Finding the perfect sim racing bucket seat

What makes the perfect sim racing seat? In this video I visit GSM performance and see their showroom of bucket seats!
I try Sparco, Recarro and OMP seats and see which is best for sim racing!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:04 Short List
02:19 Things that I learned
05:10 Comfort
06:20 The Winner
07:26 Conclusions
GSM Website is here: www.sportseats4u.co.uk/
Seat I bought: tidd.ly/3yp0cCS
No affiliation, but really appreciate being able to go and try the seats IRL!
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[@MichaelSmithRaces]

I made the video in this style as me sitting in the seat / pointing at it just looked odd :) Once I have more experience with the seat I will do a long term review video, thanks for watching!

[@steveparker3135]

Hey, just wanna say great video. I too have just ordered a Grid Q and I’m also wondering how much of an upgrade (if any) it would be over an RS9. Sounds promising you felt it was a great upgrade. I also have the VRS pedals too but have been continually adjusting the brake pedal. What settings did you have before and after? I’m currently on- Red spring Preload - 24mm Tie bar - 42mm Max brake - 62% Min brake force - 10% Thanks Good luck with the channel

[@MichaelSmithRaces]

@steveparker3135 email me my address is in my channel info and we can compare brake settings!

[@ricardoa1661]

that looked like a fun trip 😃

[@MichaelSmithRaces]

@ricardoa1661 thats why I make youtube videos because IRL no one wants to talk to me about this nonsense but I find it fun! :D thanks for the comment!

[@danut05]

How's the lumbar support? I have some lower back pain after 30 minutes in a reclinable chair.

[@MichaelSmithRaces]

@danut05 no lumbar support in the grid q, I dont think any bucket seats have it. I have added the sparco lumbar cushion, and also have a folded towel (hard to describe but works great). The main reason for changing seat was because of low back issues, and its definitely better in the grid Q for me. I will have to do a follow up review video for the seat, and show my lumbar situation!

[@SDRaygon]

I have been looking for a few weeks, and I do sadly not have an option to just go try some seats, im aabout 173cm small and a little on the chunky side but also getting more and more fit/lean, does anyone have any recommendations?

[@MichaelSmithRaces]

@SDRaygon I would strongly encourage you to take some measurements of your hip width & shoulder width and email a company that supplies them to ask which would be the best fit. On the Sparco website they also have the measurements for the chairs dimensions, good luck!

[@NandoLorris4]

How much does width impact your driving? The Sparco Evo in M is slightly larger than my actual waist size which is what I’m looking for but I’m not certain how different the L and XL versions will feel

[@MichaelSmithRaces]

@NandoLorris4 I would say it feels nicer the tighter it is, but it would feel significantly worse if it was too tight vs too wide. I also have the sparco lumber cushion which you can velcro on and it makes it hug a bit more. Make sure you check shoulder width rather than waist width, that would be the worst case if your shoulders are crushed in!

[@itsmrmilo]

what pedals are you using? I didn’t see any video about them or anything on the channel

[@MichaelSmithRaces]

@itsmrmilo thanks for asking I have a couple of pedal videos that I need to make, I'm mainly using VRS now, but i'll prioritise getting a pedal video out soonish :)

[@alexllama1]

I am about to get my first cockpit for sim racing and I am still trying to figure out what seat I want, btw I cant go to a store to try out seats. Would you be able to give me a recommendation for a bucket seat with great comfort (for someone who is quite skinny) and no flex, preferably with some depth as well. Thanks

[@MichaelSmithRaces]

@alexllama1 try to email a seat distributer they will be a lot more knowledgable than me, of the seats I found the best, the OMP WRC-R would be best meet your description I think! Still kinda wish I had got that one :)

[@alexllama1]

@@MichaelSmithRacesThanks, I might go and do that. Also the video was great and you should definitely keep creating content.👍

[@mementomori4972]

Thank you, that was very informative. I'm glad you found the right seat for you,...but I'm weak minded and now I want the OMP :D. Its unfortunately over 600 Euros here where I could get a hold of it. I will just save up a bit longer. Mine works for now. has no flex and is actually comfortable,..It's just pretty worn, torn and not very presentable since it was already used when I got it. I had basically no choice back then when I bought it. My old one caused me physical pain and I was very tight on finances. Was thinking about re-upholstering, but that would be even more expensive than a new seat. Hows your back with the new seat btw?

[@MichaelSmithRaces]

Thanks for commenting @mementomori4972 honestly the only reason I didnt go for the OMP was because I was worried the extra padding could be a negative, wish I could try them at home for an extended period! My back has been better with this seat as you dont get pushed "into" the seat, but the reason I did this video rather than a review is I have just not had enough time in it yet to make a good opinion. If your seat is worn and torn ill also have to keep an eye on how this one holds up!

[@mementomori4972]

@@MichaelSmithRaces I wouldn't be worried! Mine was heavily used in a race car and cooked in the sun before i got it. it's also not a Sparco Grid.

[@freewayno2296]

@@MichaelSmithRaces Understand your concern but how much thicker are we speaking? Looking at picking up the Evo, but you peaked my interest in the OMP.

[@JosephAttenborough]

Good vid mate. How tall are you?

[@MichaelSmithRaces]

Thank you @JosephAttenborough I’m 5’ 10” so pretty average height I think… is there a certain seat you are looking at?