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How to Change Seat Position in Iracing

How to change seat position in iRacing: quick Garage Setup steps, common causes and fast fixes for iRacing drivers so you can restore correct cockpit view and comfort.

If you’re dealing with how to change seat position in iracing, the fix is usually in the Garage Setup under the Driver position sliders (X/Y/Z). You’re in the right place — follow these clear steps and save the setup so the cockpit view is correct next time.

Quick Answer — how to change seat position in iracing

Open the Garage → Setup for the car, find the Driver position controls (seat X = forward/back, seat Y = left/right, seat Z = up/down), adjust small amounts, then save and apply the setup to the session.

What’s really going on

iRacing stores where your virtual seat sits as part of the car setup. Changing those values moves your camera and driver model inside the cockpit — it does not change car physics. If the seat looks wrong it’s usually because you edited the wrong setup, the host locked setups, or you didn’t save/apply the change before rejoining the session.

Step-by-step fix

  1. Join the session and open the Garage. Click Setup for the car you’re in.
  2. Look for the Driver or Driver Position panel inside the Setup screen. If you don’t see it, switch to the full/advanced setup view.
  3. Find the Seat X, Seat Y and Seat Z sliders: X = forward/back, Y = left/right, Z = up/down. Move them in 0.01–0.05 increments.
  4. Use the in-sim cockpit camera to confirm your view while you tweak — small changes matter.
  5. Click Save (or Save As) to store the setup. If you want the change every time, overwrite your default or save a named setup.
  6. Re-enter the track or reload the setup in the session to confirm the new position is applied.

If you can’t move them: check if the session or race host locked setups, or if you’re editing the wrong setup (driver vs. shared or default). Some hosted leagues disable setup changes.

Extra Tips / Checklist

  • Move the seat in small steps — big shifts will make aiming and braking feel odd.
  • For VR, Z (height) and Y (left/right) are most important to center your eyes.
  • If your wheel or button box has macros, bind a button to load your preferred setup for quick fixes.
  • If a setup “won’t stick,” save it with a new name and then load that exact file before driving.
  • Remember: seat changes are part of the setup file and can be shared; you won’t permanently break the car.

FAQs

Q: Why don’t I see Driver position sliders in the setup?
A: Some views hide advanced panels. Switch to Advanced Setup or look for a “Driver” tab in the Setup screen. Also check if setups are locked by the session host.

Q: Will changing seat position affect lap times or SR/iRating?
A: No. Seat position only changes your camera/eye position. It doesn’t change car physics, though your comfort and visibility can indirectly affect driving.

Q: How do I reset to default seat position?
A: Load the car’s Default setup or re-download the official default. You can also manually reset X/Y/Z to the recorded default values.

Q: Can I adjust seat position live while driving?
A: You can tweak and preview in the Garage between runs. Some camera offsets can be used live, but to make permanent changes use the Setup page and save them.

Short wrap-up

Fixing seat position is fast once you know where the Driver X/Y/Z controls live in the Garage Setup. Make small changes, save a named setup, and confirm in a short test run. Next session, try one small change at a time until the view feels natural.