Sliding seat brackets options

[broku518]

Just wondering here about seat install option. Since my wife passed away, I don't care much for the passenger side. Bolt in.

The driver side, I am thinking about sliders, just in case I want to adjust the seat.
I see FFR has one http://www.factoryfiveparts.com/12077-side-seat-track-kit/
($75.00 plus shipping)

Been poking aroud the Summit site and theirs for ~30 bucks or so (plus shipping)(#sum-g1150, sum-g1153)
Would these work?

Thanks,
Martin

[broku518]

Admin, Can you please move it to right forum?

Sorry,

[Jeff Kleiner]

Lowback roadster seats, right? I installed sliders in one I built a few years ago---I think they came from Summit; they look about the same as the number you posted. You may have to get a little creative and make up some simple brackets for mounting, although with the larger floor plate on later Mk4s some of that might not be necessary. Go to the "indy14" build thread linked to my signature below and you'll find text and photos beginning around post #13.

BTW, the owner reports that since he drove the car out of my garage he has adjusted the seat exactly zero times...

Jeff

[broku518]

BTW, the owner reports that since he drove the car out of my garage he has adjusted the seat exactly zero times...

Jeff

Thanks Jeff. I agree, if I don't install the sliders I will drill/bolt the seat 1/2" off.
If I install the sliders I will never move it. Works for me :)

Ohh, interesting, I thought I would just center the seat in be done. But I need to consider the floor shape, not the overall look. It may look crooked compare to body.

[boat737]

I used Jegs. http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/70220/10002/-1 They work fine. I did move the adjuster rod on the passenger side to the outside rail. (deleted the 'pull' cable from the opposite rail, and put in a 'push' bar to the other rail.)

[broku518]

Thanks all for your feedback. I am just going take a chance and bolt it in place. If I am slightly off, I can adjust the pedals as well.

[Yama-Bro]

Something else to consider; some race tracks require dual locking seat sliders. I don't think the FFR sliders are dual locking.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Thanks all for your feedback. I am just going take a chance and bolt it in place. If I am slightly off, I can adjust the pedals as well.

Do not make anything permanent without the body on. Even the lowbacks have the potential for conflict with the body's rear cockpit corner and door if not positioned properly.

Jeff

[broku518]

Do not make anything permanent without the body on. Even the lowbacks have the potential for conflict with the body's rear cockpit corner and door if not positioned properly.

Jeff

Thanks Jeff. I will wait until the body is on.

[RJD]

I used Jegs. http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/70220/10002/-1 They work fine. I did move the adjuster rod on the passenger side to the outside rail. (deleted the 'pull' cable from the opposite rail, and put in a 'push' bar to the other rail.)
Did you also use part 70225 - the stationary pedestal seat mount, or did you find that part unnecessary?

Thanks,
RJD

[boat737]

Did you also use part 70225 - the stationary pedestal seat mount, or did you find that part unnecessary?

Thanks,
RJD

Just the sliders. The slider bolted to the floor, and the seat bolted to the slider. I haven't layed down the carpet yet, but I don't foresee a problem. (how many times have I said that....)

[facultyofmusic]

Do not make anything permanent without the body on. Even the lowbacks have the potential for conflict with the body's rear cockpit corner and door if not positioned properly.

Jeff

How does one secure the seat temporarily during go-karting phase before the body goes on?

[Blitzboy54]

How does one secure the seat temporarily during go-karting phase before the body goes on?

You don't crash. lol

I just set my seats in I didn't bolt them in until later. I only went around the neighborhood though.

[facultyofmusic]

LOL, I guess it's time to employ some temporary 3M double-sided tape.

[Jim1855]

Just a comment on the value of sliders.

With previous cars I had sliders, perhaps not necessary once the seat is properly located but...
I found that it took a bit to find the comfortable position, once dialed in I didn't change much. But the real value for me was being able to slide the seat full forward for those times (multiple and often) when I lost something behind the seats. Being able to move the seat forward made locating the item much easier.

I'm using these: Sparco 00493 Seat Glides https://www.rallylights.com/sp00493-seat-track-set.html $80 each.
Well-built with solid adjustment locks on both rails. Rails can be spaced as necessary, and the locking handle can be modified for width.

Will be combined with Kirkey 65 Series Adjustable Road Race Seat and their seat mounts. This is the current FFR supplied seat.

Jim

[toadster]

some folks have used the cheaper loop ones like Jim posted above, you can get 2 sliders for ~$60, I'm eyeballing these myself...

Universal Seat Sliders Dual Locking Seat Rails Brackets Kit Compatible with Most Aftermarket Seats- 2 x Set of Sliders (https://amzn.to/3vfwX1O)
163071

[pelzerd]

I tried adding the seat sliders but it actually caused my seat to sit too high and make it uncomfortable. My knees hitting bottom of dash and impacted line of sight.