Bucket seat mounting options

daniel · 08-05-2010, 04:44 PM

Hi,

I am looking at sticking a side mount bucket seat in the car as I don't get on with the regular seat (normal m3

). Searching for options I have come across this OMP subframe that I can then add sliders and side mount brackets to. Does anybody have any experience of it?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HC-798-OMP-SEA...-/350346484523

The only option I am aware of it the VAC motorsport rails which are pretty expensive for what they are. And I would need to import them from the states or canada.

Thanks

**shimmy** · 08-05-2010, 04:55 PM

ive got VACs

daniel · 08-05-2010, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

ive got VACs

Did you buy them here? How much?

Did you get the whole kit with the seat belt adapter etc?

**shimmy** · 08-05-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunnybono

Did you buy them here? How much?

Did you get the whole kit with the seat belt adapter etc?

no, bought by Simpsons although i bought the seat and rest of the kit

didnt get the seat belt kit as harness is run off an eyelet of the seat belt point and belt still attached

cant remember cost!

karbonkid · 08-05-2010, 07:29 PM

Recaro baseframes come with the seat belt receptor brackets. All you would need is side mounts and a slider if required.

daniel · 08-05-2010, 10:03 PM

Never heard of baseframes before. So are they just the adapeter to allow you to install the slider and slide mounts?

karbonkid · 08-05-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunnybono

Never heard of baseframes before. So are they just the adapeter to allow you to install the slider and slide mounts?

Recaro manufacture baseframes specifically for the E46, which fits M3/CSL.

Thorney do them: Here

Recaro Baseframe - Left/ Recaro Sliders - Right

daniel · 09-05-2010, 01:00 AM

Thanks. Did you get yours from Thorney? Is that orice for the base plus slider?

karbonkid · 09-05-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunnybono

Thanks. Did you get yours from Thorney? Is that orice for the base plus slider?

I brought from a personal shopper of mine as it was easier due to ordering a job lot of other stuff at the time, similar price thou. That price is for the baseframe only per seat, but comes with all hardware Inc seatbelt receptor brackets, unlike other mount kits. Recaro sliders are additional and also optional.

TANKSLAPPER · 09-05-2010, 07:09 PM

The only problem with the Recaro seat frames is,
By the time you bolt it all together there's no room to put your helmet on.

08-05-2010, 04:44 PM	#1
daniel S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 247 Casino cash: $11332	Bucket seat mounting options Hi, I am looking at sticking a side mount bucket seat in the car as I don't get on with the regular seat (normal m3). Searching for options I have come across this OMP subframe that I can then add sliders and side mount brackets to. Does anybody have any experience of it? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HC-798-OMP-SEA...-/350346484523 The only option I am aware of it the VAC motorsport rails which are pretty expensive for what they are. And I would need to import them from the states or canada. Thanks

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karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Recaro baseframes come with the seat belt receptor brackets. All you would need is side mounts and a slider if required. __________________

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TANKSLAPPER S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 801 Casino cash: $8979	The only problem with the Recaro seat frames is, By the time you bolt it all together there's no room to put your helmet on. __________________ Club Tankslapper: No doughnuts or wingnuts, if but’s, and monkey nuts. It's not a proper accident until you eat hospital food

08-05-2010, 10:03 PM	#6
daniel S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 247 Casino cash: $11332	Never heard of baseframes before. So are they just the adapeter to allow you to install the slider and slide mounts?

09-05-2010, 01:00 AM	#8
daniel S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 247 Casino cash: $11332	Thanks. Did you get yours from Thorney? Is that orice for the base plus slider?