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Old 21 May 2014, 06:49 PM
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hey folks,

looking to get some bucket seat fitted to my hawk

just got a few questions really. As im a short **** i know that the buddy club rail is super low

is there any side mounts out there that will extend the height on my driving position? and connect to a buddy club rail

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In short, yes there are. Which ones though will depend on what seats you intend to fit.

I've installed Recaro Pole Positions to my Hawk using Buddy Club rails and some after market side mounts.
Involved some minor rework to the rails and side mounts..

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Thanks for the reply mate was going to fit sparco evos into my hawk

The supplied side mounts that buddy club supply look very low

What side mounts did you go for and do you have a link

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Old 21 May 2014, 08:32 PM
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Yeah the Buddy Club brackets are very low. How wide apart are the mounting holes on the Sparco's?
The Pole Positions are 430mm so the side mounts I used might not work for you, they are from Demon Tweeks.
I might still have my buddy club brackets, if you used the long ones you could sit higher.
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I think the side mounts are 290mm apart will have to confirm if you do have them that would be spot on

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If they're 290mm the side mounts I used definitely won't work for you.
I'll have a look and see if I've still got the brackets.
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Originally Posted by -Nic-
In short, yes there are. Which ones though will depend on what seats you intend to fit.

I've installed Recaro Pole Positions to my Hawk using Buddy Club rails and some after market side mounts.
Involved some minor rework to the rails and side mounts..
Sorry to hijack the thread slightly but are you using the original seatbelts or harnesses??
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Using the OE seat belt
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Originally Posted by -Nic-
Using the OE seat belt
Any chance of sticking some photos up so I can see how it all sits?
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There's some pictures on this thread...

https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...-years-on.html
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Spot on, cheers. How do you find them comfort wise with the buckle through the side like that?
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Fine, can't feel them and once clipped in don't know they're there.
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I sat in a DC2 with Pole Positions a few weeks ago and as Nic said, once sat it they are very comfortable and supportive.

Neil, I am also looking for a seat, if you are interested in buying one as well we could probably approach the same supplier and ask for a discount?
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I got mine from Alyn at AS Performance.
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