E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters - Ready to ship!

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Trientjeh
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E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters - Ready to ship!

Post 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!

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If anyone would be interested, please let me know by a comment on this post.

Best regards,

Bastiaan
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benloveless1
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Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters

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I’m in for a set
linen grey ghost
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Post by linen grey ghost »

In for a set and you have a PM
objectgroup
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Post by objectgroup »

Would go for a black powder coated set.
dmp55
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Post by dmp55 »

I'd be interested in a set, thanks!
John C
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Post by John C »

Bastiaan,
Still looking for my quote on a black powder coated set.

Thanks,
John
Trientjeh
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Post 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.
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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.
John C
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Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters

Post 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.
Trientjeh
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Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters

Post 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.
Shreyshah1120
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Post by Shreyshah1120 »

Looking forward to getting more details on lead time.

Thanks!
Ken NC
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Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters

Post by Ken NC »

I will take a set.
THANKS for offering this to the group!
Ken
NC
Trientjeh
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Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters

Post 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
linen grey ghost
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Post 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.
williamtii
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In for a set of raw or powdercoat. Are these ready to ship now raw?
Trientjeh
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@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
glowell222
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Post by glowell222 »

I will take a set.
JWT
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Post by JWT »

I would also like a set please.
carlb
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Post by carlb »

In for a set as well.
Trientjeh
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Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters

Post 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.

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test5
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Post by test5 »

Can I still get into the buy for the first batch?
Trientjeh
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Post 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,

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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!
linen grey ghost
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Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters

Post 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.
Trientjeh
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Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters

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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.
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-- Added Mar 26, 2020 4:44 PM --

Hi everyone, good news. All sets are powdercoated satin black and ready to ship.

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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
BenGerman
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Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters - Ready to ship!

Post by BenGerman »

I’ll take a set. PMd
Trientjeh
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Re: E30 seats into E28 chassis adapters - Ready to ship!

Post by Trientjeh »

Sent out another few sets today!
I have about 14 sets left!
Enjoy easter all.
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