Hardware required to mount aftermarket seats.

SEAT TIME RULES · 03-04-2021, 09:11 AM

Has anyone found a solution to a simple slider setup for aftermarket seats using a side mount?

Almost everything I've see requires using the parts off the OEM seats to get this done.

I'm currently looking to install the either the Sparco QRT-Carbon's, or the Cobra Nagaro's.

Is anyone able to provide links to get all the parts needed?

TIA,
Steve

detroitm2 · 03-04-2021, 09:31 AM

For turnkey solutions (without piece-mealing them together), you basically have 2 options:

https://machtschnell.com/macht-schne...eat-mount.html

https://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/produ...ub-frame-copy/

chief1richard · 03-04-2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by detroitm2

For turnkey solutions (without piece-mealing them together), you basically have 2 options:

https://machtschnell.com/macht-schne...eat-mount.html

https://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/produ...ub-frame-copy/

Do you know if the Matt Schnell will fit? I contacted them and they were kind of vague, saying some modification may be needed. Wish the 2 series Manual Sliders were not impossible to get , as I had one in my 228, and like it much better than the M2 Electric Slider. (too slow).

detroitm2 · 03-04-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chief1richard

Do you know if the Matt Schnell will fit? I contacted them and they were kind of vague, saying some modification may be needed. Wish the 2 series Manual Sliders were not impossible to get , as I had one in my 228, and like it much better than the M2 Electric Slider. (too slow).

Not first hand, but theres a number of folks who run them here.

SEAT TIME RULES · 03-04-2021, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by detroitm2

For turnkey solutions (without piece-mealing them together), you basically have 2 options:

https://machtschnell.com/macht-schne...eat-mount.html

https://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/produ...ub-frame-copy/

Just what I was looking for! THX

detroitm2 · 03-04-2021, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SEAT TIME RULES

Quote:

Originally Posted by detroitm2

For turnkey solutions (without piece-mealing them together), you basically have 2 options:

https://machtschnell.com/macht-schne...eat-mount.html

https://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/produ...ub-frame-copy/

Just what I was looking for! THX

Keep in mind you're using 3pt belts, you'll need the a receptical for these.

I think vac sells some, or there's a bunch of others.

M1500Z · 03-04-2021, 10:46 AM

I would recommend you avoid the Macht Schnell setup. I had a pair and couldn't get them to fit anywhere near what I'd like and ended up returning them to go with Brey Krause fixed mounts which I use with a pair of Recaro Profis.

I originally wanted sliding mounts, but short of doing what's done here, I couldn't find a setup that would allow me to do what I wanted easily (swap back and forth).

The fixed mounts are good and do what I need them to do, but the install could still be easier. Because the inside mounting locations of the seats are so close to the tunnel, everything fits very tightly, especially when using the stock belt tensioner/buckle. The seats can be placed extremely low using this setup and the brackets are relatively lightweight all things considered.

SEAT TIME RULES · 03-04-2021, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by M1500Z

I wouldn't recommend you avoid the Macht Schnell setup. I had a pair and couldn't get them to fit anywhere near what I'd like and ended up returning them to go with Brey Krause fixed mounts.

I originally wanted sliding mounts, but short of doing what's done here, I couldn't find a setup that would allow me to do what I wanted easily (swap back and forth).

I'm not looking to swap the seats back and forth unless I sell the car down the road some. What was the issue that had you go to fixed mounts?

With that said I would prefer sliders, but fixed will work as well.

What did U need to purchase to get the fixed setup to work w/o reusing the OEM seat mount arts?

M1500Z · 03-04-2021, 11:07 AM

All I needed to purchase were the BK mounts themselves. You remove the seat belt tensioner/buckle from the original seats and install it on the corresponding side mount with the included hardware. The rest is just coding out the various electronics that were removed from the car.

The problem with the Macht Schnell mounts is that they are very wide. I had to fight with them to get the driver’s side to fit. Once installed, it didn’t allow time to get the seat as closely centered to the wheel as I’d like. Even with the fixed mounts the seat isn’t centered, but it’s close and I’m not as picky as some are about this. If I were to remove the stock tensioner, I could probably get the seat centered.

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M1500Z First Lieutenant 423 Rep 340 Posts Drives: a white BMW Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: TX iTrader: (4)	I would recommend you avoid the Macht Schnell setup. I had a pair and couldn't get them to fit anywhere near what I'd like and ended up returning them to go with Brey Krause fixed mounts which I use with a pair of Recaro Profis. I originally wanted sliding mounts, but short of doing what's done here, I couldn't find a setup that would allow me to do what I wanted easily (swap back and forth). The fixed mounts are good and do what I need them to do, but the install could still be easier. Because the inside mounting locations of the seats are so close to the tunnel, everything fits very tightly, especially when using the stock belt tensioner/buckle. The seats can be placed extremely low using this setup and the brackets are relatively lightweight all things considered. Last edited by M1500Z; 03-04-2021 at 10:58 AM..
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M1500Z First Lieutenant 423 Rep 340 Posts Drives: a white BMW Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: TX iTrader: (4)	All I needed to purchase were the BK mounts themselves. You remove the seat belt tensioner/buckle from the original seats and install it on the corresponding side mount with the included hardware. The rest is just coding out the various electronics that were removed from the car. The problem with the Macht Schnell mounts is that they are very wide. I had to fight with them to get the driver’s side to fit. Once installed, it didn’t allow time to get the seat as closely centered to the wheel as I’d like. Even with the fixed mounts the seat isn’t centered, but it’s close and I’m not as picky as some are about this. If I were to remove the stock tensioner, I could probably get the seat centered.
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