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E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters - Ready to ship!
Posted: Feb 16, 2020 2:35 PM
by Trientjeh
Hello fellow E28 enthusiasts,
I was looking at some E28 sport seats and noticed the steep price compared to E30 sport seats, so i did some research and found that E30 sport seats are basically the same seat, except for the mounting base. And they are much more affordable then the E28 ones. The E30 sport seat mounting holes are just a little close to each other (Left to right slider).
I designed some seat adapters that will work plug and play with E30 sport seats into a E28 chassis.
They are made from 6061 Alloy and are 5mm thick. Will come with hardware so the kit is plug and play and ready to install, included with 5mm thick spacers for the other rail!
I’m considering making a batch if there is enough interest.
Here are some pictures, mounted in my own E28. They are still raw. I will need to get a quote on either powdercoating or black anodizing. Or i could leave them blank to be spray painted by the customer himself.
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EDIT 22-3-2020:
All sets are back from powdercoating. Ready to ship!
Prefered payment method will be PayPal.
If you'd like to buy one or a set. Please PM me, that way it is more organized for me.
I will give some payment instructions and (like shipping addres etc).
Will also include a instruction manual for installation.
Prices:
1 complete kit for 1 seat €60 = $65
1 complete kit for 2 seats (SET) €100 = $108
Shipping:
Shipping costs to USA without track&trace €23 = $25
Shipping costs to USA with track&trace €29,30 = $31,80
Have a nice day!
If anyone would be interested, please let me know by a comment on this post.
Best regards,
Bastiaan
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Feb 16, 2020 7:37 PM
by benloveless1
I’m in for a set
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Feb 16, 2020 8:15 PM
by linen grey ghost
In for a set and you have a PM
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Feb 17, 2020 12:55 AM
by objectgroup
Would go for a black powder coated set.
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Feb 18, 2020 2:20 PM
by dmp55
I'd be interested in a set, thanks!
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Feb 18, 2020 2:39 PM
by John C
Bastiaan,
Still looking for my quote on a black powder coated set.
Thanks,
John
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Feb 18, 2020 3:17 PM
by Trientjeh
Hello everyone,
Think i have enough interest for making a batch.
Here are some more photo's of the countersunk system i use for this adapter.
Prices RAW! will be as following.
1 complete kit for 1 seat €60 = $65
1 complete kit for 2 seats (SET) €100 = $108
If anodizing is cheap,(still waiting on quote..) i will take it on my end.
Shipping:
Shipping costs to USA without track&trace €23 = $25
Shipping costs to USA with track&trace €29,30 = $31,80
These are the cheapest shipping options i can find.
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Feb 18, 2020 7:04 PM
by John C
Bastiaan,
Are you providing one adapter for each seat (shifting the seat location towards the center using the original e28 mounts on one side) or a pair of adapters (for each seat) that allows the seat to be centered on the original e28 mounts?
I'm looking for the latter.
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Feb 19, 2020 2:02 AM
by Trientjeh
Hello John,
The first. This is also the most natural position. I have tried others but they dont feel as natural. Lee from Massive Brakes also used this method.
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Feb 26, 2020 9:57 PM
by Shreyshah1120
Looking forward to getting more details on lead time.
Thanks!
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Feb 29, 2020 1:31 PM
by Ken NC
I will take a set.
THANKS for offering this to the group!
Ken
NC
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Mar 02, 2020 11:44 AM
by Trientjeh
Hi everyone,
First batch is being made. I spoke with the anodizing company, they were hesitant and told me finish would sometimes be off due to edges. So i am opting towards powdercoating or delivering them raw finish. They can be easily spray painted satin black. Also won't be getting scratched as they are hidden away pretty much (see my photo's).
How would you guys feel getting them RAW finish? This would speed up the process ass swell.
Bastiaan
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Mar 05, 2020 7:13 AM
by linen grey ghost
Just my thought: finished product sells better than 'some assembly (additional work) necessary (nee painting from raw item).
Willing to pay additional for black powder coat.
Looking forward to product. Thanks for your efforts.
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Mar 09, 2020 3:03 PM
by williamtii
In for a set of raw or powdercoat. Are these ready to ship now raw?
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Mar 09, 2020 4:13 PM
by Trientjeh
@williamtii
Raw should be ready to ship next week. Had some slight setbacks (got sent wrong bolts) but hardware and packaging are ready.
