Racing seats - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Family Man · 03-17-2015, 09:51 AM

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like you are sitting up high on the factory Mach 1 seats? I don't recall feeling this way when I owned my 2004 Mach 1. Perhaps it's just that I'm use to my other cars over the past several years?

Has anyone changed out their seats for a racing seat like a Corbeau, or any of the knock offs offered by Late Model Restoration or American Muscle?

BONESTOCK · 03-17-2015, 09:54 AM

Yup. I have the Corbeau FX-1 in mine! It is lower than stock but for me at 5'9". No problem!

j rick kirby · 03-17-2015, 10:03 AM

Cr1's with the base shaved 1". Much lower than stock.

slojunk91 · 03-17-2015, 10:23 AM

I have a single Kirkey seat with Racecraft brackets. The brackets are very nice for adjustment of positions but the seats themselves aren't really built for comfort. I keep the stock passenger seat in the car and remove it at the track. The single Kirkey seat with brackets is about 20 lbs. compared to the pair of stock seats at almost 90 lbs.

A little off topic but just trying to break down the weight savings.

LXS · 03-17-2015, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Family Man

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like you are sitting up high on the factory Mach 1 seats? I don't recall feeling this way when I owned my 2004 Mach 1. Perhaps it's just that I'm use to my other cars over the past several years?

Has anyone changed out their seats for a racing seat like a Corbeau, or any of the knock offs offered by Late Model Restoration or American Muscle?

You wanna go low? Crack that seat alllll the way back and get your "gangstah lean" on! As low as you wanna go!

lol

littlemags · 03-17-2015, 10:43 AM

i have cr1's....I really like em BUT will be changing to Kirkey's as well...mostly got weight loss

Explosive · 03-17-2015, 11:57 AM

I'll prob be putting Corbeau LG1's in mine this year. I was going to hold off but I bought a Focus ST3 as a new DD couple months back and I cannot stand the seats in my Mach anymore.... Those factory Recaros are killer and now im spoiled.

littlemags · 03-17-2015, 01:40 PM

agree...if you drive a lot dont put "race" seats in.....Mine is pretty much a track and weekend car now...actually more of a track car than anything else...doubt it will see any street time again...

Family Man · 03-17-2015, 02:26 PM

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate the input.

I'm not looking for a "real" race seat, but more of a sport seat, like others have posted they have. But most of them are billed as racing seats.

I'm going to order the red on black American Muscle brand seats http://www.americanmuscle.com/am-rac...black-red.html. They should go really good with my torch red car.

I had the red on black Corbeau LG1's in my 2005 Mustang and the "leatherette" wear watches on the kidney bolsters wore out really fast.

VA-Mach1 · 03-18-2015, 08:02 AM

Yup, my head is almost to the roof. I thought my seat was broken and just wouldn't go all the way down, but now it sounds like everyones is lol.

Family Man · 03-18-2015, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by VA-Mach1

Yup, my head is almost to the roof. I thought my seat was broken and just wouldn't go all the way down, but now it sounds like everyones is lol.

Same here, and I'm 5'-11". Plus the Mach seats are really flat with no side support. Heck, my new Fusion seats are better. But again, the Mach is 12 years old and things have changed alot over those years.

Bmeagher · 03-18-2015, 08:34 AM

I also have the fx1 pro's. I'm 6, 190ish, It's tight, but in a good way! I drove it on multiple 1000 miles road trips, even if you wanted to fall asleep in the seat... You can't!! Which is also good.

ab_mach1 · 03-18-2015, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Man

Same here, and I'm 5'-11". Plus the Mach seats are really flat with no side support. Heck, my new Fusion seats are better. But again, the Mach is 12 years old and things have changed alot over those years.

You just need to "fill" the seats lol. How do the aftermarket seats feel as far as comfort? Can "round" peeps fit in them okay? The Mach seats are the most comfortable seats I've ever had in a Mustang. The 2015's were outstanding when I test drove one. I've never driven in an S197, so I can't compare with those. I would like to sit lower, but not if I lose the comfort.

VA-Mach1 · 03-18-2015, 01:53 PM

The Mach seats are comfortable. I've driven 8 and 10 hour trips and felt fine. I just wish I could lower the stock seats a inch or two.

vertigyn · 03-19-2015, 02:46 PM

I put in the Corbeau RRX seats with the locking sliders from Corbeau - they aren't as cushy as stock but seem pretty comfortable and definitely a lot more support. 1 noticeable change is that the seat curves forwards a bit at your shoulders - which is fine for your racing posture but I'm not sure would be comfortable for sitting in for more than 1-2 hours at a time. But, then again, maybe you would get used to it and find it better if you were to DD the seats.

