[mchapman]

Anyone remember how much our stock seats weigh?

Thanks

 

[davidm]

From memory 24kg for the drivers seat, and 22kg for the passenger seat.

 

[mchapman]

Thanks David.

Anyone had any experience with non adjustable seats in a daily driver?

I know there are many types which im sure offer varying levels of support and comfort but if you can share your particular experience that would be great.

Thanks

 

[Nuff]

I've been playing around with that idea a while ago. The only bucket seat that was designed to give some kind of comfort (not a lot, but more then other offerings) is this one: http://www.sparcousa.com/pseats_comp.asp?id=82

Quiet few people use the Evo and Rev Sparco seats. The only problem I see would be getting in and out of the seat if you are in a tight parking spot, it would be next to impossible. I think if that is any concern to you this seat might be a good idea http://www.sparcousa.com/pseats_street.asp?id=97

Also if you are looking at loosing some weight from the car, then make sure that the rails you get are light, since that will be the heaviest part. None adjustable ones will be the lightest, but you'll not be able to adjust them. There are several types available, some are light, others are heavy. In my HyperRev mag I've 6 different rails listed for 350z and I'm sure there are more.

 

[jetpilot718]

looks cool, but i dont think i could deal with a non-adjustable seat..

How much do the cloth seats weigh, in LBS?

 

[Nuff]

[/quote]

Everything you wanted is in this PDF http://www.modyourcar.com.au/sparco/seatsize.pdf

The Roadster seat has changed to Roadster 2 now. I've no idea what has changed.

 

[jetpilot718]

Sorry.. I wasn't clear. I meant the Performance Ed. Stock cloth seats.. just curious if anyone knows!

 

[Nuff]

I don't think we get them in Oz. As far as I know all the cars have leather, heated seats.

 

[Iggy_Type_R]

In my ITR i had Recaros, and put 110,000 kms on it in 3 years. of ownership. I loved them and they were very comfy around hte city... but abit of a pain in the arse (and leg) on the interstate trips.

 

[mchapman]

Iggy,

Were those recaros adjustable?

 

[Iggy_Type_R]

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Ah yeah they were, the angle of the back and fw/back on the rails of course. Mind you they felt like non-adjustable ones... a friend of mine had a one piece recaro in the ITR. Felt very similar... except his was a major pain the in the arse to get OUT of.

 

[mchapman]

Nuff Wrote:
I've been playing around with that idea a while ago. The only bucket seat that was designed to give some kind of comfort (not a lot, but more then other offerings) is this one: http://www.sparcousa.com/pseats_comp.asp?id=82

Hmm its a bit ugly though.

Quiet few people use the Evo and Rev Sparco seats. The only problem I see would be getting in and out of the seat if you are in a tight parking spot, it would be next to impossible. I think if that is any concern to you this seat might be a good idea http://www.sparcousa.com/pseats_street.asp?id=97

Im not worried about this, I never park where I have to be that close to someone. I dont trust other people and their doors.

Also if you are looking at loosing some weight from the car, then make sure that the rails you get are light, since that will be the heaviest part. None adjustable ones will be the lightest, but you'll not be able to adjust them. There are several types available, some are light, others are heavy. In my HyperRev mag I've 6 different rails listed for 350z and I'm sure there are more.

I had thought of this but I didnt know where to get light weight rails from. I do want to be able to slide the seat forward and back so I need Al ot Ti sliding rails, have you seen any of these in the magazine?

 

[mchapman]

Anyone know of a company apart from Amuse that makes a carbon fiber boot?

I remember seeing one on that VQ35 350z drag car, was it carbon creations? I went to their website but I dont think all the stuff they make is real carbon fiber and I could see any boot lids.

Ive sent them an email seeing if they make them.

 

[Nuff]

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There are 6 different types, but they don't specify the weights and the material type (well at least not in english). But all of them have sliders with different types of levers, I think the lightest ones will have to levers on both sides. I think the lightest ones will be side mounted, they will also allow you to tilt the seat backwards and forwards and adjust the height as well. In my case I would want the seat to be lower by about 4cm so it's quit useful feature.

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http://page3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c86171208
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http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e39313000

Here are few different types I've found quickly. It might give you an idea of what's out there.

 

[mchapman]

Cool thanks.

Going by the pictures these look the lightest.

http://page3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c98232285

Translated:
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=ht...Flanguage_tools

 

[Nuff]

Yes, from the pictures they look the lightest, but I'm not sure how sturdy they are since they lack the cross beams. In that case this one might be better:
http://page3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c98544441

Also this one will offer a lot more adjustment in the seat positioning since it has angled slots for mounting the seat. http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k10403351

 

[mchapman]

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Any side mounted seat mounts wouldnt have the support from underneath. So im not sure this is an issue?

I think race cars use side mounts.

 

[davidm]

I found the exact weights as Ztrack weigted when he pulled his out:

Seats weight = total of 45Kg
- driver seat = 24kg
- passenger seat = 21kg

 

[mickyboy]

I think trying to replace your seats is futile and illegal!

The side airbags are standard and also attached to the seat. If you ditch them forget about insurance!
If you get lucky and get insurance, forget about complying with ADR!

Like I said futile and for what - trying to save 10kg to go .000001 sec faster?

 

[mchapman]

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You need to think on a bigger scale.