Autopower 6-pt cage & Sparco EVO seat

[supra33202]

I am trying to install the Autopower 6-point bolt-in cage & Sparco EVO seat to my S13 hatchback.

I installed the Bride Type RH seat rail already.

Right now, the Autopower cage's driver-side door bar is hitting the left side of the Sparco EVO seat.

Pictures:

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1) Change seat: What seat will fit in my situation?
2) Remove Autopower bolt-in cage. Ask someone to weld a custom cage.
3) Keep the Autopower bolt-in cage. Ask someone to weld a custom door bar.

What is your suggestion?

Thanks!

[OutToWinPAHC]

MAn that cage is beat up. I think I like option 3 for a quick fix unless you have 1500-2500 for a cage.

[hatedinthemind]

MAn that cage is beat up. I think I like option 3 for a quick fix unless you have 1500-2500 for a cage.

+1

[supra33202]

If I choose option "3) Keep the Autopower bolt-in cage. Ask someone to weld a custom door bar", I will have a hard time to get the cage off my car in the future. Not sure if there a easier way to un-weld it. That is also my reason to go with bolt-in cage instead of custom-weld cage. I already heard that custom-weld is safer than bolt-in cage.

My best option would be to get a seat that fits, but it seems like aftermarket seat is too wide. I need a seat that is 18" or less wide.

I am thinking about cutting the left corner (left bolster) of the Sparco seat. What do you think? I think there is a metal frame for the seat. Not sure if I can really cut that.


Thanks!

[bllabong89]

You could take it to any fabrication shop and have them look at it. They may be able to make the bar fit by cutting and welding some s*** together and still let you retain the bolt in style. Maybe re-arrange the mounting points on the door bar or put some bends in it so it clears the seat...just an idea tho.