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  1. StevenF8

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    #1 StevenF8, Mar 6, 2021
    Hi guys I’m just about finished with my F8 spec and had some questions about the Daytona racing seats. As of now I spec’d it with the regular Daytona seats with the full electric option. Lately I’m really loving the Daytona racing seats but hearing mixed reviews. I sat in the non Daytona racing seats at the dealer during my test drive and found them pretty comfortable in 6’2. My question is if I go the Daytona racing seats route with the seat lifter (is it even needed)am I able to make any adjustments besides up and down with the lifter and front to back with the handle? I read a few posts maybe the dealer can make some adjustments... any help would be appreciated thanks.


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  2. Coincid

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    #2 Coincid, Mar 6, 2021
    Seats are very comfortable. The manual lifter only raises the seat.At 6’2, no issue for you.
     
  3. Dicecal

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    #3 Dicecal, Mar 6, 2021
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    At your height you probably wouldn’t want the seat lifter.. If you ever did, you can buy the seat lifter kit from Hill engineering:

    https://www.hillengineering.co.uk/interior-parts/seat-related

    On longer drives with any kind of back issues you may have some discomfort. Very personal decision, they certain look much better than the standard seats...
     
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    #4 StevenF8, Mar 6, 2021
    Any way to move the back of the seat back or is it only the bottom part?


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    #5 Dicecal, Mar 6, 2021
    That kit can only raise the seat height at the mounting points from 10-30mm.
     
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    #6 Viperjoe, Mar 7, 2021
    Seat bottom and back can be manually adjusted fore and aft. The seat lifter is a nice feature to have on longer drives - minor up/down changes enhance comfort. Racing seats are extremely comfortable and IMO the best looking seats offered. Racing seats are very desirable in the secondary market as well.
     
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    #7 StevenF8, Mar 7, 2021
    Thanks how can the back be adjusted is there a handle or knob? When I test drove I only moved the bottom part back and forth not the back. Not sure if I missed seeing it...


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  8. halolo

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    #8 halolo, Mar 7, 2021
    Are the racing seats with the lifter installed (and at lowest position) higher than without lifter? I am also 6.2 and found headroom pretty limited in the F8 Spider.
     
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    #9 Dicecal, Mar 7, 2021
    There is a knob on the side that adjusts the pitch of the seat back.
     
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    #10 Dicecal, Mar 7, 2021
    Yes. So if you are looking to maximize head room, don’t add the seat lifter.
     
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    #11 StevenF8, Mar 7, 2021
    Perfect I thought it may have been fixed like my 911 gt3rs seats


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