General 100HP Driving Seat - any solution??

Dan Friel · Feb 8, 2012

Ok, I know there's older threads on this but has anyone got an update on a decent solution? Had the car for two years and no complaints - apart from the drivers seat over longer journeys. Not sure if it's just me, but I'm convinced it's getting worse.

Don't want any "tear the car apart" solutions but a conversion fitting kit for Recaros would be ideal! Yes, it's a long shot.....

trackdayqueen · Feb 8, 2012

Contact Recaro UK see if they do anything that might fit.

Dan Friel · Feb 8, 2012

I was being lazy..

I have asked the stockists some questions and will report back. I believe that Sparco produce a ready fit base and this will take Recaros as the seat mounting points are apparently the same.

Dan Friel · Feb 10, 2012

Given the airbag complications, I've decided sack this idea and will try lumbar supports instead..

trackdayqueen · Feb 10, 2012

Ah, are you unfortunate in that you've got side airbags? Are they not easy to disconnect then?

Dan Friel · Feb 10, 2012

Confusing myself. No side airbags but there's wiring under the seat. Is that anything to do with airbags / pretensioners or perhaps ICE related? Not clear whether there's any electrics that I need to be worried about...

fiat_freak · Feb 10, 2012

Talk to a car upholsterer to see if he can beef up the internals to give better support?

trackdayqueen · Feb 10, 2012

Your issue is that that the seat belt is integrated into the seat. You might have to look into how you could solve that issue as a Recaro won't have that.

It's a shame the Abarth seats are no better in respect of support so nothing to be gained by swapping those in.

Dan Friel · Feb 10, 2012

trackdayqueen said:
Your issue is that that the seat belt is integrated into the seat. You might have to look into how you could solve that issue as a Recaro won't have that.

Yes, thats an issue and I've already asked suppliers. Sparco bases "apparently" have a bracket to mount a buckle and I've asked the OMP supplier the same question also.

Will do some more research and see if there's a decent car upholsterer. Have ordered a lumbar support, so will see how this improves things.

Coolcarbon · Feb 11, 2012

If the wiring you mention is under the drivers seat, it's most likely for the Subwoofer, that's where mine sat in my 100hp and sits in the 'Cross' too.

Dan Friel · Feb 11, 2012

Yes, had a second and proper look today. The wires are all subwoofer related, and there doesn't appear to be anything connected with the seat. Can anyone confirm that this is 100% right?

Clearence from the subwoofer could be an issue..

Dan Friel · Feb 12, 2012

The subwoofer would definitely need to go for the OMP seat mount..

http://www.ompracing-store.com/Kit-Fix-FIAT-Panda-04+-Droit-p-30315-c-3_248.html

Haven't yet seen a picture of the Sparco mount, and need to confirm whether it takes the seat buckle.

Thunderbug · Feb 12, 2012

The car will fail the MOT if any of the airbags are disabled. See if you can buy a universal seat frame. Your talking a few hundred £££ for a pair of frames & 2 seats so it's not really worth changing.

trackdayqueen · Feb 13, 2012

Thunderbug said:
The car will fail the MOT if any of the airbags are disabled. See if you can buy a universal seat frame. Your talking a few hundred £££ for a pair of frames & 2 seats so it's not really worth changing.

He hasn't got seat airbags (had no idea anyone bothered ticking this option box) so no airbags would be disabled.

Bamboo · Feb 13, 2012

I know this sounds silly and I have probably come late to this debate, but I don't have any issues with the seats in my 100hp, I regularly drive from London to Liverpool and haven't had any issues, BUT I did spent a lot of time on adjustment when I got the car. I do an average of 2000 miles a month in mine. Mind you it might be because I come with a bit of 'extra padding' as standard.....

Dan Friel · Feb 17, 2012

I'm now using a lumbar support and it seems to be making a big difference. I'll give it a month and see how it goes.

Having seen what others have done, I'm now convinced that the Sparco seat mount would come with a bracket. - the Punto mount certainly does. The OMP ( the seat design looks better) seat mount would need to be modified, but these looks possible. Will report back if I take this further.

fpan · Oct 7, 2014

Dan Friel said:
I'm now using a lumbar support and it seems to be making a big difference. I'll give it a month and see how it goes.

Having seen what others have done, I'm now convinced that the Sparco seat mount would come with a bracket. - the Punto mount certainly does. The OMP ( the seat design looks better) seat mount would need to be modified, but these looks possible. Will report back if I take this further.

Do you have a link for the lumbar support you have been using?
Thanks.

Dan Friel · Oct 7, 2014

fpan said:
Do you have a link for the lumbar support you have been using?
Thanks.

Here you go:

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/seat-accessories/omp-lumbar-support-cushion

fpan · Oct 7, 2014

Great, thanks!
Have you been happy with it and did it not only support the body better but also prevented the seat back from wearing and the metal coming through?
Also what size did you go for?

Dan Friel · Oct 7, 2014

Can't recall the size I'm afraid.. it does help to protect the seat (i've never had the problems that others have experienced), but the velco needs to be covered up.

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