Baldy67 Wolfsburg Wizard
429 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
To people with racing seats in their beetles,what size are they at the widest point (shoulder height) and brand and model no.Everything i have looked at seem to wide....cheers vaughn🤘
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Sides Veteran Volks Folk
2,220 posts · joined May 2007 ·
I've got 2 Sparco Pro 2000's in Jezebel.
According to Sparco's info 595mm wide at the wings.
Was a squeeze to get them in - actually had to have a slight overlap on the wings, so the passenger sits slightly behind the driver.
According to Sparco's info 595mm wide at the wings.
Was a squeeze to get them in - actually had to have a slight overlap on the wings, so the passenger sits slightly behind the driver.
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Baldy67 Wolfsburg Wizard
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how much overlap do you reckon you have
Sides Veteran Volks Folk
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Picture tells a thousand words.
Overlap is about 3cm...
with about 1cm clearance between drivers wings and door...
and 1.5cm for passenger wing and door (since it's back a bit further)
To get zero overlap I would've had the seats not parallel to the center of the car, which decided would've felt odd.
Overlap is about 3cm...
with about 1cm clearance between drivers wings and door...
and 1.5cm for passenger wing and door (since it's back a bit further)
To get zero overlap I would've had the seats not parallel to the center of the car, which decided would've felt odd.
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Baldy67 Wolfsburg Wizard
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thanks mate🙅
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
I helped one of sons friends out with a drift Corrola, it had Bride seats in it, I couldn't believe how poorly they were made compared to my Recaros. Have a real good look at whatever you buy, the Bride runners were particularly crappy.
Good seats really help when your getting up a few Gs, I've found the Honda seats in my sons 1303 quiet good.
Steve
I helped one of sons friends out with a drift Corrola, it had Bride seats in it, I couldn't believe how poorly they were made compared to my Recaros. Have a real good look at whatever you buy, the Bride runners were particularly crappy.
Good seats really help when your getting up a few Gs, I've found the Honda seats in my sons 1303 quiet good.
Steve
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
I have got Autotechnica seats in mine. http://www.autotecnica.com.au/seats.html They are tight, but do fit. I can take some photos of the clearances tomorrow if you want, but here is a photo from the side.
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STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
steve, were they genuine bride seats & rails? theres 100s of dodgy copies in the jap aftermarket world unfortunately, oh & do you have a pic of the corolla?1303Steve wrote:Hi
I helped one of sons friends out with a drift Corrola, it had Bride seats in it, I couldn't believe how poorly they were made compared to my Recaros. Have a real good look at whatever you buy, the Bride runners were particularly crappy.
Good seats really help when your getting up a few Gs, I've found the Honda seats in my sons 1303 quiet good.
Steve
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
i was gonna say they sound like replicas
theres a good reason the real ones cost more than alot of the cars they end up in
theres a good reason the real ones cost more than alot of the cars they end up in
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
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STIDUB wrote:steve, were they genuine bride seats & rails? theres 100s of dodgy copies in the jap aftermarket world unfortunately, oh & do you have a pic of the corolla?
If its the one i think it is.... it has now been painted and is somewhere abandoned on a farm....
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hicolonel mustard wrote:If its the one i think it is.... it has now been painted and is somewhere abandoned on a farm....
That's the one, I have no way of knowing if they were genuine runners.
Steve
Baldy67 Wolfsburg Wizard
429 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
that would be good jeff.....thanks mate
cam070 Custom Title Time!
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I have had a pair of Recaros that have been with me for best part of 20 years, bout from the original Roman Automtive back in the days when thay were in Crows Nest. They were a little bit tightin my 76 and 69, but a nice fit nevertheless. They have acftuallt been in numerous cars since then as well.
One thing I can say, is be sure to buy quality. Not only are these seats comfortable, but they have lasted for years and still look good. Good seast are worth the money!
One thing I can say, is be sure to buy quality. Not only are these seats comfortable, but they have lasted for years and still look good. Good seast are worth the money!
Sides Veteran Volks Folk
2,220 posts · joined May 2007 ·
I've seen Autotecnica seats in a couple of different bugs, and although seem reasonable they're a reclinable street seat - not a fixed back race seat.
All depends what you're wanting the car for obviously on whether the difference is important or not...
All depends what you're wanting the car for obviously on whether the difference is important or not...
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Baldy67 Wolfsburg Wizard
429 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
my beetle will be for the street
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Vaughn,
Here are some photos of the clearances of my seats.
Here are some photos of the clearances of my seats.
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Baldy67 Wolfsburg Wizard
429 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
thanks jeff,the autotecnica website you posted on your first reply have seats that are only 480mm wide at the shoulders so i think they should be fine,but as a matter of interest,how wide are your seats at the shoulders....cheers vaughn🤪
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Vaughn,
Mine are 550mm wide at the shoulders, and also at the seat cushions.
Mine are 550mm wide at the shoulders, and also at the seat cushions.
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WOAH! jeff, i just noticed your dash, who made it what are the gauges in it & get some pics of it up here asap!
may of just seen one of few Lbug dash's that actually look alright & remain useful
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beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
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Here is a few more photos of my dash. I built it myself, and had dashboard restorations in Brisbane recover it for me. PM me you email address if you wish, and I will send you the build photos.
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I have a Cobra Suzuka GT Width (from when i was 40kg heavier). Will no go to a std width Cobra Suzuka. The the GT is right againts the door, but does not cross the centre line of the tunnel. The driving posistion is offset though.......
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zayus Wolfsburg Wizard
437 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Hello There,
This is an old post, but I would like to ask a few questions re: Cobra seats and their rails.
The Classic - it's an old style bucket, no head rest, very low, made for '60's sports cars, like Miidgets, Cobras, and even the Cooper S (not that a Mini is a sports car!) You know the seat - legs stright out to the pedals, gear shifter @ rib height.
Has anyone ever installed this type of seat in their Beetle, or do you know of anyone who has?
I am interestyed i using this type of seat in my Beetle, and would prefer to use the rails that are made for the Cobra Classic.
Two questions, I have.
1 - Is it difficult to install a rail, that is not factory? RE: installation on the floorpan and engineering cert.
2 - Would the seat be too low? RE: the line of sight would be barely over the wiper.
Anyone have an answer or 3?
Thanks,
Bryce
This is an old post, but I would like to ask a few questions re: Cobra seats and their rails.
The Classic - it's an old style bucket, no head rest, very low, made for '60's sports cars, like Miidgets, Cobras, and even the Cooper S (not that a Mini is a sports car!) You know the seat - legs stright out to the pedals, gear shifter @ rib height.
Has anyone ever installed this type of seat in their Beetle, or do you know of anyone who has?
I am interestyed i using this type of seat in my Beetle, and would prefer to use the rails that are made for the Cobra Classic.
Two questions, I have.
1 - Is it difficult to install a rail, that is not factory? RE: installation on the floorpan and engineering cert.
2 - Would the seat be too low? RE: the line of sight would be barely over the wiper.
Anyone have an answer or 3?
Thanks,
Bryce
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