Family Man · 03-21-2015, 12:36 PM

I got the seats today

Ends up these seats from American Muscle are made by Corbeau, even though it doesn't have the Corbeau name on them. I thought it was strange that the tracking info said the seats were coming from Utah, where Corbeau is located. I looked on the shipping label on the box and it has Corbeau's address, but has American Muscle as the company. And the seat brackets are from Corbeau too. Can't beat that, $600 for unbranded Corbeau seats!

vertigyn · 03-22-2015, 08:30 AM

Awesome - that's a nice surprise

Family Man · 04-02-2015, 01:30 PM

I installed the seats today and man, do they feel snug and firm. And the seating height is perfect. I removed the factory harness from the drivers seat and reconnected the seat buckle plug so the seat belt reminder wouldn't stay on.

While I was at it, I removed the instrument cluster to clean it up and removed the air bag light. Don't know if the light would have stayed on, but when I replaced the seats in my 2005 Mustang, it did.

I just noticed the color of the seats look goofy in the pics, I had the flash turned off so that must have messed with the camera settings.

vertigyn · 04-02-2015, 02:08 PM

Very cool!

With the Mach's the Air Bag light and seat belt light don't stay on. I didn't do anything with mine and they aren't on. I have a harness bar and 5 pt. harness but also kept the stock belt for cruising around - no lights or sounds when I'm not using the factory belt.

Pennington · 04-02-2015, 03:16 PM

Feel like you're sitting high in the Mach 1 compared to what? An F-150? A Lotus? A go-kart? I drove my Mach 1 last night and went directly into my S197. My GT is dropped 1" on FRPP springs and I felt like I was sitting on phone books.

Family Man · 04-02-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pennington

Feel like you're sitting high in the Mach 1 compared to what? An F-150? A Lotus? A go-kart? I drove my Mach 1 last night and went directly into my S197. My GT is dropped 1" on FRPP springs and I felt like I was sitting on phone books.

I felt like I was sitting high in the seat itself. These Corbeaus offer a lower seating position inside the car.

Family Man · 04-02-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vertigyn

Very cool!

With the Mach's the Air Bag light and seat belt light don't stay on. I didn't do anything with mine and they aren't on. I have a harness bar and 5 pt. harness but also kept the stock belt for cruising around - no lights or sounds when I'm not using the factory belt.

Thanks. The light in the 2005 used to bug the heck out of me.

03-17-2015, 09:51 AM	#1
Family Man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Monroe, MI Posts: 748	Racing seats Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like you are sitting up high on the factory Mach 1 seats? I don't recall feeling this way when I owned my 2004 Mach 1. Perhaps it's just that I'm use to my other cars over the past several years? Has anyone changed out their seats for a racing seat like a Corbeau, or any of the knock offs offered by Late Model Restoration or American Muscle? __________________ Mike 2003 Torch Red automatic Born on 02/27/2003, new to me 01/06/2015 w/43,704 miles

03-17-2015, 09:54 AM	#2
BONESTOCK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Raleigh , NC Posts: 2,093	Re: Racing seats Yup. I have the Corbeau FX-1 in mine! It is lower than stock but for me at 5'9". No problem! __________________ 2004 Torch Red Procharged Mach 1

03-17-2015, 10:03 AM	#3
j rick kirby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winston-Salem,NC Posts: 1,802	Re: Racing seats Cr1's with the base shaved 1". Much lower than stock. __________________ 2003 Azure mach1 5 speed with IUP Maximum Motorsports R&T Box with Torque Arm and lots of other bits and pieces here and there 2012 Candy Red Metalic Premium GT with Brembo/Trak Pak and 373s HPDE Instructor

03-17-2015, 10:23 AM	#4
slojunk91 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NEW YORK HIGHEST TAXES IN AMERICA Posts: 603	Re: Racing seats I have a single Kirkey seat with Racecraft brackets. The brackets are very nice for adjustment of positions but the seats themselves aren't really built for comfort. I keep the stock passenger seat in the car and remove it at the track. The single Kirkey seat with brackets is about 20 lbs. compared to the pair of stock seats at almost 90 lbs. A little off topic but just trying to break down the weight savings.

03-17-2015, 10:43 AM	#6
littlemags finally paid for Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ypsilanti Twp, Mi Posts: 4,077	Re: Racing seats i have cr1's....I really like em BUT will be changing to Kirkey's as well...mostly got weight loss __________________ 2004 mach 1-turbo build in progress.. Fast xfi 2.0 OLD combo- 826rwhp/720 trq -100 shot NX 9.13@154 on 100 shot NEW- in progress...

03-17-2015, 11:57 AM	#7
Explosive Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 876	Re: Racing seats I'll prob be putting Corbeau LG1's in mine this year. I was going to hold off but I bought a Focus ST3 as a new DD couple months back and I cannot stand the seats in my Mach anymore.... Those factory Recaros are killer and now im spoiled.

03-17-2015, 01:40 PM	#8
littlemags finally paid for Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ypsilanti Twp, Mi Posts: 4,077	Re: Racing seats agree...if you drive a lot dont put "race" seats in.....Mine is pretty much a track and weekend car now...actually more of a track car than anything else...doubt it will see any street time again... __________________ 2004 mach 1-turbo build in progress.. Fast xfi 2.0 OLD combo- 826rwhp/720 trq -100 shot NX 9.13@154 on 100 shot NEW- in progress...

