andrew-theasby
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| posted on 14/4/03 at 09:47 PM |
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Seats
I want to put bucket seats in my car when its finished and i was told that cobra roadster 7's were made for the job so i left it till i was
ready for them. Ive just downloaded the sizes the other day tho to find that they are about 30 mm too wide to fit Can any body tell me the actual
width of these seats just incase it was a misprint or reccomend any others that might fit? Thanks
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kingr
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 07:49 AM |
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There was a post about this a little while ago and people came up with different figures for the dimensions, but surfice to say that they definately
fit in a regular book chassis, although I think the top edges of the base of the seat touch the sides.
Kingr
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 08:00 AM |
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I've sat in a book-std Locost with Cobra seats (courtesy of Jon Ison  ) . They may be a squash, but they do fit, and are very comfortable.
You might like to check with Jon to see if there were any problems.
David
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zetec
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| posted on 16/4/03 at 08:40 AM |
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Fitted Cobra 7s in a MK chassis, as said they do rub on chassis top rail but mine are on runners and still slide fine. There is a pic on my photo
section might help.
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LoCostLancs
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| posted on 16/4/03 at 08:54 AM |
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There are some nice bucket type seats here:
http://www.europaspares.com/index.html
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eddymcclements
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| posted on 16/4/03 at 09:10 AM |
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How about Richfield RX777? Narrow enough for both driver and passenger sides, adjustable height headrests and available in many colours with or
without contrasting piping.
Eddy
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andyd
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| posted on 18/4/03 at 09:48 AM |
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Andrew,
As I sit here typing this I just happen to have a Cobra Roadster 7 seat sitting on the floor next to me 
Hang on I'll measure it....
Right at it's widest the flexible side supports are about 18" wide. However in a trial fit in our car those bits do get deflected about
0.5 - 1". So if you have 17" at the point where your ar$e goes then that should be enough.
Let me know if you need any other measurements.
Andy
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andrew-theasby
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| posted on 18/4/03 at 06:54 PM |
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Uh oh ive only got 16" passenger side and 15" driver side cause the tunnel steps out one way to allow for the diff not being central on
the axle. Are they as flexible as this or is there some other nice ones available?
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Jasper
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| posted on 18/4/03 at 07:15 PM |
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I used Intatrim (01952 641712) Odyssey, £220 show offer, nice and comfy and very slim, I don't think I could have got Cobra's in mine
either. Don't be tempted by the cheaper 'Ranger', it has bugger all low back support. It's worth ringing them and seeing if
they have any show offers for the Stoneleigh show. I ended up with nice grey seats with black piping for the same money.
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andyd
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| posted on 18/4/03 at 08:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by andrew-theasby
Uh oh ive only got 16" passenger side and 15" driver side cause the tunnel steps out one way to allow for the diff not being central on
the axle. Are they as flexible as this or is there some other nice ones available?
Don't think the Cobras will fit then. Although the base ranges from about 14" to 17" depending on where you measure, I doubt that
they'd fit into a 15" width once you have panels fitted.
Our chassis is a Luego book size and with the panels on the seat will get slightly deformed on the sides. Besides I wouldn't want to try and
sit in anything smaller! These bad boys are "snug" to say the least and I'm not that big in the butt area!
Good luck in getting in and out of 15"/16" 's 
As women will tell you, an inch may not sound a lot but...
Andy
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andrew-theasby
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| posted on 19/4/03 at 01:58 PM |
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Thanks for helping, ill try giving intatrim a ring and see what they say, i really dont want to have bench seats but it might have to be the case
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 19/4/03 at 02:51 PM |
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My chassis is standard, and my Intatrim seats fit easily. Nice seats, but they put the runners on crooked??
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Jasper
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| posted on 19/4/03 at 03:16 PM |
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I didn't get runners, ain't nobody else gonna drive my car!
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Jasper
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| posted on 19/4/03 at 08:42 PM |
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Yeah, but only if you've got the nerve to use it (u know what I'm talking about!!)
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svante
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 posted on 6/5/03 at 07:51 AM |
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Seat
I searched for seats to my locost but it ended with me doing them myself..
se pics in folder svante. Price (incl all material) ca £200 for both seats. It required some work but it was fun...
Svante
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Chris Leonard
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| posted on 6/5/03 at 02:46 PM |
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I have a book Chassis and the roadster 7 seats fit. The sides are quite flexible and although a tight fit they do go in
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andrew-theasby
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| posted on 6/5/03 at 08:55 PM |
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I just got the intatrim catalogue in the post this week, and i like the look of them so i think thats what it ll be now. Thanks
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