Are Aftermarket Seats Worth It?

We’ve added a ton of bits to Miata to make it fast, and the only thing we’ve really added for safety on the track has been our roll cage. So today we are looking at aftermarket seats and harnesses. Yes, they look cool BUT does it make sense to add them to your car, should you even be rocking a sweet OMP seat and OMP harnesses? And if so how do you install them? Let’s do this!
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[@Donut]

The Miata is growing up! What else do you want to see us do to it? 🌀

[@gimmelikes5944]

Blow it up

[@YourMom-vl2sp]

Can't go fast without brakes

[@fastkat6381]

Blow the trans and put a 20000 dollar sequential gearbox

[@ohyeahyeah7376]

*Engine Swap*

[@Slow_x4]

MO POWAH BABY

[@tylerclayton5441]

you guys should go over donut employees cars and their favourite thing about it.

[@blumix5441]

*their And yes, very much

[@jettwillson6853]

B2B on their cars

[@shaunpreston3654]

We need to like this so donut sees it!!!

[@Dredgeon]

An up to speed and B2B crossover episode

[@tylerclayton5441]

we gotta make sure they see this

[@nojuslukas6675]

I like how he keeps saying "should be quick and simple" meanwhile between every cut, outside it gets visibly darker😂

[@wafflexboy]

I feel like people who work on cars have a warped sense of time. I was just watching a Taylor Ray video where he did a quick little thing that only took a few hours.

[@nojuslukas6675]

@@wafflexboy hahahaha, that's true. I guess u just get sucked into the hobby and u loose track of time😂

[@leog9524]

We’ve all been there😂😂😂

[@ixionn563]

Doing work on your car is the equivalent to on a school/college class morning where you think printing out your essay will be "real quick," then your printer shows you otherwise. Never start working on your car if you have plans to drive it that day lol.

[@aaronbates2130]

As an avid car guy can confirm that the sense of time is Hella skewed 🤣🤣

[@ryugatsuchiya9018]

y'all wanted mid car? well Zach's Miata is the mid car.

[@castaway__7235]

This series could literally go on forever. There’s so much shit you can put in this car

[@betterwithrum]

I want to see cold gas trusters added at some point

[@JohnSmith-294]

Yeah, it's like throwing money in a pit Like a Money pit

[@rihe2692]

@@JohnSmith-294 nice

[@ekscalybur]

The best part of new seats is no one else has ever farted in them.

[@Luv-dq5th]

Based

[@leejk3926]

what if the previous owner was a girl tho? Wanna keep those seats bro

[@mikoajjaros3570]

Unless some guy testing them in the factory did. Can't be sure unless you make them yourself, proper car guys machine all their parts themselves!

[@leejk3926]

@@mikoajjaros3570 car guys who can afford the equipment, garage/workshop space and the time to do so

[@GamerTheTurtle]

@@leejk3926 oh ok

[@kirbs7136]

When both series are over, y’all should put the money pit Miata against the hi-lo 350zs on the track

[@jimmy-jamesolivier-mccutch2126]

lol

[@cmaz2991]

I would say the Zs would win but in reality they would probably break down mid lap

[@Fatcevap]

Cmaz29 fax

[@valledahlgren1318]

Cmaz29 faxxxx

[@HarisridinatTN57]

Zach's Miata wins a lap ahead of the two Z's

[@joshuaredford2002]

"The car took a turn to being a track car today" -Says the guy who removed the airbag months ago.

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

The aftermarket wheel has no bag, the passenger bag is there. As well as most if not all the interior. I have never seen any aftermarket wheel with an SRS airbag. So he didn't remove the airbag he removed the school bus wheel that had a bag in it. 286 of you in one post lol

[@joshuaredford2002]

@@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263 There are no side airbags on the NA Miata. Yes, the passenger airbag is probably still there, but I'm guessing he had to defeat it in someway to install the aftermarket seats. Also, Cipher makes a nice aftermarket wheel that retains the factory airbag. Zach could have went with that one. Also, the exhaust mods probably won't pass CA smog/CARB. Don't get me wrong, all the mods have been great and the series is awesome. But let's not pretend that seats alone turn this into a track car.

