Recaro Seat Adapters?

[Stuart]

Why would some use Dave's vs a flat adapter? 

 

 

 

[Healey3000]

Hi,

 

It may come down to availability.  You can simply order one from Dave and it would be at your door, ready to bolt in.  The flat plate style isn't available as such; I machined my own.  That can be an impediment for some.  Besides, you'd first have to design it, involving careful measurements of hole spacing, etc. (unless you can get someone to send you their design :-)).

 

The other factor may be height.  As I found out, the plates were too low for me.  I believe Dave's mimic the factory adapters, which allow you to sit a bit higher.

[gambitpaul]

I contacted Lee @massive on 27 December. He said that he does not have any in stock and "will only produce them if I get an order for 20 sets (20 cars-40 seats)." So you will have to machine your own if you want plate style.

I ordered the set from the eBay seller mentioned above. Total with shipping was $135. Arrived in only 8 days. They fit well, little tight on the clearances but if you start each bolt first it all works out. Note the eBay set does not include bolts. The ones from Ardvark do come with bolts and nuts. Bolt size is M6x1.0 (max) on the brackets. I reused the original bolts to the seats.

Just put mine in on Saturday. Love the seats. Love the position. I am 5' 10" and the height is perfect for me.

P.S. I like your seat choice.

Paul

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[Healey3000]

If I were to do the plate style again, I'd consider modifying the design to center the seat to the steering wheel a bit.  20 mm would bring the inboard seat mount directly over the rail and would allow for a clean looking installation.  Every now and then, the offset seating position bugs me.

 

Minor detail but the factory adapters have nuts welded in; the ones in the pictures above don't.  Not a big deal at all, just pointing out a difference.

[Jbaumshelter]

I just received mine today from Wedge. My car is in the shop doing some motor work but I will send some pics tomorrow for those that may be interested. My cost was about $360 to do both seats. 

[Stuart]

Thank you. Would like to see pics of the Wedge system.

[Jbaumshelter]

Here are the pics...Will send some more once I get them installed on the seats. Car is getting some engine work done so I won't be able to get finished product pics for a few weeks at best. Hope this helps somebody. Best of luck with whatever you go with. My the force be with you. 

[Jbaumshelter]

So I made a trip over to the mechanics shop just to make sure the brackets were going to work. Very happy with the results. Need to source some black bolts or at least paint them when I do the final install. 

[austin1600]

On 1/7/2018 at 12:36 PM, Healey3000 said:

If you need as low a profile as possible, I can send you my CAD model for the ones I had machined up.  This is how they looked, installed onto the stock rails.

 

I’d love if you could send me your cad file if that’s possible. Thx!

[Healey3000]

Perhaps I should post it here so it's available to everyone...

Healey3000_Recaro_Adapter.SLDPRT

[austin1600]

Just now, Healey3000 said:

Perhaps I should post it here so it's available to everyone...

Healey3000_Recaro_Adapter.SLDPRT

Awesome thx!!!

[Geoff Raynak]

On 1/8/2018 at 3:20 PM, Healey3000 said:

If I were to do the plate style again, I'd consider modifying the design to center the seat to the steering wheel a bit.  20 mm would bring the inboard seat mount directly over the rail and would allow for a clean looking installation.  Every now and then, the offset seating position bugs me.

 

 

can you tell me what direction you would move things?

i've got your CAD open here at my work ...and want to get some plate together before my recaros arrive from aardvarc

 

i too would love to make sure things are centered ... thx!

 

geoff

 

 

 

 

 

[irdave]

1 hour ago, Geoff Raynak said:

 

can you tell me what direction you would move things?

i've got your CAD open here at my work ...and want to get some plate together before my recaros arrive from aardvarc

 

i too would love to make sure things are centered ... thx!

 

geoff

You'd want to move it medially, towards the center of the car.  If you center the seat between the brackets it offsets you towards the door, no longer centered on the steering wheel...  Not noticeable to most people, massively annoying to some...

Edited January 31, 2018 by irdave

[2002Scoob]

I was digging through some old modification documentation photos for another user and came across my seat-rail adapters I made, so I thought I'd share.

 

Cheers,

-J

 

Prototype on the right, the intended final material on the left

 

Test-fitment on the seats-

 

And final placement in the car

 

[gambitpaul]

I contacted Lee @massive on 27 December. He said that he does not have any in stock and "will only produce them if I get an order for 20 sets (20 cars-40 seats)." So you will have to machine your own if you want plate style.

I ordered the set from the eBay seller mentioned above. Total with shipping was $135. Arrived in only 8 days. They fit well, little tight on the clearances but if you start each bolt first it all works out. Note the eBay set does not include bolts. The ones from Ardvark do come with bolts and nuts. Bolt size is M6x1.0 (max) on the brackets. I reused the original bolts to the seats.

Just put mine in on Saturday. Love the seats. Love the position. I am 5' 10" and the height is perfect for me.

P.S. I like your seat choice.

Paul

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Just a follow-up from my previous post. The hieght of the bracket is 23 mm.

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