Author Topic: Anybody lowered a convertible seat pan? (Read 1155 times)

LastDeadLast · « **Reply #25 on:** February, 08, 2011, 12:01:27 PM »

Quote from: Shaun on February, 08, 2011, 11:04:26 AM

I've never seen how the trans. tunnel mounted handles work... Couldn't you box in the ridges and mount it up there? Or, just stick with the under dash one. You got short arms? Or are you planning on running some rally stages?

Well, I mostly want to do this for two reasons:

1. I hate under dash e-brakes for sport(y) cars and..
2. My car didn't come with any e-brake parts, so since I have to buy it all anyway, I should just get something that's functional...

Plus... the tunnel mounted e-brake will come in handy when I quit my day job and sign up for a lucrative career in drift racing....

-Shannon

Shaun · « **Reply #26 on:** February, 08, 2011, 02:14:00 PM »

Ah, I see. What shifter setup do you have/plan on using? I wonder if you could add a plate over the top of the tunnel to tie the 2 ridges together and mount the handle to that?

stangg · « **Reply #27 on:** February, 08, 2011, 02:25:38 PM »

I have a center mounted handle and the forward mounting point rests on top of the rear flange of the 1 piece base... the seat base does not get in the way of the ebrake mechanism. In the pic below, you can see where the console is contoured to fit over the back bulge of the seat pan. I used a Fox body mechanism but shortened the handle about 4-5 inches, and replaced the spring mechanism with a short arm welded to the handle that runs through the floor.

Shaun · « **Reply #28 on:** February, 08, 2011, 03:22:14 PM »

Quote from: stangg on February, 08, 2011, 02:25:38 PM

WOW, look at that interior! Very plush and nicely done.

Shaun · « **Reply #29 on:** February, 16, 2011, 06:17:57 PM »

I ordered a pair of Kirkey aluminum seat mounts and added a few extra holes to make them some what more adjustable. I have an inch or 2 forward/backward/up/down and quite a few degrees of tilt. I set the seat up for what feels good just sat in it at the shop but with the extra holes I can make adjustments at the track if need be.

Winter project is getting closer to being done!

LastDeadLast · « **Reply #30 on:** February, 16, 2011, 06:24:30 PM »

Really nice work Shaun, can't wait to see that beast in action at VIR.

-Shannon

Shaun · « **Reply #31 on:** February, 17, 2011, 05:38:22 AM »

Quote from: LastDeadLast on February, 16, 2011, 06:24:30 PM

Really nice work Shaun, can't wait to see that beast in action at VIR.

-Shannon

Shannon,

Thanks. Like your project, its taking ages to get all the pieces in there and ready for paint, but its coming. Now I know the shoulder belt location I can start work on the roll bar. I'm hoping to start paint in March so I can have it assembled and ready for some testing in April. I'm signed up for 3 days at VIR so should be fun! See you there, looking forward to meeting you.