Has anyone used the Design 911 seat fixing kit?
Discussion
http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod1496/Seat-Fixing...
I'm looking to fit some Sparco seats into my 986 Boxster. The main issue is getting the seat low enough. I'm not sure the mounting holes are low enough really. I tried the seat in the car at the weekend on its existing sidemounts, and sitting it on the floor, with the seat in its lowest position, bolt holes approx 10cm above the floor, it was only just low enough.
These brackets look like (much cheaper) copies of the Brey Krause stuff. Seat belt anchors are fitted in the side mounts, which is preferable.
Another option would be to use the Design 911 floor adaptors with some Sparco sidemounts, which look like they have plenty of options for fitting, and for getting the seat really low.
http://shop.sparco.it/en/racing/seats/lateral-supp...
separate mount for the seat belt
http://www.bkauto.com/R_9005_Harness_Mounting_Kit_...
[url]http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod1107/Seat-Fixing-Adaptors-Porsche-986---996---997---987---987C/[url]
or
http://www.bkauto.com/R_9041_Seat_Track_Adapter_p/...
I've read previous threads about fitting cheap (non FIA etc..) seats & am mindful that cheap fixings aren't always a good idea...
I'm looking to fit some Sparco seats into my 986 Boxster. The main issue is getting the seat low enough. I'm not sure the mounting holes are low enough really. I tried the seat in the car at the weekend on its existing sidemounts, and sitting it on the floor, with the seat in its lowest position, bolt holes approx 10cm above the floor, it was only just low enough.
These brackets look like (much cheaper) copies of the Brey Krause stuff. Seat belt anchors are fitted in the side mounts, which is preferable.
Another option would be to use the Design 911 floor adaptors with some Sparco sidemounts, which look like they have plenty of options for fitting, and for getting the seat really low.
http://shop.sparco.it/en/racing/seats/lateral-supp...
separate mount for the seat belt
http://www.bkauto.com/R_9005_Harness_Mounting_Kit_...
[url]http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod1107/Seat-Fixing-Adaptors-Porsche-986---996---997---987---987C/[url]
or
http://www.bkauto.com/R_9041_Seat_Track_Adapter_p/...
I've read previous threads about fitting cheap (non FIA etc..) seats & am mindful that cheap fixings aren't always a good idea...
Just to finish this off...
I bought one set of mounts & runners for the driver's side & they look OK to me. All the parts are nice & solid although the downside is a limited weight reduction. Fitting was pretty straightforward & the seat height is about the same as the normal seat. I can remove the base cushions on trackdays to get a bit lower.
I had a short run out this afternoon & the car feels so much better to drive when the seat holds you in place properly.
here's what you get
fitted
I'm going to do the passenger side as well once I've done a trackday & confirmed it's all OK
I bought one set of mounts & runners for the driver's side & they look OK to me. All the parts are nice & solid although the downside is a limited weight reduction. Fitting was pretty straightforward & the seat height is about the same as the normal seat. I can remove the base cushions on trackdays to get a bit lower.
I had a short run out this afternoon & the car feels so much better to drive when the seat holds you in place properly.
here's what you get
fitted
I'm going to do the passenger side as well once I've done a trackday & confirmed it's all OK
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