philw99 Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Which mounts is it you're using Phil? Not 100% sure yet, currently under investigation as I’m looking for the best option. Don't really want to use the Sparco side mounts that came with the seats, however might have to too yet. Seems totally pointless to spend all that money on lightweight seats then have really heavy side mounts, can't be a safety thing surely! Just all about the cost of lightweight material. Could do with the seat being as low as possible, not fussed about it moving on a rail as it’s only me that will be driving the car. Also looking at the possibility of getting something custom made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I agree, I'd use cheapy steel mounts, anything will do. If they have to slide then you'll obviously be a bit higher up, but I'd be looking at fabbing a couple of bits of steel to the floor pan and mounting from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I had this same issue with my Crx. Sliding mounts are pointless especially in a two seater: if you're serious about track saying it and aren't too fussed about loads of different people driving it then I'd go with some welded in floor bars and mount your seats directly to the floor with side mounts. It requires slot of measuring to ensure you are comfy and central with the pedals and column etc but it's well worth it. This is exactly what I've done in my Crx and previous track cars. Didn't take too long just remember to check there's no fuel lines etc running under where you're welding haha Hope this pic of how I did it shows what I mean 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAVBEY Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Looks ACE. From experience id say you 044 inlet is too small. needs to be circa 11mm ID Minimum AN10 or AN12. oh and i wouldnt use that ebay inline filter the Surface area of them filters reduce flow and have been the bain of alot of problems on cars ive mapped PS 044's are noisey as hell Awsome build though buddy keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Do you mean mine mate? The 044 is fed with -10 and -8 lines all the way to the rail and back. This was an old pic, it's been mapped and running for about 8years on that set up with no issues haha. It's currently being stripped and rebuilt for more at the min so I will take the inline filter into account though it's a 'Russell's' filter as are the lines but eBay rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyflo Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Nice project, I was impressed with the zed on track in standard form so this should be awesome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Started making the seat mount today Passenger side fits well, drivers side is proving to be loads more difficult. Sent on the move, excuse any typos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy10v Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Drivers side seat subframe is a PITA due to the raised inner rear mount, depending on the width of your seat you might be able to drop it down the side? Mine then hit the door though. Modded planted http://my350z.com/fo...at-bracket.html I went through a couple of mock ups 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Steering wheel retrim is comming along nicely Can't wait to see the finished article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 12 o'clock band added Sent on the move, excuse any typos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 More progress Sent on the move, excuse any typos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Getting there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 So happy with the results so far Sent on the move, excuse any typos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 Stitching Sent on the move, excuse any typos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy10v Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Steering wheel looks tidy. Have you done this before? Is the material stuck on as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 (edited) Steering wheel looks tidy. Have you done this before? Is the material stuck on as well? Cheers pal, well happy with the results. I've got a guy doing it for me, just been putting up pictures he's sending me. The guy doing the work does something similar for a living. I'm sure he's glued the material so it's not going anywhere. Sent on the move, excuse any typos Edited May 8, 2016 by philw99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 New steering wheel looks ace, well happy with it Sent on the move, excuse any typos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Has anyone any experience with Seibon products? been told they fit really well Thinking about ordering this front lip : http://seiboncarbon....ml#!prettyPhoto Next question is who's best to order them from? can't see them on Tarmac's website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Finally after much blood sweat and tears, the seat mounts are finally finished. Just need painting this week. Really happy with the result, the drivers seat sits really low in the car No more hitting my head on the roof! Seat belt mounts as well Edited June 26, 2016 by philw99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLizard Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Has anyone any experience with Seibon products? been told they fit really well Thinking about ordering this front lip : http://seiboncarbon....ml#!prettyPhoto Next question is who's best to order them from? can't see them on Tarmac's website. Ordered mine from abbey, seibon stuff is ok but the wings were horrible to fit, not had xp with the lip, might be better tho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 350z driver side is a pita isint it.. Im thinking of cutting that lump in the trans tunnel out to get the seat lower. I did have mine off set to avoid it but hate the off set feel from the driver seat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLizard Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I cut the lump near the transmission tunnel and re-welded ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Almost fully painted ready for fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Also discovered I'd chewed through a lot more of my pads than I'd thought at my last track outing. Woops 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 I cut the lump near the transmission tunnel and re-welded ... Might have to do the same if I find the seat position isn't right Not drove my car with the seats in the new position yet, felt ok so fingers crossed. Sent on the move, excuse any typos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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