Dimsun Racing Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 We are running a Sparco seat slider, it's FIA certified but it's really loose and wobbly. Is there another brand that's better stronger built? It needs to be sort of low profile because the Z car doesn't have much head room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilwheel Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 I wish there was, I'm guessing the industry didn't really care to market seat sliders much in the past. And up till now I would think only racing schools and a few private builds would have sliders in their cars. The endurance racing has changed things just a bit I guess, look at what happened with the choices of tires for us over the years. Personally I would pay good money for something better than what is out there now too. Lighter wght, lower profile, ease of use, reliable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cagedruss Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 If you think you have excess movement then swap them for new. All the sliders come from the Chinesium factories. They are made to FIA standards unless it is a copy. There is some movement with the sliders. Once you are in the seat and belted the movement should go away. I have had the same set in my car for 5 seasons. Finally swapped then for a new set of Pyrotect sliders. Movement is a bit less but they are new. Sliders are a serviceable item and need to be inspected a couple of times of the season. Keep them greased also. If you want a new set her a hold of me. I have two sets in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbogrill Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 We custom made ours for $300, might be an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimsun Racing Posted March 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, turbogrill said: We custom made ours for $300, might be an option. Starting to think about that. I have some sliders from a Toyota recall, they are considerably thicker material than the Sparcos and are close to the same mount dimensions. Did you adapt something or build completely from scratch? Edited March 11, 2017 by Dimsun Racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbogrill Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Our roll cage guy did it. So not sure, they didn't turn out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick House Racing Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 I built a set based on an old thread from a couple of years ago. Started with the RCC weld in seat mount. Put square tubing over the round bars. McMaster weld on pull pins. Not ball bearing smooth but easily adjustable in a 5 minute pit window. Used valve grinding compound to smooth out the action. Zero play when locked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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