ADR 3/03 seats

[400TT]

We have our own modern sports seats for our enclosed cars like GT40 etc, certified to ADR 3/03.

Have been working on suitable classic styled Cobra seats, but it's very difficult to come up with a cosmetically appealing seat with the height requirements of ADR 3/03 etc. You can't run an original size Cobra seat and fit a tall headrest to comply like you could previously.

Are there no donor seats small enough now? In the old days we took a tape measure to all the small sports car seats and that's how we found the old MX5 ones. RX7 seats also just squeezed in there. Is there anything current that runs very small seats?

[Merv and Sharon]

Originally Posted by 400TT

We have our own modern sports seats for our enclosed cars like GT40 etc, certified to ADR 3/03.

Have been working on suitable classic styled Cobra seats, but it's very difficult to come up with a cosmetically appealing seat with the height requirements of ADR 3/03 etc. You can't run an original size Cobra seat and fit a tall headrest to comply like you could previously.

Are there no donor seats small enough now? In the old days we took a tape measure to all the small sports car seats and that's how we found the old MX5 ones. RX7 seats also just squeezed in there. Is there anything current that runs very small seats?

Yes it is a pity we can't do that anymore. I was lucky enough to get through with that system. The very high back full seat is the one jarring difference between 'modern' Cobras and the traditional form.

[400TT]

Mini seats are actually a nice looking seat, shame about that.

The current MX5 seats could be too bulky now the car has grown up.

[Treeve]

Originally Posted by 400TT

We have our own modern sports seats for our enclosed cars like GT40 etc, certified to ADR 3/03.

Have been working on suitable classic styled Cobra seats, but it's very difficult to come up with a cosmetically appealing seat with the height requirements of ADR 3/03 etc. You can't run an original size Cobra seat and fit a tall headrest to comply like you could previously.

Not trying to sound facetious, but I have to ask why not? I'm on my phone and don't know the ADR by heart so I'm interested to know how you fall foul. If ts strength wouldn't testing clear that?

Cheers,

Treeve

[Modena]

Originally Posted by Treeve

Not trying to sound facetious, but I have to ask why not? I'm on my phone and don't know the ADR by heart so I'm interested to know how you fall foul. If ts strength wouldn't testing clear that?

Cheers,

Treeve

maximum gap between headrest at any adjustment position and top of seat is 60mm (from memory)