BEC - 16-12-2012 at 08:30 AM
While I was up to the wee hours of the morning last night, I was surfing the internet for all sorts of things to make my buggy better so....
Has anyone ever considered using a fiberglass racing go-cart seat for a buggy? Just asking. I know Van and others make beautiful seats.
I've seen school chairs used at WBB although functional and probably has nice back support....not the best looking.
indigo_wolf - 16-12-2012 at 08:38 AM
Fiberglass would be prone to dings and subsequent delamination on the underside.
If it chips/shatters during an OBE, you could end up with sharp bits in close proximity to tender regions.
Unless there is proper drainage, you could end up sitting in a puddle.
It doesn't breath, so it would be a bit of a hot box during warmer weather.
Similarily, it will store a fair amount of heat sitting in the sun.
ATB,
Sam
pyro22487 - 16-12-2012 at 10:17 AM
I was thinking about the bouncing. Without proper padding the thing would be like smacking your backside on the concrete.
BEC - 16-12-2012 at 10:40 AM
If it chips/shatters during an OBE, you could end up with sharp bits in close proximity to tender regions.
You had me on point #2
John Holgate - 16-12-2012 at 01:38 PM
I used a plastic boat seat for mine - drilled a couple holes in the bottom for drainage (although I tend to stay clear of the wet stuff anyway) and
put a thin bit of dense foam on it to improve grip and comfort. Spent 4 hours in it the other day and was really quite comfy - it was a pretty smooth
beach though.
