rb968
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| posted on 18/2/13 at 11:56 PM |
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Seat suggestions - MK Indy
I fancy some new seats in my Indy now I have nearly finished my V6 conversion
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/21/viewthread.php?tid=175336&page=4
I currently have some slightly scruffy bare fibreglass MK seats but one of the glassed in fixings has come loose plus tbh a little bit of padding
wouldn't go amiss 
Quite fancy some Westfield covered race seats Westfield seats -
anyone tried these in an Indy with runners?
I really like the Westfield sport turbo seats but are a bit more than I wanted to spend
Sport turbo seats - anyone seen them or sat in one?
Also been looking at Lotus Elise seats on eBay and I have sat in some in a mates Elise but not sure how well they would work in an Indy with a
harness?
Open to any other suggestions/ experience anyone can suggest? Photos most welcome.
Rich
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RK
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 12:34 AM |
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I have enviously looked at other seat options too, for road and track: these are my own considerations:
1. Need to get lower than the roll bar
2. Could use a bit of padding, which puts me too high
3. I have nice fibreglass seats that are "ok" for comfort, but as a guy advancing in age, I despise the slightest discomfort, and I HATE
the fact that my head is too far forward when wearing a helmet, which is most of the time in the car. (I am not bothered by wind etc inherent to these
cars)
I have planned to make some 2 part foam jobbies, or one made from bean bag beans and resin, but it's too cold for that around here right now. I
have material I can glue over the final product, which I am certain would look pretty good. The headrest might prove a bit of a challenge, but nothing
is insurmountable!
So, to help you answer YOUR question:
I would try out the soft looking ones first before splurging, as the real world reviews aren't that glowing, and there are always second hand
ones about. I would make some before buying ones from Caterfield or whomever.
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kajzw
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 10:57 AM |
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You could do worse than have a look at JK Composite seats! I have a pair in my Indy and find them really comfortable and excellent quality for what
they cost!
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puma931
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 02:30 PM |
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I recently bought a pair of these (black + carbon).
 
PM me for contact details.
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Not Anumber
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 03:12 PM |
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Look spot on for racing but are they also comfortable enough for long journeys ?
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SeanStone
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 03:32 PM |
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http://www.tritonraceseats.com/lowsideseat.htm
Got a pair of those for sale if you'd be interested
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puma931
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 04:53 PM |
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probably not  but I have seen some with stick on pads....
quote:
Originally posted by Not Anumber
Look spot on for racing but are they also comfortable enough for long journeys ?
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ChrisL
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 05:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SeanStone
http://www.tritonraceseats.com/lowsideseat.htm
Got a pair of those for sale if you'd be interested
What would you be looking for? And what sort of condition are they?
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rb968
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 06:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by puma931
I recently bought a pair of these (black + carbon).
PM me for contact details.
To be honest that's pretty much what I have now. I was looking to something still suitable for a harness but a little bit comfier than a grip
seat. (Even if its a grp seat with a padded cover!)
Has anyone sat in one of these Cobra seats? Linky
Rich
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sebastiaan
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 07:27 PM |
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I have / had the Cobra roadster seven seats in mine. Quite comfy but I needed soma additional lumbar support as I am quite tall (1,90m with long-ish
legs, 34" inseam).
It is always best to try out a few different seats before ordering something. Maybe try some out during the new kit show season?
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austin man
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 08:54 PM |
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Brother in Law had the Cobra seats in His we found them to be really uncomfortable, now both have GRP seats with pads drove 1200 in 5 days no soreness
I also have a bad back
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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Trollyjack
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| posted on 23/3/13 at 03:06 PM |
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u2u sent
quote:
Originally posted by puma931
I recently bought a pair of these (black + carbon).
PM me for contact details.
TrollyJack
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rdodger
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| posted on 23/3/13 at 06:01 PM |
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How about Westfield Race seats?
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=westfield+race+seat&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=de1NUfXYCua50QXOz4HAAw&
ved=0CEIQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=673
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whitestu
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| posted on 23/3/13 at 06:20 PM |
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I've got Cobras and find them perfectly comfortable. I'm 6'2"ish.
Stu
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