Scheel "Low Stance" seat adapters

[eurotrash]

This adapter set addresses the "high ride" that is produced from using Scheel sliders with Recaro adapters. These will allow the use of stock sliders.

I am confident in the final designs and need to know who will buy, in list form, so I can try to get things moving.

A bit of a seat wiki has been formed from the "gauging interest" post I have in the general discussion.

Link to that thread is >>HERE<<

And here is my personal blog entry concerning the design process..

http://1leadshoe.blogspot.com/search?q=scheel

Boiled down, here are the general findings.

• Common to all Scheel seats and 95% of Recaros use a 405mm side to side measurements between bolt holes. Implying that the open center adapters will work for the 320i Recaro seats. (I have a set available to me for final word and will have pics soon.)

• There are variances between the front to rear measurements for the mounting hole of the sliders. (This can be addressed)

• The overall width for mounting stock sliders is consistent for all years of '02. 445mm side to side. 340mm hole center to hole center on the stock slider.

SIDEBAR: We CAN adapt either of these designs for other BMW models with different spans between the sliders, we would just need to gather dimensions.

In my designs, as seen in the photos, the pre configured mounting points for the seat frames are based on the measurements taken from my Scheel sliders. 405mm side to side (seat), and 388mm front to back on the four corner holes (slider).

To accommodate the apparent inconsistencies in the mounting holes, the drawings can be adjusted per your seat mounting attaching point measurements, or they can be shipped blank for you to manage first hand.

Common to the two types:

• The adapters will ship with button head SS fasteners to be used for attaching the stock sliders.

• The adapters will be shipped raw, unless otherwise specified.

• Black Powder Coat is optional. Contact me for pricing.

• Prices do not include shipping.

RGB Adapter Type 1. $90.00 each or $170.00 a set.

• Open center perimeter bracket to stock sliders.

• Overall seat frame support dimension: 510mm X 435mm.

• Perfect for freshly rebuilt seats with tight straps.

RGB Adapter Type 2. $145.00 each or $250.00 a set.

• Full support.

• Angled center. Front to back 1" drop.

• Same overall dimension as above.

• Good for tired seat suspension, or minimizing stress over time on good originals or even newly reupholstered seats. I have this piece in my car and love it.

Here are fitment photos from the car with the plates installed on both sides..

So if you are interested in a single or a set, please copy and paste this list into a reply and add your name, type 1 or 2, and if you want coating.

Thanks all.. I'm trying my best to make this happen!!!

-Jason

[1971Ginger]

What's the cost and eta? I'm interested.

[tubblet]

1. Sean Tubbs - Type 2 Powder coated!

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Looks great, can't wait for my head not to hit the headliner!

[eurotrash]

What's the cost and eta? I'm interested.

Edited. My bad.

ETA depends on how fast the orders roll in. Hopefully they see this tonight and we can get something together by mid week.

[akfjord]

1. Sean Tubbs - Type 2 Powder coated!

2. Alex (akfjord) type 1 - powder coated

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[1971Ginger]

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[1971Ginger]

If I'm 5-8 do you think is benefit from the power seat? I was planning on getting standard recaro adapters but ie heard of the offset issue and height.

Also, I'm wondering of your bracket will fix my recently discovered issue with my seat posts. You.can see in the photo that my seat post is cracking so a sheet of metal ontop may kee0 jugs together.

Let me know if you think this might help me out. I was about to buy a set of e21 adapters for a set of e21 recaros I got but I'm interested in your product.

Thanks

[eurotrash]

If I'm 5-8 do you think is benefit from the power seat? I was planning on getting standard recaro adapters but ie heard of the offset issue and height.

Also, I'm wondering of your bracket will fix my recently discovered issue with my seat posts. You.can see in the photo that my seat post is cracking so a sheet of metal ontop may kee0 jugs together.

Let me know if you think this might help me out. I was about to buy a set of e21 adapters for a set of e21 recaros I got but I'm interested in your product.

Thanks

I saw your other post..

Well, the slider still sits on the cracks, despite the even distribution of weight the seat bracket will create. So if its looking like it could give and sag there, I would get a wire fed welder in there and weld. Then grind it down smooth again. Thats a gnarly place for a failure. Just try not to lock that nut in place, it should be adjustable side to side.

I am pulling a seat from a friends 1980 320is tomorrow after he gets out of work. I will check the fitment with the open center plate. I can clearance as needed for the differences and get the hole spacing measured.

More on that in the evening then.

[JohnS]

1. Sean Tubbs - Type 2 Powder coated!

2. Alex (akfjord) type 1 - powder coated

3. John (JohnS) - Set of Type 2 Powder Coated.

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[Duke906]

I will take a pair!

What's next?

kdriba@msn.com

[Duke906]

kdriba@msn.com

Whoops

A Pair

Type 1 for Recaros and powder coated.

[eurotrash]

What's next?

I am going to get the Recaro test fit completed this evening. Once I get that fitment confirmed 100%, I will take deposits and communicate via email on other details.

Oh. Duke. Can you move your name to the list please?

Thanks gents.

[tinkwithanr]

Updated list, Also if you haven't already please state whether you would like just one adapter or a set.

Thanks!

1. Sean Tubbs - Type 2 Powder coated!

2. Alex (akfjord) type 1 - powder coated

3. John (JohnS) - Set of Type 2 Powder Coated.

4. Duke906 - Set of Type 1 - Recaro - Powder Coated

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[mike472]

Updated list, Also if you haven't already please state whether you would like just one adapter or a set.

Thanks!

1. Sean Tubbs - Type 2 Powder coated!

2. Alex (akfjord) type 1 - powder coated

3. John (JohnS) - Set of Type 2 Powder Coated.

4. Duke906 - Set of Type 1 - Recaro - Powder Coated

5. Mike Katsoris(mike472) Type 2 set, powder coated

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[eurotrash]

I need the guys who are interested in these for recaros to note that on the list please. I may have to redraw the V1 slightly for this application and need a day.

I gathered a ton of info tonight, and need time to make sure the design is 100%, so that they are spot on.

Thanks gents.

(I just found this sitting here waiting for me to hit 'submit'. Its 6:38AM and I typed this at 10 last night.. )