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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. |
Trekkor |
Apr 18 2006, 05:08 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 |
Thanks.
I'll first need to do some drawings to get some shape ideas. Also, I'll need holes for the belts. If I self destruct, I'll just buy a Kirkey. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) KT |
john rogers |
Apr 18 2006, 05:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Chula Vista CA Member No.: 391 |
I had thought about doing that when I started vintage racing the 914, but then I sat in one with one of the wrap around aluminum seats and that made me change my mind. The one I have wraps around my rib cage and my shoulders and I don't move a bit once the belts are tightened down. I'd recommend trying one before you go to all the hard work of modifying a stock seat......
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TravisNeff |
Apr 18 2006, 05:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Do a search, there are a couple of people that have done this. Thee was one in particular that looked fantastic. he had done the work himself on the bolstering and had an upholstery shop stitch them up with leather.
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scotty b |
Apr 18 2006, 06:00 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
I don't know who's this is but the seat was done like an early 911 sport seat. I have a set in my 944 and they are really nice. This is the 3rd car I've put them in now! I plan on making a set of these for my teener when I get started on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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Trekkor |
Apr 18 2006, 06:07 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 like that seat. great! i need more of those pics. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
KT |
Carlitos Way |
Apr 18 2006, 06:09 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
If I am not mistaken, Renegade Hybrids makes these seats already. Not sure if it's what you're looking for, and they are rather pricey, but if you have the moeny, why not go for it? Then again, there's always the enjoyment of doing something yourself.
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Eric_Shea |
Apr 18 2006, 06:31 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm building GT seat replicas off the original frame. I used the Recaros from my 911RS to form the side bolster. Used Copper tubing as the template. They're going to have the same cord inserts as the Recaros. Here's some pics:
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Trekkor |
Apr 18 2006, 06:38 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 |
Oh yeah!!!!
KT |
Trekkor |
Apr 19 2006, 05:03 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'd like to see some more examples.
That copper tubing is a really great idea. KT |
r_towle |
Apr 19 2006, 05:10 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I saw that somewhere before..
The tubing gives you a way to play with the shape... Then you have somewhere to hang the fiberglass from. Rich |
BIGKAT_83 |
Apr 19 2006, 06:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States |
I don't know who's this is but the seat was done like an early 911 sport seat. I have a set in my 944 and they are really nice. This is the 3rd car I've put them in now! I plan on making a set of these for my teener when I get started on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) That's my car I did the seat about 3 years ago. Made the bolsters and did all the upholstery myself. Still have not done the pass side. I think I had some pictures on my blog. I'm looking for pictures of the modified bases and frames I know I have some somewhere. Bob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
grasshopper |
Apr 19 2006, 06:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,613 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Valdosta, GA Member No.: 3,258 Region Association: None |
I dont like it, but here is one
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Trekkor |
Apr 19 2006, 09:34 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 |
That pic also helps. Good. The colors aren't for me, but the quality makes me happy.
I think I'll photoshop up something. KT |
Demick |
Apr 20 2006, 12:14 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Here's mine. From this view, it's easy to see the original shape and the new shape.
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Demick |
Apr 20 2006, 12:15 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Here it is half covered in foam.
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Demick |
Apr 20 2006, 12:16 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
...and finished
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gregrobbins |
Apr 20 2006, 12:27 AM
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Member: Team NARP Group: Members Posts: 1,515 Joined: 23-March 04 From: Arizona Member No.: 1,844 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have a stock seat modified by Renegade Hybrids that is very nice.
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Trekkor |
Apr 20 2006, 12:28 AM
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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 |
That helps a ton.
thanks KT |
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