Offroad-Express

Hi there. I'm an absolute newbie to 4WDing and have recently aquired a '94 Vitara. It is stock standard, complete with road tyres (I believe the unofficial term is 'a Shiney' ) The first thing I'd like to do is replace the bloody awful front seats with ones that have more support. Can anyone recommend bucket seats that will fit in without too much hassle and won't raise any eyebrows at the next WOF? Also, please excuse my ignorance , will I have to get certification if I change the seats? Many thanks!!

how much you wanna spend dude????

you can go to wreckers and get buckies out of a jappa or you could get reclinable race type seats like these................


http://www.nzkw.com/seats/index.htm


as far as I'm aware, if you use the factory seat rails then you don't need a cert

Reading one of the race mags (one of the freebee ones) at BNT the other day and seen an ideal option for 4wd'n a moulded plastic bucket style seat with from the look of it vinyl and the good part $99 each

you can always try pro parts they have a moulded seat as well great price

must be something in the water in the bay

you fellas having trouble reading

he wants it road legal

He?

at the end of the day as long as you use the standard zuk mounts and not move them you will be fine what ever is put into it.

moonhoper wrote:at the end of the day as long as you use the standard zuk mounts and not move them you will be fine what ever is put into it.

I'm fairly sure that you cannot put a fixed back seat into a 3 door car, because the only way into the back seat is thru the front.

now he never said that it was 3 or 5 door, so I'm just assuming, but I think there are issues pertaining to fixed back seats in any car.

there must be someone on here who has done it or knows the legality of it.

I would be interested to know as one day I wish to replace my front seats too

Hey thanks for all the help! Really appreciate it

Yes, it is a 3dr and I'm resonably sure I'll need recliners to keep it legal for the road. I'll find out for sure and post the answer here for those who are interested.

I certainly would like a pair of race seats. (thanks for posting the link, skid)
It'll be interesting to see what will bolt straight on... Anything has got to be better than the standards! I'll keep you updated as to what I decide on.

BTW - yes I am a girl...

De-Ranged wrote:Reading one of the race mags (one of the freebee ones) at BNT the other day and seen an ideal option for 4wd'n a moulded plastic bucket style seat with from the look of it vinyl and the good part $99 each

Were they available from BMT or was it an advert for another crowd?

Cheers Muddymatt

nice to see ya get it dirty up thompsons couple of weeks ago
i think the butterflys should go first

tintin wrote:nice to see ya get it dirty up thompsons couple of weeks ago
i think the butterflys should go first

Hey! How you goin? It was good meeting you that day.
Yeah they're abit too girly-girl for a 4WD!! But then, I kinda like them so they're staying, for now anyway!
Looking forward to heading up Thompsons again, tho now that we've had the rain I may have to wait until I get mud tyres!!

welcome to the offroading world.(that's if you havn't already been introduced.)

I do have to agree with tintin.. the butterflys have to go lol,

Im sure if you get stuck, some one will tow you out, so you wont need them offforad tyres,
You should also find out what your sizuki can do befor you start to spend lots of money on it, like what i did:D lol

Have fun

muddymatt wrote:

De-Ranged wrote:Reading one of the race mags (one of the freebee ones) at BNT the other day and seen an ideal option for 4wd'n a moulded plastic bucket style seat with from the look of it vinyl and the good part $99 each

Were they available from BMT or was it an advert for another crowd?

Cheers Muddymatt

It was an add in a racing mag they had on the counter.... I'll grab a copy if I get home in time tomorrow

De-Ranged wrote:

muddymatt wrote:

De-Ranged wrote:Reading one of the race mags (one of the freebee ones) at BNT the other day and seen an ideal option for 4wd'n a moulded plastic bucket style seat with from the look of it vinyl and the good part $99 each

Were they available from BMT or was it an advert for another crowd?

Cheers Muddymatt

It was an add in a racing mag they had on the counter.... I'll grab a copy if I get home in time tomorrow

Cheers Reece, just post it here or send me a PM.

Matt

86-surf wrote:welcome to the offroading world.(that's if you havn't already been introduced.)

I do have to agree with tintin.. the butterflys have to go lol,

Im sure if you get stuck, some one will tow you out, so you wont need them offforad tyres,
You should also find out what your sizuki can do befor you start to spend lots of money on it, like what i did:D lol

Have fun

Hey thanks, 86-surf! I've only been off roading twice - once as a passenger and the second time as driver up Thompsons the other week. It's very different from nana-driving to work and back in a car!!!

BTW - happy birthday for the 11th

I've just noiced my rank has gone from 'Newbie' to 'Stropper'. WTF is a stropper?

Welcome!!!!! newbie, stropper are kinda like the rankings that you get as you post more messages!

[quote="rubaduckHey thanks, 86-surf! I've only been off roading twice - once as a passenger and the second time as driver up Thompsons the other week. It's very different from nana-driving to work and back in a car!!!

BTW - happy birthday for the 11th

I've just noiced my rank has gone from 'Newbie' to 'Stropper'. WTF is a stropper? [/quote]


Thanks rubaduck .

Ive only been actual offroading twice. once i was driving like a nana at the ore bbq in hamilton because i was to scared i was going to brake somthing, And then agian the other week up at thommas track or what ever its called, and broke a few bits but nothing major, And then every other time i just been at a farm which tourt me a few things.

But it's all good fun And worth the broken bits(most of the time)

fair few people from Hams popping up on here lately

as for seats i think if you got a pair of zooky swift seats they should (im pretty sure ) bolt streight in and they are very nice sporty seats with good wrap and support.

as for tyres if your going to get some make sure you let us know as most of the hamilton crew buy tyres from certian people and we get VERY good deals

btw, welcome to the board

and were all newbs,no one knows everything.

im the guy with the little .....cruiser that you might see around sometime

LiL-Miss-Zuk1 wrote:Welcome!!!!! newbie, stropper are kinda like the rankings that you get as you post more messages!

Thanks Lil-Miss-Zuk1!! As long as it doesn't mean stroppy, tho it may be more accurate in my case!

as for seats i think if you got a pair of zooky swift seats they should (im pretty sure ) bolt streight in and they are very nice sporty seats with good wrap and support.

as for tyres if your going to get some make sure you let us know as most of the hamilton crew buy tyres from certian people and we get VERY good deals

Also, thank you, wopass!!
I'm going to have a ring-around to see if any of the wreakers have some Swift seats, they sound ideal. And I'll certainly be in touch when it is time to get tyres, tho that may be a while away.

I'll definatly keep a eye out for your little cruiser!

Hey, for those who are interested:

Generally you won't need certification when you change the seats if you use the original rails and don't make any mods to them. Also, the seats have to be proper automotive seats and, if you own a 3dr, reclinable. Please note that the protocols may be different for a vehicle with airbags (of which mine doesn't have).

This is just a general overview so you may want to check with your local expert.