Azurez33 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Can someone please give me some guidance on how’s best to fit these. Ive emailed cobra directly to ask them what I need to purchase to get them to fit in the Zed, The chap Patrick said they don’t do any kits specifically to the Z and said these runners would fit straight to the seat but might need adjustment to get in, has anyone got any ideas or know of any frames that will mount these and go straight into the Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Can't help but wanted to give a as the seats look most excellent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Thanks mate if I get any further I’ll post an update to the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 17 hours ago, Azurez33 said: Thanks mate if I get any further I’ll post an update to the build Have you spoken to Bob at Tarmac sportz or do you know anyone who does fabrication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 I haven’t spoken to bob no I take it he’s the bloke to ask? I can do fabrication myself aha but I just wanted to know if there was anything better fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 https://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/product-category/racing-bucket-seat-fitting-frames/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Yeah so the guy I emailed at cobra said they don’t have any frames that fit a z, but I didn’t know if there’s anything else someone’s bought which they recommend to try and fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I have these Cobra Misano seats in my Z. Yes those seat runners will work but you will still need a subframe from OMP etc to get them to fit the original bolt location points. Also most aftermarket seats tend to sit too high on the drivers side due to the floor pan layout. I bolted mine straight to the floor in my normal position without the runners! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 17 minutes ago, andy james said: I have these Cobra Misano seats in my Z. Yes those seat runners will work but you will still need a subframe from OMP etc to get them to fit the original bolt location points. Also most aftermarket seats tend to sit too high on the drivers side due to the floor pan layout. I bolted mine straight to the floor in my normal position without the runners! You sir are my hero haha! okay yes I’m familiar with the omp frames, ahh okay so even if I copped out for the extra low profile runners do you reckon they’ll still be too high? Those look like some nice seats too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Would these be the ones you are referring to Andy? Or the singular ones for £123 each this twin pack looks slightly different to me but then again I’m shattered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I modified these mate. Drivers side no runners passenger with runners. https://www.tegiwaimports.com/omp-hc-865d-r-h-seat-mount-subframe-fits-nissan-350z-03-right-side.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwreT8BRDTARIsAJLI0KIc89FhnM9iUS4GFdrJ9WnGehPMfYA1Glsqwo2Pn1ldVTZduDy7mFMaAh-6EALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Ahh yes those were the ones I was looking at but was trying to avoid paying £250 how much modification did they need mate? you got any pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 No modification, runners fit fine but drivers side too high if you are a tall chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Him 6’3 and that’s a problem so no runners then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da.murf Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 @Azurez33 just quick bump on this. did you ever come to a conclusion and get sorted here? Ive been offered a very cheap set of accord type r recaros, would need re-trim etc etc but not going to do it if the seat position is too high. I don't mind the bolted to floor option as the car is a fun weekend thing. On 28/10/2020 at 21:02, andy james said: No modification, runners fit fine but drivers side too high if you are a tall chap. so did your cobra floor mounted seat bolt just to the https://www.tegiwaimports.com/omp-hc-865d-r-h-seat-mount-subframe-fits-nissan-350z-03-right-side.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwreT8BRDTARIsAJLI0KIc89FhnM9iUS4GFdrJ9WnGehPMfYA1Glsqwo2Pn1ldVTZduDy7mFMaAh-6EALw_wcB floor mount kit? I assume you'd to drill new locating holes to get your seating position right etc?? Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Yes. I just mounted the subframe in the original mounting position and dry fitted the seat. I then marked the position and then drilled/fixed the seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da.murf Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 1 hour ago, andy james said: Yes. I just mounted the subframe in the original mounting position and dry fitted the seat. I then marked the position and then drilled/fixed the seat. Cool cool thanks for the reply. Will look at this then, I’m assuming seat sits lower than oem ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Yes it does but not as much as I would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 On 18/11/2021 at 16:25, da.murf said: @Azurez33 just quick bump on this. did you ever come to a conclusion and get sorted here? Ive been offered a very cheap set of accord type r recaros, would need re-trim etc etc but not going to do it if the seat position is too high. I don't mind the bolted to floor option as the car is a fun weekend thing. so did your cobra floor mounted seat bolt just to the https://www.tegiwaimports.com/omp-hc-865d-r-h-seat-mount-subframe-fits-nissan-350z-03-right-side.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwreT8BRDTARIsAJLI0KIc89FhnM9iUS4GFdrJ9WnGehPMfYA1Glsqwo2Pn1ldVTZduDy7mFMaAh-6EALw_wcB floor mount kit? I assume you'd to drill new locating holes to get your seating position right etc?? Thanks guys Funnily enough I have some atr seats for sale too atm! I sent the rails back in the end mate as they just didn’t fit and for £123 per frame I wanted them to fit properly! I will say the recaros would most likely be too tall with rails but if you were to just bolt into a frame they should be fine! yeah they just bolt into the normal holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da.murf Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 18/11/2021 at 20:20, andy james said: Yes it does but not as much as I would like. meant to ask how do you find the seat itself? is it a very narrow seat ? I'm 5'11 with a 36-38" waist, & I'm concerned about fitting lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 hour ago, da.murf said: meant to ask how do you find the seat itself? is it a very narrow seat ? I'm 5'11 with a 36-38" waist, & I'm concerned about fitting lol I’m 6’1” 34 waist at the side bolsters were very tight when new but have slackened off considerably. I bought these fantastic hand made seats to save weight, hold me securely on track and they look incredible. If they were in my daily then I’d leave the standard chairs in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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