Dave Lindemann
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SLC Aftermarket Seat Option
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I made a template of the shape I wanted so I could duplicate both sides.
In image "seat1", I removed about an inch of gelcoat on both sides and glued urethane foam strips around perimeter. I the glassed over the 1" raw edge and the foam, then chipped out the foam and reinforced the back side for strength. Formed the headrest area the same way and rounded the top corners. I tried various shapes of belt cut outs and decided on these. I'll make three individual cushion for each seat like the B5's. So far I'm very pleased with the shape and the fitment. The hump between the the legs adds a lot to the seat. I need to wet sand with some finer paper, polish it, then make the mold. I will make my first attempt of making the end product in cf. Even though it's the same seat it is more comfortable and roomy.
In image "seat1", I removed about an inch of gelcoat on both sides and glued urethane foam strips around perimeter. I the glassed over the 1" raw edge and the foam, then chipped out the foam and reinforced the back side for strength. Formed the headrest area the same way and rounded the top corners. I tried various shapes of belt cut outs and decided on these. I'll make three individual cushion for each seat like the B5's. So far I'm very pleased with the shape and the fitment. The hump between the the legs adds a lot to the seat. I need to wet sand with some finer paper, polish it, then make the mold. I will make my first attempt of making the end product in cf. Even though it's the same seat it is more comfortable and roomy.
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Having a visualization problem. . .
Is this a mockup of the seat, or a mockup of the mold? I'm trying to imagine what the production edges will look like.
Fran Hall RCR
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As I stated last week..
"I will have the final mock up of the street seat shell on Friday actually...."
"I will have the final mock up of the street seat shell on Friday actually...."
I think I may have stumbled upon a seat that will fit the SL-C looks good, is comfortable and is sporty. It comes not from a car but a ATV
the 2013 John Deere Gator RSX850i
I was looking this thing over thinking this is pretty cool when it hit me these seats maybe the perfect fit, bottom seat 20" wide 17" deep 36" tall only problem its a fixed back but they have small tubes attaching the back rest and could be bent to the angle that suits the driver quite easily, just waiting to hear back on a price they are made in Ohio and are sold seperately. In the pic shown the sides look white but are more like a brushed alum silver.
the 2013 John Deere Gator RSX850i
I was looking this thing over thinking this is pretty cool when it hit me these seats maybe the perfect fit, bottom seat 20" wide 17" deep 36" tall only problem its a fixed back but they have small tubes attaching the back rest and could be bent to the angle that suits the driver quite easily, just waiting to hear back on a price they are made in Ohio and are sold seperately. In the pic shown the sides look white but are more like a brushed alum silver.
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.Here are some more seats that I found, most are 36" tall so they may fit.
Cipher Auto!, Automotive Parts Accessories & Universal Racing Seats
From what I have heard from the PT group, they are pretty good seats.
Cipher Auto!, Automotive Parts Accessories & Universal Racing Seats
From what I have heard from the PT group, they are pretty good seats.
The cipher ones are the ones people use now in the SLc. I have a pair for my future build already. I think it was already posted on the first pages.
It took a while to find the seats on the Cipher site I clicked on Cipher models button and instead of seats it came up with Tracey Nova and Jen S and then I forgot why I was on there LOL.
Has any one seen the CPA 1026 seats with the strips? If so, how do look? and could some one the size of Dwayne Johnson sit in them comfortably?
Thanks
Grant
Has any one seen the CPA 1026 seats with the strips? If so, how do look? and could some one the size of Dwayne Johnson sit in them comfortably?
Thanks
Grant
Missed them then, II know they are pretty popular with the Pro-Touring builds. Which is where I saw them. As we are working on a build with a friend that is using a pair of them.
Maybe not. I sat in them at SEMA. I'm 6ft and 170lbs. Apparently if you are over 5' 9" your head will hit the ceiling as the bottoms have too much cushioning. Also, if I added approx. 90 lbs I don't think I'd be very comfortable in them, and/or I'd completely overwhelm the shape of the seat.
I have my set sitting in my media room and use them there. They are ok. I wish we had a Recaro or sparco high end seat option. I got mine for $329 shipped for the pair.
GTM II - seats installed: I'm 6' - 185lbs - they feel comfortable & don't crush my ribs/back/shoulders. I wish they had harness cut-outs but they do not. Until somebody finds a seat that is more comfortable, fits me and the car and doesn't cost a wheel barrow of gold coins I'm sticking with these.
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Thanks for the pic's Mike, I know now that they won't work for me. The bolsters are to high for my hip's. I like the way the head rests are canted forward, the Proseats I bought don't do this but they have lower bolsters. What I need is the back half of yours and the bottom half of mine and we'd be close.
