V1 Dragon Motorsports 2.0 [Extended\Open-Frame\Easy Entry Door Bars] - [2007 LSJ SS Donor] - [Frame #392]

[r3drckt]

It might be possible depending on how you angle the seats and how you have them mounted (seat bracket or custom bars). I’m running the same seats as @CaptFrank2001 which are Braum Elite-R racing seats. The ones you mentioned are only .5” wider in the base and waist, but thinner in the shoulders. I’d suggest looking at the seat pictures he posted in his build log and judge for yourself. It might make the e-brake difficult/impossible to use.

 

[Jareth]

Good point regarding the E-Brake, I suspect it would be an issue.

Oh well you know what they say "Back to the Drawing Board" (or is it just us old guys that say that?)

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[CaptFrank2001]

Good point regarding the E-Brake, I suspect it would be an issue.

Oh well you know what they say "Back to the Drawing Board" (or is it just us old guys that say that?)

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As "r3drckt" said, I do have the Braum seats. I also have the E-brake mounted and have NO issues. If the seats you are looking at are just 1/2" wider I think there would be room but It would be a bit tighter than my setup. Check out my build log there are plenty of pictures of the seats and the E-brake install. Good luck !!!

 

[Exotic Motorsports]

I was looking at the Braum Website but they don't seem to supply all the dimensions on the size of the seats?

 

[Vwsaabvt]

I was looking at the Braum Website but they don't seem to supply all the dimensions on the size of the seats?

their seat measurements are at the bottom of each page.

 

[Jareth]

So I’m sure you may have heard the old saying that you should not put the purchase of the cart in front of the horse well I maybe doing just that with the purchase of these parts but I don’t I don’t want to risk them not be available when the time comes so I went ahead and ordered them now.

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[Jareth]

As "r3drckt" said, I do have the Braum seats.

What model seat do you have?

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[Desert Sasqwatch]

So I’m sure you may have heard the old saying that you should not put the purchase of the cart in front of the horse well I maybe doing just that with the purchase of these parts but I don’t I don’t want to risk them not be available when the time comes so I went ahead and ordered them now.

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We've all done that, some of us bought a whole RV - not just a cart - before paying for the horse!

 

[r3drckt]

What model seat do you have?

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The same Braum Elite-R that @CaptFrank2001 has. I used his pictures to see the fit before ordering them. They’re a snug fit (comfortably snug) for me at 5’8” and 180lbs with room to grab and pull the ebrake

 

[AMCAMX1969]

So I’m sure you may have heard the old saying that you should not put the purchase of the cart in front of the horse well I maybe doing just that with the purchase of these parts but I don’t I don’t want to risk them not be available when the time comes so I went ahead and ordered them now.

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Is that the same wing you used on your first Goblin?

 

[Jareth]

No, but seems to have the same spacing between mounting points, and case in point the one I ordered before is no longer available.

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[Jareth]

So at the moment I guess I’m focused on these seats?

https://www.braumracing.com/product/alpha-x-series-red-low-base/

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[Jareth]

Here is what I found by looking up the option codes.

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So I have no idea what the above SAAB translates to, what option do I pick for frame option F35 or F23 ?

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[r3drckt]

MU3 is a 4.05 FD version of the F35.

 

[Jareth]

While at today’s Car’s & Coffee there was someone that was telling me I need to look into getting a device called “Auto-Blip” when I build Goblin 2.0

Following is from their web page “
AUTO-BLiP automatically blips (opens) the throttle when downshifting gears on an automobile equipped with a manual transmission and an electronic accelerator pedal system. This allows the driver to focus 100% on braking while simultaneusly downshifting gears.
AUTO-BLiP reduces mechanical wear and tear on manual transmissions and improves vehicle stability when downshifting gears.
Simply put, better brake control combined with optimum engine drive equals faster laptimes!”

Have you heard of this device? What do you think?

https://www.auto-blip.com/


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[Desert Sasqwatch]

It's a substitute for proper heel and toe shifting techniques. Since the Cobalt pedals are so far out of alignment and are not conducive to heel and toe spacing, this device could be useful on those autocross days!

 

[Trail_Creeper]

So I’m sure you may have heard the old saying that you should not put the purchase of the cart in front of the horse well I maybe doing just that with the purchase of these parts but I don’t I don’t want to risk them not be available when the time comes so I went ahead and ordered them now.

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How's that wing look in person?

 

[Jareth]

The first one I bought could fool someone, this second one not so much, the carbon look is more like painted on, but at $139 that would be expected.

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[PaulPerger]

While at today’s Car’s & Coffee there was someone that was telling me I need to look into getting a device called “Auto-Blip” when I build Goblin 2.0

Following is from their web page “
AUTO-BLiP automatically blips (opens) the throttle when downshifting gears on an automobile equipped with a manual transmission and an electronic accelerator pedal system. This allows the driver to focus 100% on braking while simultaneusly downshifting gears.
AUTO-BLiP reduces mechanical wear and tear on manual transmissions and improves vehicle stability when downshifting gears.
Simply put, better brake control combined with optimum engine drive equals faster laptimes!”

Have you heard of this device? What do you think?

https://www.auto-blip.com/


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My tuner did this in the race tune for my Abarth 500. He also tuned launch control and Wide Open Throttle Shifting.

 

[Jareth]

So just sent Kimberly an email to put me at the end of the current line to get the frame welded up,

So let’s get this party started

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