Ordering my Sparco Evo 2 seat tomorrow. What else do I need?

yellowssm · Mon, Nov-22-2010, 11:54:45 PM

I am just getting the driver side for now. I know I need the base, mount, and sliders, but a few questions. Is there a base or mount that will give me more headroom than stock? What company if so? What will I need to remove airbag light, etc, etc.

TIA

Chris(NJ) · Tue, Nov-23-2010, 12:01:30 AM

I'm guessing it'll be lower than oem seats, even w/ the whole setup. If its too high, you can always take the sliding mechanism out of the equation. Just gonna take a little longer to get the seat dialed in.. and it'll have to stay that way.

Airbag light.. either pick up an occupancy sensor, or use a resistor.

itzjere · Tue, Nov-23-2010, 01:01:49 AM

There should not be any airbag light for the driver side.. that is triggered by the passenger weight sensor.. so no worry there

you will need to make sure your base mount has a mounting point for your OEM seat belt receptical.

itzjere · Tue, Nov-23-2010, 01:03:09 AM

And the reason they sit lower is because most people who get seats wear a helmet when they race, and they require that clearance.

depending on your mounts, you can mount it higher based on the available slots

yellowssm · Tue, Nov-23-2010, 01:36:51 AM

thats good to know it will sit lower than oem. Is this the resistor trick youre talking about?

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=296845

itzjere · Tue, Nov-23-2010, 01:38:57 AM

Yes, that is what worked for me.. however, based on what people were saying in my thread, it's not suppose to? I dunno.. worked for me lol

aznbo187 · Tue, Nov-23-2010, 01:47:05 AM

I went with the Sparco base adapter, sparco slider and evo as well. The evo seat itself will have a set of vertical mounting holes that attach to the side mounts which allow you to further adjust height and angle.

yellowssm · Tue, Nov-23-2010, 02:18:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aznbo187

I went with the Sparco base adapter, sparco slider and evo as well. The evo seat itself will have a set of vertical mounting holes that attach to the side mounts which allow you to further adjust height and angle.

good to know thanks!

skillz1318 · Tue, Nov-23-2010, 03:00:32 PM

Not trying to thread jack...

Anyone have any pics of just the driver seat being a racing seat? Sparco or other?

I have been debating getting one to get more headroom, but leaving the passenger seat stock since my fiance frequently rides with me and it's my daily driver...I think she would hate having to sit in a racing seat all the time.

Thanks in advance.

itzjere · Tue, Nov-23-2010, 04:27:56 PM

I have this picture of before I installed the passenger seat.. dunno if that helps much

Mon, Nov-22-2010, 11:54:45 PM	#1
yellowssm always online... Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,200 Reputation: 0 Location: las vegas	Ordering my Sparco Evo 2 seat tomorrow. What else do I need? I am just getting the driver side for now. I know I need the base, mount, and sliders, but a few questions. Is there a base or mount that will give me more headroom than stock? What company if so? What will I need to remove airbag light, etc, etc. TIA __________________ 05 M3 6MT - Carbon Black - HPF Stage 2 Turbo Kit 634rwhp - HPF Feramic Clutch - Agency Power Exhaust - Volk Racing CE28N Time Attacks - Autosolution SSK - Rouge Tranny Mounts & RSM's - Vorsteiner CF Hood - CF Eurospec CSL Bootlid - CF Gills - CF Kidneys - proformauto.com Clearbra - Dice Ipod Connector - TCK S/A 550/600 - Full CF CSL Diffuser - Custom Red LED Interior & Gauges by ledmod.com - Aurora 2 Angel Eyes

