[US] Seat Recommendation for Tall Driver

[Granadier]

This is my first post here, so hello!

Right now I'm in the middle of upgrading my sim rig and have hit a bit of a snag when it comes to the seat. I'm quite tall (198cm) so the normal sized seats don't seem to work well for me. My first attempt was ordering a Corbeau FX1 Pro which fits great through the waist and midsection...until it gets to the shoulder area where there's not enough room. Sitting fully back in the seat requires me to compress my shoulders and I know that won't be comfortable for long term racing. The seat back also ends about half-way up my head which makes it pretty bad as a head rest.

So far through searching online I've been able to find a wide version of the FX1 which has an extra 4cm in the shoulder area, but the height is the same. There also seems to be a Motamec offering (GT03) which is taller with more shoulder width. Beyond that though I haven't been able to find many offerings. Before I make another purchase and risk dealing with return shipping cost again I'd love to get some advice from people here. Have you had experience with these seats, or with finding a seat that fits taller drivers? Thanks.

Using this diagram as a reference I measured out at roughly:
B = 40cm
D = 66cm
F = 51cm

 

[stigs2cousin]

Racing seats by the usual suspects have a sketch with measurements similar to the one you provided.

Just as an example:

Sparco Rennsitz QRT-R Sky, schwarz

Besonders leichter und ergonomischer Sparco Rennsitz aus Fiberglas. Die neu positionierten Gurtdurchführungen sind auf Zweckmäßigkeit ausgelegt.

www.sandtler24.de

When choosing your seat don´t forget the question of long time comfort,
you will be spending long hours in there.

If it is remotely possible you should testsit a number of seats, would be cheaper than returning four uncomfortable seats.
( that is that you still can return them when you know they are uncomfortable.)

From where i live in Germany it is a drive for 1,5 hours to the shop I gave the link above.

I had my seat from an old car, or else I would have driven there and "testfitted " a seat.

Or maybe theres a car meet where you can try racing seats.

MFG Carsten

 

[Deleted member 197115]

F1X Wide could be the biggest bucket you can get.
Shoulders shouldn't be a problem, I am on F=56cm and there is plenty of room.
Height is the same if not smaller than Pro, see below.

 

[Fennario]

6-3 and happily using a Sparco Evo XL (USA). Seat would be too large/wide for me if it were being used in an actual car. For sim use it is perfect - can always pad it up if I want to make it snug.

 

[Granadier]

Wanted to update this thread because I ended up purchasing a Sabelt GT3 seat. It was described as a seat offering from them specifically for taller, slim drivers. Which is accurate because the fit of this one is near perfect.