Just had a chat to Neil Allport. He'll do the Sparco 'Rev' for NZ$650+gst, but didn't sound too keen on getting the Sprint in (he doesen't stock them). Says they used to but feedback wasn't great, or it wasn't popular (I forget exactly).

rev's will fit...but i dont think they are ADR (i know you are in NZ but i would imagine their standards stuff would be similar) approved...also they are rated for smaller drivers...its only 12inches (30cm) wide at the point where yer butt goes...thats even smaller than the imola's which are 13 inches wide at the same point...i could sit in them...but it was only comfortable for about a minute or so...

if yer a small driver and you can get it approved for road use then i'd get those...DAMN sexy seats...looks wise i'd go them over sprints anyday...

if he reckons sprints are crap safety wise he doesnt know what he's talking about...as for their popularity i can see why they might not be top-wrung...they look ugly until you see them in a car...he's just trying to get more money out of you also...thats a DAMN awesome price for the revs...they cost over a grand AUD here...

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Bling me up Scotty!
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1966 Morris Mini DeLuxe FOR SALE

I find the sprints fairly comfortable, and they saved my life.
I'll be re-using them when my car hits the road again in 06.

Don't think there was a question of safety etc. I'm pretty sure h knows his stuff!

As far as what's legal here it's weird - seats are one of the VERY few areas where the rules seem a little looser that aussie or other countries. Basically if it's "made for purpose" and it's by a "reputable company" then it's all good.

Seat mounts are a different thing though. No mater what I do I'll need to get it all certified which is a pain.

fitting sparco seats is usually done with the cobra rail mount (coz they make them specifically with the mini in mind) modified to fit the sparco frame...personally...unless yer good with a welder, i'd get them professionally installed...then you also dont need to worry about getting stuff approved as much as it should be more straight-forward if its professionally done...

just make sure you fit comfortably in the seat that'd be my main concern if i were you

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"wait till it grows into a plant...then bunny rabbit THE PLANT!"

1966 Morris Mini DeLuxe FOR SALE

smac don't know if you have been watching minstars progress with starlet conversion but he has pics of his new race seats and they look coooool maybe worth a look in the engine conversion section under new seats

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Darren
00 triton d/cab
55 chev(oversize moneybox)
1963 850 (roundie)
77 clubby
95 zxr 750 + toys!!

Thanks for that.....'engine conversions' is not somewhere I'd normally hang out

i thought that too until i was about to bite off more than my a-series could chew in terms of power output then i started spending more time over there

PS. w00t! 500th post! 998cc baby yeah!

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Bling me up Scotty!
"wait till it grows into a plant...then bunny rabbit THE PLANT!"

1966 Morris Mini DeLuxe FOR SALE

congrats on the 500th post

anyone know any adjustable seats that are ADR/TUV/ECE aproved??? i know that there out there and i dont want to have to fork out $1300 a seat for the sparco's which have these tags... my mates got some in his datto but refuses to tell me the make or where he got them.
anyone who can help would be great.... i'm stupid i still want to use my rear seat to carry the esky!!!

(sorry for kinda hijacking... its still on topic i swear!)

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