Author Topic: Aftermarket Seats & steering wheel? (Read 5051 times)

Tonyb · « **on:** July 31, 2006, 07:31:34 PM »

Do aftermarket seats/w universel sliders bolt right in, or do I need E30 brackets? If so, where can I get them? I was also wondering if a Grant hub adapter for our cars will work with a Momo wheel?

e9nine · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2006, 09:00:11 PM »

-- You will need e30 brackets.

-- Grant has a hub for e30s. Usually it has to be ordered. Mate the hub to the wheel and see if they can be used together? I have a Momo but never used a Grant wheel or seen one mixed with a Momo hub so the simplest suggestion is what I have stated.

G. Luck

Tonyb · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2006, 09:52:02 PM »

Quote from: e9nine

-- You will need e30 brackets.

-- Grant has a hub for e30s. Usually it has to be ordered. Mate the hub to the wheel and see if they can be used together? I have a Momo but never used a Grant wheel or seen one mixed with a Momo hub so the simplest suggestion is what I have stated.

G. Luck

Where can I get the brackets?

nickmpower · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2006, 10:21:38 PM »

i think grant wheels only have 5 holes for the wheel

2002maniac · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2006, 10:23:54 PM »

Quote from: Tonyb

Where can I get the brackets?

what kind of seats?

Euro Nation · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2006, 10:59:20 PM »

I made my own brackets out of some 2x2 angle. Total cost was $6

Tonyb · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2006, 11:36:42 PM »

I don't have a welder! Plus this is a daily driver and I want it safe!

asubimmer · « **Reply #7 on:** August 01, 2006, 12:24:39 PM »

get the momo hub, I hear that its the safest one out there. Not to mention its only like $60. I have the momo and its great. I also have a momo seat and slider

Euro Nation · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2006, 01:20:21 PM »

Didn't use a welder to make my brackets. Drilled eight holes and cut a two clearance notches. They're every bit as safe as stock seats and probably safer than Momo brackets. I used the stock sliders.

I can't take the credit though. After designing a good functional part I found this: http://members.dodo.com.au/~wawawa/seats.htm

They looked every bit as functional and were easier to make than mine so I went with it and they work perfect.

For my wheel I picked up a Momo hub from one of my suppliers. They're primarily a VW supplier but they'd had an E30 adapter sitting on the shelf for a few years. Got it cheap ($45 shipped). Grabbed one of my spare Momo wheels, dated right around when the car was made, and a Benetton F1 horn button. Only down side is that most steering wheels would do better with a 1" spacer behind them so I'm going to have to pick one of those up.

Tonyb · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2006, 06:30:33 PM »

Thanks for the links! That looks simple and safe!

Tonyb · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2006, 06:51:37 PM »

Quote from: 2002maniac

what kind of seats?

The seats are made by Tuner FX, never heard of them before, but they are DOT approved! A friend of mine works in an auto supply store, and he got me a set for 230.00! He has these seats in two of his race cars, and they are so comfortable to sit in.

Tonyb · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2006, 02:48:34 AM »

Quote from: e9nine

-- You will need e30 brackets.

-- Grant has a hub for e30s. Usually it has to be ordered. Mate the hub to the wheel and see if they can be used together? I have a Momo but never used a Grant wheel or seen one mixed with a Momo hub so the simplest suggestion is what I have stated.

G. Luck

Grant hub won't fit. I got one from my friends store to match up. Momo or bust! Do our cars need a spacer for the wheel?

gjuuu · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2006, 05:50:31 AM »

Quote from: Euro Nation

Didn't use a welder to make my brackets. Drilled eight holes and cut a two clearance notches. They're every bit as safe as stock seats and probably safer than Momo brackets. I used the stock sliders.

I can't take the credit though. After designing a good functional part I found this: http://members.dodo.com.au/~wawawa/seats.htm

They looked every bit as functional and were easier to make than mine so I went with it and they work perfect.

Yes these brackets are fantastic....the person who designed them must be a genius...hahahahaha

but seriously - no welding, uses existing seatbelt anchor points (important when trying to get things "approved" over here), very simple design, easy to make, bolts up to exisiting rails so you have forward and back adjustment - what more could you want.

Tonyb · « **Reply #13 on:** August 14, 2006, 03:38:11 AM »

Took some work but I got them in!

FL318is · « **Reply #14 on:** August 14, 2006, 07:04:22 AM »

They look great. I have looked in FL for a local shop that carries them. No luck.

Author Topic: Aftermarket Seats & steering wheel? (Read 5051 times)

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