OMP WRC Bucket Seat Insall

[RobPhoboS]

As many of you probably saw my post here:
https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/115791-fixed-bucket-seats-fittings-optionsideas/

 

 

I was pretty stumped as to how to get the seat in by any off the shelf sub-frame bracket.

The only one that may work with my particular seat could have been the Planted Motorsport one but you'd have to import that, and take a gamble.
 

I was put in touch with Nick Garrett of Garrett Race Fabrication, from a very good friend that he does frequent work for. Typically on high end race cars, I had seen the completed work done on a Le Mans Ferrari 550 (1 of 2 iirc) to get the same passenger seat as my one installed.

So I thought, yeah, he can probably deal with my 350z 

 

The main problem with this seat is the width, which is why I had to turn to someone that knows what they're doing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've just got to have a play with the seat positioning side mount bolts, and put the seat belt through the sides.
I'll also get a harness bar later in the year.

 

If anyone is interested in Nick doing work on your car, send me a PM for now.

He will have a Facebook page soon to show off all of his work (all sorts of fabrication inc roll cages etc). 

[350Butcher]

That is a tidy bit of fab and welding, nice job! 

 

at last it's fitted eh Rob........amazing what a difference it is driving when you don't have to brace yourself in your seat with your knees! 

[RobPhoboS]

Absolutely mate, it's a vast, vast difference. 

I adjusted the angle yesterday, and on track I'll pull the cushions off as it feels like the best way. 

In hindsight, it wasn't an ideal seat due to the width, the comfort is great though. 

As least if I want to try another in the future the hard work is done! 

 

 

Now just this gearbox to rebuild.