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360 Modena seats in 348

Discussion in '348/355' started by iPlane, Apr 30, 2017.

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  1. iPlane

    iPlane Karting

    Jul 22, 2009
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    Hello people,

    Any of you have managed to install 360 seats in a 348? I got a nice deal on a pair of 360 seats, and wanted to install them in my 348.

    I have seen an example of 360 carbon seats installed in a 348:

    Carbon 360 Seats in 348

    And also an example of 360 carbon seats in a F355:

    360 seats in a 355??

    Unfortunately, no luck finding examples of the normal 360 Modena seats.

    Any of you have done it? If so, would you mind sharing info/photos/tricks of the installation process, bracket fabrication, final results, etc? All input is welcome, as I want to collect different ideas and angles before I proceed :)

    Thanks a lot beforehand!
     
  2. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    It looks as though you could well be the first person to do this swap. It would be nice if you took a lot of pictures and posted a how-to do-it-yourself of what you did.
     
  3. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    Most likely they will use the same runners and bolt holes but you may need some spacers (washers)
     
  4. iPlane

    iPlane Karting

    Jul 22, 2009
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    Thanks for the replies!

    I fear the runners and bolt holes won't match :( I measured both quickly the other day, and runners from one seat (I think the 360) had more space between than runners from the other.

    Worst case scenario, adaptor plate will need to be fabricated. I will document the whole process and update this thread.

    At last, I'll be able to give something back to the forum, after consuming so much valuable information from you guys!
     
  5. Fabspeed Motorsport

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    Can't wait to see this, good luck my friend!
     
  6. iPlane

    iPlane Karting

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    #6 iPlane, May 1, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Thank you very much! :)

    Anyway... what's a thread without pics, right? Here are the actual seats :)
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  7. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
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    "Does this picture make my seat look fat?" ;)

    But seriously, I'd love to see one of those side by side with a 348 chair.
     
  8. Robb

    Robb Moderator
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    Look forward to seeing the fit. Thought they were quite a bit wider than oem 348.

    Robb
     
  9. 97 Spider

    97 Spider Formula 3

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    #9 97 Spider, May 2, 2017
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    Almost. 😜 I had a set sitting in a project car for a while. Never looked at what it would take to mount them though. These pictures give you an idea of size though. I personally think all the later cars seats are a bit too big for the little 348 and 355 to look just right.
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  10. 275GTB

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  11. iPlane

    iPlane Karting

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    You guys are the best! Now there is proof that it can and has been done. Thanks a lot for the investigation work!

    So now I guess it's time for me to start working on this. I'll keep the thread updated!
     
  12. Gated

    Gated Formula 3

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    #12 Gated, May 3, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Well there's proof that they fit in the car not that they can be safely mounted and/or retain functionality ;-)
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