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Wedge Engineering Seat bracket for Recaro...?
blah, blah, blah..... :) They came out of a car that had some leakage to say
the least...Needless to say they will get cleaned up prior to final
installation.
As is with the modified hole, they might be ok for most folks, but like I said,
I like 'em LOW (one of the primary things I've always loved about Scirocco's -
they make you feel like you're in a go-kart!)
I thought about cutting an access hole at the back of the tubing and sliding
the bolt in there then welding it back up, but like you said I don't want to
compromise any strength...
JT
> Man, where'd you get that bracket? Looks like it was just taken from the
> wreckage of the Titanic. Did I see a barnacle?
> They chip pretty easy. You'd think that they'd powder coat them instead of
> painting them. I had mine powder coated black. Kind of an added expense but
> some of the welds were crappy so I went to town sanding them down and
> making it look somewhat ok. Their quality control leaves a lot to be
> desired. Like I said there really isn't anything else out there,.
>
> Anyway, If you put the bolt hold just below the square tubing you should be
> good. Make sure you have enough room for a socket or wrench. I'm 5' 11" and
> the way I have mine, they are way low enough when you sit up and have
> spikey hair. The sliders have three holes. If you put them in the holes
> closest to the bottom of the slider you should have enough room. I put the
> front in the middle hole so there is a bit of slope to the seat like the
> factory ones. I'm not sure how you'd mount them up if you had a bolt in the
> square tubing. Also they need to be as rigid as possible since they are
> seat brackets and need to be pretty strong.
>
>
>
>
> On 8/21/06, Jeff Toomasson <area53@validpath.com> wrote:
>>
>> I'm also currently struggling with the Wedge bracket being too tall. I've
>> been
>> trying to devise a way to get the bolt in the main tubing. See pic:
>>
>> http://area53.validpath.com/pics/ragtop/wedge1.jpg
>>
>> As I noted in the pic, I've already modified to other bracket much like
>> Lance
>> mentioned; putting a hole where the pink arrow is. But it's stil not low
>> enough
>> for me and I'm 5'10" (but I like LOTS of seat rake! :) This is for use
>> with a
>> set of Trophies.
>>
>> Does anyone have any nifty ideas for getting a bolt in that tubing?
>>
>> David - in your case, I'm guessing you've somehow tightened the rear skid
>> pads
>> too tightly preventing smooth rotation. You should be able to pull the
>> front
>> part (the "tounge") up enough to feed it through the original adjuster
>> slot.
>>
>> HTH, JT
>>
>> > Lance,
>> > Thanks very much for the reply. I put my responses in your note...
>> >
>> > Lance LaPrarie wrote:
>> >> Hey David,
>> >>
>> >> I bought a set of wedge brackets for my recaro's since the power bases
>> >> were just too tall. I had them cranked all the way down and they were
>> >> just too tall. A shop recommended the wedge brackets since they are
>> >> pretty much the only option. After getting them and trying to
>> install one
>> >> I found out that they are just too tall.
>> > Interesting. I think you must have gotten the Mk2 brackets, right? The
>> > trouble with mine is that they are actually too short. The finger that
>> > points towards the front of the car actually hits the metal -beneath-
>> > where it should. I could just angle it up, but then the part of the
>> > bracket where the Recaro slider attaches on the inside of the car? That
>> > hits metal too. I think I need to take a pic and post it up to be more
>> > plain. I will do so tomorrow..
>> >
>> >> I guess since they are made for pretty much any A1 and A2 car
>> they aren't
>> >> specifically made for the rocco. Anyway, I trimmed about two full
>> inches
>> >> off the two rear tabs and redrilled the holes.The brackets are static
>> and
>> >> the sliders do the moving.
>> > Yes.
>> >
>> >> At least on my application. I got the recaro sliders. I may
>> actually go
>> >> back and trim a tad more off and extend the hole up a tad. That way it
>> >> will go down a tad more.
>> >>
>> >> Use a sawsall to cut off the tabs and a grinder to clean them
>> up. Drill a
>> >> new hole in each tab and mount em up. They aren't as cool as power
>> bases
>> >> but cheaper than the Canadian power ones and easier to get.
>> >>
>> > I had power bases too early on, and they are fine if you are under say
>> > 5'10"?
>> >> Let me know if you need any more info. Should be pretty
>> straight forward.
>> >> Oh yeah, keep the pins in the front guide.
>> > Ah, that is where the trouble is. Sorry I did not explain this
>> very well
>> > to begin with...
>> >
>> >> You may want to make sure the springs are pretty decent so they
>> don't let
>> >> go while you're driving.
>> >>
>> > BTW, do you have any recommendation on where to get new springs
>> (or rubber
>> > bands :-)) I have not contacted recaro, but then the last time I did I
>> > was treated poorly since I wanted parts to a seat more than 20 years
>> > old... *mad*
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> > David
>> >>
>> >> On 8/20/06, *David Utley* <fahrvergnugen@cox.net
>> >> <mailto:fahrvergnugen@cox.net>> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Anyone use one in a Mk1 or Mk2 Scirocco?
>> >>
>> >> Also, are the floor pans exactly identical, at least around the
>> seats?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> The reason I ask; I bought 1 bracket from Wedge for a Mk1 Scirocco.
>> >> They recommended I use this one what with my height (6'4"). It
>> slides
>> >> home alright, except for the front part of the bracket is actually
>> too
>> >> low to engage into the front slot. Am I supposed to fabricate
>> >> something
>> >> to go onto the tip to make it work properly?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Thanks for any and all ideas...
>> >>
>> >> David
>> >>
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