datz510
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| posted on 14/6/06 at 11:03 PM |
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Fitted my seats
I picked up a set of Kirkey Prostreet/Drag seats from a race supplier here in the states. Each seat with cover was about $160.
Got the seats mounted and did some minor work repositioning the driver's seat a little. Turned out great I think. Both seats are adjustable
and have very low profile ball bearing dual locking slider mechanisms. I'm very happy with how comfortable the seats are. They are snug
enough that I'm going to have to get my friends to pry me out of the car with a big stick when I'm done driving, I think.
The passenger seat has one of the seat covers fitted so you can see how it will look. They are very comfortable seats.
Seat mounting bolt arrangement:
The anti-submarine belt mount is integrated into the seat slider mechanism:
Side view showing how low the seats sit:
Some detail photos of the seat slider mechanisms:
The sliders I used are dual locking:
Both seat covers on:
[Edited on 14/6/06 by datz510]
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the_fbi
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| posted on 14/6/06 at 11:42 PM |
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Very nice!
Good price too 
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smdl
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| posted on 15/6/06 at 01:28 AM |
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Very nice! What width of Kirkeys are these? Also, is this a book-width chassis?
Thanks,
Shaun
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zetec7
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 posted on 15/6/06 at 06:44 AM |
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Looking good! Good to see another McSorely frame, too!
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RazMan
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| posted on 15/6/06 at 07:09 AM |
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I really like the look of the Kirkey seats and I was trying to find a UK stockist a while back. The couple that I found only kept stock of the more
common models and I ended up going in another direction 
Very nice BTW
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Kissy
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| posted on 15/6/06 at 08:29 AM |
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I take it you tried these:
http://www.randallmotorsport.co.uk/
or you can order from the States direct
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Kissy
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| posted on 15/6/06 at 08:34 AM |
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...here: http://www.kirkeyracing.com/
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RazMan
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| posted on 15/6/06 at 08:47 AM |
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I tried both of those (and a couple more I think)and they all said that they didn't keep much stock and just took orders. I needed to see try a
seat for fit before I ordered so I had to go for a fibreglass option instead
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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stevec
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| posted on 15/6/06 at 03:25 PM |
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Very tasty seats.
I think a washer under the bolt heads in picture 3 would be an idea,
Steve,
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datz510
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| posted on 15/6/06 at 04:13 PM |
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These are 17" hip-width Kirkey drag seats. I think you can get them in widths ranging from 15" through 18 or 19" as well.
The seats are just trial fitted for now. I'll use all the appropriate fasteners on the final fit. 
I ordered these seats from www.jegs.com Not sure if they deliver worldwide or not, but they had the best deal on these seats and shipping was
extremely cheap. Might be worth a try. Otherwise, look for a local dealer for Kirkey. There should be some on both sides of the pond, I would
think.
Hang on, we're goin for a ride!
1972 Datsun 510 (1600) w/ 200hp 3.0L V6
1995 Nissan Pathfinder rock crawler
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smdl
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| posted on 17/6/06 at 01:30 AM |
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Thanks for the info on the seats. I would never be able to fit seats that wide in my book chassis. That said, Ultrashield advises that their seats
are only 5/8" wider than the hip measurement, so I could probably fit one of their 16" seats in.
We'll see!
Shaun
Oh, and Mark (CaL viNx), here's to you:  
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