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| RT/10 and GTS Discussions (1992-2002) For technical and general questions and discussions related to the GEN I/II RT/10, GTS, and ACR Vipers (1992-2002). Sponsored by: Doug Levin Motorsports |
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Motor City VCA Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Michigan
Posts: 106
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I just recently bought a 94 RT/10 and love it. I'm 6'4", however, so you can imagine the tight fit. I've been looking into the Northwind Engineering seat lowering kit (1" w/ travel). Can anyone share their experience with these kits? Is it more comfortable? Noticeable increase in head/leg room? I'm not sure their return policy, so I'd like to get some actual feedback before I buy.
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I'm 6'3" and have one and I love it. Makes a huge difference. I would have gotten the 2" but then the seat is fixed and can't be moved. Would have been fine for me but then wifey couldn't drive the car
, she made it VERY clear that if that if that happened I'd have to buy her a Viper of her own.Bill |
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I'm 6'2" and use this kit to be able to drive my GTS with a helmet on. Being lower also feels better for normal driving. Good kit, well engineered.
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This kit just lower the seat, is the front/rear travel stay the same?
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I'm 6'2'' and had one in my GTS and put on in the SRT/10. I also track my cars.
On the GTS though, I tilted the front up with some washers and longer bolts for more leg support. 2005 Silver SRT/10 2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold) |
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I lowered my seats to the floor with a homemade kit. I got the idea from someone on here. I just used a ton of washers and 1/8" steel that I cut to length with a cut-off wheel and drilled holes with a hand drill and good metal bit. you can't see the stuff anyway since the seats are so low and the mount is very solid (beefier than stock mounts & rails). The seats are lowered approximately 2". I'm 6'0" but I lowered the seats because I was rubbing my head on the tops when they were installed. I love the feel of the car with the lower seats and don't miss the adjustability...
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VCA Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NY,Rockland
Posts: 1,220
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6'2-6'3 here and love it.It also allows me to have enough room with my helmet.
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Oh, I forgot to add that I made my own kit because I didn't want to pay $180/seat to lower 2" and didn't want the driver's seat all the way back (since I'm not 6'4"). I actually have the seat forward just a little (about one detent on the stock adjustable seat mounts) which allows me to lean the seat back a little.
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The seats are lowered approximately 2". I'm 6'0" but I lowered the seats because I was rubbing my head on the tops when they were installed. I love the feel of the car with the lower seats and don't miss the adjustability...
________________________________________________ Big Hair? 2005 Silver SRT/10 2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold) |
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no, I guess I just have good posture, I have a nice smooth buzz cut...
I was actually hitting one of the crossbars in the soft top. the damn thing was right on my head, very annoying... |
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Viper Owner
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: west burbs of chicago
Posts: 238
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i also filed off the last 2 notchs to allow the seat to move back even more .its worth it.a no brainer to install.........
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