Seat Bolts

[thewelsho]

Hi

As some of you know, I recently mounted bucket seats in the car. However, I had to take one out to install a seat belt clip. Because the subframes don't line up with the holes properly, the bolts have been damaged and now I can't get the seat back in. I tried the dealers but can't get them till the new year! I was wondering if anyone had these bolts lying around or someone could suggest an alternative...(B&Q perhaps?). Car is WRX MY06.

It is the FRONT bolts as the rears are a different size.

Thanks!

JW

Edited December 23, 2008 by TheWelsho

[paul555sti]

Any decent hardware store should be able to give you what you need, just take in one of the bolts to show them.

[thewelsho]

Any decent hardware store should be able to give you what you need, just take in one of the bolts to show them.

thanks ma' man. Just wondered if they were some sort of special metal or something

[dipsy]

B/Q have metric bolts .Whats the thread like in the captive nut in the floor .How much out is the subframe to the captive nuts to the floor slot the holes with a round file

[dipsy]

John for you high tensile bolts

[thewelsho]

B/Q have metric bolts .Whats the thread like in the captive nut in the floor .How much out is the subframe to the captive nuts to the floor slot the holes with a round file

Thread is ok in the floor - that would have been a real disaster! The hole on the frame is already sloted, but I think your suggestion to file them out a bit more is a good one. I'll do that too.

Thanks for the help - really, I am useless!

Edited December 23, 2008 by TheWelsho

[paul555sti]

Every day's a school day!

[fai17]

everyday is a question day!

[C_WRX]

...and how uncomfortable would that have been sitting on the car floor driving round to visit the relatives over the festive period !

[thewelsho]

...and how uncomfortable would that have been sitting on the car floor driving round to visit the relatives over the festive period !

The driver's side is ok. just the passenger's side. Still no joy. Tried the obvious options like B&Q, Homebase and a coupleof local hardware stores. I'm all outta ideas, looks like I'll have to wait til the new year until the stealer gets them in... all this for a freaking bolt!!!!

Cheeers!

[dipsy]

John is it a fine thread you get metric fine and metric course thread .The like of B/Q and the other places will not sell metric course.You would need to try a engineering supplier in your area that sells all types of nuts and bolts

Edited December 23, 2008 by Dipsy

[thewelsho]

John is it a fine thread you get metric fine and metric course thread .The like of B/Q and the other places will not sell metric course.You would need to try a engineering supplier in your area that sells all types of nuts and bolts

Engineeering suppliers... woudln't know were to start! Would a classic bolt fit it you think?

[DR Motosport]

They are an 11mm x 1.25mm pitch. That's 11mm x fine thread.

However 11mm isn't a standard size, it tends to go 8,10,12,14mm etc. So the chances of getting a bolt off the shelf in a hardware shop is Zero.

I may have some from a Classic - I'm sure they are the same size - I would need to check tomorrow.

But instead of a bolt, you could use an eye-bolt ( I do have some of those) then if you do fit harnesses for track days, this is where you would mount the lap belt parts. Fit 2 per seat.

David