Seat Survey

MartinClan · #1 4th July 2006, 12:09

I have got to the point where I need to get some seats pretty soon. I would be intersted in what other builders have used and what they would recommend.

My initial thoughts are for a traditional low back set with the option of a headrest. Richfield seem to do a good range but can be expensive. Some of the "Cobra" type seats look good as well.

C'mon everyone - lets have some suggestions

Pictures would also be good!

Cheers

Robin

Patrick · #2 4th July 2006, 20:59

I've got Cobra Roadster 7's that were custom covered at the factory with the vinyl supplied by Marlin to match the rest of the interior. They've got very good side hold and I still fit into them

They've also got harness holes which Im hoping will be suitable for SVA. Havent got the cobra logo in the head rest as they look classier without.

Will see what they are like on the road combine with 3 point sparco harnesses.

Alfie · #3 6th July 2006, 10:12

As Im a little on the large side, seating is a difficult area as most bucket style seats are too narrow for me ( including unfortunately roadster sevens). I tried several seats at stoneleigh and for me it came to a choice between cobra ss (very comfy) and richfield rx1100 (good thigh support). The only thing against the cobra is no headrest available and I have now acquired a pair of unused but dusty richfields at a very good price. They fit perfectly and look good ( I have polished them up!),so they'll do for now.

Patrick · #4 6th July 2006, 12:46

When Paul came by with Millie Marlin he had Z3 seats in there - he got them from a scrappy for a very good price. They were very comfy and looked great but didnt have the side hold you would get some seats like the Cobra

AndyDane · #5 11th September 2006, 21:27

Just searched the forums and found this thread - I was watching a pair of Cobra Monaco s on ebay but have been advised that they're too wide.

Can anyone comment on how wide the front of the seat can be befoe it's too big? My marlin is being finished by vindicator so I can't measure it!!

Also are people going cloth, vinyl or leather? ,my thoughts are for vinyl cos I'm not going for any weather gear and so if they do get wet it's less of a problem...

Patrick · #6 11th September 2006, 21:44

the Roadster 7's are pretty tight, not anymore than that I would say. Need to get the tape measure out and check the exact width.

AndyDane · #7 11th September 2006, 22:01

cheers - before the weekend if poss (cheeky but will help when I'm shopping at donington!)

Also found these http://www.midlandwheels.com/ko-kat/Seats/Mws/Club - might go fot them if them fit on the simple premise that they're close enough for me to collect and save on postage and I'll "save up" for nicer ones that match in colour later - starting to run out of funds!

MartinClan · #8 12th September 2006, 12:34

I think I might go for Richfield seeats - possibly the RX1155 if it will fit - and in leather if I can afford it. The Richfield seats are made in the UK and have proper steel frames unlike a lot of the cheaper seats that are just an uphostered fibreglass shell

http://www.richfieldseating.co.uk/html/catalogue.html

Decision to be made Saturday at Donnington!

Robin

Patrick · #9 12th September 2006, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyDane

cheers - before the weekend if poss (cheeky but will help when I'm shopping at donington!)

Also found these http://www.midlandwheels.com/ko-kat/Seats/Mws/Club - might go fot them if them fit on the simple premise that they're close enough for me to collect and save on postage and I'll "save up" for nicer ones that match in colour later - starting to run out of funds!

No problem, I'll trying and get out in the garage tomorrow and let you know!

There are a few pictures of the fit on this page: http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=7&offset=132

and the previous page:
http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=7&offset=120

Patrick · #10 13th September 2006, 20:41

The seat is 445mm across at the wide point at the top:

The is the seat as far back as it will go:

This is the seat as far forwards as it will go:

This is the space behind the chair with it as far forwards as it will go:

AndyDane · #11 14th September 2006, 15:21

I know I'm being a pain, but could you measure the gap across the cockpit at the front when the seat is as far forwards as it will go? It looks like it would be far enough forward for my vertically challenged wife!

Patrick · #12 14th September 2006, 20:07

No problem

a few measurements, these are in the passenger side but the driver side is the mirror of this:

Measure at the heigth of the little "shelf" behind the seat before the main bar between the struts.

jeremy · #13 23rd November 2006, 18:05

Patrick mentioned Paul with mille marlin with z3 seats ....I want to go this route>How can I get in touch or see some pics?

MartinClan · #14 23rd November 2006, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremy

Patrick mentioned Paul with mille marlin with z3 seats ....I want to go this route>How can I get in touch or see some pics?

Hello Jeremy

I think there are some pictures on Patrick's web site under "Other Marlins"

Robin

Patrick · #15 23rd November 2006, 19:49

I've PM'ed you his email address

EDIT, yup as Robin has said there are pics on the my site. Those seats were very comfy!