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488 Racing seat comfort: Goldrake vs. Daytona cover?

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  1. rw99

    rw99 Karting

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    #1 rw99, Jun 1, 2021
    For 488 owners with the CF race seats: strictly in terms of padding and comfort, do you prefer Goldrake or Daytona seat covers? Aesthetically, I agree with most that the Goldrake looks better (just my opinion) in a 488... but shopping for the exact spec I want is proving to be frustrating. There are so few racing seat equipped 488s on the market that I may have to compromise on one spec or another

    I’m 6’4, 265 lbs and race seats are necessary for me to fit in the car. I found the Goldrake seat to be comfortable... but (having read a relevant FChat thread!) I’m a little worried that the Daytona cover on that same seat might be less padded.

    Thanks in advance for your help/thoughts!
     
  2. Thecadster

    Thecadster F1 Veteran
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    #2 Thecadster, Jun 1, 2021
    We’re about the same size. I’m 6’6” 265lbs. Not many dudes like us own cars like these. Like I have always said, if you want something bad enough, you figure out a way to make it work. I have Daytona Racing Seats in my 812, and they’re incredibly comfortable.

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  3. rw99

    rw99 Karting

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    #3 rw99, Jun 2, 2021
    Anyone else have a review of their 488 race seats with Daytona covers?
     
  4. ilko

    ilko Karting

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    #4 ilko, Jun 3, 2021
    Sat in a Pista w the Daytona covers, felt like my butt was on a grille. I have the Goldrake in my 458 and they are definitely more comfortable. I'm 5" shorter and 110 lbs lighter than you though...
     
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  5. xBox

    xBox Formula Junior

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    #5 xBox, Jun 3, 2021
    I was told the opposite, that the Daytona style sections add more padding on the CF seats.

    Its probably much of a muchness though.
     
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  6. Rarri925

    Rarri925 Rookie

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    #6 Rarri925, Jun 3, 2021
    I have the Goldrake seats and from what I read on this forum it was comfortable. I don't really feel they are too comfortable. It has a really firm padding. Maybe its the daytona racing seats are the comfortable ones everyone is talking about. Then again some prefer firm over softer cushion.
     
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  7. axlesofevil

    axlesofevil Formula 3

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    #7 axlesofevil, Jun 3, 2021
    This reminds me of the story The Princess and the Pea. :p

    The carbon fiber seats are definitely not as padded as the "regular" seats, but I still find them very comfortable. I've not experienced much of a difference between goldrake and Daytona for the same CF seats, though admittedly I've never critically sat and compared the two.
     
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  8. subalou1

    subalou1 Karting

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    #8 subalou1, Jun 3, 2021
    I have the Daytona race seats and really like them. The seats are firm but very comfortable without any issues during/after a long drive. I agree with you, aesthetically, I like the goldrake but I don’t think you can go wrong with either choice.
     
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