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great video on manufacturing process of a carbon fibre based seat: Status Racing - The Making of a Ring SeatĀ
video on pouring a foam insert for a bucket seat: Making A Custom Foam Insert for the Race SeatĀ
wireframes are not utilized in such racing bucket seats
Misc.
seems that padding is directly glued / adhered onto the frame
some padding is velcroed on
seat pan
not sure about the robustness of this
seat covering is stitched on after
Sample dimensions of existing bucket seats:
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backrest lumbar support
extra support towards the lower back
form should be contoured to the natural āSā shape of the spine
prevents slumping and reduces stress on the spine and pelvis
head rest
supports back of head and upper neck
seat pan (bottom) length
allow for 1-4ā (25.4 4mm - 101.6mm) of space b/w between edge of seat pan and back of knee
allow for blood flow
seat pan should incline towards the back
creates a hammock that prevents the pelvis from sliding forward and ensures natural spine position
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