Jellybean Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 What Are my options, is it possible to use OEM Rails? Surely somebody has Done this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 LOL I just thought of the same thing!!! Bride rails from Whifbitz is how I'm gonna go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 (edited) LOL I just thought of the same thing!!! Bride rails from Whifbitz is how I'm gonna go. Was just searching the Forum and nobody is certain what rails will suit (Bride) I see a company in NewZeland has some http://www.nzkw.com/productDetails.php?id=42&c=30 Wonder if the EvoSeats will just bolt to the seat mount and we can retain the Sliders Edited September 11, 2010 by Jellybean (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 LOL I just thought of the same thing!!! Bride rails from Whifbitz is how I'm gonna go. The bride rails are not a direct fit, drill a couple of holes, and space the seats up a tad with a couple of spacers/washers and all is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 The bride rails are not a direct fit, drill a couple of holes, and space the seats up a tad with a couple of spacers/washers and all is good. I know buddy, you just told me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Alot of Money to spend on Bride Rails to go drilling them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Probably best to ask Jurgen to get you a couple of OEM Recaro rails the next time he has a shipment coming over Might not save a lot of money but at least the fit will be spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Probably best to ask Jurgen to get you a couple of OEM Recaro rails the next time he has a shipment coming over Might not save a lot of money but at least the fit will be spot on. So you could use them , hmm interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 If I got the Bride Rails, do I also need to buy some Sliders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 What Are my options, is it possible to use OEM Rails? Surely somebody has Done this? Ive got Evo8 ones, had to cut the 4 corners of my OEM and use them to fit. Its hell of a job when you dont have the right tools as the bloody OEM seats have such strong frame! Anyway that way I saved weight over the stock seats and after market subframes too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Ive got Evo8 ones, had to cut the 4 corners of my OEM and use them to fit. Its hell of a job when you dont have the right tools as the bloody OEM seats have such strong frame! Anyway that way I saved weight over the stock seats and after market subframes too Cool, so when you say you cut the four Corners; did you then need to re-weld anything Why did you need to cut the Cornors? Sorry just trying to figure out what is involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Cool, so when you say you cut the four Corners; did you then need to re-weld anything Why did you need to cut the Cornors? Sorry just trying to figure out what is involved I havent welded them yet for 2 reasons 1- that will be in the future when I get my hand on welding tools 2- you need to adjust the angles 1000000's of times to come close to the supra floor holes I drilled a hole in each and bolted them together for now! this way you get the chance to adjust them and once they fit in properly tighten the bolts and all done! Ive covered about 2000 miles since the car is back on the road and to be honest its holding perfectly with only those B&Q bolt and nuts I used. You can then even use the OEM plastic covers you have on each leg of the OEM seat frame to cover those corners too. tbh the result is 100% what I was looking for and im well pleased with it, but its not an easy job unless you have every tools its needed to cut the frame etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Bride Rails RO/MO(bolt right same as stock) with DC2 seats(same as Evo) = Perfect Fit Got them in mine just now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 I havent welded them yet for 2 reasons 1- that will be in the future when I get my hand on welding tools 2- you need to adjust the angles 1000000's of times to come close to the supra floor holes I drilled a hole in each and bolted them together for now! this way you get the chance to adjust them and once they fit in properly tighten the bolts and all done! Ive covered about 2000 miles since the car is back on the road and to be honest its holding perfectly with only those B&Q bolt and nuts I used. You can then even use the OEM plastic covers you have on each leg of the OEM seat frame to cover those corners too. tbh the result is 100% what I was looking for and im well pleased with it, but its not an easy job unless you have every tools its needed to cut the frame etc Thanks, so you adapted the EVO rails to suit the Supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I think what this thread needs is a few pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Thanks, so you adapted the EVO rails to suit the Supra? Sort of Ive added supra bits on the EVO rails to fit the supra. Thing is what Ive done actually added about 0.25KG to the EVO seats. Thats less than a pint of beer buying subframes would easily add over 7KG to your seats but still would be a save over the OEM seats though I think what this thread needs is a few pics Im gonna try to take some pics after weekend as I'll be away early tomo morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Surely just buying rails that fit properly is the lightest option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Carlo i was just out at the Evo having a look at the seats & i just remembered they don't have the fold forward function. I know the supra rear seats are pointless but how would this work in the NCT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Carlo i was just out at the Evo having a look at the seats & i just remembered they don't have the fold forward function. I know the supra rear seats are pointless but how would this work in the NCT? Anytime I was in the NCT they never reclined the seat;just made sure the seatbelts where up to saftey levels I guess best way I will find out is when I try to fit them; Will give it a go with the angle grinder and see what I can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Surely just buying rails that fit properly is the lightest option? I would buy Bride RO rails but the are $$ and cost more then the seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Ive got Evo8 ones, had to cut the 4 corners of my OEM and use them to fit. Its hell of a job when you dont have the right tools as the bloody OEM seats have such strong frame! Anyway that way I saved weight over the stock seats and after market subframes too Same way I did mine, measure twice weld once;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Same way I did mine, measure twice weld once;) You mean measure twice bolt once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 You mean measure twice bolt once I had to weld the nuts under captive stylee, it would be stronger welded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 I had to weld the nuts under captive stylee, it would be stronger welded. If I can get a garage to weld it I will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I would buy Bride RO rails but the are $$ and cost more then the seats I don't mean Bride though, I mean the Recaro ones that come with the OEM recaro's on Facelift RZ Supras Quite a few sets available in the far east. Jurgen was offering to ship some in a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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