best subframe?

[Russ_16v]

I need some subframes for my Corbeau's running on corbeau side mounts.

As im a lanky feck, having the seat low is probably a good option.

Im not bothered about it sliding, though if there is the option of it, it would mean other people could drive it, as im 90% leg lol so end up with the seat waaay back.

So as iv not fitted buckets in a few years, whats all the cool kids using these days?

 

[Russ_16v]

Or even better, the dimentions of a good subframe and il just make my own lol.

Feeling in a proper lazy mood tonight so any help much appreciated x

 

[benkay]

Also interested in this!

 

[Silent_Scone]

Just don't get OMP ones

 

[Luke.]

Custom subframes or modified OMP subframes..

 

[Martin.]

90% Leg pahahahahhaha

I'm also interested in the answer to this too though. I'm in the same situation

 

[Russ_16v]

Thats the issue I have in most cars lol, the only car I have owned that I actually felt 100% comfortable driving was my S1 Elise - position was perfect, and in the Clio I can see myself going as far as moving the gearstick back once the seats in position, once Iv dropped the column down to suit.

Iv had a quick web trawl, and it throws up lots of different subframes, so thought id ask what everyone is using

 

[Silent_Scone]

This is what I had to do with my OMP ones to get them level mate:

 

[Gray]

I had a set of custom frames made for my 172... but I don't have the dimensions anymore, I've just spent 10mins looking for them

The best I have is a few photos (this was before the holes where cut for mouting to the floor pan and side mounts:

You could not go any lower, they where literally 'on the floor' I am 6ft 2" and the driving position was ideal for me.

 

[Nafoff]

you had the drawings for them swell didn't you mate?

i had flat ones made up for the track car, then was going to use spacers (galvanised rubber (hockey pucks cut to size)) to space them.... should be something in my build thread
the custom set i had with my sparco eve seats years back where the best i have had

 

[Gray]

Yeah I had drawings, pretty sure I had an electronic copy of them too... But cannot find them

 

[Martin.]

This is what I had to do with my OMP ones to get them level mate:

I wouldn't know what I'm looking for and what isn't normal in this lol...

 

[Big Dom]

I use a omp one russ but as said you will need to raise the left hand side by 12mm to get it to sit level I just welded in some spacers. If you wanna make one you can use mine as a template if ya want mate

 

[Silent_Scone]

I wouldn't know what I'm looking for and what isn't normal in this lol...

Where the subframes bolted in, underneath is an extra 12mil of steel welded to compensate and stop it from leaning. They're not very well designed

 

[Martin.]

Seriously!! The OMP ones dont make it sit level!? WTF

 

[Silent_Scone]

I've decided that practically everything in the after market sector doesn't work properly. lol

 

[Russ_16v]

Thanks for all the advise guys, very handy!

 

[Martin.]

Were the OMP ones used in the pic that didn't sit level, the same as these?

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=4308&appid=2

 

[dmallett]

Were the OMP ones used in the pic that didn't sit level, the same as these?

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=4308&appid=2

Yes they are. Can get them off ebay for £107 delivered though,

 

[Martin.]

I saw mate thanks, however don't really fancy buying something that doesn't even fit right etc. Was hoping they would be a direct fit with no bodge job needed

 

[dmallett]

It never really bothered me that they were wonky in all fairness!

 

[Martin.]

Really? Your seats are wonky and it doesn't bother you??

 

[dmallett]

Ive now sold them, when sitting in them you didnt notice lol

 

[Martin.]

lol. Did you sell them because they were wonky though

 

[Luke.]

OMP ones are miles out. Like 20mm how did you not notice that?

 

[Martin.]

OMP ones are miles out. Like 20mm how did you not notice that?

Can you give me more details please mate? I don't get how they can not fit perfectly if they are supposed to be car specific. I was planning on buying some of these but now I've been a little put off!