R1PPU's EJ9 Build Up


Are the recaro spgs comfortable in comparison to the Oem recaros ?
I'm thinking of buying one or two in the future to replace my ek9/dc2 recaros if they're not comfortable as a daily driver I'll just buy dc5s instead , prefer the dc5 updated top half but not having rear seats made me consider the fixed recaros
 
Are the recaro spgs comfortable in comparison to the Oem recaros ?
I'm thinking of buying one or two in the future to replace my ek9/dc2 recaros if they're not comfortable as a daily driver I'll just buy dc5s instead , prefer the dc5 updated top half but not having rear seats made me consider the fixed recaros

If anything I think they're more comfortable. I always felt that my back would go sore after a while in the OEM seats.

I did a 6 hour drive in them last month and I was perfectly fine at the end of it. Would say its the best fixed seat I've ever used.

In terms of dimensions, I'm a 32 waist and it fits me perfectly, my mate who's a 34 also says its comfy. If you're bigger than that it might be a bit tight. I'm also 6ft tall and the shoulder supports are in the right place for me!
 
Thanks for the info, guess that sums it up for me, will have to purchase myself one or two.

Oem seatbelt work fine with it , or harness only ?

Never sat in a fixed bucket before as you can probably tell LOL
 
Thanks for the info, guess that sums it up for me, will have to purchase myself one or two.

Oem seatbelt work fine with it , or harness only ?

Never sat in a fixed bucket before as you can probably tell LOL

They're awesome man, you wont regret it!

I didn't feel safe with the OEM belt, the lap belt didn't touch my waist due to how high the bolsters are and I just felt like I wasn't secure. I have quite a skinny build though. When Frodo had it, he used an OEM belt and never had that issue. Also some traffic police up my way are a bit funny about using fixed seats without harnesses.

Haha a SPG is so much better than the OEM Recaro.
 
Everyone in Greece have b-swaps. Stop fixing shiit and get it done! :p
 
diy the headlights would really improve the front !
You know he has genuine ek9 lights on the front yeah?

Haha what Chris said...

Love the car rippu :)

Thanks dude! Hope all is well :)

Will do a proper update later, but had a spare 5 mins so edited some pics.

Basically, went to Japfest 2, was on the EK9.org stand (thanks to @Saqib for this pic).

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Went on track for the first time (thanks to @robthedoc for taking these with my camera)


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by Rippu Duggal, on Flickr


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by Rippu Duggal, on Flickr

Car was awesome, had no issues apart from the front tyres going off halfway through the session, a cool down lap later and all was good again!

Few pics after the session, had an awesome day with everyone and really enjoyed being on track. See you guys on Sunday at Mimms!


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by Rippu Duggal, on Flickr


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by Rippu Duggal, on Flickr
 
Both cars looking as awesome as ever. Looks like it was a good weekend for sure
 
Pictures 3 and 4 should have RTD Photography haha. Glad there was some that are worth putting up mate.
 
Good seeing you mate. Car still looks fresh and fair play taking this on track!
 
Both cars looking as awesome as ever. Looks like it was a good weekend for sure

Cheers man, we should do it next year!

Pictures 3 and 4 should have RTD Photography haha. Glad there was some that are worth putting up mate.

Haha yeah my bad! They were all really good man, just didn't have time to go through them! Will do that this weekend, thanks again for the pics :) Car back up the road now?

Good seeing you mate. Car still looks fresh and fair play taking this on track!

You too bud, was nice to hear a proper accent haha! Cheers man, was one of those "why not" moments and was great fun!
 
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