[@jameschaney6534]

@@joshuaredford2002 I'm a smog technician and as long as nothing before the cat is modified, unless it has an eo number, it passes. You can do whatever you want behind the cat

[@joshuaredford2002]

@@jameschaney6534 He did headers.

[@jameschaney6534]

Joshua Redford as long as it has an eo for the make and model he’s good to go

[@haydenhembree7015]

This series was just made so Zach could right off his car parts on his taxes lol

[@nathanchan7037]

Put a fire extinguisher in the car, it's ganna be useful. (My grammar sucks)

[@Jack-he5zp]

Khaffit I always panic when a see a project car with no extinguisher especially when it has 5-6 point harnesses, I can only imagine the worst happening

[@AndrewBrowner]

if you "always" need a fire extinguisher then you never really need a fire extinguisher (if your cars always on fire then you cant put it out, let it burn)

[@Jack-he5zp]

Andrew Browner all it takes is a leak or a crack to make the worst happen, there’s nothing wrong with being prepared for the worst although it may never come

[@Alex-vz2jz]

It always funny when someone calls this a rice mod. Better safe then sorry.

[@abbysapples1225]

that's an excellent idea it's slipped my mind and I'm not sure why it slip there is. Hopefully they see your comment man.

[@patrykskowronski6554]

Several concerns here: 1: A lot of tracks will not let you on track with a 4 point harness, due to the risk of submarining. You are better off using aftermarket seats with stock seat belt. 2: With sliders, and a 2 part bracket there is no way you pass the broomstick test (especially with a helmet). Another thing that most tracks look for and will not let you on track. If you flip, your roll bar will not save you. You need a dropped floor pan and the lowest profile bracket, if you want sliders. 3: If you want to street drive a 4 point harness (which people do) you need DOT approved harness with anti-submarining loop in one of the shoulder straps. That way you don't get whiplash during an accident.

[@gm5383]

Thought there'd be more comments like this tbh. You're not wrong, stock belt is way easier when you are just using the car everyday too, you can bolt it behind the fixing eyelet so can have both the stock belt and harnesses installed. Biggest risk with harnesses is basal skull fracture in a head on, which is more likely on the road, no harness should really be used without a HANS, unless of course it has a break away section on one strap to help decelerate you (but then you can't use a HANS with that which for the £100 extra is totally worth it for when you are on track)

[@WrittenPrestidigitation]

Welp, looks like we will have to wait and see if he can go to the track, I would not doubt it if he gets through.

[@zach6867]

he definitely does not pass the broomstick test. You can see the roll bar is doing absolutely nothing.

[@icepop77]

I was thinking the same thing with the 4 point. My local track does not permit them. So, it's either stock or 5+ point. And +1 on the broomstick test as well.

[@jonathanrazo3026]

I don’t know much about cars but I’m glad people like you are actually aware of certain restrictions and safety protocols.

[@closery]

I always thought who Zach remind me of and I finally understand. Somehow he reminds me of Paul Walker; his passion and knowladge about cars, his smile and energy, the hair and eyes...

[@theshawnmccown]

He reminds me of Niko from Corridor Digital.

[@adamstrachn]

@@theshawnmccownThey really could be brothers.

[@takezoman]

To me he remembers me Eddie Hearn

[@baska-]

*THE BUILT-IN HEAD REST SPEAKERS WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!*

[@OmnipotentJC]

It's why I haven't changed my seats!

[@BrendanEvan]

I need those in my recliner at home

[@OutsideDuhBox]

These may actually go up in value like s2000 seats with stock speakers

[@kaussstorm]

They suck even on a 2019. I disconnected mine when I upgraded the system. They honestly could have done such a better job with those.

