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Modifying a stock seat, adding bolstering for track use. |
Trekkor |
Apr 18 2006, 04:32 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I know some have done this...Demick.
I'd like to see some examples. I'm tossing around the idea of glassing on full bolstering and covering with vinyl to match. I like the ready to buy seats and all. I also like a good project, too. thanks, KT (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) |
lapuwali |
Apr 18 2006, 04:43 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
There are some examples here if you search for them.
What I'd do is use some thin plywood cut to shape, and glass that into place. Alternatively, use surfboard foam. If you try using fiberglass alone, it will probably be too flexible (too thin) or too brittle (too thick). Use something as a core (like foam) to glass around to get bolsters that are stiff enough w/o being brittle. Still another approach is to use a steel tube from the base of the seat to the back on each side as a brace, with a fiberglass panel filling in the rest. This is roughly how many actual race seats are made. |
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