Scott Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I can make them longer no problem, but to be fair if them brackets are good enough for Jamies hight they should be fine at that length to clear up some confusion on the runner i was using after market ones on omp bucket seats i bought some universal runners like these, mounted them to the seats an frame only raised them an inch off the floor http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bucket-Seat-Univeral-Running-Sliders-Runners-SS99-/270541823363?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3efd8c9d83 Yeah but the position of the seat is adjustable in JPs thanks to the side mounts. The inch off the floor is where the difference is unfortunately. If I had an inch extra headroom with my recaros I wouldn't have had to get rid of them I was using proper fitting OEM recaro rails, they don't get any lower as far as rails go. These might have lowered the seat just enough to do me. If the aim is height, then extending them with mounting holes for the underside of the Recaros, Bride, etc etc would be the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan P Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 With me being 6'5 I need them to be as low as possible and as far back as they will go, just so I can get a helmet on for track and drift days and have room for my leg to move the clutch pedal when I've done the conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I will vouch for Johns work! His fab work is great on his own car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yeah but the position of the seat is adjustable in JPs thanks to the side mounts. The inch off the floor is where the difference is unfortunately. If I had an inch extra headroom with my recaros I wouldn't have had to get rid of them I was using proper fitting OEM recaro rails, they don't get any lower as far as rails go. These might have lowered the seat just enough to do me. If the aim is height, then extending them with mounting holes for the underside of the Recaros, Bride, etc etc would be the best option. Ok mate need to get as many questions out there really so these suit everyone, im going to see if my mate will lend me his supra this weekend an ill make up a couple of styles an get some photos up. iil then have a price for the two different styles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 if you need some polished ill help mate, i dont mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooley Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 ill be watching this thread daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Cant get hold of my mates supra as its off the road if some one near essex is willing to lend me theres for the day I can work on making a set up and give them a set for free for there time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Mark has kindly said he will lend me his supra this weekend so ill make a few designs up as well as a jig with a few pics to see what you think John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcc42uk Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I'll def be after some off these when you sort them mate. Will they work with Recaro pole position, apex etc? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 it you could post me up the hole pitches of the seats you have i can check them on my rails to make sure they will fit John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Take me of the list now , as had them made myself John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 I dont need them either now, got some others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Had a mess about fabricating some today I have two lengths ones the normal the second for the larger people let me kinow what you think John standard frame 330mm between folds, squiggled line on far rail is where its cut for the shorter frames, this will be the size of the ones Jamie had made. 475mm overall width using 50mm x 10mm steel so 375mm in side Extended frames 490mm from fold to the end with the same widths, these are as low to the floor as possible I can make these from mild steel, stainless and ally, have them painted powder coated, chromed, anodised what ever takes your fancy they will be supplied with longer bolts to mount too as for the seat mounting ideally they need to be mounted in the car for you to suss the right seating position then drill the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Those really look the part mate. Exactly what I was thinking of and should do most seats IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Those really look the part mate. Exactly what I was thinking of and should do most seats IMO cheers mate ive put the widths on there that way people can measure the hole pitches of there fames to see, I have cobra imola seats with cobra side mounts they fit them perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 How much is it going to work out for a set (all 4) in ally bud? Anodised black would be ideal. I don't actually need them at the moment but if the price is right it's definitely something I would happily put aside for a "rainy day" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Liking these matey, great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 How much is it going to work out for a set (all 4) in ally bud? Anodised black would be ideal. I don't actually need them at the moment but if the price is right it's definitely something I would happily put aside for a "rainy day" now I know how much material is used ill sort a price tomorrow John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Good man John. I know your work and it's top notch. Anyone who gets these will not be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Sorry if I missed the point but will these help sit my OEM Recaros any lower or are they for aftermarket seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Sorry if I missed the point but will these help sit my OEM Recaros any lower or are they for aftermarket seats? Yup, they will drop them down an inch or so IMO. Obviously they won't be adjustable then though, will be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Sorry if I missed the point but will these help sit my OEM Recaros any lower or are they for aftermarket seats? They will bolt up to the seats, but then its near damn impossible to bolt the rails down in the car with the seats fixed to them, no room to get the bolts in, its easy with buckets as you bolt the rails down, then bolt the side mount to the rail, then fix the seats to the side mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Yup, they will drop them down an inch or so IMO. Obviously they won't be adjustable then though, will be fixed. Smashing. I can live without adjustable - I want max headroom and max legroom (headroom being more important). All I want now is a boss to move the wheel closer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 They will bolt up to the seats, but then its near damn impossible to bolt the rails down in the car with the seats fixed to them, no room to get the bolts in, its easy with buckets as you bolt the rails down, then bolt the side mount to the rail, then fix the seats to the side mounts. Ah right gotcha - I can picture that now after looking at the pic a few pages back. Might it be any easier with studs coming up off the floor so it's then a case of getting a nut on or would that still be a major ballache? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Pic of the adaptors I made for my bmw easy when u have the tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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