Ultrashield Superseat vs. Butlerbuilt Sprint Advantage

SprintRacer4 · 12/8/08, 1:53 AM

In my opinion you cannot comprimise weight & money when it comes to driver safety. If you can afford the LaJoie thats what I'd prefer. The craftsmanship, qaulity & comfort are second to none. Plus you can still see out of it, I know personally that in a midget & non wing sprint car the Butler can be difficult sometimes. Not as bad in a winged car 'cause you can't really see out the right side much any way. My first pick would be LaJoie then Butler

AsianPersuasian · 12/8/08, 2:22 AM

how are the head restraints on the lajoie seat? i've heard that they bend pretty easily...are they tubular or solid stock?

Dick Mahoney · 12/8/08, 11:08 AM

I have tested my Ultrashield Halo seat too many times and am satisfied with it PS my son also uses one

Robert Ballou · 12/8/08, 1:02 PM

I am a firm believer in any Butlerbuilt seat. I have taken possibly some of the hardest rides in sprint car racing and have walked away from all of them. While Lajoie does manufacture good seats, in my opinion you can't get as good of a feel in the car with their rounded frame. When you are going into a corner you tend to slide because everything is rounded in their design. With a Butlerbuilt I feel you can get yourself a tighter fit in the seat and feel what the race car is actually doing without any sliding in the seat.

As with any good company if your Butlerbuilt seat isn't comfortable or fit well they will be more than happy to work with you on fixing it. If you need a contact person e-mail me and I will connect you with them.

It is my understanding that the Ultrashield is pre-made not allowing it to be molded to your size and shape, whereas the Butlerbuilt seat is measured to fit your needs and then built to your specifications.

Sincerely,
Robert Ballou

tony sessions 17 · 12/8/08, 2:12 PM

I have run Butler and LaJoie they are both spectacular seats, But the LaJoie sticks out the most to me when I was talking to Russ Gamester and he said the Lajoie prevented a splintered rear axle from stabbing him in the back, I'm not sure the lightweight seats would have done that! In my opinion cost is not a factor when it comes to safety.

12/8/08, 1:53 AM	#11 Re: Ultrashield Superseat vs. Butlerbuilt Sprint Advantage
SprintRacer4 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 356	In my opinion you cannot comprimise weight & money when it comes to driver safety. If you can afford the LaJoie thats what I'd prefer. The craftsmanship, qaulity & comfort are second to none. Plus you can still see out of it, I know personally that in a midget & non wing sprint car the Butler can be difficult sometimes. Not as bad in a winged car 'cause you can't really see out the right side much any way. My first pick would be LaJoie then Butler

12/8/08, 2:22 AM	#12 Re: Ultrashield Superseat vs. Butlerbuilt Sprint Advantage
AsianPersuasian Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 76	how are the head restraints on the lajoie seat? i've heard that they bend pretty easily...are they tubular or solid stock?

12/8/08, 11:08 AM	#13 Re: Ultrashield Superseat vs. Butlerbuilt Sprint Advantage
Dick Mahoney Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 198	I have tested my Ultrashield Halo seat too many times and am satisfied with it PS my son also uses one

12/8/08, 1:02 PM	#14 Re: Ultrashield Superseat vs. Butlerbuilt Sprint Advantage
Robert Ballou Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 36	I am a firm believer in any Butlerbuilt seat. I have taken possibly some of the hardest rides in sprint car racing and have walked away from all of them. While Lajoie does manufacture good seats, in my opinion you can't get as good of a feel in the car with their rounded frame. When you are going into a corner you tend to slide because everything is rounded in their design. With a Butlerbuilt I feel you can get yourself a tighter fit in the seat and feel what the race car is actually doing without any sliding in the seat. As with any good company if your Butlerbuilt seat isn't comfortable or fit well they will be more than happy to work with you on fixing it. If you need a contact person e-mail me and I will connect you with them. It is my understanding that the Ultrashield is pre-made not allowing it to be molded to your size and shape, whereas the Butlerbuilt seat is measured to fit your needs and then built to your specifications. Sincerely, Robert Ballou

12/8/08, 2:12 PM	#15 Re: Ultrashield Superseat vs. Butlerbuilt Sprint Advantage
tony sessions 17 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 72	I have run Butler and LaJoie they are both spectacular seats, But the LaJoie sticks out the most to me when I was talking to Russ Gamester and he said the Lajoie prevented a splintered rear axle from stabbing him in the back, I'm not sure the lightweight seats would have done that! In my opinion cost is not a factor when it comes to safety.