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Cobra Clubman
James - 17/10/03 at 03:02 PM

Any reason not to use a pair of Cobra Clubman seats in my +4" chassis?

They're £109 in Halfords so presumably I can get them elsewhere cheaper.
They seem reasonably comfy and a good driving position.

Is the only reason others don't use them that they won't fit a standard chassis? Or have I missed something?

Thanks,

James


Mk-Ninja - 17/10/03 at 03:16 PM

James

You will find loads of seats on Ebay, just search for seats in automotive. The only thing you wont find are seats that will fit in a standard 7.

Like you say all the main stream bucket seats are just too wide for a standard chassis.

Gordon


JoelP - 17/10/03 at 03:18 PM

i think that is the seat i got, is it a non recliner with 4 harness holes? Got it for 100 with a small tear at halfords. I think it is 20 inches wide, but thats ok in mine.

nice seat i think, just got another off ebay, 89 pounds delivered.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2436926340&category=30172&rd=1

is that the one?


James - 17/10/03 at 04:40 PM

Cheers guys- I think these're the ones I'm gonna go for.

Joel, yep, those are the ones I'm on about. How much was the delivery?

Cheers,

James


ChrisW - 17/10/03 at 05:06 PM

They are what I am using James. Fit nice and snug in the Viento - just got to fabricate some subframes for them.

Chris


James - 17/10/03 at 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by ChrisW
They are what I am using James. Fit nice and snug in the Viento - just got to fabricate some subframes for them.

Chris


I know the Viento's tall but be careful the frame ain't too tall.... you don't wanna fall over the side!

What sort of thing were you planning on?

And where did you get the seat/how much?

James


JoelP - 17/10/03 at 06:31 PM

my delivery was quoted as £9 from newcastle! sure he has it wrong, but its his problem cos the cheque goes tommorow!

mine are on rails, do people normally not use them? it is quite high i suppose...


ChrisW - 17/10/03 at 07:21 PM

I've had them for years mate - they were in the Fiesta. Got them from SCA race and rally in Norwich as it was just up the road at the time. Cost me about £90 each plus the subframes and harnesses.

Chris

quote:
Originally posted by James
quote:
Originally posted by ChrisW
They are what I am using James. Fit nice and snug in the Viento - just got to fabricate some subframes for them.

Chris


I know the Viento's tall but be careful the frame ain't too tall.... you don't wanna fall over the side!

What sort of thing were you planning on?

And where did you get the seat/how much?

James