[@peterjohnson9438]

@@kaussstorm why did you not do a speaker swap in the headrest? A good quality coaxial speaker will do wonders. Edit: yeah, I guess there's quite a bit of leather stitching involved there ...

[@JoelRipke]

Been refreshing YT all morning for this

[@saqibchauhan2261]

Same

[@boosted_brz901]

Same😂😂

[@xdugames5775]

SAME, LMAO

[@ultraguy8771]

All evening for me.

[@taflom2769]

Same Wednesday and Sunday are the daysss

[@Vash1508]

Just waiting for the day when I see, "Are engine swaps worth it?"

[@Fatcevap]

That might take a lil while😂😂

[@untitled7907]

LS swapped miata

[@kappakatana4730]

@@untitled7907 ewww

[@kappakatana4730]

13b swap

[@raikoh05]

K swap the miata

[@sixstringsandtenfingers3219]

Donut 2021: “Is a Turbocharged LS Worth It?”

[@JM-zi4in]

"Is fixing the giant dent in your front fender worth it? Yeah it definitely is!" Just a thought. Love the show! Keeping making great episodes!

[@WiseMysticalTree4]

My name

[@siddhantmehendale6107]

When is the house tour coming, lots of interesting cars and bikes in every money pit background :))

[@0Pranzetti0]

Next episode. "Is a turbo charged miata worth it?"

[@blueneckmedia4590]

Supercharged would be awesome. Car Throttle's Alex Kersten wants more power on his Turbo Miata, that he opted for a V6 swap.

[@daniel92my]

Ls swap it lol

[@hassanazzazy]

he did it ;)

[@stu8506]

You neglected to mention: - weight savings over OEM seats. - how much most ladies hate riding in those new seats.

[@akarisawada1]

As a female who likes cars... I agree still. It doesn’t recline and that makes me sad

[@samsterhaus4523]

You can just stop being a female

[@andrewmasonwerdna]

probably 30lb per seat knowing OEM

[@stu8506]

@@andrewmasonwerdna I love the gixxer thumbnail. 👍

[@andrewmasonwerdna]

@@stu8506 is my favorite ride, had her to 333kmh(closed new paved road) most loved object... Full Yoshi system, power commander 2, q4 Dunlops, I never scrub those chicken strips off, I like my line of safety on the streets! Thank you :) Andrewmasongsxr look up first drop gsxr 750 you'll see mine Hahaha

[@kane2084]

I actually prefer almost being thrown out of the window every time I take a turn. But that’s just personal preference.

[@jimmy-jamesolivier-mccutch2126]

SEND IT !

[@RussXDX]

I was waiting for this episode. But rip Miata headrest speakers.🥺

[@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342]

They were probably blown out anyway.

[@bradyschnarr]

“Take a seat” 😂 best show on Donut. Zak rocks

[@benschmidt8168]

as a straight male, I'd let Zach do whatever he wants to my seat

[@crustaceanfrustration1610]

I’m also a straight male, but I’ll let Zach bolt in my side mounts anywhere anytime

[@francisj4058]

You didn't say "no homo" so....

[@tim3172]

@Robert Baptie My closet whatnow?

[@jefferyG499]

@Robert Baptie Careful with your masculinity... it's so fragile.

[@crustaceanfrustration1610]

Robert Baptie lmao, don’t worry dude. I really am straight, it’s just fun as shit to act gay Yes I respect people that like the same gender but would I consider myself gay? I don’t think so.. I’m like any other dude that beats their bratwurst to porn/hentai. However I know how to switch up my vocabulary to sound more gay. So Yes, I’m a straight male, I just know how to switch up my words

[@claytonbeilfuss9219]

Zack doesn’t miss, everything he’s in is great

[@lolcatsravenight]

Welder here, ya really need a face shield while using that cutting disk or while grinding my dude. Seen one too many caught, nicked, and exploded disks not to say something.

