Seat Dilema

[buzzer]

I have a set of TC  (I think) seats that I thought I might use, but now plan to change them. But I came across an interesting fitment issue. I have a TCS and picked up these TC seats. They don't fit, the TCS has 17.5 inches between the seat rail  centres and the seats I have are about 16.5 inches between the rail centres. I thought the seats in the TC & TCS are the same. Anyone come across this before? Are the seats I have out of an S2?

So on to the new seats for the TCS,as I have a roll cage fitted and am configuring it for race/road they need to be quite thin at the back to allow enough leg room. Anyone got any ideas on the one's to use

Dave

[BDA]

That's very strange. I think the main difference between the S2 and TC seats is that there is an extra "panel" in the center. The TC seat has a bottom seat cushion and a back cushion but the S2 has an extra cushion between them. I think you can see the difference in the pictures I've attached.

I can't imaging there is any difference between the TC and TCS seats and I'd guess that an S2 seat was any wider or narrower than a TC seat but that wouldn't surprise me a great deal.

 

[buzzer]

Yes pretty sure they are S2 seats I have looking at the pics. That would explain the difference. 2 seat squabs on the bottom and slightly narrower.

[EuropaTC]

were the S2 & TC seat backs at a different angle ? or is it the S1 that's different ?  I have some inklings about a steeper rake on the early cars but I could easily be getting mixed up......

[StrawberryCheesecake]

Given that your car's shell was a special Dave, I wonder if they set the rail pitch differently for custom seats.

[jbcollier]

S1 seats are cushions that fit into the mounded fibreglass.  S2 and TC seats have different seat back angles

[buzzer]

I'll post some pics, the seats have steel fabricated frames, with a solid base. The seat cushions (2) are removable

[buzzer]

I am looking at a couple of seat type to use the the Europa. any views on what anyone has used?
Either a classic seat or a more racing type seat. considering that the car I am building is road/race spec.

Dave

[BDA]

I would definitely go for the Sparco seat. Hopefully it wouldn't be too difficult to get in!

[buzzer]

Yes that's my thoughts, the only thing is the high sides. not sure if the missus will be able to make it tho..  
I think they will fit better and still provide enough room inside. with the roll cage diagonal the passenger seat is compromised a bit so a thin back and the right angle are important.

[jbcollier]

Hopefully you're both 5 foot nothing as otherwise there will be no room for your heads.

[buzzer]

Well I'm 5.10 so fit in quite ok. don't want to be any bigger in the Europa!!

[jbcollier]

You won't fit in with a seat with that upright of a back.

[BDA]

Well I'm 5.10 so fit in quite ok. don't want to be any bigger in the Europa!!

I can't argue with that. They say it was designed to fit Chunky. At 6' 1 1/2", I'm really glad I put a bubble in my roof!

[buzzer]

I was looking at the seat rake to see what would be best. I will look a bit closer at the options I think