Low profile seat washers/bolts?

Tim Reed · Joined: 30 Jul 2002 Posts: 94 Location: Cincinnati

Any suggestions on low profile seat washers/bolts for holding weights on? Would prefer something almost flush to the seat if possible...

Thanks.

Matt Dixon · Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:15 am Post subject:

http://www.fastech-racing.com/ribtect-seat-mounting-kit-the-original.html
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John Matthews · Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:22 am Post subject:

http://www.cometkartsales.com/store/chassis/cpa/metdrillbolt.htm

Get long ones, pre-drilled is good.

And a supply of these.

http://www.cometkartsales.com/store/chassis/cpa/b%26fconical.htm

Cheers,
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Mark Erpelding · Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:50 am Post subject: Low profile bolts

Tim go to the local Fastenal and purchace some elevator bolts. They have a completely flat on them approx 90 thousanths. You can grind a flat on the end of the threads if you want to. Not neened it you double nut with regular nuts however if you use nylocks on them it is easier to hold them from spinning when you run the nut up the threads. Google elevator bolts and you can see how flat the heads are.
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Tim Reed · Joined: 30 Jul 2002 Posts: 94 Location: Cincinnati

Tim Reed · Joined: 30 Jul 2002 Posts: 94 Location: Cincinnati

Tim Reed · Joined: 30 Jul 2002 Posts: 94 Location: Cincinnati

John Matthews · Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:35 am Post subject:

If the driver is getting beat up by the weight mounts I would make sure you have a proper fitting seat. I have also used high density foam duct taped inside the seat to provide more comfort and a snugger fit. The driver really shouldn't be moving around enough in the seat for this hardware to cause a problem. People often make the mistake of sizing a seat based on what's comfortable, they need to be snug to work right. IMHO, drivers need to understand racing isn't about being comfortable, it's about being fast....

One of the side benefits of taking your kids racing is it toughens them up Wink

Good luck,

John

Brent Harper · Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:40 am Post subject:

Call Robby Mott... He may sell you some of his long bolts with the smooth head. Very low profile... I got a couple of kits and they are great. Quit rubbing holes in my suit too..
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Tim Koyen · Advertiser Joined: 26 Nov 2002 Posts: 1570

Tim,

When TJ was little, I used that dense foam floor padding that you can buy in lock together squares. Its about 1/2" think and does a nice job of both fitting the seat tighter and keeping the weight heads from digging in. Its also dirt cheap. Smile

When he got older, he just switched to a Kevlar Tillet ribvest and that covers most of it. He still used a piece or two of the foam when he feels a little loose in the seat.
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Scott Heavin · Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:03 am Post subject: Re: Low profile bolts

Jeb Woods · Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 11:20 am Post subject:

paul rees · Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 264

http://www.boltdepot.com/images/length/elevator-bolt-length.gif I use these bolts with thin 2" alum washers. Then a layer of alum speed tape over the top of bolt and washer.