Anyone interested in Ultima Alcantara seats? Or 4 pointers
Discussion
I've bought some new 6 point schroth harnesses (cha ching!) 
, so I have my existing Sabelt 4 point harnesses including all the fittings to sell on for any builder looking for belts. Very similar to the factory ones and already the correct length. Open to offers....
While I have my seats out....
I've been humming and hawing about swapping my seats out for leather ones. I prefer the grip and feel of the alcantara but prefer the look of the leather.... My ideal combination would be leather top and sides alcantara centres, but i think thats probably OTT!
Bought in 2011 from the factory (I have the Invoice) with about about 1500 miles on them. Anyone interested in them so I can buy Leather ones or even a swap? New ones from the factory are 840 plus vat.
As per:
, so I have my existing Sabelt 4 point harnesses including all the fittings to sell on for any builder looking for belts. Very similar to the factory ones and already the correct length. Open to offers....While I have my seats out....
I've been humming and hawing about swapping my seats out for leather ones. I prefer the grip and feel of the alcantara but prefer the look of the leather.... My ideal combination would be leather top and sides alcantara centres, but i think thats probably OTT!
Bought in 2011 from the factory (I have the Invoice) with about about 1500 miles on them. Anyone interested in them so I can buy Leather ones or even a swap? New ones from the factory are 840 plus vat.
As per:
Edited by confusionhunter on Monday 10th November 20:07
Ive struck up a good rapour with Malcolm from Msar, a motor sport safety specialist. He sorted me with a good sized fire extinguisher and the appropriate belt set up.
The factory anti sub strap bolts straight through the 2mm steel floor, which is fine as the anti sub straps dont take too much load in a bump, they just keep you in position so the rest of the belt can keep you in place!
However Malcolm recommended to me to bond in 5mm alu plates on the inside (to avoid clearance issues with the floor) just like he has done on his group 6 racing car. This protects the floor too, and While I had reservation about using tigerseal or Sikaflex (221), now they are in.... feels very strong and supportive.
I'd recommend these belts: I had these belts in another project car and while there is nothing wrong with the Willans or Sabelt items they ain't no scroth! (but half the price too!). These are on offer and MSAR atm and msar are the importers so you'll struggle to find a better deal.
http://www.msar.co.uk/motorsports/Race-Harnesses/R...
Dont worry you can pick your colour!
Its taken a couple of attempts for me to get the fittings right, so if you wait, I'll tell you the exact fitting kit I've used. There isnt much room under the seat for hardware thats for sure!
From memory, I got 2 of the above items, make sure you order the flexi option (allows you to change ends and select pull up or pull down adjustment for the lap belts.
I also took 2x 01327 fitting kits (for shoulder straps)
http://www.msar.co.uk/motorsports/Race-Harnesses/H...
4 x B23 C ( for anti subs)
http://www.msar.co.uk/motorsports/Race-Harnesses/H...
And you need 4 x 7/16 eyelets for the lap belts.
I am sllightly worried about seat clearance.... but I'll find out tomorrow when I try and refit!
Sneak preview.
I spent a fair time investigating and messing about with different fitments and hardware and I think I'm just about there!
Bart124 I'll drop you and email! I hadn't considered the sweat factor right enough but cant imagine that will be an issues with a aeroscreen!
Will investigate recovering too, but may be easier doing to a leather set!
The factory anti sub strap bolts straight through the 2mm steel floor, which is fine as the anti sub straps dont take too much load in a bump, they just keep you in position so the rest of the belt can keep you in place!
However Malcolm recommended to me to bond in 5mm alu plates on the inside (to avoid clearance issues with the floor) just like he has done on his group 6 racing car. This protects the floor too, and While I had reservation about using tigerseal or Sikaflex (221), now they are in.... feels very strong and supportive.
I'd recommend these belts: I had these belts in another project car and while there is nothing wrong with the Willans or Sabelt items they ain't no scroth! (but half the price too!). These are on offer and MSAR atm and msar are the importers so you'll struggle to find a better deal.
http://www.msar.co.uk/motorsports/Race-Harnesses/R...
Dont worry you can pick your colour!
Its taken a couple of attempts for me to get the fittings right, so if you wait, I'll tell you the exact fitting kit I've used. There isnt much room under the seat for hardware thats for sure!
From memory, I got 2 of the above items, make sure you order the flexi option (allows you to change ends and select pull up or pull down adjustment for the lap belts.
I also took 2x 01327 fitting kits (for shoulder straps)
http://www.msar.co.uk/motorsports/Race-Harnesses/H...
4 x B23 C ( for anti subs)
http://www.msar.co.uk/motorsports/Race-Harnesses/H...
And you need 4 x 7/16 eyelets for the lap belts.
I am sllightly worried about seat clearance.... but I'll find out tomorrow when I try and refit!
Sneak preview.
I spent a fair time investigating and messing about with different fitments and hardware and I think I'm just about there!
Bart124 I'll drop you and email! I hadn't considered the sweat factor right enough but cant imagine that will be an issues with a aeroscreen!
Will investigate recovering too, but may be easier doing to a leather set!
Edited by confusionhunter on Monday 10th November 22:19
Gents,
With the 5mm alu plates bonded down and the fittings there quite enough room under the seat to still allow it to slide freely so I had to trim a couple of threads off the nut and bolt to get clearance, I could have spaced the seat up, but I'd rather do that for my comfort than having to do that to create room.
In hindsight I would have bonded the plates about 3 inches further back on the floor. Creates more of an angle on the belt but wont effect the operation of the anti sub straps. Just in case someone else wants to go OTT
With the 5mm alu plates bonded down and the fittings there quite enough room under the seat to still allow it to slide freely so I had to trim a couple of threads off the nut and bolt to get clearance, I could have spaced the seat up, but I'd rather do that for my comfort than having to do that to create room.
In hindsight I would have bonded the plates about 3 inches further back on the floor. Creates more of an angle on the belt but wont effect the operation of the anti sub straps. Just in case someone else wants to go OTT
Ah that makes sense! Im Mark! sorry I usually sign PMs.... For everyone else I was using the B24 bracket and trying to use an LV17 which doesnt work..... B49 NC might be on the cards....
Ive almost finished my seat/belt changes so will share pics shorty. I fitted the Corbeou seat grommits myself. Some what nerve racking but its worked out well! Pics to follow soon!
Ive almost finished my seat/belt changes so will share pics shorty. I fitted the Corbeou seat grommits myself. Some what nerve racking but its worked out well! Pics to follow soon!
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