Ribtect Seat Mounting Kit Testimonial

Ken Schilling · Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 1351

I just recently bought and installed a Ribtect seat mounting kit. I've had serious issues with the standard conical washers damaging my drivers suit.

Before I purchased my Ribtect carbon fiber rib vest I was also having serious rib issues. In fact, I was ready to quit karting altogether but changing to a Ribtect carbon fiber seat & carbon fiber rib vest solved all of my rib issues. I can race a complete SKUSA Pro Tour weekend (Fri practice and Sat & Sun races) with no rib pain whatsoever (I race in S4 / Spec Honda). This kit will even improve upon my current setup in that it gives me just a little bit more room in my rib area of the seat.

- VERY high quality.
- VERY complete with all of the fasteners, nuts, washers, spacers, etc... you'll need for a complete installation for any kart with up to 2 seat struts per side. This includes a number of spacers for the seat bottom connection to the chassis.
- All of the fasteners are stainless so no rusting.
- M8 fasteners so you don't have to worry about mixing inch & metric fasteners on your kart.
- I simply removed my existing bolts and replaced them one by one.
- I used the thin 2mm thick plastic washers for the seat strut and seat bottom connections to help allow the seat to "float" just a little (you can see them in the top picture). I used the plastic washer between a steel fender washer and the seat so I still comply with the SKUSA rule:
20.2.4.7. Seat Washers
20.2.4.7.1. Any attachment point from the chassis to the seat or seat strut to a seat will require a minimum of one 35 mm diameter aluminum or steel backing washer per fastener to eliminate potential break through.
- I didn't use any of the plastic washers for the hip area seat to chassis connection as IMO I want a solid connection there as that's where the most weight is focused.

p.s. - Don't believe that the Ribtect seat is too stiff and will mess up your chassis setup. Look at the picture immediately below and notice the "cutout" area of the seat back for your spine. That also serves a dual purpose in that it make the seat easier to flex. Also, as in any seat, installation is crucial in many ways especially in that it's not preloaded with any installation stress from being forced into position at any of the attachment points.

http://www.ribtect.com/RibtectSeat_Mounting_Kit.html

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jeff grose · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:34 pm Post subject:

Those look neat Ken
I was thinking about ordering a set of those for my son's kart

1 thing though KEN, I think you should drill another hole in that seat, you know, in case you have to race in the RAIN,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Laughing

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Ken Schilling · Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 1351

Nathan Adair · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject:

Jim Maxson · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:55 pm Post subject:

I just bought a ribtect seat kit and seat. Got to install it this week.

Adi RocK · Joined: 07 Feb 2009 Posts: 65 Location: Brunei,

Great recommendation..

jeff grose · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:16 pm Post subject:

Jeb Woods · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:20 am Post subject:

+1 on the Ribtect seat and fastners!! The first race of the Texas Prokart Challenge I got a little over zealous in the friday practice sessions and my ribs were so sore I didn't think I could continue. Robby was there racing and I told him about the issue I was having and he offerd to bring a seat Saturday morning. We got it installed, went to qualify and was amazed that I felt no pain!! Very Happy

Walt Gifford · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:50 am Post subject:

you would think seat manufactures would come up with a plug kit you could glue into those unused holes.

Gif Cool

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Jeff DeMello · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:42 am Post subject:

Brian McHattie · Joined: 28 Jan 2002 Posts: 386

Robby:
I bought two of these kits and had one installed on my kart for last weekends SKUSA event. Tons of rubber down, lots of high speed corners and NO pain from bolts and such. I love these for form and function, they look great and work even better.
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Walt Gifford · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:46 am Post subject:

Ambrose Buldo · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:24 am Post subject:

I've uses JBWeld-like Epoxy Putty. No issues and dried black like my ribtect C/F seat.
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Jerry Brown · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:09 pm Post subject: Seat Kit

Ordered the kit 2 weeks ago from TS racing in FL = nothing yet - need it for Nats... Guess I better call Robby.

Walt Gifford · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:27 am Post subject:

BTW search mcmaster carr for #92361A465

http://www.mcmaster.com/#specialty-bolts/=ikpajj

Gif Cool

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Nicholson Speedway class champion 2001
Yamaha KT100 Service Center
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