Jesus-Ninja
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| posted on 23/8/08 at 09:48 AM |
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Who's sat in comfy seats?
I've decided that fixed seats are the way for my project (I did consider recliner, but they're too lardy).
Current favourite options are
Sparco Evo (just over 6kgs each), but not many sets around 2nd hand
Corbeau Forza (just over 8kgs each), plenty to be had in various colours, conditions and prices on flea-bay
Fibre glass only (4kgs each), like these...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270267055439&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=017
Anyone sat in these, or able to suggest alternatives for consideration?
Suspension geometry tool here >>> http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=81376
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asl
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| posted on 23/8/08 at 10:17 AM |
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I've got the fibre glass seats and although they were comfortable enough there is a guy on ebay that makes and sells made to measure cushions. I
bought some and I am very happy with them. I've tried an ebay search but can't find him. I will look for the link.
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simoto
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| posted on 23/8/08 at 11:16 AM |
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I got mine for slightly less from JK composites in southport, nr liverpool.
Nice guys and stunning seats.
Pre cut foams or made to measure fitted vinyl pads in variety of colours(the pads).
01704569730 Kieth or Jordan.
striker/blade now complete, thanks to all on this site.
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oliwb
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| posted on 23/8/08 at 12:34 PM |
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I've got some GTS fibreglass ones. Really comfortable and well made also look good. I would buy them again but certainly not from GTS! Maybe
rally design or a trawl through ebay would prove fruitful for a pair! Oli.
If your not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room!
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RK
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| posted on 23/8/08 at 02:50 PM |
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Triton is a great person to deal with!
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gavin174
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| posted on 23/8/08 at 03:23 PM |
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used the fibreglass seats in the superspec
but added the extra pads for a bit more comfort.....jpg)
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Jesus-Ninja
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| posted on 23/8/08 at 04:11 PM |
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I saw a pair of the grp ones at a show today, in a 7, but they didn't seem very stiff.
I'm going to look at a pair of these ksports on monday - 280 the pair 2nd hand but never used. 6kgs a piece.
If they fit, then they'll be going in 
Suspension geometry tool here >>> http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=81376
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 23/8/08 at 05:34 PM |
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I got a pair of grp ones from MK and even though they have no padding and look as comfy as sitting in a cement mixer they are probably the best things
I have ever sat in. I have bought other types made by cobra and Ricardo but all those gave me back pain, some were just not usable. The Mk ones are so
good there is a real danger of me falling asleep and I love their strength in a crash especially from things striking you from behind where normal
seats are hopeless, rather like wearing body armour.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Triton
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| posted on 23/8/08 at 05:50 PM |
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Don't take my word for ask on here but our seats are sturdy wee numbers because of the way they are made, shell has the base laminated on while
still on the mould to maintain the shape rather than just glugged on with silicon.
They have been tested hard in off road buggies who take daft 10ft high jumps with no problems with the seat flexing or breaking.
Not the cheapest but then not the dearest either...oh and we make them everyday for a living rather than in a garden shed for beer tokens....
Cheers,
Mark
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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bigfoot4616
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| posted on 23/8/08 at 06:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by simoto
I got mine for slightly less from JK composites in southport, nr liverpool.
Nice guys and stunning seats.
Pre cut foams or made to measure fitted vinyl pads in variety of colours(the pads).
01704569730 Kieth or Jordan.
how well do they fit the striker? looks very tight if i'm measuring it properly on mine
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