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Discussion in 'Cosmetic' started by PINKY, Nov 4, 2008.

  1. PINKY

    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    they are mocked up and mounted...will pull them out to finish the floor and interior. I really like the look.
    there could be some issues with a stock floor....besides the way they mount, its tight to get the drivers seat centered on the wheel. These seats are really wide, with wide tracks and I believe a stock floor and tranny tunnel could/might cause an issue. Not saying it cannot be done.....but likely would require different seat tracks or/and some modifiying.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    very nice John
     
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    Sweet! I like the more modern look.
     
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    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    They look nice and comfy!!
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    soooulpower Semi-Informed Tinkerer

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    Hmm.. what are they from? I've got some Subaru Forrester seats I've been messing with that almost look like that.
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    they are PROCAR SCAT I got them from Summit :)
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    another issue I am addressing is seat belt's.
    I am doing away with the racing belts and gonna run lap belts.
    Issue is clearance on the door side's of each seat.
    As of now I have decided to run the "stretch" belt on the tunnel side of the seat as opposed to the usual door side :huh: but I am still thinking :hmmm:


    thanks everyone!
     
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    Fish OutOfWater Brian

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    Them seats look great in there. Are they back so far you cant fit the retractor next to them? Do you mean you are using a two point seatbelt?:naughty: My wife made me get rid of the 5-pt harness that was in my [her] car. She said it was too ugly to use. Now I have an aftermarket 3-pt retractable. The retractor is mounted behind the seat, not next to it. I had a tab welded to the roll bar to pick up the upper mounting point.
     
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    John, they are lookin good.. Wish I had the time to see them when I was there... It's coming together GREAT!
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    Not sure why I have clearance issues :huh: I think its a combo of the wide seats and roll bar.

    Yes, I have gonna run a 2-point seatbelt :yup: thats what I want right now. I have had them re-webbed. I may/will switch back to a 5 point system (that was one reason I choose these seats) if I ever decide to start racing again. But that is not in the near future.
    I am planning to go to the J-yard in the spring to pick up a few things for my sons mustang, while I am there I will look for a decent 3pt. system that would make me happy:)
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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