Back when I was originally building the Locost one of the most popular seats for them and 7 in general was the Cobra roadster due to it narrow width, so that is what we used, over the years since they seem to have developed a reputation for breaking their backs allegedly due to being designed to be against a bulkhead and not on runners like they are in my car.
My first set came and went due to this issue and the present drivers seat going the same way I thought I would have a go at repairing rather than trying to get a new or second hand one and maybe improve the situation at the same time.
The video shows what I have achieved today and more strangly the real reason they break.
https://youtu.be/T8ibkM1Mw3E
Cobra Roadster seat repair, plus their dark secret exposed
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Cobra Roadster seat repair, plus their dark secret exposed
Locost book chassis, Undergoing testing post rebuild
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Re: Cobra Roadster seat repair, plus their dark secret exposed
Well done it does look like a weak point has been cut into them doesn’t it.
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thats shocking considering their cost/price.....
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Locost book chassis, Undergoing testing post rebuild
Robin Hood 2B, keeping me sane
Sylva Leader, stuck to the trailer
Robin Hood 2B, keeping me sane
Sylva Leader, stuck to the trailer
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Re: Cobra Roadster seat repair, plus their dark secret exposed
That's a good find Rich, can't believe the poor workmanship that they use, so basic but poor quality. The weld and finish will certainly give you a good more few years and it looks so much stronger now.
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