[@carnyx_]

Same with some long sleeve shirts/jackets and pants. I have a friend who had a cutting disk explode and went right into his arm, has a nice scar to remind him to wear some more protection.

[@tinmann7187]

No kidding. I had a dremal blow out last month luckily it caught my glasses frame. When you hear a pop and suddenly can't see you know you've fucked up. Thankfully some glue had it right as rain.

[@nbille6463]

I have a neat little scar on my arm when a cutting disk exploded and got my arm. Luckily it was just a flesh wound but I heard another piece fly into a tree 20 feet from me.

[@cybermonkey81]

Had a disc blow up. I checked for damage and saw a new hole in the crotch of my jeans and the bit must have barely missed my balls. Lucky enough to come out unhurt, got PPE on.

[@zee_rowe]

he should also wear at least gloves, especially when he doesn't have a guard on the grinder. I made the unfortunate mistake of doing what Zach did there, and I have 4 scars on my hand when my grinder ricocheted off my hand and the underside of the car I was working on. I almost lost the tendon to my index finger. Very dangerous what Zach was doing with the grinder for sure

[@ccortez392]

Can we all agree that there are just adult, toddlers car seats.

[@marcusborderlands6177]

@@osamasforeskin6050 nah they are lmao. You ever seen a child's car seat. Harness and everything just like a racing seat

[@davidperry4013]

When custom built EVs become mainstream putting in racing seats and harnesses will automatically result in a legal exemption from side airbags.

[@marcusborderlands6177]

head in the clouds man, custom built EV's are gonna be as popular as kit cars, no more, no less

[@MusicalPsycho1]

Love how knowledgeable Zach is but yet finds a way to dumb down his knowledge and make these videos truly teachable moments. I’ve learned a lot watching him go through a process of maintenance or modifications on a car. Appreciate it.

[@fahimmosharrof7209]

Conspiracy Theory: All the Zach Jobe videos are old James videos when James used to be slim

[@10181995hamza]

He’s slim now

[@10181995hamza]

Proud of him

[@alexsupertramp4907]

@@10181995hamza so thats the definiton of slim over there in Murica?? Ok I guess (Don't get me wrong, he is doing a great job and is definetly way healthier than before)

[@jkeid315]

They told me if you gain weight, you have less energy 🤔😂

[@RiotontheRadioMSCR]

Zach actually knows what he is doing. Love James but he doesnt know shit about knuckle busting.

[@clonetrooper576]

this series is the coolest ever zach gets to mod his car exactly how he wants and he just gives us a lesson while doing it

[@channel-in3im]

Not said often but, I really appreciate the work that goes into the subtitles. I’m very deaf and this makes me feel very included. Thank you so much😄

[@joshonhisbullshit]

this is by far the best car channel on youtube. y’all never disappoint and everything’s always clear and concise. learned a lot

[@DriftChasin]

I am still wondering if the miata’s roof can still close

[@c4onmylip]

I hope so lol, I don't know if the track he's trying to go to let's people run topless. I think most require you to have one.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

I want to say yes, for personal reasons, but I keep thinking its a no.

[@Donut]

it does

[@yogiattack9933]

Donut Media 😗

[@nikoslats2551]

JukeFie propably yes

[@FacelessMage117]

You have Harnessed my attention. I am at the edge of my seat.

[@AtamoskTPK]

Zach, your videos about these subjects are the best. They are a good honest look thart covers a lot of the questions begginers and novices have about these things. Thanks for all the great shit.

[@landonturner8910]

I’ve honestly never worried about my head flying off during a collision. Never even thought about it. Until now. Thank you.

[@pmillerbaker]

Me, as soon as it hits 12 PM on Wendsdays: money pit, Money Pit, MONEY PIT

[@ultraguy8771]

For me it's 7 in the evening.