03-17-2015, 02:26 PM	#9
Family Man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Monroe, MI Posts: 748	Re: Racing seats Thanks for the replies, I appreciate the input. I'm not looking for a "real" race seat, but more of a sport seat, like others have posted they have. But most of them are billed as racing seats. I'm going to order the red on black American Muscle brand seats http://www.americanmuscle.com/am-rac...black-red.html. They should go really good with my torch red car. I had the red on black Corbeau LG1's in my 2005 Mustang and the "leatherette" wear watches on the kidney bolsters wore out really fast. __________________ Mike 2003 Torch Red automatic Born on 02/27/2003, new to me 01/06/2015 w/43,704 miles

03-18-2015, 08:02 AM	#10
VA-Mach1 Mach & Cheese Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 797	Re: Racing seats Yup, my head is almost to the roof. I thought my seat was broken and just wouldn't go all the way down, but now it sounds like everyones is lol.

03-18-2015, 08:34 AM	#12
Bmeagher Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cowtown, Alberta Posts: 1,261	Re: Racing seats I also have the fx1 pro's. I'm 6, 190ish, It's tight, but in a good way! I drove it on multiple 1000 miles road trips, even if you wanted to fall asleep in the seat... You can't!! Which is also good. __________________ Maximum Motorsports race series shocks/struts, coilovers front and rear, K member, bump steer kit, solid steering shaft, Panhard bar. Built Rear End with 4.30's, Hooker longtubes, Comp 106100's, Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel, Centerforce DF, *FR500 intaked 1/2" Spacer, Livernois Springs, Ford GT Followers in the works.* *SAE 378RWHP ,302 ft/lbs* 70-120mph run http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hqjiOeYWAE

03-18-2015, 01:53 PM	#14
VA-Mach1 Mach & Cheese Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 797	Re: Racing seats The Mach seats are comfortable. I've driven 8 and 10 hour trips and felt fine. I just wish I could lower the stock seats a inch or two.

03-19-2015, 02:46 PM	#15
vertigyn Azure Blue Mach Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,464	Re: Racing seats I put in the Corbeau RRX seats with the locking sliders from Corbeau - they aren't as cushy as stock but seem pretty comfortable and definitely a lot more support. 1 noticeable change is that the seat curves forwards a bit at your shoulders - which is fine for your racing posture but I'm not sure would be comfortable for sitting in for more than 1-2 hours at a time. But, then again, maybe you would get used to it and find it better if you were to DD the seats. __________________ '03 Azure Blue Mach 1 Built on 4/14/03 S&R Performance

03-21-2015, 12:36 PM	#16
Family Man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Monroe, MI Posts: 748	Re: Racing seats I got the seats today Ends up these seats from American Muscle are made by Corbeau, even though it doesn't have the Corbeau name on them. I thought it was strange that the tracking info said the seats were coming from Utah, where Corbeau is located. I looked on the shipping label on the box and it has Corbeau's address, but has American Muscle as the company. And the seat brackets are from Corbeau too. Can't beat that, $600 for unbranded Corbeau seats! __________________ Mike 2003 Torch Red automatic Born on 02/27/2003, new to me 01/06/2015 w/43,704 miles

03-22-2015, 08:30 AM	#17
vertigyn Azure Blue Mach Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,464	Re: Racing seats Awesome - that's a nice surprise __________________ '03 Azure Blue Mach 1 Built on 4/14/03 S&R Performance

04-02-2015, 01:30 PM	#18
Family Man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Monroe, MI Posts: 748	Re: Racing seats I installed the seats today and man, do they feel snug and firm. And the seating height is perfect. I removed the factory harness from the drivers seat and reconnected the seat buckle plug so the seat belt reminder wouldn't stay on. While I was at it, I removed the instrument cluster to clean it up and removed the air bag light. Don't know if the light would have stayed on, but when I replaced the seats in my 2005 Mustang, it did. I just noticed the color of the seats look goofy in the pics, I had the flash turned off so that must have messed with the camera settings. __________________ Mike 2003 Torch Red automatic Born on 02/27/2003, new to me 01/06/2015 w/43,704 miles

04-02-2015, 02:08 PM	#19
vertigyn Azure Blue Mach Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,464	Re: Racing seats Very cool! With the Mach's the Air Bag light and seat belt light don't stay on. I didn't do anything with mine and they aren't on. I have a harness bar and 5 pt. harness but also kept the stock belt for cruising around - no lights or sounds when I'm not using the factory belt. __________________ '03 Azure Blue Mach 1 Built on 4/14/03 S&R Performance

04-02-2015, 03:16 PM	#20
Pennington Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 96	Re: Racing seats Feel like you're sitting high in the Mach 1 compared to what? An F-150? A Lotus? A go-kart? I drove my Mach 1 last night and went directly into my S197. My GT is dropped 1" on FRPP springs and I felt like I was sitting on phone books.

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