Race-Rodz,
The average chassis weighs about 425 lbs complete less brakes and axle shafts. Bare chassis weigh somewhere between 160-200lbs.
This WILL weigh more in a traditional unibody...thankfully you are adding weight to the center and down below. The weight difference isn't a whole lot, and is certainly offset by the increased performance.
Prodigy,
I understand your point. Keep in mind the floorpan in which the seat bolts to is already raised high above the rest of the floor, and there are a multitude of seat brackets (and you can make/modify your own) to make things work. Not all seats have the same padding height, either. We have a builder who built a car using our chassis for a guy that was about 6'2" (and about 230lbs, big guy), and he fits in there very comfortably. I believe that car was sectioned 3-1/4". This is a common concern for people, but is often not a problem.
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