[@xenonmorphcoleman4298]

Lol 11 am

[@jululugz2893]

In Philippines, it's 12 midnight. thursday

[@jakesingleton8273]

It’s 2am in Australia I think in going to bed after this episode

[@jadenkorr979]

6 pm for me

[@urfathersmelledofelderberr9498]

Do you use medium strength thread locker? **ChrisFix wants to know your location**

[@josephmcgowan4436]

😂😂😂😂

[@therestingmitchface6241]

Don't forget the soapy wooder

[@angeljorge5371]

The seats Zach installed in the miata are the same kind of seats that Chrisfix has installed on the DriftStang

[@_kademan_v6086]

It’s awesome that you are taking safety seriously!!! Great job and keep it going.

[@jacew.3232]

I’m hyped to hopefully see the Miata on the track. Love watching the progress being made on this project car.

[@shehzad5922]

my most favourite youtube Miatas 1. Car throttle Miata (also known as 'Phil the mx5') 2. Money pit Miata

[@maxnaidoo2152]

Phil is the phillest!

[@ericsson_motorsports]

Have you checked out Gingium's two Miatas? He has an AWD lifted Miata with an EJ20 engine and a 380 WHP 1.6 street car. Also TheCarPassionChannel has a 420 WHP Miata build.

[@trunksbriefs8434]

@@ericsson_motorsports thank you, there is no way around miata dad, good ol Craig!

[@shehzad5922]

@@ericsson_motorsports I Have seen Gingium's Miata but Im not much of a fan of Gingium

[@chimphead73]

kzbin.info/door/_R5ZxJ198KVL63WkuleaFg heres another great one

[@JonoSSD]

Hey Zach, quick question: what happens to the speakers in the Miata's stock seats? Are there good aftermarket seats that come with them?

[@TheSurfRyder]

There’s no such thing as good stock seat speakers. The headrest is the worst possible place to have speakers and only a manufacturer would do this. Sound stage should be in front of you not behind blasting right to the back of your ears.

[@justagreekinternetuser8998]

@@TheSurfRyder i guess they wouldnt be very loud...

[@thebrowns5337]

And there's me thinking they were neck warming/cooling vents.

[@yeahitskimmel]

@@TheSurfRyder It's not ideal but it works well to hear content without having to blast the volume when you have the top down

[@ixionn563]

Just get a set of MDF speaker boxes and mount them behind the seats, wire them to the speaker harnesses that went to the seat speakers.

[@clayvinlunsford9697]

I love how the neck snapping sound effects subtly makes me also want that device for your neck if I ever track a car

[@claydeadrick8601]

I’m having a hard time deciding what more interesting, the series of the Miata or how luscious Zack’s hair is.

[@tjayoub]

Legend has it, if you are early, donut will heart your comment👀

[@sk8gamer773]

And the replies to the comment

[@merceze]

Well damn.

[@harrisontorro6979]

oh damn.

[@PaganiGaming]

Day 205 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad

[@seanbrady400]

Waiting for day 365

[@IKATEN501]

We support you man

[@tabishahmedparkar9734]

Day 2 of supporting you bro

[@kavithasana2107]

Day 78 on spotting the pagani legend

[@camaroman5175]

All hail our god PaganiGaming

[@Dusty2424]

I love Willow Springs, I’ve been on the track multiple times, I love it!!!

[@Dsoto537]

Love this show and I plan on starting a project car soon god willing

[@rajeshsrivastava4717]

Do a D-list on members of donut media.

[@peternelson7545]

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[@dekyiyangzom2632]

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[@amaansiddiqui2030]

*.*

[@tybowser]

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[@popeclementxi7303]

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[@jhobaugh45]

Need a running total of cost on the money pit as it goes along

[@buzzstevens9500]

I love how the car is turning out and I want to get one so bad, but being 16 with no job yet it’s just a little hard but I hope to go out and get one for myself soon. I can’t wait to watch any other videos on whatever else you add next

[@TheGermanXWig]

Can't wait to see the next vid. Miata is looking good!

