Fair question. I was kinda concerned with visibility. And also concerned with fit at halo seats are even wider. But I’d be happy to know which halo sits fit as well!

The Sparco Ergo mentioned above solves the visibility issue by having removable halos. Take them off for the street and bolt them in at the track.

[bimmerboyE92]

Based on the feedback I’ve received here... Sparco Ergo it is. Now trying to decide if I want to “bolt in” (but drill a couple holes through floor pan) an RSR half cage. Or bring the car to Mark McMahan for a half cage and rear seat delete.

The photos I’ve seen of the RSR half cage show the harness bar below the shoulder holes which is not ideal. Ideal would be at the same level, no?

[mindspin311]

Originally Posted by bimmerboyE92

The photos I’ve seen of the RSR half cage show the harness bar below the shoulder holes which is not ideal. Ideal would be at the same level, no?

Per Schroth, up to -20deg is OK

[Caliboy951]

Originally Posted by Nugget

The Sparco Ergo mentioned above solves the visibility issue by having removable halos. Take them off for the street and bolt them in at the track.

Very good advice and what I do.

[///Mangler]

Bimmerworld has a rear bolt in cage that requires no drilling.

T

[daveypetey]

Originally Posted by ///Mangler

Bimmerworld has a rear bolt in cage that requires no drilling.

T

Link please.

[///Mangler]

Originally Posted by daveypetey

Link please.

https://www.bimmerworld.com/Garage-S...Installed.html

[bimmerboyE92]

Originally Posted by ///Mangler

https://www.bimmerworld.com/Garage-S...Installed.html

Already contacted them... it’s F82 only.

[///Mangler]

Originally Posted by bimmerboyE92

Already contacted them... it’s F82 only.

Where do you live? Have one made how you want it.

T

[kitesurfer]

Originally Posted by bimmerboyE92

Looking to install half cage, fixed backed seats, and 6pt harnesses in my F80 for track duty. Car is now trailered and the only street use are trips to a mechanic.

The only fixed back race buckets I know will fit with the interior in place are the Sparco QRT-R and Recaro Profi. Anyone have anything else installed? OMP WRC-R? Not looking for a halo seat.

I have a nearly new complete setup with only a few track days on the seat no racing for sale if your interested. I used it with a half cage in my old M4.

shoot me a pm if your interested

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1584622