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> Modifying a stock seat, adding bolstering for track use.
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post Apr 20 2006, 12:34 AM
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Here is a bad pic of the seats my dad did for the track car.

They have holes for the belts built into them.

I'll have to take a couple pics of revision one (which reside in my street car)....


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post Apr 20 2006, 12:41 AM
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Were those 914 seats?
Wow!


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post Apr 20 2006, 12:53 AM
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Oh, yes they were/still are stock 914 seats. They have just been modified somewhat.

I don't know if we still have pics of them being made (prior to the digital age).

My mom did the covers for both sets (those shown as well as my street car seats).

We went with the heavy duty cloth type seat covers because they will wear like iron and can absorb some moisture instead of getting slick. They are several seasons old.
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post Apr 20 2006, 04:57 AM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Apr 18 2006, 08:31 PM) *

I used the Recaros from my



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post Apr 20 2006, 08:39 AM
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Trekkor,

How about making one of those foam inserts, after you finish your re-work, that you can put in just for racing.

That way you wouldn't move at all.

Bet Demick knows how to do it and where to get the materials.
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post Apr 20 2006, 04:17 PM
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OK, the old seat is out, stripped, cleaned and sanded.

I'm off to...ahem...Home Depot for supplies. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Here's the old look.
Let's see how far I can get before Saturday morning. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/Jumpy.gif)

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one of those foam inserts


That could be just what I need. we'll see. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)


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post Apr 20 2006, 06:15 PM
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I'm back and for under $100 I have enough material to do both seats if the first one turns out to my liking.


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post Apr 20 2006, 08:28 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/jsharp.gif) Hey Trek,
Ive got two seats you could have if you want to play with them.
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post Apr 20 2006, 08:47 PM
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As promised, here are a couple pics of my silver street car seats.



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post Apr 20 2006, 08:49 PM
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OK, I'm done for the night.

things are coming along nicely.

Here's the frame shape.

3/8 copper tube riveted to the seat.
Test fitted to me and in the car.

My fire extinguisher has to be relocated.


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post Apr 20 2006, 08:52 PM
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Why not just use GT flares..

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post Apr 20 2006, 08:55 PM
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Down boy!

Again...


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post Apr 20 2006, 09:01 PM
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Oooops, wrong pic.

that was my cat biting my hand (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Heres the seat from the side.


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post Apr 20 2006, 09:05 PM
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next step. backing for the foam core.




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post Apr 20 2006, 09:12 PM
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Expandible foam applied (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

After 8 hours it can be shaped before the fiberglass matting is laminated over it.

F-O-A-M



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post Apr 20 2006, 09:17 PM
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Hey Trekkor - those are some huge bolsters. Didn't know you needed support for your shoulders!

Just make sure you are going to fit into the seat after you are done. My seat is VERY tight in the hips. If I have my wallet in my back pocket, I don't fit.

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post Apr 20 2006, 09:19 PM
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"Great Stuff"

Tune in tommorow...


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post Apr 20 2006, 09:24 PM
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I am truly sorry but WTH are you trying to hold in that seat. Your but and part of your rib cage should be more than enought for any auto-X. IMHO
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post Apr 20 2006, 09:28 PM
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I'm really big (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


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Thanks Andy, I'll let you know!


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post Apr 21 2006, 12:23 AM
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first cut...

I spotted it with foam one more time.

I sat in it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)


Pretty cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)


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