Hey Guys,

So having thought about this for a while longer, seems it may just be easier to drill another hole that aligns with the one eyelet that is out?

Can the more mechanically minded let me know if that would be a possibility, and if so, can a tap and die set make a new thread in the hole?

Let me know please guys.

Running out of time to get this done!

 

Peter, just brain storming here but If you're press for time maybe you can find some strong piece of steel then cut and shape it to link the holes together. Drill out both sides and put a bolt+nut on one side then use the factory bolt to bolt it into the factory hole. Thinking that should hold the seat in place until you come up with a better permanent solution?

Something like this?

 

No. There is a blind nut the factory bolt threads into. The sheet metal is way too thin in this spot to even imagine putting a threaded hole it it capable of supporting a seat. The other important thing, the seat needs to be very firmly attached to the car for the supplemental restraints to be safe. If the seat breaks loose while the airbags are deploying, you're going to find yourself it a place no one wants to be.

I know some folks are thinking only about sticking the seat in place. Bad idea. It is critical to consider the seat as part of a system designed to minimize injury in the event of an accident. Seat brackets appear pretty simple, but there is a whole lot more to it than just attaching the seat to the car. It is unwise to fail to think all the way through the "what ifs" when doing something like this.

I would not go with a temporary fix. You never know when you need the seat to do the most important thing it does - protect you in an impact.

 

Thanks, that may have to be the way forward if I can't find someone to cut and tap me a new hole.

I'm going to try and find a local engineering shop to ask them to have a look. Difficulty being the car isn't really mobile at the moment! Hoping they can do a home visit!

I don't mind bolting the seat in with only three bolts if they know they can do it, but it's a faff if they can't!

Will see how it goes.

 

Peter, just a heads up. The ISF CCSR page on facebook shows them working on their seats too. Everything is in French but maybe you can PM them. Check out their page . Its near the top

 

Thanks Lance.

How about welding a plate to the eyelet that's the same thickness as the frame, then cutting a new hole in that above the existing hole?

Surely that would work as a proper fix?

 

Thanks.

I'll take a look later.

 

At least you can install 3 of the 4 bolts, which will let you temporarily install the seat and get it to the fabricator's.

And where was the bracket manufactured?

 

Very true.

Seem to think Planted Technology are a Washington based firm close to Seattle.

Have emailed them tonight to see if they are willing to help me out with a one-off bracket.

Could be the best option if they are willing to help.

 

Thanks Peter for the update on Planted Technology. I'll make sure I don't source mine locally.

Hopefully they do right by you.

 

Thanks mate.

Have to say Jeff at Planted Technology was really helpful. Turns out my issue can be easily remedied.

They offer both auto and manual versions of the brackets. The difference being the arms on the manual version are closer together.

Having sent Planted the measurements, photos, description of my issue, they have confirmed the manual version will fit.

Issue now is whether the UK firm I bought everything from will refund/swap the brackets for me, or make me pay for the right frame.

I'm hoping it's the first option, but technically it's used now (screw marks etc), and I ordered them knowing they weren't specifically for an IS-F.

Will wait and see what they say. Main thing is there is a proper solution that will be 100% safe and secure.

 

Just saw this thread Peter. I'm a bit behind. I have electrical diagrams of a 2014 ISF, if you ever need them.

 

Thanks mate.

Think I'm good for now, but useful to know going forwards.

 

So both seats are now in.



I'll take some better photos at some point. This was late into the night in my garage, so excuse the poor quality.

Will need to whip the drivers seat out again when I get the other bracket, but should be fine for now.

Thanks for all the input guys.

Really helped keep me going.

 

Looks really good man!