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Post by scottydugg on Jul 24, 2019 15:12:14 GMT
I'm in the process of looking for some bucket seats for the 5, I've found some decent Cobra Clubman locally.
Anyone able to advise the best way of fitting them? I think they sit slightly higher on 5 seat rails, but do they bolt on easily? or is there a kit for floor mounting them?
I'm 6 foot and 36" waist (on a good day) for reference.
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Post by FFS Corders on Jul 27, 2019 19:40:18 GMT
You'll need to make or get adapters
I got some from GSM performance for £48 per seat, but you could cut some steel plate and drill it appropriately
Your waist should be fine, they will be snug but not uncomfortable
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Post by FFS Corders on Jul 27, 2019 19:48:01 GMT
Here's a sketch I made for when I was looking into options for my clubman. Ended up selling them and got a Monaco, which I then fitted the GSM adapters to link |
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Post by scottydugg on Jul 28, 2019 16:42:44 GMT
You'll need to make or get adapters I got some from GSM performance for £48 per seat, but you could cut some steel plate and drill it appropriately Your waist should be fine, they will be snug but not uncomfortable Perfect thanks Corders, great help. I've put a bid in on them. Some sparco nearby as a backup in case I dont manage to get them. |
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Post by FFS Corders on Jul 28, 2019 18:27:43 GMT
Some Sparco can be a bit easier as drivers side rails just need a bit of extra drilling to make fit
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Post by scottydugg on Jul 31, 2019 10:35:15 GMT
You'll need to make or get adapters I got some from GSM performance for £48 per seat, but you could cut some steel plate and drill it appropriately Your waist should be fine, they will be snug but not uncomfortable Thanks for the help Corders, picked the Clubmans up yesterday. despite being similar in size to the budget seat they're far more comfortable. I think for a daily driver they'll work out pretty well. Ordered the GSM brackets, hopefully they don't sit you too high in comparison to standard seats. I'll update further once I have them in. Do you use a harness with yours? Intention would be to keep the standard belts in the car as well. |
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Post by FFS Corders on Jul 31, 2019 12:22:05 GMT
Yes, I use harnesses with clip-on lap belt so that I can keep the standard seatbelt. I did this by installing a 50mm eye bolt instead of the standard seat bolts on the trans tunnel and the opposite side. Should be a picture in my progress thread somewhere
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Post by scottydugg on Jul 31, 2019 13:09:16 GMT
Yes, I use harnesses with clip-on lap belt so that I can keep the standard seatbelt. I did this by installing a 50mm eye bolt instead of the standard seat bolts on the trans tunnel and the opposite side. Should be a picture in my progress thread somewhere 50mm ok will get some of them, lucky you replied I was away to get 32mm. Will have another look at your build thread for good measure. |
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Post by FFS Corders on Jul 31, 2019 14:56:34 GMT
Ok I don't have a pic in the thread but here's one off my phone  |
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Post by scottydugg on Aug 5, 2019 8:51:37 GMT
Ok I don't have a pic in the thread but here's one off my phone Thanks Corders, very useful indeed. They don't come with installation instructions but I think I've figured out a way so they won't tear through seat cushion at the front and keep them low enough. |
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Post by FFS Corders on Aug 5, 2019 8:54:08 GMT
I put about 4mm worth of washers under the adapter plates, then the spacers that came with them I used to kee the OEM rails from fouling the adapters and bolt heads
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Post by scottydugg on Aug 6, 2019 12:25:10 GMT
I put about 4mm worth of washers under the adapter plates, then the spacers that came with them I used to kee the OEM rails from fouling the adapters and bolt heads I've test fitted the adapters on the rails with no seat. Plan is to bolt adapters in position on the rails, remove and fit the seat, then refit. Spacer on the top with the bolt head allows for clearance for the nyloc nut within the seat rail. On the front where that would clash on the seat cushion I'm going to cut the bolt down by the spacer height. Putting it down here so I can remember what the plan is |
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Post by FFS Corders on Aug 6, 2019 14:32:37 GMT
Sounds promising, good luck!
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le sigh