Seats...specifically the mounts...

titan · 14-09-2010, 09:24 AM

Righto, whats the "done thing" in terms of seat mounts if you want to retain sliders ?

I'll be fitting a pair of buckets for harnesses and as there'll be some others driving my car I need to retain adjustability so no bolting the sidemounts down direct.

Ideally the seat should sit as low as possible.

Enlighten me

**shimmy** · 14-09-2010, 09:27 AM

VAC transition mounts with recaro sliders.

Jay has milled some replica VAC mounts at half the price if you want to give them a go.

_Nathan_ · 14-09-2010, 11:06 AM

Yep, VAC mounts or Jay's replicas, recaro sliders and side mounts.

titan · 14-09-2010, 11:21 AM

Ah this'll be the same Jay on Northloop who was posting up pics of his replicas and very fine they look too.

"Recaro Sliders" - can you bee a bit more specific ? As Recaro make some sliders for specific models, or you can get generic stuff.

We talking about these:
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motors...s/1763/0/15764

Side mounts - ah man I've been badly own3d on seats and side mounts in the past, in the evo I went through three sets of runners before finding something that worked and fitted. Some sidemounts are made specific for the seat width, you'd think people would work to standards.....

_Nathan_ · 14-09-2010, 11:34 AM

Recaro are quite specific about which mounts to buy from memory.

They are the runners I have in my car.

titan · 14-09-2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Nathan_

Recaro are quite specific about which mounts to buy from memory.

They are the runners I have in my car.

yes indeed, I did end up with some sidemounts for a recaro XL seat which don't fit the standard sized seats. Neither fitted the sparco seats.

The runners good? Smooth action and lock firmly in place ?

_Nathan_ · 14-09-2010, 12:06 PM

Runners are fine, dunno about smooth, not really analyzed to that degree but they seem ok, lock just fine and pass scrutineering OK.

KingM3 · 14-09-2010, 12:10 PM

I have Recaro seats, mounts and runners in my M3.

Purchased a few years ago from
http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/p...1341_1372_1674

Never had any problem's with the runners, always lock firmly.

**shimmy** · 14-09-2010, 12:27 PM

Side mounts are specific to seats but runner from recaro I believe is generic. Check their wdbsite for PDF brochure and full details.

Alternatvely have a word with Jay about side mounts as he could make them it buy VAC ones if any cheaper.

karbonkid · 14-09-2010, 12:45 PM

Yep Recaro side mounts are specific for the their shell type. For example Pole Position shells come in ABE or FIA form. Even both PP have different side mounts, so wont fit one another. ABE seats were designed for German road use and FIA for racing. ABE come with a choice of aluminum or steel, where as FIA only offer the steel side mounts to fit correctly. The SPG XL also offers a choice of aluminum or steel. Recaro sliders will be generic for the shells.

14-09-2010, 09:24 AM	#1
titan S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 268 Casino cash: $1363	Seats...specifically the mounts... Righto, whats the "done thing" in terms of seat mounts if you want to retain sliders ? I'll be fitting a pair of buckets for harnesses and as there'll be some others driving my car I need to retain adjustability so no bolting the sidemounts down direct. Ideally the seat should sit as low as possible. Enlighten me

14-09-2010, 09:27 AM	#2
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	VAC transition mounts with recaro sliders. Jay has milled some replica VAC mounts at half the price if you want to give them a go. __________________ .

14-09-2010, 11:06 AM	#3
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Yep, VAC mounts or Jay's replicas, recaro sliders and side mounts. __________________ Nathan

14-09-2010, 11:34 AM	#5
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Recaro are quite specific about which mounts to buy from memory. They are the runners I have in my car. __________________ Nathan

14-09-2010, 12:06 PM	#7
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Runners are fine, dunno about smooth, not really analyzed to that degree but they seem ok, lock just fine and pass scrutineering OK. __________________ Nathan

14-09-2010, 11:21 AM	#4
titan S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 268 Casino cash: $1363	Ah this'll be the same Jay on Northloop who was posting up pics of his replicas and very fine they look too. "Recaro Sliders" - can you bee a bit more specific ? As Recaro make some sliders for specific models, or you can get generic stuff. We talking about these: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motors...s/1763/0/15764 Side mounts - ah man I've been badly own3d on seats and side mounts in the past, in the evo I went through three sets of runners before finding something that worked and fitted. Some sidemounts are made specific for the seat width, you'd think people would work to standards.....

14-09-2010, 12:10 PM	#8
KingM3 Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bromley, Kent Posts: 18 Casino cash: $642	I have Recaro seats, mounts and runners in my M3. Purchased a few years ago from http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/p...1341_1372_1674 Never had any problem's with the runners, always lock firmly.

14-09-2010, 12:27 PM	#9
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Side mounts are specific to seats but runner from recaro I believe is generic. Check their wdbsite for PDF brochure and full details. Alternatvely have a word with Jay about side mounts as he could make them it buy VAC ones if any cheaper. __________________ .

14-09-2010, 12:45 PM	#10
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Yep Recaro side mounts are specific for the their shell type. For example Pole Position shells come in ABE or FIA form. Even both PP have different side mounts, so wont fit one another. ABE seats were designed for German road use and FIA for racing. ABE come with a choice of aluminum or steel, where as FIA only offer the steel side mounts to fit correctly. The SPG XL also offers a choice of aluminum or steel. Recaro sliders will be generic for the shells. __________________ Last edited by karbonkid; 14-09-2010 at 12:49 PM. Reason: spelllling!