[@joealex65]

As they say "NEVER underestimate a Miata with a rollbar and racing seats in a track day!" 😂

[@amilijoon]

My Top 3 Donut Shows: 1. Money Pit 2. Hi Low 3. The D List

[@grymbathym635]

where is up to speed ?

[@benjamintarnacki5068]

Up to speed not on that list? 🤡

[@stephenwright84]

I don’t watch up to speed as much as I do these three

[@maxphalon189]

Bruh what about wheelhouse??

[@TrentsOutdoorTreks]

Anyone else miss Science Garage?

[@armandoboensel593]

Thanks for making 💺 seat installation look so easy 👍

[@samuelbeyer5724]

Thanks for making my day better Zach. i needed this 🚘💕

[@lonewanderer3603]

When I bought my new truck: It's nice not to have to work on it. When I watch Donut: I need a money pit.

[@jacobbenns6090]

When I bought my first truck, a 2002 dodge dakota: OH boy, I cant wait to aork on it lol

[@dylan-5287]

At least newer cars are nicer to work on, besides some of the bullshit where they make it so you can't work on stuff yourself. I'm always excited to work on my old jeep but it legit always has some issue, old stuff breaks, things don't work as expected, can be such a headache lol.

[@REDSIX]

We need a running tally on the total cost of money pit Miata

[@brendancross2767]

Performance mods got up to about 9500, radio 300, paint correction 130, so currently around 9830

[@tamast-s860]

i would make this car soooo bad tbh :DD but it costs a lot 😳☹️

[@kmart625]

I appreciate that you talked about the whole neck snapping thing. People don’t think about that!!!

[@thelankster7431]

Yesss finally I’ve been asking for this

[@flipboy062]

This series is like the Great Value version of Hi-Low... and I like a good deal 😉

[@soundwaves2453]

Hi low would be nowhere without Zach Jobe

[@mahmoudyounis6029]

Take the RV on the track, I think everyone here would love to see that

[@cg7life357]

I had a RV 1979 Chevy travel cruiser with a 400 block it was a dually.my speedo says top speed was 85 but I was definitely passing that

[@mahmoudyounis6029]

@@cg7life357 man that sounds like alot of fun

[@thefailxtreme]

Dude... I love that you included the note about the HANS device :) .. To many people run harnesses without an hans device which is just the ultimate neck snapper :rip:

[@vipermoon_]

LIKED as soon as you mentioned the HANS device

[@henryjones2891]

This show is so good that even though I’ve done all of these mods to multiple Miatas, I still watch with excitement.

[@deja_oof2971]

Random fact: Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift was filmed in Los Angeles

[@ethanjohnson162]

New York actually

[@deja_oof2971]

the 350z chase scene was shot there

[@deja_oof2971]

Most of it was shot in L.A.

[@gambit6186]

That's misleading, most of it was actually filmed in Tokyo which is mostly illegal, but it was still done anyways. Look it up

[@deja_oof2971]

@@gambit6186 Just google where it was shot

[@MacLaw3084]

thanks for speaking on head and neck safety with harnesses. Alot of us are only using our cars on the street and not track but still want race style seats. I think the dangers of using a harness with out head/neck restraint is largely unknown by many of us, especially those that are new to the car community.

[@joestoes2503]

So glad you got a hans with the harnesses. Using a hans is essential and too many people overlook it’s importance.

[@weethen]

Money Pit is where it's at. Thanks Zach and the Donut team for this awesome show. I'm excited to look for a project miata this summer (or at least a car that's rwd/manual)

[@rzorrogue4299]

I’ve scrolled through KZbin all morning and refreshed about 7 or 8 times to find something good to watch and I opened KZbin and this video was the first one I saw

[@mk7_dylan468]

Happy I already had bucket seats in my GTI. makes such a difference

[@nishankamin]

During last week's video I was hoping the seats would be next! These look really good.

