Seat rail/mount setup for Sparco Evo2 w/roll bar
10-12-2016, 04:48 PM
#11
I have a Sparco Evo 2 and I'm planning on running BC rails for it. I gave serious consideration to Ballade rails but they're not sure they'll fit the seat and cost significantly more. The nice thing about the BC rails is they have arguably the most adjustability with the 2 piece side brackets. The downside of course is that they aren't as sturdy as one piece side brackets. I'll have a friend reweld the BC rails so I'm not too worried about the reports of poor welds. I'm not in a rush to install them but will post in this thread when I eventually do.
It doesn't seem like too many people have EVO 2's vs regular EVOs and recaro/bride seats. Sparco's naming convention with their EVO 2/EVO 2 plus, Evo plus is as clear as mud though, so sometimes you may not be comparing apples to apples with an older version of an evo 2..
It doesn't seem like too many people have EVO 2's vs regular EVOs and recaro/bride seats. Sparco's naming convention with their EVO 2/EVO 2 plus, Evo plus is as clear as mud though, so sometimes you may not be comparing apples to apples with an older version of an evo 2..
FYI the Evo 2 does not fit between buddyclub rails, the width of the fiberglass butt section wont allow it to mount lower the the height of the rail, so you have the mount the seat higher than the factory rail, there will be a few inches below the base of the seat to the floor pan. No bueno.
10-12-2016, 05:21 PM
#12
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Figured this might help. I'm 6'3" 210 lbs and have a Ballade sports V2 roll bar, which is a little tight on headroom clearance compared to other bars.
I got my Evo 2 to fit, but barely. and it required some offset sidemounts and welding 2x3/16" flat steel to the front of them to make an integrated floor and seat mount. I had to install a bolt in the right rear hole and drill a hole in the body with a backing plate.
Even after trimming the fiberglass on the seat the only Way I can get the seat in and out is to install the inside mount onto the seat, while its out of the car, and install the door side mount in the car. Slip the seat in, get the bolts in to the chassis (rear is a stud with a nut and backing plate on the bottom) and then I'm able to slip the seat mounting bolts into the door side mount and get them threaded and tight. It's a serious PITA but it does work, and even with a 330mm diameter 90mm offset steering wheel I'm able to see the entire tach, and pass the broomstick test with the padding in the seat.
Photos are before paint and cleanup, ran out of gas on the welder mid way through of course. The seat touches the rollbar and rear shelf area, it took a ton of measuring and about 6 hours to get it all right. But it fits perfect, the bottom fiberglass is only about 1/8" off the carpet and it couldn't be closer to the back. I'm really happy with it.
I got my Evo 2 to fit, but barely. and it required some offset sidemounts and welding 2x3/16" flat steel to the front of them to make an integrated floor and seat mount. I had to install a bolt in the right rear hole and drill a hole in the body with a backing plate.
Even after trimming the fiberglass on the seat the only Way I can get the seat in and out is to install the inside mount onto the seat, while its out of the car, and install the door side mount in the car. Slip the seat in, get the bolts in to the chassis (rear is a stud with a nut and backing plate on the bottom) and then I'm able to slip the seat mounting bolts into the door side mount and get them threaded and tight. It's a serious PITA but it does work, and even with a 330mm diameter 90mm offset steering wheel I'm able to see the entire tach, and pass the broomstick test with the padding in the seat.
Photos are before paint and cleanup, ran out of gas on the welder mid way through of course. The seat touches the rollbar and rear shelf area, it took a ton of measuring and about 6 hours to get it all right. But it fits perfect, the bottom fiberglass is only about 1/8" off the carpet and it couldn't be closer to the back. I'm really happy with it.
10-13-2016, 07:49 AM
#13
FYI the Evo 2 does not fit between buddyclub rails, the width of the fiberglass butt section wont allow it to mount lower the the height of the rail, so you have the mount the seat higher than the factory rail, there will be a few inches below the base of the seat to the floor pan. No bueno.
10-13-2016, 08:14 AM
#14
So the mounting width is about 17" or 17 & 1/8" between the oem mounting points, width wise. Looks like the BC rails wont in fact work like you said sirbikealot7. Super.. I'll update the thread when I get some time to mess with them on making them fit.
