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Wedge Engineering Seat bracket for Recaro...?
I don't have a picture on me, but the diamond-oriented skid pad goes into the
outer seat track (the pad spins around that bolt). There is a similar piece
(except ~2x longer) that goes into the inside track and accommodates the seat
belt post - you can see it partially on the opposite end. What's not pictured
is the tongue which is basically a reinforced strip of metal that protrudes and
is fastened into the OEM seat adjuster area.
I can take a picture tonight if you're really interested...
JT
> I'm having trouble picturing how this fits. Do you have a picture of it
> either in relation to the seat or how it installls in the car? Which side
> are you modifying, the top side that connects to the seat or the bottom
> that connects to the floor plan. Please excuse my ignorance as I don't
> have these seats but am interested in getting Sparco ones and am curious if
> I will run into the same issue. BTW when I mentioned Sparco I don't want
> get this thread wandering off from the original question.
>
> 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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