pistonbroke Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 those seats must weigh a ton each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, pistonbroke said: those seats must weigh a ton each Front seats will go when I have found some eBay bargain replacements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6carjon Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 You only need one. Who needs friends. They just upset corner weighting.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 11 hours ago, KugaWestie said: Harness bar fitted Gary are those brackets you've fixed the harness bar to structural? They only look to be spot welded in place? I'd also recommend against having the bolted connection in tension due to the risk of the bolts pulling out in a hard front impact or if shell deforms in a crash. They'd be much better if you could mount them in shear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Mark (smokey mow) said: Gary are those brackets you've fixed the harness bar to structural? They only look to be spot welded in place? I'd also recommend against having the bolted connection in tension due to the risk of the bolts pulling out in a hard front impact or if shell deforms in a crash. They'd be much better if you could mount them in shear. Mark, thanks for the observation. The brackets I have mounted to are the same bracket that held the rear seat belt upper mounting which is why I used them. What I have made is an copy of a bar that is available on the market to purchase. I will take a look though and see if there is a way to improve it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 12 hours ago, KugaWestie said: Front seats will go when I have found some eBay bargain replacements And you hardly need that thumping great battery , another cwt saved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 3 hours ago, KugaWestie said: The brackets I have mounted to are the same bracket that held the rear seat belt upper mounting which is why I used them. Are the rear belts up and over though - so bolts would effectively be in shear on oem fitting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 Picked up a pair of these a few days ago for a great price I have not weighed them yet but they are not that heavy, so should save me a few kilos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 Bargain second hand Sparco harnesses arrived today, so they got attacked with the pressure washer at work and are now hung up drying in the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 Much cleaner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.RAD Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Good to see work progressing on the Mini Pooper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Harnesses are dry and a lot cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Look almost like new in the photos, now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said: Look almost like new in the photos, now. Yep, there are a couple of dirty spots on them still, but for £40 all in for both sets I am happy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 The Mini is all loaded up ready to take to work tomorrow to utilise a nice flat workshop floor. The main job is sorting the spongy brake pedal out. I am taking it to work so that I can utilise the private land to test the brakes and bed the pads. If I get time I hope to swap the seats as well 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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