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Yep, I’m 6'3", 230 lbs—so headroom and seat ergonomics are a real challenge. I spoke with P1 Designs yesterday, but I’m also planning to experiment on my own. My goal is to design and 3D print a custom seat cushion using a TPU cellular solid structure, similar to Porsche’s 3D-printed seat...

Update – June 2, 2025 WOW! Removing the seat cushion from the Lightweight Buckets gave me plenty of headroom with my helmet on—an expensive lesson learned. Next step: I need to develop a low-profile seat cushion that still offers solid leg support and improved comfort for my lower back and...

@DiscoWagon Quick update on my project: I’ve asked Porsche to reinstall my factory seats while retaining the Manthey roll cage. Once I get the car back, the first thing I’ll try is removing the seat cushion bottoms from my Lightweight Buckets (LWBs) to see if that improves headroom. If that...

My buddy has been running these Jaeger Brothers front rock guards on his 991.1 GT3 RS with great results, so I decided to pick up a set for my car as well. They install easily with no modifications required. The design features a patent-pending rubber serrated flange with an internal metal core...

Thanks for the input! I'm actually heading back to Porsche tomorrow to re-test the seat. The current setup has the slider installed, and we’re planning to remove it to see if that gives me the clearance I need. If that doesn't solve it, the Recaro P1300 GT is definitely next on my list. I know...

Sabelt Seat Update: Still sitting too high — even with adjustments, I don’t fit in the car with my helmet on. I’m continuing to explore possible solutions, but if I can’t make it work, I may have to consider selling the car. Definitely not the update I was hoping to share.

I've successfully designed and 3D-printed a direct plug-and-play solution for both the inboard strake and wheel well strake. These parts require no modifications, reuse the existing hardware, and integrate seamlessly with the OEM strake. I'm currently looking for a few testers interested in...

Problem with the wheel and tire geometry that was interfering with the meshing process. The issue is now fixed, so it's time to remesh and move forward with the simulation!

Mesh generation is progressing well for the 992 CFD simulation. Excited to see things coming together—should have some preliminary results soon!

Update – 22 Apr 2025: Stopped at Discovery Parts located at Atlanta Motorsports Park (north of Atlanta, Georgia). Tried out a variety of seats in person. Chose the Sabelt Titan XL: Felt the most comfortable and supportive for my build. The Recaro Profi SPG XL was still too narrow in the back...

That's what I thought as well. I actually asked the dealership to leave the rear door cards out, but it seems that message didn’t make it to the technician. Once I get the car back, I’ll post some pictures and share more detailed info on why the Manthey roll bar—supposedly based on the OEM...

Cool. I was thinking about getting the red Manthey hooks.

Update – 15 Apr 2025: The Sabelt GT Pad seat won't fit in my 991.2 GT3 RS unless: The door card and center console are removed. Ordered low-profile sliders to allow others to move the seat forward, but: The sliders were too narrow for the OEM seat bolt locations. Ended up needing to purchase...

3D printing is complete! Now it’s time to test the fit and confirm my design. I printed this on my Prusa MK4 using Prusment PLA. Since the part was too large for the bed, I split the model into three pieces. I prefer this approach because if something goes wrong, I only need to reprint one...

HANS Devices, Frontal Head Restraints, and the SCHROTH SHR FLEX Conclusion and Introduction: In the world of motorsport, protecting a driver’s head and neck during high-speed crashes is paramount. Over the years, the introduction of HANS devices (Head and Neck Support) has revolutionized...