Competition seats for Chimaera
Discussion
Sparco Sprints probably will but it all depends on exactly where you are going to place the seat as it can interfere with the door, tunnel etc etc. Best thing is to do some measuring. Most people also bolt through the floor and do not use the runners which can cause a problem or two.
Most of the Demon Tweeks people have the seat dimensions in their catalogues.
Most of the Demon Tweeks people have the seat dimensions in their catalogues.
Thanks for the suggestion Steve - the Sprint is certainly the smallest seat listed in the Demon Tweeks catalogue
Most critical dimension seems to be at shoulder height but even having measured it isn't clear to me whether the max shoulder width would clear the top of the door (in which case I could go for a bigger seat) or whether it would not (in which case even the Sprint may be tight).
Any further thoughts appreciated.
Regards
>> Edited by chimaera500 on Wednesday 8th October 13:54
Most critical dimension seems to be at shoulder height but even having measured it isn't clear to me whether the max shoulder width would clear the top of the door (in which case I could go for a bigger seat) or whether it would not (in which case even the Sprint may be tight).
Any further thoughts appreciated.
Regards
>> Edited by chimaera500 on Wednesday 8th October 13:54
I have the Sprint seats in the 520 and they just fit. They are difficult to get in and out and the trick of swivelling on the seat doesn't work. Bear that in mind. I think the only real way is to visit a shop that has some seats and do some what if with them. The other issue is whether the seats will fit located where you want them.
If you are in the vicinity of Reading then drop in to see Steve Howard/Precision Racing. Steve has some Corbeau seats that are about to go into a converted Tuscan racer and you could drop one in to see how they /you fit.
I have the Corbeau Revolution in my race car, in kevlar and carbon and am very pleased with it. They are much better value for money than Sparco.
I have the Corbeau Revolution in my race car, in kevlar and carbon and am very pleased with it. They are much better value for money than Sparco.
MajorClanger said:
Having slid around on my standard seats once too often - does anyone know what FIA approved seat will fit in a Chimaera (similar in size to the Griff I think)?
Have you tried giving Zertec a call? As they show some seats on their website (albeit with a Pistonheads!!! domain)
MC
Depends whether he wants them in July 2003 or 2004...
Some one mention my name ?
Yep I have fitted a pair of Tuscan Seats in my Chimaera, they fit perfectly, no problems. The only change to make was 2 new rear holes in the floor as the Tuscan seat runners are 2 inches longer.
This works well in the Chimaera as now there is a bigger seat movement forward for short drivers, my wife for one, but the best is on the track as the you take the cushion out and there is no slidding about.
Also as I have a 2inch width Willians Harness bolted in the car the shoulder straps fit nicely as well. If you have 3inch straps they will not work with the Tuscan seats.
I had a roll bar fitted as well, but am having the design changed to be better for the car and me.
I have also had the seat mounting points strenghten as just a bolt in the fibre glass does not fill me with safety comfort. A steel bar fitted to the bottom of the car is being made up at present which will be weilded to the chassis with the seat bolted to it.
Try out the Tuscan seats if you fit them and can find a pair cheap then go that way, I got mine from a breakers for £190 the pair. The driver seat had a bent base, but when stripped was very easy to fix.
They look cool too,
Colin L
PS: Should I call my car a Tusaera now ???
Colin L said:
I have also had the seat mounting points strenghten as just a bolt in the fibre glass does not fill me with safety comfort. A steel bar fitted to the bottom of the car is being made up at present which will be weilded to the chassis with the seat bolted to it.
I would have thought that beefing up the harness mounting points would be more important. With a correctly fitted four/five point harness the chair is going nowhere.
I could be mistaken though.
gugne said:
I would have thought that beefing up the harness mounting points would be more important. With a correctly fitted four/five point harness the chair is going nowhere.
I could be mistaken though.
You are.
The MSA started recommending re-enforced seat mounts a few years ago after a couple of accidents caused by the seat ripping out, despite the harness staying intact. Tower View made a set of bars that fit underneath that bolt on and strengthen the seat mounts. Worth considering as they are only about £40 and increase the safety aspect tremendously.
Steve
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