wydraz
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| posted on 22/12/08 at 01:48 PM |
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Cobra Roadster 7 seats
Hi All,
I am toying with the idea of putting some Cobra Roadster 7 seats in my 2004 build Indy.
It currently has the MK fibreglass seats in it and I have more than enough legroom, I also want a bit more comfort.
My question is, how much could I expect to get for 2 perfect condition orange/carbon fibre effect MK fibreglass seats if I were to sell them to help
towards the cost of the Roadster 7's and does anyone know if I can get the Roadster 7's in Orange/Black?
A good supplier for the Cobra's would also be good 
Any fitment issues?
Cheers,
Dan
[Edited on 22/12/08 by wydraz]
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wydraz
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| posted on 22/12/08 at 01:56 PM |
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I have also found these:
LINK
Anyone got these in their Indy?
Dan
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 22/12/08 at 02:01 PM |
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Roadster 7's fit fine in an Indy. The only thing I found was the width is a bit snug but if on runners they'll slide backwards and
forward fine.
I needed to mount the runners on 16mm box section to allow enough clearance for the mechanism to work but apart from that no problems.
If you use runners and box section use a nut inside the box section with the seat runner bolt through it that way the box section stays with the seat
and makes it a lot easier when it comes to fitting in the car.
Hope that makes sense.
Nigel
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wydraz
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| posted on 22/12/08 at 02:06 PM |
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Thanks Nigel.
Another option which i have just seen is to stick padding onto the GRP MK ones....where could I get this?
I like how Hellfire has done his:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/Ickle%20seat.JPG
If Hellfire reads this, where did you get the padding from mate or did you cut it yourself?
Thanks,
Dan 
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 22/12/08 at 02:30 PM |
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I could be wrong but I'm sure he mentions it on his web site somewhere. May be worth a look.
Nigel
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nick205
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| posted on 22/12/08 at 02:41 PM |
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There's a guy on here called Cashy IIRC who was offering Roadster 7 seats at good prices.
Remember harness slots (if you need them) are extra on the Roadsters.
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Humbug
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| posted on 22/12/08 at 02:52 PM |
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This guy does Cobras at better prices than Cashy (or did, the last time I looked).
Can't comment on quality/service, though, as I ended up getting something different.
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triumphdave
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| posted on 22/12/08 at 04:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wydraz
Thanks Nigel.
Another option which i have just seen is to stick padding onto the GRP MK ones....where could I get this?
I like how Hellfire has done his:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/Ickle%20seat.JPG
If Hellfire reads this, where did you get the padding from mate or did you cut it yourself?
Thanks,
Dan
Are these pads any good?,they look like a good price. Linky
If you always do what you have always done you will always get what you have always got
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Hellfire
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| posted on 22/12/08 at 05:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wydraz
If Hellfire reads this, where did you get the padding from mate or did you cut it yourself?
Thanks,
Dan
Dan, I sourced the adhesive foam from a company which I can never remember the name of.  I've got details at work, so I'll post them up
tomorrow.
We designed and cut the pattern ourselves.
Phil
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austin man
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| posted on 22/12/08 at 09:01 PM |
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Ive sat in the Cobra seats and the MK fibreglass ones Stick with the fiberglass ones and get some padding as Hellfire have done. The Cobra ones are
really snug Im 12 stone and theres not much room for movement you feel crippled after a coule of hours in one.
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ReMan
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| posted on 22/12/08 at 09:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by austin man
Ive sat in the Cobra seats and the MK fibreglass ones Stick with the fiberglass ones and get some padding as Hellfire have done. The Cobra ones are
really snug Im 12 stone and theres not much room for movement you feel crippled after a coule of hours in one.
I disaggree.
I'm 15-17 stone, and big build on top
I would not fit IN the shell seats, but fit on the cobra's well.
Done 3-4 hour journeys no problem
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StevenB
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 12:05 AM |
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Has anybody SVA'd their car with cobra 7s
installed or is it an upgrade later?
Is there an issue with the standard height of
the harness holes and the seat belt mounts
on the standard MK?
Im looking to get these seats myself.
Cheers
s
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 11:45 AM |
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I SVA'd mine with Cobra seats fitted. The only thing that I was concerned about was the height of the harness holes compared to the harness
mount on the chassis.
To be on the safe side I ordered 4 of the metal sleeves that fit inside the polybushes from MK. Sprayed them black them used longer eye bolts fitted
through the sleeves to the chassis.
No comments from the examiner about the set up.
Cheers
Nigel
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ReMan
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| posted on 23/12/08 at 08:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by StevenB
Has anybody SVA'd their car with cobra 7s
installed or is it an upgrade later?
Is there an issue with the standard height of
the harness holes and the seat belt mounts
on the standard MK?
Im looking to get these seats myself.
Cheers
s
FWIW
No problem at SVA.
In fact, my tester (nottinham) commented that the design of the Cobras was sufficiently strong, that the harness holes become the top belt mounting
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