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  1. ScottinBend

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    #8 ScottinBend, May 27, 2021
    Anything could be made to work with enough money. But no, those will not just slide right in. Different brackets and different floor.
     
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    #2 gopi.sandy, May 25, 2021
    Evo X recaros work for me.
    Looks nice and has adjustability. [​IMG]

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    #9 GokartPilot, May 31, 2021
    I seem to remember reading a thread about someone fitting F56 seats in a R56, I think it was on the other site. I have done a little research and one of my concerns was the height of the seat in a R53. People commented that the R56 seat was more comfortable than the R53 but sat higher. This could also be an issue with an F56. I wish I knew someone that had a F56 just to take measurements.


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    #3 offroadmini, May 26, 2021
    nice looking seat!
    i would assume based on that, these seats from an F56 could be made to work?
     

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    #4 gopi.sandy, May 26, 2021
    I want to say yes. If the seat dimensions fit inside the car then with a set of adapter plates it should work. I am not sure if the railings would directly bolt to the floor.

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    #5 TATTRAT, May 26, 2021
    I once put a couple bar stools in the boot. They fit fine. :D
     
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    #6 agranger, May 26, 2021
    Can we fit one of these old Isuzu Brat seats w/ the built-in grips?

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    gopi.sandy New Member

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    #7 gopi.sandy, May 26, 2021
    Oh he'll yes!!

    A jegs bucket would be a bargain also ..[emoji38][​IMG]

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    #10 offroadmini, Jun 6, 2021
    I've got a pair of F56 sport seats on the way to me. I am quite handy, but don't have testers, etc. I've got a local guy with a Porsche oriented racing shop that can probably install, them, but would love to on my own. Anyone know of a thread that details the issue? only thing I've found is an install of sparco seats into an R53.