Tue, Nov-23-2010, 12:01:30 AM	#2
Chris(NJ) Back home in Jersey Join Date: May 2005 Age: 34 Posts: 3,080 Reputation: 0 Location: Central Jersey	I'm guessing it'll be lower than oem seats, even w/ the whole setup. If its too high, you can always take the sliding mechanism out of the equation. Just gonna take a little longer to get the seat dialed in.. and it'll have to stay that way. Airbag light.. either pick up an occupancy sensor, or use a resistor. __________________ 2002 Topaz/Black M3-Slicktop-SMG: OEM CSL Bootlid, Mini-CSL Battery, TMS Pulleys, Stoptech SS Lines, Borla muffler & Midpipe, Hotchkis Sways, Eibach Springs, RE RSMs, PowerFlex Rtabs, PowerFlex Subframe Bushings, TMS Subframe Reinforcement, Blk Grills, Blk Side Gills, VCSL Center Console, Euro Front Bumper, Hamann Fog Ducts, ACS Lower Lip Spoiler, FUCY Rear Diffuser, LED Tail upgrade w/ outer ring mod, D/A street software, RPI Scoops, e92 m3 18" rims w/ PS2s

Tue, Nov-23-2010, 01:01:49 AM	#3
itzjere Canadian lost in America Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 418 Reputation: 0 Location: Sacramento, CA	There should not be any airbag light for the driver side.. that is triggered by the passenger weight sensor.. so no worry there you will need to make sure your base mount has a mounting point for your OEM seat belt receptical. __________________ 2003 Monterey Blue Pearl M3 [Mod Journal]

Tue, Nov-23-2010, 01:03:09 AM	#4
itzjere Canadian lost in America Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 418 Reputation: 0 Location: Sacramento, CA	And the reason they sit lower is because most people who get seats wear a helmet when they race, and they require that clearance. depending on your mounts, you can mount it higher based on the available slots __________________ 2003 Monterey Blue Pearl M3 [Mod Journal]

Tue, Nov-23-2010, 01:36:51 AM	#5
yellowssm always online... Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,200 Reputation: 0 Location: las vegas	thats good to know it will sit lower than oem. Is this the resistor trick youre talking about? http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=296845 __________________ 05 M3 6MT - Carbon Black - HPF Stage 2 Turbo Kit 634rwhp - HPF Feramic Clutch - Agency Power Exhaust - Volk Racing CE28N Time Attacks - Autosolution SSK - Rouge Tranny Mounts & RSM's - Vorsteiner CF Hood - CF Eurospec CSL Bootlid - CF Gills - CF Kidneys - proformauto.com Clearbra - Dice Ipod Connector - TCK S/A 550/600 - Full CF CSL Diffuser - Custom Red LED Interior & Gauges by ledmod.com - Aurora 2 Angel Eyes

Tue, Nov-23-2010, 01:38:57 AM	#6
itzjere Canadian lost in America Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 418 Reputation: 0 Location: Sacramento, CA	Yes, that is what worked for me.. however, based on what people were saying in my thread, it's not suppose to? I dunno.. worked for me lol __________________ 2003 Monterey Blue Pearl M3 [Mod Journal]

Tue, Nov-23-2010, 01:47:05 AM	#7
aznbo187 MCLA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,388 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: West Hills, CA	I went with the Sparco base adapter, sparco slider and evo as well. The evo seat itself will have a set of vertical mounting holes that attach to the side mounts which allow you to further adjust height and angle.

Tue, Nov-23-2010, 03:00:32 PM	#9
skillz1318 6MT User Join Date: Jan 2010 Age: 31 Posts: 2,809 Reputation: 0 Location: Fairfax	Not trying to thread jack... Anyone have any pics of just the driver seat being a racing seat? Sparco or other? I have been debating getting one to get more headroom, but leaving the passenger seat stock since my fiance frequently rides with me and it's my daily driver...I think she would hate having to sit in a racing seat all the time. Thanks in advance. __________________ 2004 Mystic Blau Grau Nappa ///M3 Coupe 6MT (Sold)

Tue, Nov-23-2010, 04:27:56 PM	#10
itzjere Canadian lost in America Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 418 Reputation: 0 Location: Sacramento, CA	I have this picture of before I installed the passenger seat.. dunno if that helps much __________________ 2003 Monterey Blue Pearl M3 [Mod Journal]

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