seat clips

Steve Care · 26 November 2003, 17:04

It seems lots of the jockey seats are held down with velcro
Is there a better way of locking them shut.
Have you any details on where to buy some stronger fastenings/clips.

thewavehumper · 26 November 2003, 17:20

Protex the sponsors of Banana shark make fastenings. i believe there is a link on the Sharks website

http://www.bananasharkracing.com/ and look under links

Cookee · 26 November 2003, 17:47

They have a website www.protex.com and we use some of thier fasteners on the engine cowling and on our lorry - all stainless and very much recomended - they will sell small quantities as well!

Charles · 27 November 2003, 07:34

Looks like a good company Cookee, just the sorts of things I was looking for - cheers.

Steve Care · 27 November 2003, 07:46

Do you think we should have 1 clip on the fronf of the jockey seat and leave the velcro. Or 1 clip either side, As long as they dont get in the way of you legs or get caught.

Any thoughts?

Cookee · 27 November 2003, 09:45

Steve,

We use the prolatch on the engine cowlings, but you might consider the catchbolt for the seat application. It is an over centre fastener which also has a bolt action, this means it stops the seat from moving around. I think one would be fine if you mount it on the front, they even come with facility for fitting a padlock, so you can keep stuff safe!

Garygee · 28 November 2003, 17:55

Hi folks

Pretty sure its Protex Ribcraft use, and are on my RIB, current and previous.

Think they are great.

I have two types one locking and one catch release( you need to slide down a button before you can lift the latch.

I am planning to swap the 4 seat latchs to locking ones like on the engine, so will have 4 latching types going if any one wants them cheap. (Wont be swapping the other side though as both the latch & locking use the same ones.

Regards Gary