[@brickerg2]

I swear I thought he was going to stall his car today.

[@r3ckless296]

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[@nitro677racing]

Very fun to watch the Miata become a strace car as I like to call it. Road car that’s track ready. The Alfa Giulia GTA and GT3RS formula. Doing the same thing with my 2019 Mustang GT. 4 point roll bar and rear seat delete paired with OMP Champ R and Amerex Halotron extinguisher mounted to the passenger seat.

[@reemeruxd]

I GET SO HAPPY WHEN I SEE A NEW MONEY PIT UPLOAD 😭 edit: I'm watching this in the bathroom wearing my boost creeps shirt :D

[@dailydoseofcars3798]

When is the turbo coming!!!!!!!!

[@NekoWinters]

Snaily noises are bestest noises

[@gooddog9470]

NekoWinters STUSTUSTU

[@devon5078]

i think it’d be cool if he builds the engine and makes some decent miata power like 300-350whp

[@OctaneStreet]

Wooo! Can't wait to see the Miata's big track day! Never knew what that head brace was called before, the Han's Device... Pretty neat. Let's hope she has a good day on the track! Pray for no faults or errors 👌

[@DefaultDal]

I really love this series..

[@NekoWinters]

The last time I was this early a doctor had to put me in the incubator to keep me alive

[@antiviruz42]

“I didnt want my head flying down the track so I was proactive”. Me: “He didnt get a hans did he? lol”. “I got a hans device!”

[@gsent56]

Yes, been hoping for a racing seat episode!!!

[@Itssconnorr]

Been waiting on this video for so long

[@Fixin-To]

The Hans Device - Named after Hans Gruber who tragically fell to his death from the Nagasaki Tower, breaking his neck on impact. Edit: Nakatomi Plaza (thanks to my Haydon G)

[@chrisjamieson1285]

Gangster... lol

[@haydongreer7881]

You mean nakatomi tower?

[@Fixin-To]

Haydon Greer I do, I apologise, I’ve had too much sake. That shit gets in your brain. It was a Plaza as well.

[@a-croc]

Hans! Bubby!

[@Son0x]

It acutally means "(H)ead(A)nd(N)eck(S)upport"

[@LucoreAuto]

There needs to be a "Big Boy" edition to this for those of us who aren't 6 foot plus and svelte! ;)

[@sjhart14]

Can't remember if I said this before but thank you for stressing the importance of neck protection and properly setting up harnesses. I've had to warn so many people about the dangers of running harnesses alone in a street car.

[@killthebums]

The msport seats in my e46 are actually the perfect compromise, fully adjustable reclining seats with big bolsters that hold you in nicely

[@Aiden-vl2qf]

Camber?? Or adjustable suspension if you haven’t done so already.

[@r3ckless296]

Zach:"Lets Take a Sit" Me:Oh I See What You Did There

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I learned a lot in this episode. For that I owe Donut and Zach a big thank you. (:

[@fullplatestamp9644]

This video really helped while on the toilet 👍

[@TechDove]

I'm going to put a full cage in my mk4 Jetta wagon. Wish me luck

[@gnorts]

Good luck

[@hnvgaming5021]

Good luck

[@Knakkerman-]

Good luck

[@Dankman9]

Giving up the speakers in the headrest? Questionable decision.

[@Gustinpham]

I’m asking myself that now. Buckets or new speakers for my headrest :/

[@Wundermann727]

Hell yea Zach. Cant wait to see it boogie on the track

[@pramodharun8908]

This guy has so much attention to detail and his work. After making a notch for the side mount, he even painted it!!!

[@aronfebles]

I was LITERALLY thinking about this 2 hours ago...

