Recaro, Sparco, Bridge & Co - interesting facts about sports seats

If you want to tune or refit your vehicle, then the vehicle interior is an important point. There are many options, with seating being the most important aspect. Many tuners opt for sports seats. But before you even acquire them, you need to know what distinguishes sports seats and what to pay attention to. These are seats that have strong seat backs. They are especially used in motorsport and guarantee that drivers have a secure grip.

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The exact mode of action of sports seats

Sports seats are much more ergonomically shaped, which also contributes to better health. The spine is now stored optimally, which is why there is less pain. For example, the higher cheeks on the seats and the backrests are responsible. Especially in curves occur forces that lead to high loads and a malposition of the body. The sports seats ensure that it comes to a relief and you take a stable position. Relief of the intervertebral discs is therefore a consequence.

Are you allowed to retrofit your car with sports seats?

Of course this is possible, but you have to keep in mind that the legislator has set strict rules. Only then it comes to the entry in the vehicle registration and the Approval by the TÜV, In many cases, this requires that you rebuild or remove existing airbags. You are allowed to do that yourself CAN'T! Because of the new seating position, the airbags no longer fulfill their purpose or even pose a danger. The use of half-shell seats is ideal for use in traffic. It is advisable that you have the conversion carried out by a professional. This installed the sports seats so that there are no complaints and improves the safety for you and the other passengers.

What are the differences between half and full cup seats?

For sports seats that have a half shell, the seat is not made of one part. It consists of two components, which is why you can adjust the backrest in this type of sports seats and adjust them to suit yourself. They therefore enjoy more flexibility. A full-shell seat is a precision part that has to fit exactly. Changes are not possible here, because the entire article is made in one piece. In most cases, you must also install a new harness system with full-shell seats, as this does not fit the new seating. If you do not consider this point, you will not receive one approval for the converted car. Thus, the acquisition costs are higher. In addition, you need to be aware of more details, so the hurdles you need to overcome before you get the permit are higher.

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