BigMac
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| posted on 29/12/14 at 06:58 PM |
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Kit Parts Direct GRP Seats: Anyone use them?
Hi guys
Apologies if this particular brand of seat has been 'done to death'- couldn't find anything on the search.
I'm contemplating swapping my JK composites for
these from kit parts
direct, primary reason being that my JKs are mounted to the bulkhead which means that there's no adjustability for other drivers (the
wife, friends etc). I'm looking at swapping them out for a set which have solid bases and mounting hardware in them, so they can be mounted to
rails- well, at least the drivers side could.
Just wondering if anyone is using these seats before I take the plunge and buy them? They look like a good quality to me, bearing in mind
they're £170 for the pair. Or does anyone else have any other recommendations along the same lines?
Thanks in advance all,
Ben.
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jacko
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| posted on 29/12/14 at 07:05 PM |
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Do a search i think that company has gone
Jacko
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 29/12/14 at 07:07 PM |
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I had a look for them on Hull and couldn't find them!
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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jacko
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| posted on 29/12/14 at 07:09 PM |
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http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=188561
Have a read all the way down this post
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theprisioner
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| posted on 29/12/14 at 08:34 PM |
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Very similar parts at (GBS) KitSpares Direct
http://www.kitspares.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1012
I did not like them as the finish at the back was not good, I guess they have improved them judging by the illustration.
http://sylvabuild.blogspot.com/
http://austin7special.blogspot.co.uk/
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danny keenan
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| posted on 29/12/14 at 08:56 PM |
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Hi check out my seats all good quality and have a carbon headrest.
http://www.mksportscars.com/parts-interior.html
Thanks Danny
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CosKev3
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| posted on 29/12/14 at 08:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BigMac
Hi guys
Apologies if this particular brand of seat has been 'done to death'- couldn't find anything on the search.
I'm contemplating swapping my JK composites for
these from kit parts
direct, primary reason being that my JKs are mounted to the bulkhead which means that there's no adjustability for other drivers (the
wife, friends etc). I'm looking at swapping them out for a set which have solid bases and mounting hardware in them, so they can be mounted to
rails- well, at least the drivers side could.
Just wondering if anyone is using these seats before I take the plunge and buy them? They look like a good quality to me, bearing in mind
they're £170 for the pair. Or does anyone else have any other recommendations along the same lines?
Thanks in advance all,
Ben.
MK seats are very nice.
But do you realise you can get bases for your JK's so they will then fit onto runners?
If you don't fancy bonding them on yourself take the seats to JK and they will fit them.
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threadbare wallet
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| posted on 30/12/14 at 01:06 PM |
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I have the kitspares ones,they have a built in base that can be bolted to a runner.the backs are nice and stiff and the finish is great but they are
not made for the "larger man" lol i fit great but some of my pie eating mates need a hand to get back out!!!
Very few things are "really" needed.
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clutch_kick
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| posted on 30/12/14 at 06:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by threadbare wallet
I have the kitspares ones,they have a built in base that can be bolted to a runner.the backs are nice and stiff and the finish is great but they are
not made for the "larger man" lol i fit great but some of my pie eating mates need a hand to get back out!!!
.... and so are there any seats around that will accept wide loads?  don't think I'll be losing weight any time soon by the looks of all
the christmas goodies.
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BigMac
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| posted on 30/12/14 at 06:41 PM |
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Thanks everyone for the replies, I'm glad I asked now.
Seems I'll steer clear of the Kit Parts Direct ones then.
I agree with clutch_kick, if it don't wide loads, I'm afraid I'm out! That said clutch_kick, my current seats are the ones from JK,
but the wider of the Sevens models, they're snug around the waist, but very supportive if you have the blessing of an built-in cake shelf like
myself...
More research needed I think, but seems the moral of the story is don't buy the ones from Kit Parts Direct then!
Cheers all,
Ben.
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clutch_kick
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| posted on 30/12/14 at 07:56 PM |
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Those JK seats look nice .... they do have a floor bracket it seems on the website.
Not sure what will be on offer with my Kit .... I should be popping over to the UK to get things finalised end of January.
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Sadsy
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| posted on 7/1/15 at 07:48 PM |
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I've just received my jk seats today and the quality is excellent. They fit very nice in the fury and bolt to the floor at the front on the seat
lip, little brackets for the upmost part of the seat supplied. I'm very happy with them I'm glad I got these even though kit car place is
local to me.
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AJR
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| posted on 16/1/15 at 09:34 AM |
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What is the comfort like in these sorts of seats as I'm thinking of changing?
I have a set of Cobra 7 seats and obviously won't expect the same sort of comfort but if I were to change to these would I be regretting it
after a couple of hours driving?
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