[@MrVkull]

Question: How do you pick your track certified seats based on comfort? Safety is cool and all but I intend to put allot of hours into cruising streets and long roadtrips. I only want to hit the track on rare occasion and want my "1980 rally sport camaro" to be a street car first. Edit, thanks for the money pit series. I've learned so much from this particular series on all the dos and don'ts for my upgrades. I am especially thankful for your roll bar video as there is little information on the web for roll bars in convertibles. My intention is to mod my camaro to a hidden hard top convertible :D

[@gunbloodx]

Well, the only real possibility would be to go to a dealer and try them out. Thats what I did when I picked the seat for my sim and I can tell you, it really is worth the time. Seating position is really important with these kind of seats, if you aren't sitting correctly you can get really bad back pain, especially over longer periods of time. Also, based on the research I did when I bought my seat as well as the experience of my cousin, I would reconsider the idea of putting a bucket seat into a street car. With a lot of them you cant use the stock seatbelts anymore because of the belt guiding and 4-, 5- and 6-point harnesses are not practical on the road either. They need to be mounted in a specific way as to not risk injury (as partly mentioned in the video) and also need to be very tight, whicht makes looking over your shoulder and reversing without just mirrors next to impossible.

[@Jon.S]

Get the right seats die the track, and just install them for track work, and stick with standards seats for the road. I have a race car I drive to the track and don’t use otherwise, and even driving an hour there/back in a proper race seat is pretty horrible.

[@MrVkull]

Ok, I hear what you're saying. But then I'd need to have a quick and easy way to change the seats as spending 6 hours for seats every time I want to hit the track will just make me never want to hit the track 😅. Surely there exists a market for people like me and surely there's a brand catering to my niche. Like I'm talking about a racing seat designed to accommodate a standard 3point harness aswell as allow for shoulder checks and padding for comfort. Obviously I'd be sacrificing safety but assuming it still meets track regulations then it's probably still pretty safe off and on the track.

[@gunbloodx]

I doubt it would take 6 hours to change the seats, you could get an additional pair of sliders and mount them on the racing seat (with the sidemount if you need one obviously). That way you could just take the stock seat on its sliders out and pop the race seat in. Depending on your car and how easy it is to get to the screws I could see that happening in less than 20 minutes. That being said, there are "racey" seats for road cars. They're not full blown bucket seats but should provide better support compared to (most) stock seats while still being comfortable. Recaro's "Dynamic" seat range or OMP's "Style", "Design 2" or "Strada" are the ones I could find quickly.

[@crmyersdesigns8961]

I have an NA Miata just like Zach and seats for the Miata are a really big issue. Because the NA cockpit is so small and cramped there is really only a handful of seats that work, so that was the biggest factor for my Miata.To be honest I am shocked he got the seats in with the door bars. The best bet is to ask to sit in some seats of your friends and sit in them for at least 10 minutes. See which seats are tight and snug and which ones are more loose. The mounting is also a big obstacle. While Zach is running into a broomstick issue (especially with a helmet) because of the seat mounts +slider +side mounts he has the seat way too high above the floor pan for a car like the NA you would want low profile floor mounts, no rails, and height adjustable side mounts to get you as low as possible. I say all this because as the height changes on your seat the driving position will change in coordination to your steering wheel and it may become fatiguing after a while. And lastly with your side mounts you will want to pick ones that allow for recline. Most fixed back racing seats have an almost 100 degree recline which is extremely upright and will cause back pain within minutes, so even just a 15 degree additional recline will be so much more comfortable. (never use bottom mounts because then you can't recline with a fixed back bucket). So there is a lot to consider when you change out the seats. If street driving is really what you want, but you also want a little razzle dazzle in the interior, I would suggest purchasing a reclining racing seat and not a bucket seat (like what Zach and I have) They are way more comfortable but offer less bolstering. Which in your case sounds like fair trade off for a most street driven car. Just be sure to do lot's of research because any seat change will feel completely different and take some getting used to.

[@senseihEnRY16]

Cool, can't wait to see the Miata on the track!

[@BungholeScape]

Sick flow zach

[@tal2021]

I wish someone touched me the way Zach Jobe touches his seats