Travel'n Man Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share #37 Posted October 25, 2011 Will do! I still haven't figured out how I will mount them, but we'll find out soon enough!Glenn-Get in touch with Wedge Engineering - they can hook you up with a custom bracket that will mount those bad boys right up (along with sliders if you need them).http://www.wedgeengineering.net/They will need to know your bolt hole position (front to back - and - side to side) on the sliders or seats - the bracket kit for Datsuns 240Z's they already have a templete, so it is an easy fix if you don't mind paying the money. Let us know how they sit once you get finalized. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41048-show-me-your-seats/?page=4#findComment-370220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitz17 Posted October 25, 2011 Share #38 Posted October 25, 2011 Glenn-Get in touch with Wedge Engineering - they can hook you up with a custom bracket that will mount those bad boys right up (along with sliders if you need them). http://www.wedgeengineering.net/ They will need to know your bolt hole position (front to back - and - side to side) on the sliders or seats - the bracket kit for Datsuns 240Z's they already have a templete' date=' so it is an easy fix if you don't mind paying the money. Let us know how they sit once you get finalized.[/quote'] Wow that is awesome! I did not know shops like that even existed. Do you have personal experience with them? I'll give them a ring once my seats come in Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41048-show-me-your-seats/?page=4#findComment-370221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel'n Man Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share #39 Posted October 26, 2011 Brackets are on order as we speak - I did not want to use my existing sliders on my current seats in case I want to sell them as a set - they are dead on perfect - look fantastic with new foam and skin - just looking for more support for longer trips and hoping the Recaro Sports will fit and look correct in the Z - if they are too large I'll put them on ebay and buy some Recaro Pole Position. Did you get headrests with your Compe seats? That is one of my concerns with the current original seats - not much body support and very little neck support in case of a wreck - since we have no airbags or other modern safety equipment (my buddy's COBRA was hit twice and total on the last impact) I really want to do whatever is possible so I can walk away from a crash..........hopefully. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41048-show-me-your-seats/?page=4#findComment-370230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitz17 Posted October 26, 2011 Share #40 Posted October 26, 2011 Thanks for the info --My driver side will have a headrest, but the other one wont. I do plan on ordering a set from Japan! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41048-show-me-your-seats/?page=4#findComment-370232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter260Z Posted October 26, 2011 Share #41 Posted October 26, 2011 MitchellIf you going to give your Z a stress test, bring it down to VIR next spring. Mustang guys are putting on a car show for all classes. That's the rumor. Two laps around VIR for 20 bucks. That a deal. Great place to have a car show. Ask anyone who's been there. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41048-show-me-your-seats/?page=4#findComment-370235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel'n Man Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share #42 Posted October 26, 2011 Ray-Be sure to post that event when we get closer - not sure if Hagerty will insure me for a track event. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41048-show-me-your-seats/?page=4#findComment-370237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
venus Posted November 2, 2011 Share #43 Posted November 2, 2011 More Recaros: I have the SRD model in my 240. They are a tight fit. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41048-show-me-your-seats/?page=4#findComment-370776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel'n Man Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share #44 Posted November 2, 2011 Thanks for the pic above. I have my Wedge Engineering brackets due in today from UPS and removed the Datsun seats last night. You are right - it's going to be a tight fit but the support from the Recaros is going to be fanstastic. I'll post pic's once installed this evening. I am going to keep the Datsun seats just in case..................you never know. The Pole Positions could be a little smaller but the backs are fixed. I'll keep the Sports for 2012 driving season and then could move to something else if the Sports are overly large. I placed them in the car last night and the support was fantastic - my wife even agreed when she sat in the car. HUGE difference from stock but this is a larger seat..................time will tell. I'll get some pics up later of this install...............stay tuned. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41048-show-me-your-seats/?page=4#findComment-370783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitz17 Posted November 2, 2011 Share #45 Posted November 2, 2011 Can't wait to see them. My Compe seats come in tonight, so I'll be calling Wedge Engineering in the morning to order some brackets/sliders.How long did they take to get to you from the day you ordered? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41048-show-me-your-seats/?page=4#findComment-370794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel'n Man Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share #46 Posted November 3, 2011 I'm in North Carolina so it took 7 days - it looks like you are in Calif. so only a few days for you for shipping. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41048-show-me-your-seats/?page=4#findComment-370835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel'n Man Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share #47 Posted November 3, 2011 Recaro Sports installed - The main trick is keeping the seats low as possible. These seats are larger than the original ones (with tons more support). I have a pump up lumbar support on the left hand lower side of both seats, tons of shoulder support, your butt sits much firmer in the seat as well as your side. Much more of a drivers seat to go with the Momo steering wheel, which has a fantastic feel and thickness (if you have not thought about a thicker steering wheel it makes a HUGE difference). Both great improvements for driving. I'm sure I'll miss the looks of the iconic Datsun seats - as some point I may put them back in (but I doubt it). Wedge Engineering made the install easy - their brackets are adjustable for height if needed. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41048-show-me-your-seats/?page=4#findComment-370842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitman Posted November 3, 2011 Share #48 Posted November 3, 2011 Could you provide a photo of the Wedge brackets?Thanks,Fixitman Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41048-show-me-your-seats/?page=4#findComment-370853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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