ADR 3/03 seats

[400TT]

Sambo, yes exactly it all comes down to the certification paperwork. If it is an aftermarket seat, do not just assume an ADR 3/03 label will be suitable, you may need a copy of the test report. For production seats, you may need to prove which vehicle they have come from.

We have seen a lot of manufacturers that have parts labelled as compliant, even with compliance marks moulded into or attched to the product, yet they are unable to provide the required paperwork to back it up.

Originally Posted by Jaydee

Is it a requirement to have seat sliders? If not, and the seat is bolted in a permanent position, could you fit a headrest on the roll bar? I've tried mgb seats, no good. But I measure a MX5 2000 model, and the base is less then 500mm.
JD

JD, you could bulkhead secure the seats. Check with your engineer on the requirements, but if the seats are fixed and structurally mounted to the rear bulkhead you do not require any certification for the seats. They still need to meet the height requirements though.

Not sure how well that would work or look in a Cobra, but pretty common practice in GT40's.

[sambo]

Kenmer Cobra seats on the test rig. These should be ADR 3/03 certified in the next few months.

[Jaydee]

Kenmer Cobra seats on the test rig. These should be ADR 3/03 certified in the next few months.

Nice. Can the headrest be removed? I'm still battling with the choice of safety high seats or what looks right.
JD

[sambo]

Originally Posted by Jaydee

Nice. Can the headrest be removed? I'm still battling with the choice of safety high seats or what looks right.
JD

JD, yes the head rests are height adjustable and can be removed.

[justcobra]

Very interesting and I hope it comes into production soon meeting the our ADR 3-03 Rule whether it is 800 or 850 mm requirement.
I would be interested in the cost in the Kenmer Seat.