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Rules on the seat pan in an FED?

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voxnut:
Hi All-

I was wondering if there are any rules that state the seat pan needs to be mounted completely flush with the frame rails? The reason I ask is because with the layout of my dragster, my calves rest on the axle, rather than the crook of my knee, which complicates mounting pedals. What I was hoping to do is move the seat bottom forward 4 inches. This would put me in a slightly more reclining position, but my legs would line up correctly. The top of the seat would still be flush to the top rail, and the bottom would still be flush to the bottom rail at the sides, just not the rear.

If this is not allowed, then perhaps I can build an aluminum insert welded inside the seat pan that will accomplish the same thing.

Thanks for your time,
Dean

rooman:
Dean,
       what you are proposing is totally legitimate as long as the seat is securely mounted.

Roo

voxnut:
Perfect! Thanks for the speedy reply. Will weld dzus tabs on the bottom frame rail to secure the lower portion of the seat.

Thanks again,
Dean

PSweeney:
any chance you post some pics of you're set up please ? I have the same issue, my pedals ended up high and I'll need to build in a raised floorpan to assist getting in and out of the car.  Think it's because I'm using a 33in tire.

dreracecar:
You can make getting out of the car easier by adding "pins" (5/8" tubing) at the windshield hight so your arms put pressure on the pins instead of the body/windshield while climbing out, Make them about 4" long and offset to the outer edge of the front hoop.

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