OMP Seat frame

bamberjim · #1 February 18th 2010, 17:12

i have purchased a OMP seat for my cabriolet.. but omp don't list a subframe for the beetle.. am i right in thinking a mk1 golf is the same? mines a 76 3 point runner type cheers jim

Bug@5speed(US) · #2 February 18th 2010, 22:50

Bamberjim,

Corbeau, makes a seat rail for the bug, may want to check and see if it will work for you..

VR
Alex

bamberjim · #3 February 19th 2010, 08:24

Thanks Alex, have been told mk1 golf is different will have a look ath the cobra.. or CSP do one but its for recaros..

bamberjim · #4 February 19th 2010, 08:24

Thanks Alex, have been told mk1 golf is different will have a look at the cobra.. or CSP do one but its for recaros..

evilC · #5 February 19th 2010, 09:19

Hi Bamberjim,

If I can give my 3 penny worth. The bug 3 point fitting is IMO dreadful in that it is quite unstable and not a base suitable for any sports seat. On our '03 Super we created a subframe onto which standard universal type runners fit. The whole thing is quite rigid and gives the confidence that the seat is not going to break away as the 3 point fixing does.

Clive

bamberjim · #6 February 19th 2010, 18:44

thanks clive, any pics?

Humble · #7 February 20th 2010, 00:34

I'm with Clive on this, the later 3 point seat mounts suck and I've been fighting with them for a while. Corbeau does have a seat bracket and I'm using it in the race bug but the seat position is pretty high and needs to be about 3" lower (I'm 6' btw). I would highly recommend cutting out the 3rd mount and fabricating one or finding a universal mount that works.

Bug@5speed(US) · #8 February 20th 2010, 10:45

@Humble..

On my car I swapped to earlier SB pans so I can run the pre 74 3 point setup.. Any idea how the seating position is on these..

Thanks
Alex

Humble · #9 February 20th 2010, 14:49

I used the corbeau seat frames in my old 72 super race chassis and while they were still a little too tall for my tastes they weren't nearly as bad as the 3 point style. I think the best way is to fabricate your own mounts that way you can get the perfect seating position. You might be able to use a universal seat mount and reinforce the pan or weld tabs to the heater channel and center tunnel.

Actually I still have a set for a 71-72 super that you might be able to modify to suit your needs if you want them.

Bug@5speed(US) · #10 February 20th 2010, 19:47

Humble,

Send me the info via PM, and some pics..

Don't wan't to clog this thread.. Interested
Alex

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