Bolt in Seat Rails

Read T · 03-20-2013, 12:35 PM

Hi all,

A few years back I bought a Cobra Suzuka from a friend (like new condition for $100 so I couldn't pass it up). I had the intention of putting it in my S14 but have since gotten a 370z. I love the seat and would love to find a way to mount it in my 370z for track days, and then be able to return it to stock for DD use. I would rather not drill into the Z. Does anyone know of a rail that would fit this seat? I am also rather tall and don't want the seat to sit any higher than stock as I already come close in a helmet. Side mount might be the best bet. Thanks.

For photo reference

Read T · 08-06-2013, 09:51 PM

I'm bumping this from months ago.

SouthArk370Z · 08-06-2013, 10:12 PM

I found this, but it doesn't list 370Zs. Maybe one of the other Nissan mounts will work.

gomer_110 · 08-06-2013, 10:18 PM

You might want to look into the Bride FO rails. They mount to the floor using the stock mounting points and hardware, have integrated sliders, and sit really low. Only thing would be if they will fit your seat with side mounts.

SouthArk370Z · 08-06-2013, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

You might want to look into the Bride FO rails. They mount to the floor using the stock mounting points and hardware, have integrated sliders, and sit really low. Only thing would be if they will fit your seat with side mounts.

(TX) Bride Fo Rails for bucket seats

Japanjay · 08-06-2013, 10:29 PM

Planted bracket:
SB096DR Nissan 370Z (2008+) - Driver $140.00
Planted side mounts:
PSOSSM-B Planted Steel Offset Universal Side Mount- Black $89.95

ResIpsa · 08-08-2013, 02:17 PM

If you want the lowest possible seat mounts you can use angle steel to custom fabricate your mounts.

Check out my custom Ultra-Shield set up. I did need to add spacers (I stacked three 3/16 steel plates) on the left side bolts because our floor is not level. Although my setup was a bit more complicated because this seat is bottom mount in the rear and side mount in the front. A true side mount should be easier to make.

I also made a custom back brace (because it is an aluminum seat) but that is a whole different subject.

ZeeRedZ · 08-09-2013, 07:46 AM

It has not been suggested but be sure to use Grade 8 bolts to assure approriate strength of the mount.

ResIpsa · 08-09-2013, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeRedZ

It has not been suggested but be sure to use Grade 8 bolts to assure approriate strength of the mount.

+1. (that means grade 10.2 for the extended seat bolts) And lock washers.

03-20-2013, 12:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 17	Bolt in Seat Rails Hi all, A few years back I bought a Cobra Suzuka from a friend (like new condition for $100 so I couldn't pass it up). I had the intention of putting it in my S14 but have since gotten a 370z. I love the seat and would love to find a way to mount it in my 370z for track days, and then be able to return it to stock for DD use. I would rather not drill into the Z. Does anyone know of a rail that would fit this seat? I am also rather tall and don't want the seat to sit any higher than stock as I already come close in a helmet. Side mount might be the best bet. Thanks. For photo reference __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

08-06-2013, 09:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 17	I'm bumping this from months ago. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

08-06-2013, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	I found this, but it doesn't list 370Zs. Maybe one of the other Nissan mounts will work. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

08-06-2013, 10:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	You might want to look into the Bride FO rails. They mount to the floor using the stock mounting points and hardware, have integrated sliders, and sit really low. Only thing would be if they will fit your seat with side mounts. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

08-08-2013, 02:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 337	Are You Crafty? If you want the lowest possible seat mounts you can use angle steel to custom fabricate your mounts. Check out my custom Ultra-Shield set up. I did need to add spacers (I stacked three 3/16 steel plates) on the left side bolts because our floor is not level. Although my setup was a bit more complicated because this seat is bottom mount in the rear and side mount in the front. A true side mount should be easier to make. I also made a custom back brace (because it is an aluminum seat) but that is a whole different subject. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

08-06-2013, 10:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Planted bracket: SB096DR Nissan 370Z (2008+) - Driver $140.00 Planted side mounts: PSOSSM-B Planted Steel Offset Universal Side Mount- Black $89.95

08-09-2013, 07:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
ZeeRedZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 124 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	It has not been suggested but be sure to use Grade 8 bolts to assure approriate strength of the mount.

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