What seats fit?
Discussion
Do we have a definitve list of the makes and models of aftermarket seats that will fit in the Chimaera?
I know it's been discussed in various threads over the years, but it would be good to have it one FAQ.
(If a friendly passing mod could set the FAQ flag on this thread then that would be great)
I know it's been discussed in various threads over the years, but it would be good to have it one FAQ.
(If a friendly passing mod could set the FAQ flag on this thread then that would be great)
I'll start off with a list gleaned from a search on previous threads in this forum:
* Zertec Monaco seats - pricey and questionable availability due to the on-off nature of Zertec
* Cerbera seats - drop-in replacement but there are concerns that it raises the driving position slightly.
* Tuscan seats - reported to have been fitted to both a Griffith and Chimaera. Required new seat runners and new holes.
* Sparco race seats have been fitted, but nobody has ever quoted a model number or dimensions.
* Zertec Monaco seats - pricey and questionable availability due to the on-off nature of Zertec
* Cerbera seats - drop-in replacement but there are concerns that it raises the driving position slightly.
* Tuscan seats - reported to have been fitted to both a Griffith and Chimaera. Required new seat runners and new holes.
* Sparco race seats have been fitted, but nobody has ever quoted a model number or dimensions.
I'm off to Demon Tweeks this afternoon in the Chimaera to find a race seat that fits, there is a little over 51cm to play with at the base, slightly more at the shoulders, so I think its going to be a choice (at my budget anyway) of the Sparco Sprint, OMP Eco, Cobra Monaco (listed at 51cm so could be tight), Sabelt Racer, Corbeau Forza (again 51cm) al under the £150 marker each
Caterham seats start at £235 from DT, but i can tell you they are a tight squeeze, I'm fairly average build (34" waist) and I was a push fit when i went for a test in a Caterham Roadsports with the carbon racing seats back in June. Snug doesnt begin to describe things.
Regards
Iain
Caterham seats start at £235 from DT, but i can tell you they are a tight squeeze, I'm fairly average build (34" waist) and I was a push fit when i went for a test in a Caterham Roadsports with the carbon racing seats back in June. Snug doesnt begin to describe things.
Regards
Iain
The Sparco Sprint, Corbeau Forza and Cobra Monaco offered plenty of room, too much for me. The OMP Eco didnt really offer a great amount of support i think its a bit of a boy racers 'ooh look a racing seat' effort.
So I went for the Sabelt Racer, it offered more support than any of the others around the lower ribs and fitted nicely everywhere else.
My advice is to go and try some before choosing, most of the non-reclining seats will fit, the knobs and the like on the reclining seats, in general, make them a bit wide to fit.
Regards
Iain
So I went for the Sabelt Racer, it offered more support than any of the others around the lower ribs and fitted nicely everywhere else.
My advice is to go and try some before choosing, most of the non-reclining seats will fit, the knobs and the like on the reclining seats, in general, make them a bit wide to fit.
Regards
Iain
chassis 33 said:
The Sparco Sprint, Corbeau Forza and Cobra Monaco offered plenty of room, too much for me.
So I went for the Sabelt Racer, it offered more support than any of the others around the lower ribs and fitted nicely everywhere else.
Regards
Iain
Do you know their weight compared to the TVR seats you took out ?
>> Edited by 55jnj on Monday 25th July 19:00
I don't know what the TVR seat weighs, sorry, as it's still in the car did everything by measurements across the seat base cushion and at shoulder height...i sat the Sabelt one ontop of the passenger seat to get it home, however the D/T catalogue lists...
Sparco Sprint 8.1kg
OMP Eco 8.4kg
Cobra Monaco 8.4kg
Sabelt Racer 9.5kg
Corbeau Forza doesnt say.
I'd imagine them all being lighter than the OEM seats becasue you dont have the tilt mechanisms etc. Maybe Stuart could weight one if he does his swap before i do?
Regards
Iain
Sparco Sprint 8.1kg
OMP Eco 8.4kg
Cobra Monaco 8.4kg
Sabelt Racer 9.5kg
Corbeau Forza doesnt say.
I'd imagine them all being lighter than the OEM seats becasue you dont have the tilt mechanisms etc. Maybe Stuart could weight one if he does his swap before i do?
Regards
Iain
Hi, sorry, not yet... see www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=8&h=&t=202792 it wasn't me but my dad, last time I ever loan him a car!!!
The good news is that the car is due back with me this week, and once i've properly assesed whats needed in terms of repairs, I'm removing a front wheel station to send off to my brake people to have a nice setup designed&installed once thats done, the next thing is removal of the interior to allow the cage to be fitted.
Ask again early October.
Regards
Iain
The good news is that the car is due back with me this week, and once i've properly assesed whats needed in terms of repairs, I'm removing a front wheel station to send off to my brake people to have a nice setup designed&installed once thats done, the next thing is removal of the interior to allow the cage to be fitted.
Ask again early October.
Regards
Iain
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