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Any good racing seats that fit my 3rd gen?
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10 Sep 2022 19:48 #244923
by Vandoni
Any good racing seats that fit my 3rd gen? was created by Vandoni
I want to buy a racing seat for my 3rd gen and found a brand called master forest, is it any good? The seats are pretty cheap at 200€, are there better brands or is this one good for the money i'd pay?
also do I need to do any modifications to make the seat fit?
also do I need to do any modifications to make the seat fit?
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10 Sep 2022 22:26 - 10 Sep 2022 22:28 #244924
by lightning
Replied by lightning on topic Any good racing seats that fit my 3rd gen?
l would start with a turbocharger, intercooler and suspension lowering kit, then you'd give the race seat something to do.
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11 Sep 2022 03:27 #244926
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Now now be nice lightening.
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11 Sep 2022 03:44 #244927
by Lambert
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One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Replied by Lambert on topic Any good racing seats that fit my 3rd gen?
To answer your question I have heard of master Forrest seats but have not directly sat in one, so can't comment on quality. As to fitting a proper bucket seat yes you are going to have to do a bit of custom fabrication which will need to be done to a high standard because of the safety critical nature of not having your seat move in the event of a collision, this is something you're going to have to mention to the insurance and they may want an engineer to inspect it. Your other option is to try and find a pair of recaros out of the old model Ignis sport, they only require the seat back cross bars adjusting with a welder and otherwise use the Jimny frames, but they are quite rare.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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11 Sep 2022 08:31 #244928
by DrRobin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
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Replied by DrRobin on topic Any good racing seats that fit my 3rd gen?
Like Lambert I haven’t tried any of these seats, so can’t comment on how good they are, but I would ask the supplier what you need to do to fit them.
In addition to Master Forest, Raptor (raptor4x4.co.uk) also sell bucket seats and bases, again I would ask what you need for your Jimny and how much work to fit.
In addition to Master Forest, Raptor (raptor4x4.co.uk) also sell bucket seats and bases, again I would ask what you need for your Jimny and how much work to fit.
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11 Sep 2022 08:57 - 11 Sep 2022 09:01 #244929
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Replied by Scimike on topic Any good racing seats that fit my 3rd gen?
The Master Forest seats look promising. They also appear to sell seat bases specifically for the Jimny to go with the seats, so it appears "on the internet" that they will fit and are a fully designed product.
As said it's worth contacting them and ask what's involved, but they look OK. Unfortunately again no direct experience of changing seats in Jimny.
You need good supportive seats as soon as you venture away from dirt tracks off road and hit the serious stuff. Nothing worse than clinging to the steering wheel as the angle of the vehicle changes, the seats should hold you firm. I had to change my Landover bench seat to prevent this, you could literally slide into the passenger seat on the rough stuff.
As said it's worth contacting them and ask what's involved, but they look OK. Unfortunately again no direct experience of changing seats in Jimny.
You need good supportive seats as soon as you venture away from dirt tracks off road and hit the serious stuff. Nothing worse than clinging to the steering wheel as the angle of the vehicle changes, the seats should hold you firm. I had to change my Landover bench seat to prevent this, you could literally slide into the passenger seat on the rough stuff.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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11 Sep 2022 12:02 #244930
by Vandoni
Replied by Vandoni on topic Any good racing seats that fit my 3rd gen?
Thanks to all of you for giving some much needed advice, I'll contact the seller as suggested and see if I need to modify something or if they fit as is.
thanks again!
Also lightning, I want to keep my m13a m/a but I'll bump the power up a notch so don't worry XD
thanks again!
Also lightning, I want to keep my m13a m/a but I'll bump the power up a notch so don't worry XD
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22 Sep 2022 17:59 #245057
by jackonlyjack
Replied by jackonlyjack on topic Any good racing seats that fit my 3rd gen?
I have BB5's fitted
These are my 3rd seats tried and now happy
These are my 3rd seats tried and now happy
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22 Sep 2022 19:26 #245061
by Vandoni
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those are pretty cool seats!!
where did you get them?
also, really cool extinguisher setup you got there!
where did you get them?
also, really cool extinguisher setup you got there!
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23 Sep 2022 15:21 #245083
by jackonlyjack
Replied by jackonlyjack on topic Any good racing seats that fit my 3rd gen?
Seats from
bbclassics.co.uk
Extinguisher frame made from 16mm tube
Formed to give maximum floor space in rear
Put in between seats for easy access
bbclassics.co.uk
Extinguisher frame made from 16mm tube
Formed to give maximum floor space in rear
Put in between seats for easy access
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04 Oct 2022 20:20 #245307
by DrRobin
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Replied by DrRobin on topic Any good racing seats that fit my 3rd gen?
Did the BB5s mount on the original Jimny seat bases or did you get something made? I can’t see anything on BBS website for Jimny, so not sure how they would mount.
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11 Oct 2022 18:26 #245399
by jackonlyjack
Replied by jackonlyjack on topic Any good racing seats that fit my 3rd gen?
www.raptor4x4.co.uk/raptor-4x4-fixed-sea...qRp9h2Kl51Qulz4cennM
Note these have no provision for mounting seat belt stalk
you have to get creative
Note these have no provision for mounting seat belt stalk
you have to get creative
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