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I've got the same issue, and have just fitted a 997 sport seat which sits about an inch lower than the 996 seat.
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Hi all, TL R - need advice on lowering seat. :?: I just had the awesome experience of going to my first track day with the 996. I am extremely happy that a) IMS did not go b) cylinder head did not crack c) cooling was excellent d) oil pressure as well, BUT! I rented a helmet OMP like on the pic and was extremely uncomfortable as my head was constantly banging against the ceiling, I am 6"2, and have the factory manual sport seats. So my question; Will Recaro Pole positions significantly lower my seating position? (should I have a fixed mount?) "‹"‹"‹"‹"‹"‹"‹Other ideas? Is there a helmet with and low profile that you could recommend? Thanks!

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I've got the same issue, and have just fitted a 997 sport seat which sits about an inch lower than the 996 seat.

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The thickness of helmets are pretty standard. If you go pole position or similar then one of these allows the seat to fitted as low as possible with runner. I have these in my GT3 and seat base is 5 mm higher than when I had direct fixed. Also as you get into TDs you will want harnesses and these also supply mounting points for side and lap belts https://www.bbiautosport.com/products-1/bbi-seat-base-and-slider-kit

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Ive just fitted a fixed bucket seat but have it on sliders and it doesnt sit any lower than the std sports seats but hell it holds you a lot better. Never found the std sports seats that great. If you can live with fixed seat position it would be about 30mm lower bolted to the rails.

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