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cjm_harris

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I need to get some bars welded into my car to attach the side mounts to for new seats.

Is there any specific stuff I should go for? I have seen round bars etc, but I assume box section is better/easier?

Any pics or advice to help me out would be great Cheers

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Posted 3rd Apr 2012 at 21:56
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Posted 3rd Apr 2012 at 22:03
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I need some for my car too, CDS is what is advisable from what i've read, i think around 25mm dia, also, according to the blue book the plates at each end should have an area at least 40cm^2 and be 3mm thick.

I don't think i'll ever be entering mine into a race series so i'm tempted to just use some ERW 25mm tube with a 2mm wall as its infinitely cheaper than CDS. Laugh

There are kits you can buy on ebay and other places at around £40 a seat.

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Posted 3rd Apr 2012 at 22:08
cjm_harris

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I need some for my car too, CDS is what is advisable from what i've read, i think around 25mm dia, also, according to the blue book the plates at each end should have an area at least 40cm^2 and be 3mm thick.

I don't think i'll ever be entering mine into a race series so i'm tempted to just use some ERW 25mm tube with a 2mm wall as its infinitely cheaper than CDS. Laugh

There are kits you can buy on ebay and other places at around £40 a seat.


I will try get some quotes as aim to get it done at the weekend.

What did you search for on ebay to find them? Dunno

link please? Smile

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Posted 3rd Apr 2012 at 22:30
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Posted 3rd Apr 2012 at 22:41
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Wrong section f**kwit Thumbs up
Posted 3rd Apr 2012 at 22:46
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Wrong section f**kwit Thumbs up


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Posted 3rd Apr 2012 at 23:34
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problem i found was the exhaust tunnel in the way for the driver. It really needs cutting out to get a seat low and in the middle. They ended up fixing one side directly to the top of the tunnel and the other on some bars. If you want to do it right you need to take off the exhaust tunnel cover piece. Large but it should come off if you attack all the spot welds.
Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 08:28
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Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 08:32
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mine were fine, took a while to get them right but the seat was perfect and i had no problems whatsoever. this was on a phase1, doubt there's a difference though

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Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 08:34
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roland rat wrote:
Wrong section f**kwit Thumbs up


Cheers dickcheese, realised that after I posted it Doh (Admin, please move)

Cheers for the replies lads, but £30-£40 per seat seems a little steep. Will see what the local places can offer me.

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Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 08:35
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rikky wrote:
mine were fine, took a while to get them right but the seat was perfect and i had no problems whatsoever. this was on a phase1, doubt there's a difference though


I did his, centralised the seating position to his wheel and pedal setup - ends up quite a lot further over if you want to be sat dead square, made getting back in mine after feel like I was driving sideways for a while LOL

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Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 09:32
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phillipm wrote:
rikky wrote:
mine were fine, took a while to get them right but the seat was perfect and i had no problems whatsoever. this was on a phase1, doubt there's a difference though


I did his, centralised the seating position to his wheel and pedal setup - ends up quite a lot further over if you want to be sat dead square, made getting back in mine after feel like I was driving sideways for a while LOL


Want to make a kit up for me so I can get it welded in? Big grin

Not fussed about CDS as not a race car, just a weekend/track car. Let me know if you can, cheers Thumbs up

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Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 09:45
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cjm_harris wrote:
roland rat wrote:
Wrong section f**kwit Thumbs up


Cheers dickcheese, realised that after I posted it Doh (Admin, please move)

Cheers for the replies lads, but £30-£40 per seat seems a little steep. Will see what the local places can offer me.


Don't skimp on seat mountings, they take a massive loading and in the event of a severe side impact or rollover are forced to cope with a huge ammount of G forces. If the seat tears out you face very serious injury.
Don't assume local garages and fab shops know what's required, give the work to someone with experience of motorsport preparation or look up the MSA specs and give the fabricator a clear idea of what you need.

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Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 09:49
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cjm_harris wrote:
phillipm wrote:
rikky wrote:
mine were fine, took a while to get them right but the seat was perfect and i had no problems whatsoever. this was on a phase1, doubt there's a difference though


I did his, centralised the seating position to his wheel and pedal setup - ends up quite a lot further over if you want to be sat dead square, made getting back in mine after feel like I was driving sideways for a while LOL


Want to make a kit up for me so I can get it welded in? Big grin

Not fussed about CDS as not a race car, just a weekend/track car. Let me know if you can, cheers Thumbs up


CDS means seamless (Stronger) not T45 which is stronger still allowing you to use less (Lighter)

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Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 09:53
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I have mine set low. I had to remove that pointless bit of metal thats spot welded to the floor under the seats to fit my bucket seats. Didnt have to cut any of the exhaust tunnel either

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Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 09:53
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do it properly, sling them down low, you can always lift the seat with the side mounts Thumbs up

also position the harness plates properly, centre one directly under the seat, rear ones on the harness bar etc.

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Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 10:23
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Chris, I used 40mm box section for mine. Loacted it over the little horizontal barrel where the original seat mount is on the sill, and welded the other end (with a plate) to the transmition tunnel.

Much like this http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=113226 but with box rather than tube.

I used 50mm box to bring up the height to level for the front

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Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 10:30
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welshpug! wrote:
do it properly, sling them down low, you can always lift the seat with the side mounts Thumbs up

also position the harness plates properly, centre one directly under the seat, rear ones on the harness bar etc.


TITS! Forgot about harness plates Doh

braymond wrote:
Chris, I used 40mm box section for mine. Loacted it over the little horizontal barrel where the original seat mount is on the sill, and welded the other end (with a plate) to the transmition tunnel.

Much like this http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=113226 but with box rather than tube.

I used 50mm box to bring up the height to level for the front


So why cant I do it this way? Surely that will be strong/decent enough? That was along the lines I was thinking of.

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Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 10:57
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I think some people are keen to get the seat lower than than this option allows. Works for me though, but then, I stand at a mighty 5'7"...

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I think some people are keen to get the seat lower than than this option allows. Works for me though, but then, I stand at a mighty 5'7"...


Very good point. I may as well get it done properly if I am getting it done. Plus, as Mei said, if I make it low as possible, I can make the seat higher using the side mounts.

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Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 11:08
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cjm_harris wrote:
roland rat wrote:
Wrong section f**kwit Thumbs up


Cheers dickcheese, realised that after I posted it Doh (Admin, please move)

Cheers for the replies lads, but £30-£40 per seat seems a little steep. Will see what the local places can offer me.


Go on skimp,then break your neck when it goes tits up f**kface Thumbs up
Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 11:54
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Posted 4th Apr 2012 at 11:57
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roland rat wrote:
cjm_harris wrote:
roland rat wrote:
Wrong section f**kwit Thumbs up


Cheers dickcheese, realised that after I posted it Doh (Admin, please move)

Cheers for the replies lads, but £30-£40 per seat seems a little steep. Will see what the local places can offer me.


Go on skimp,then break your neck when it goes tits up f**kface Thumbs up


Going for ones on Rally design site, and doing it properly.

Thanks for the comments though knobrot Thumbs up

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