1993 Touring "Refresh" - Fun Driver Build
02-10-17, 02:59 PM
#27
As I'm sure you've found, the USDM rx7 lacks the rear-seat-back latching points which mount to the rear shock towers. I consider this a safety hazard. So, put your kids back there at your own risk.
Anyone purporting to be selling a complete rear seat kit is talking out both sides of their mouth.
You'd need the brackets cut off, welded on, and new shock tower plastics to actually replicate a JDM 4 seater.
Anyone purporting to be selling a complete rear seat kit is talking out both sides of their mouth.
You'd need the brackets cut off, welded on, and new shock tower plastics to actually replicate a JDM 4 seater.
02-10-17, 09:27 PM
#29
But, also...
Please read my post. There are real safety concerns that should give any parent pause.
I have never seen a properly completed rear seat conversion here. Ever.
As I'm sure you've found, the USDM rx7 lacks the rear-seat-back latching points which mount to the rear shock towers. I consider this a safety hazard. So, put your kids back there at your own risk.
Anyone purporting to be selling a complete rear seat kit is talking out both sides of their mouth.
You'd need the brackets cut off, welded on, and new shock tower plastics to actually replicate a JDM 4 seater.
Anyone purporting to be selling a complete rear seat kit is talking out both sides of their mouth.
You'd need the brackets cut off, welded on, and new shock tower plastics to actually replicate a JDM 4 seater.
02-11-17, 07:57 AM
#31
Thanks for the compliments all!
Narfle I'd hate to see what you thought of me when I give my kids a ride in my 911SC. Lap belts only! Sometimes they ride bikes without helmets too, the horror! You are correct that a bit of improvising is required to connect the seat back brackets, but the three point seatbelt mounting points are present on USDM cars. So in the event of an accident the three point belt will lock and retain the upper body of the passenger, even if the seat back bracket were to shear from the rear shock tower. For the occasional times when my kids ride with me, it's not something that keeps me up at night. I will have a kid driving in 14 months, THAT is scary.
Narfle I'd hate to see what you thought of me when I give my kids a ride in my 911SC. Lap belts only! Sometimes they ride bikes without helmets too, the horror! You are correct that a bit of improvising is required to connect the seat back brackets, but the three point seatbelt mounting points are present on USDM cars. So in the event of an accident the three point belt will lock and retain the upper body of the passenger, even if the seat back bracket were to shear from the rear shock tower. For the occasional times when my kids ride with me, it's not something that keeps me up at night. I will have a kid driving in 14 months, THAT is scary.
02-11-17, 07:59 AM
#32
Yup, all their stuff is make to order so I think once they develop patterns they have them forever. I've used them on a lot of projects and always been happy. You can choose the material, stitching, stitch color, and patterns. Mine are just black nappa leather with traditional French stitching.
02-11-17, 01:25 PM
#33
Thanks for the compliments all!
Narfle I'd hate to see what you thought of me when I give my kids a ride in my 911SC. Lap belts only! Sometimes they ride bikes without helmets too, the horror! You are correct that a bit of improvising is required to connect the seat back brackets, but the three point seatbelt mounting points are present on USDM cars. So in the event of an accident the three point belt will lock and retain the upper body of the passenger, even if the seat back bracket were to shear from the rear shock tower. For the occasional times when my kids ride with me, it's not something that keeps me up at night. I will have a kid driving in 14 months, THAT is scary.
Narfle I'd hate to see what you thought of me when I give my kids a ride in my 911SC. Lap belts only! Sometimes they ride bikes without helmets too, the horror! You are correct that a bit of improvising is required to connect the seat back brackets, but the three point seatbelt mounting points are present on USDM cars. So in the event of an accident the three point belt will lock and retain the upper body of the passenger, even if the seat back bracket were to shear from the rear shock tower. For the occasional times when my kids ride with me, it's not something that keeps me up at night. I will have a kid driving in 14 months, THAT is scary.