When i have the product ready to ship, i will take payments.
Bastiaan
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Mar 12, 2020 7:56 AM
by glowell222
I will take a set.
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Mar 12, 2020 4:02 PM
by JWT
I would also like a set please.
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Mar 14, 2020 5:33 PM
by carlb
In for a set as well.
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Mar 21, 2020 2:29 PM
by Trientjeh
Hi everyone,
New update; First batch arrived. These are still RAW and will sent the majority of it to get powdered satin black.
Anyone who wants a RAW (not powdercoated) set can give me a PM, i'll sort that out.
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Mar 21, 2020 9:27 PM
by test5
Can I still get into the buy for the first batch?
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Mar 22, 2020 4:30 AM
by Trientjeh
@test5
Yes, there is more then enough.
-- Added Mar 22, 2020 11:44 AM --
Due to the COVID-19 virus, i had some spare time and installed 1 set for my car myself. Spray painted them black
Here are some pictures,
Orders for RAW finish (not powdercoated) are open. All hardware is in stock. Would be able to ship them next week.
EDIT 22-3-2020:
RAW unfinished (not powdercoated) sets are ready to be shipped. If you want a powdercoated satin black set, you'll have to wait another week.
Prices RAW! will be as following.
1 complete kit for 1 seat €60 = $65
1 complete kit for 2 seats (SET) €100 = $108
Shipping:
Shipping costs to USA without track&trace €23 = $25
Shipping costs to USA with track&trace €29,30 = $31,80
These are the cheapest shipping options i can find.
Stay safe everyone!
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Mar 22, 2020 2:40 PM
by linen grey ghost
Product looks great, will wait for the black powdercoat version, have been looking for this solution for over a year.
Kudos to fabricator.
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters
Posted: Apr 01, 2020 12:14 PM
by Trientjeh
Hi All, another update, going to the powdercoater tomorrow. I will take the costs of powdercoating on my end. First batch will be as priced above.
There might be a some delay due to lockdown because of COVID19.
-- Added Mar 26, 2020 4:44 PM --
Hi everyone, good news. All sets are powdercoated satin black and ready to ship.
Prefered payment method will be PayPal.
If you'd like to buy one or a set. Please PM me, that way it is more organized for me.
I will give some payment instructions and (like shipping addres etc).
Will also include a instruction manual for installation.
Prices:
1 complete kit for 1 seat €60 = $65
1 complete kit for 2 seats (SET) €100 = $108
Shipping:
Shipping costs to USA without track&trace €23 = $25
Shipping costs to USA with track&trace €29,30 = $31,80
Have a nice day!
-- Added Apr 03, 2020 2:09 PM --
Few sets shipped already. If anyone wants a set, just drop me a PM
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters - Ready to ship!
Posted: Apr 08, 2020 12:56 PM
by BenGerman
I’ll take a set. PMd
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters - Ready to ship!
Posted: Apr 10, 2020 12:05 PM
by Trientjeh
Sent out another few sets today!
I have about 14 sets left!
Enjoy easter all.
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters - Ready to ship!
Posted: Apr 10, 2020 12:13 PM
by RonW
Just out of curiosity, could these be used to mount an E28 seat in an E30?
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters - Ready to ship!
Posted: May 04, 2020 12:41 PM
by Trientjeh
@RonW
I haven't tried, but i think they don't.
-- Added Apr 16, 2020 3:48 PM --
Another few sets shipped out!
If anyone still wants to grab a set, be quick. Don't think i'll be making another batch.
-- Added Apr 18, 2020 9:45 AM --
Another picture for whats included for 1 seat.
-- Added Apr 27, 2020 1:37 PM --
Due to COVID19, Shipping/parcel companys have decided to raise shipping costs to the USA. So sadly, i am forced to raise shipping costs as well. With a different courier, shipping costs vary, between €25 and €40. Please drop me a PM for a personal quote to your address.
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters - Ready to ship!
Posted: May 06, 2020 9:16 AM
by JWT
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters - Ready to ship!
Posted: May 19, 2020 3:27 PM
by Trientjeh
Thank you JWT!
Still have a few sets left.
Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters - Ready to ship!
Posted: May 22, 2020 10:34 PM
by Haydenpaul1
Just received these, and just wanted To say that these are absolutely beautiful the quality and finish feels like a true finished product and everything about these Adapters feel really professional couldn’t be happier Thanks again!