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Some time ago someone posted a link for a mounting bracket that allows fixed back seats to tilt forward. I think it was on a race car supply website and was so you could get access to the rear compartment for cleaning, maintenance etc.
Does anyone have the link or remember the thread? I'm looking for options to having to sell my GT3 seats...I really need a way to access the rear area
I remember seeing something like that a couple years ago, but, I am not sure where. I thought it was at the OG racing website, but, I looked and I do not see it there now. Maybe it was discontinued.
I would want one if I was going to mount fixed back seats. Keep the drivers side solid mounted and tilt the passenger seat.
Did some more research and both Sparco and OMP have the bracket...runs $120-150. Not FIA approved but that's OK for me as I don't have a race car
THIS PLACE has them on sale for $69.50 each ! Good to know something like these exist, because it really opens up the choice of seats to those of us who need to be able to access the back.
Bumping this ancient thread... does anyone have any experience installing the Sparco/OMP tilting seat bracket to a bucket seat so you can get access to the rear seat area?
Don't assume tipping an entire seat from its front edge gives anywhere near the access a conventional tip-at-the-waist seat does. For most, it is probably completely useless except for cleaning under the seat. Think about how little access the OE seats give to the back seats in the first place.
Don't assume tipping an entire seat from its front edge gives anywhere near the access a conventional tip-at-the-waist seat does. For most, it is probably completely useless except for cleaning under the seat. Think about how little access the OE seats give to the back seats in the first place.
I don't really get this comment. Wouldn't these afford more access as the whole seat tilts up and away?? I do agree with V that the seat would quickly hit the headliner, so these tilt brackets really only work in a cab.
Don't assume tipping an entire seat from its front edge gives anywhere near the access a conventional tip-at-the-waist seat does. For most, it is probably completely useless except for cleaning under the seat. Think about how little access the OE seats give to the back seats in the first place.
I think what is meant here is that the arc/swing a seat mounted in this way is huge, much larger than OE back folding types. So, esp in 911s, the headrest of the seat hits the back of the windshield before the seat gets out of the way enough to be useful.
06-14-2008, 08:10 AM
tilting bracket for fixed back seat?
