Removing seat rails?

[len_beach]

I want to fit a set of fixed buckets with side mounts bolted directly to the car. From what I can gather, the standard seat rails aren't up to the job?

I was thinking of fitting something like these. http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motor...iversal/rix-engineering-subframe-mounting-kit

Is it just a case of removing the old seat rail, welding these in and bolting the side mounts to the tabs? Are the tabs the correct with for buckets or is modding required?

 

[NorthloopCup]

I have them installed in my car. Everything that comes in that kit is perfect for what your doing mate. It all needs welding anyway, so you can space the tabs to suit your seat spacing.

When you install them, you need to drill the sill/tunnel and let the tube pass through. You weld the strengthening plates in first as well btw, then weld the tube to the plates.

Measure twice, cut once! And use a spirit level as well! It takes longer to remove the original seat rails than it does to fit these tbf.

 

[len_beach]

I have them installed in my car. Everything that comes in that kit is perfect for what your doing mate. It all needs welding anyway, so you can space the tabs to suit your seat spacing.

When you install them, you need to drill the sill/tunnel and let the tube pass through. You weld the strengthening plates in first as well btw, then weld the tube to the plates.

Measure twice, cut once! And use a spirit level as well! It takes longer to remove the original seat rails than it does to fit these tbf.

Cool. Cheers. I guess looking at the makeup of the tabs, you can then remove the whole seat and side mount from in the car in a matter of minutes?

 

[NorthloopCup]

Cool. Cheers. I guess looking at the makeup of the tabs, you can then remove the whole seat and side mount from in the car in a matter of minutes?

Yes mate. It's certainly quicker than removing a standard seat!

 

[len_beach]

Ding dong. Time to get rid of the Monacos for so drying a bit more worthwhile.

 

[len_beach]

Are the seat rails spot welded in?

 

[NorthloopCup]

Are the seat rails spot welded in?

Yes mate they are. Pita to get at some of them, but no real biggy.

 

[len_beach]

Yes mate they are. Pita to get at some of them, but no real biggy.

Sweet. I'm now thinking of bolting to the floor with some spreader washers.

 

[stevo123]

Just a thought. If your using a spirit level make sure the car is parked on level groud. Type of thing I would do lol.