fitting new seats

[CMF_klingon]

hi all we are trying to fit some new saas seats into the mouse. one problem i dont know if anyone hasd done it but because of the different heights of the mounting points. we need to pull the rails apart.

any one know how this is done. anyone in canberra particuarly.

 

[CMF_klingon]

we just need to pull the sliders apart but we cant figure that out. just wanna know if any one has done this

 

[CMF_55bhp is more than enough]

when i put my bucket seats in it sat a bit lower than usual but nothing major. i am 6ft 2 though so i could still reach the pedals. what is the problem witht eh height exactly.

 

[CMF_Napster]

55: umm abit of a random and silly question, but u say u have bucket seats, and am just wondering how they are attached?? i mean r u using the ORIGINAL MICRA SUBFRAMES or an adapted subframe bolted to the floor??

i would love bucket seats in my k11, but dont know how to do it :-(

also mines a 3door, so people in the back is a problem :-(

cheers

napster

 

[CMF_55bhp is more than enough]

they were adapted to the original micra sumbframes. 2 holes lined up and the two that didnt was bolted to some box section then bolted to the subframe. mine was 3 door aswell. never like anyone in the back anyway. aslo if there is an emergency someone can climb through if needs be.

 

[CMF_Napster]

thanks "55" except i still dont really understand. can i ask what "bucket seats u got" please?

u said bout that 2screws fitted and two went into a "box thing"??

cheers bud

Napster

 

[CMF_jaxx]

i just bought a pair of bucket seats with universal subframes...but dont let this put you off, i made up and lined up the universal subframes, and what is obvious now but not when i was doing it was you have to drill 4 new holes and mount the buckets to them...noooooo chance.

i ended up using my original subframes and welding the underneath of my new seats to the micra subframe. makes sense, yeah? it still slides back and forth and acts in exactley the same way, except they make your ride height alot higher, me 6' 1" and if i put it at a 90 degree angle (proper straight back rider, ha some ppl do tho) my head will touch the roof easily. but how i and alot of ppl drive its perfect. hope this helps.

 

[CMF_55bhp is more than enough]

box section is metal tubing that instead of being round is square. i drilled two holes into this which i bolted to the seat. then i drilled two more holes then bolted it to the subframe.

 

[CMF_klingon]

we tried them on the original rails but me and my dad are a good 6 foot 5 or so so they are way to high.

so do your seats slide forward 55.?

you used all the original mounting points. its a shame the the rear of the seats are dummied up it would make stuff a whole lot easier if they were the same height as the front

 

[CMF_Yom]

Time for you to see an engineer about modifying the standard seat rails I think!

 

[CMF_Napster]

jaxx: u welded ur RAGE SEATS to the original subframes sooo.... do the seats have METAL STRIPS/Layers/tubing that u could weld "metal TO metal" too cause otherwise u would just melt into the seat??? or did u weld a "random bit of metal to the original subframes and then BOLT the seats to this instead??

55: i get what ur saying now

cheers

Napster

 

[CMF_jaxx]

the rage seats already had a metal frame on the bottom (as do most seats i have seen), hence the higher driving height. yes...just welded on to the original micra subframes.

put both seats back in car, bolt all 4 bolts down securely and thats it. all good and has been for over 12 months now.

 

[CMF_Napster]

thats cool bud.

thanks for the info. cause u cant find any "micra subframes" to fit bucket seats (or i havent found any other ones) i was told to go for a "universal setup" with "bottom section, seperate sliders and tilt function" then attach them together.

however the best thing to do i think is to "adapt the original seat frames", like wot u did.

i do like ur RAGE SEATS!!!! very nice

thanks Napster

 

[cisco]

Did you get it going Klingon?

I saw you driving today, down Barry Drive heading into the city. I was in my girlfriend's white super s heading up Barry Drive the other way.

 

[CMF_chrissy bhoy]

i had my buckets fitted yesterday had all new sub frame made for them the only problem is that they sit to high im 6'2 and my head does tend to hit against the roof are there any door cards which dont have the round curve below the arm rest on the door????

 

[CMF_chrissy bhoy]

no need for a reply guys the pre facelifted interior has no door pockets on the door cards i'll need to see about getin me two of those and gettin the frames shortend!!!