10-13-2016, 10:27 AM
#15
I think my seat is a regular EVO 2 but its old. I got them super cheap from a guy who put them in a project 911 that never ended up driving. They are dated 2001 but look brand new. I think the only reasonable way to make them fit, if you really need a large seat and every bit of head and leg room is to build some rails like I did. It's an involved process to get everything to fit right but its worth it in the end. I still have to do the passenger side. I'm really not looking forward to it
10-13-2016, 12:24 PM
#16
I think my seat is a regular EVO 2 but its old. I got them super cheap from a guy who put them in a project 911 that never ended up driving. They are dated 2001 but look brand new. I think the only reasonable way to make them fit, if you really need a large seat and every bit of head and leg room is to build some rails like I did. It's an involved process to get everything to fit right but its worth it in the end. I still have to do the passenger side. I'm really not looking forward to it
10-13-2016, 01:08 PM
#17
Originally Posted by sirbikealot7' timestamp='1476383278' post='24083421
I think my seat is a regular EVO 2 but its old. I got them super cheap from a guy who put them in a project 911 that never ended up driving. They are dated 2001 but look brand new. I think the only reasonable way to make them fit, if you really need a large seat and every bit of head and leg room is to build some rails like I did. It's an involved process to get everything to fit right but its worth it in the end. I still have to do the passenger side. I'm really not looking forward to it
10-15-2016, 01:03 AM
#18
Originally Posted by bdo' timestamp='1476234049' post='24081992
[quote name='LeonV' timestamp='1476233518' post='24081986']
I got PCI fixed (adjustable, non-slider) mounts and have a couple of Sparco Ergo Mediums on their way. I'm 6'2" so hoping to go as low as possible.
I got PCI fixed (adjustable, non-slider) mounts and have a couple of Sparco Ergo Mediums on their way. I'm 6'2" so hoping to go as low as possible.
I felt great in the Ergo Large as well, like you said the shoulder belt pass-throughs were actually in the right spot if not a bit high. But looking up the dimensions and measuring the car, I didn't think the Large would go in very easily. Then I found out that Sparco makes a Medium and upon checking the dimensions, they seemed to be a good fit for both me and the car. I tried the Medium out in a fellow enthusiast's 240Z and decided to pull the trigger!
Shipping is taking forever but I hope to have them next week. I'll try to post up and report on fitment.
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I'm in for this update!
10-15-2016, 07:57 AM
#19
Registered User
Originally Posted by LeonV' timestamp='1476236272' post='24082023
[quote name='bdo' timestamp='1476234049' post='24081992']
[quote name='LeonV' timestamp='1476233518' post='24081986']
I got PCI fixed (adjustable, non-slider) mounts and have a couple of Sparco Ergo Mediums on their way. I'm 6'2" so hoping to go as low as possible.
[quote name='LeonV' timestamp='1476233518' post='24081986']
I got PCI fixed (adjustable, non-slider) mounts and have a couple of Sparco Ergo Mediums on their way. I'm 6'2" so hoping to go as low as possible.
I felt great in the Ergo Large as well, like you said the shoulder belt pass-throughs were actually in the right spot if not a bit high. But looking up the dimensions and measuring the car, I didn't think the Large would go in very easily. Then I found out that Sparco makes a Medium and upon checking the dimensions, they seemed to be a good fit for both me and the car. I tried the Medium out in a fellow enthusiast's 240Z and decided to pull the trigger!
Shipping is taking forever but I hope to have them next week. I'll try to post up and report on fitment.
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I'm in for this update!
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Sorry for the lack thereof! Fedex is taking there sweet time with shipping. The seats left Italy on 10/3 and have been sitting in Paris (CDG) for 5 days, according to tracking. I'm thinking they must be walking them over...
10-16-2016, 01:09 PM
#20
I've managed to fit my Evo 2 Plus (now called the Evo 2) with the PCI Adjustable mounts. PCI Website Link
I had to trim the seat quite a bit for it to clear the transmission tunnel. If not, the seat was offset to the left and felt like I was driving a '63 cobra.
I had to trim the seat quite a bit for it to clear the transmission tunnel. If not, the seat was offset to the left and felt like I was driving a '63 cobra.