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

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.

how much overlap do you reckon you have

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.

thanks mate

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 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.

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

that would be good jeff.....thanks mate

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!

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...

my beetle will be for the street

Vaughn,

Here are some photos of the clearances of my seats.

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

Vaughn,

Mine are 550mm wide at the shoulders, and also at the seat cushions.

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

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.

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.......

dont email em post em up.

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

none stock will require an engineers.