Tilo
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 07:08 PM |
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Smart seats
Hi there,
Anyone ever tried this? I had the seats in the garage for another project... But changes are required. There's almost no gap to the
propshaft.
I was working on this, but Smart's seats are way cooler...
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40inches
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 07:22 PM |
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I think you need to replace the tubes you cut out and find seats that fit. Loads of them about.
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 07:39 PM |
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could you tell me how wide the seats are on the base? please
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 07:42 PM |
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Those tubes need to go back !!!
If the seat dont fit with them in, try another seat.
The way it is, is just down right dangerous
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blakep82
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 07:48 PM |
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whoa! those two tubes that are missing are about worth about half the strentgh of the chassis! you need to get them back in and get some narrower
seats!
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Tilo
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 07:54 PM |
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Yes, i know i must have them, but not necessarily in that design... I'm thinking a narrow X type tunnel, reinforced on the sides.
The seats are 50cm wide (because of the back adjuster wheel).
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 08:02 PM |
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I'd suggest prop catchers then.....
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Tilo
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 08:03 PM |
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I'm not familiar with... Care to explain?
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 08:06 PM |
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If the prop was to ever let go at a joint, it can smash around in the tunnel... I'd want something to stop it, especially if your sitting so
close.
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Tilo
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 08:17 PM |
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I see... Already checked some pics on other threads. What if i built the whole tunnel in 3mm steel plate. That should cover it... It adds weight but
that's not my very first concern. I don't intent to use it for track days that often.
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daviep
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 08:28 PM |
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Personally I would say that the seat is completley wrong for a 7, you will find you are sitting much too high.
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Davie
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 08:29 PM |
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Seems like a lot of work for some nasty smart (sorry i really dont like them) seats.... That are heavy and too big!
Having to redesign the tunnel, making it heavier all over.
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 08:35 PM |
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I'd also be very worried about where the prop has been cut and joined????
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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Tilo
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 08:36 PM |
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Actually, they're lower then the one I was working on. I've seen some great seats, I liked a lot the ones from jkcomposites but
they're too expensive and not comfortable at all. As i said, I'll be using it for a drive on weekends on country roads when there's
good weather... I'll have all week to think about this and next weekend we'll see what comes out.
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eznfrank
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 08:37 PM |
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Whack them on ebay and buy something more suitable with the proceeds, they're just too big and heavy, not to mention very sponge like in the
event of rain
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stevebubs
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 08:59 PM |
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Try looking at elise seats...
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Tilo
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 09:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
Try looking at elise seats...
Look great! Not cheap, sadly...
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stevebubs
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| posted on 15/5/11 at 09:42 PM |
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Cloth ones are often <£150/pr...
Keep an eye out for vx220 seats, also...
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Tilo
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| posted on 22/5/11 at 12:00 PM |
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So, after having a long thought, this is what I came off with...
Leaned the back a little more (is now about 107º), cut and raised the front end of the base so it gives a little more support on the legs without
restraining movement and, as you can see, got a regular seatbelt fitted instead of unpractical racing type.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 22/5/11 at 12:25 PM |
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You will need to allow that seat belt sit closer to your hips, where it is now you would likely slide underneath it in an accident! Either that or the
edge of the metal will wear the seatbelt over time.
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 22/5/11 at 12:36 PM |
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Or the shoulder strap will deform the seat in a crash and not protect you.
I think you need to research more into what you doing before blindly jumping in and endangering yourself and others. This is why in the UK we now
have IVA to stop this sort of thing.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 22/5/11 at 12:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
Or the shoulder strap will deform the seat in a crash and not protect you.
Didnt even see that, thought it was connected to the chassis. That the above is exactly right, that mount needs to be alot stronger.
Allthough you dont have to comply with all the silly parts of the IVA, it would well be worth reading the important sections to give you an idea of
what will make your car safe for you to drive.
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Tilo
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| posted on 22/5/11 at 04:52 PM |
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Yes, i know, it's not all done yet. I'll cut some off on the sides and it will be lined. After lining i'll be higher and further
then it is now...
quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
You will need to allow that seat belt sit closer to your hips, where it is now you would likely slide underneath it in an accident! Either that or the
edge of the metal will wear the seatbelt over time.
[Edited on 22/5/11 by Tilo]
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Tilo
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| posted on 22/5/11 at 05:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
Or the shoulder strap will deform the seat in a crash and not protect you.
I think you need to research more into what you doing before blindly jumping in and endangering yourself and others. This is why in the UK we now
have IVA to stop this sort of thing.
No it wont... It will press me against the seat.
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 22/5/11 at 05:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Tilo
quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
Or the shoulder strap will deform the seat in a crash and not protect you.
I think you need to research more into what you doing before blindly jumping in and endangering yourself and others. This is why in the UK we now
have IVA to stop this sort of thing.
No it wont... It will press me against the seat.
Press you against the seat?
As you move forward and press against your seatbelt, the top of your seat thats got no strength in it could squash down or fold forwards.
Take a look at most mass production cars, the seatbelt doesnt apply pressure on the seat like that.
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