Expanding seat foam?
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Expanding seat foam?
Hey guys, I'm looking for some expanding foam to fit a smaller driver into a bigger seat. I'm working on this lemons car and we have 4 big/medium drivers and one twig. I know there is some type of foam that is safe to use but I can't for the life of me find any or do I even know what it is called. If anyone has any ideas it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
edit: I have found stuff called Demon Tweaks and Real Essentials but it is all sold in the UK. I can't seem to find anyone selling it in the US.
Thanks
edit: I have found stuff called Demon Tweaks and Real Essentials but it is all sold in the UK. I can't seem to find anyone selling it in the US.
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If you're using a aluminum seat, I'd suggest you look at the type of bead foam kit that I used in my 350Z GT3 racecar. They use the same grade of collapsable beads used in the liners of race helmets. Here's a link to where I purchased my kit: http://www.baldspotsports.com/
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That is the best stuff to use for a foam seat. One thing to keep in mind is that the more you use it, the better you get. The first time you pour one of these seats, don't expect it to live up to your expectations. It can be difficult. One option to try would be the expanding foam you get from Tap Plastics. The seat won't be as good as a bead seat, but it fills the need. I've had both in a carbon fiber tub Formula Renault. The bead seat was made by a guy who did it for a living and was great. The foam seats weren't as good, but they were 1/20th the cost.
Good luck,
Rich
Good luck,
Rich
#5
Originally Posted by GrandAm350
That is the best stuff to use for a foam seat. One thing to keep in mind is that the more you use it, the better you get. The first time you pour one of these seats, don't expect it to live up to your expectations. It can be difficult. One option to try would be the expanding foam you get from Tap Plastics. The seat won't be as good as a bead seat, but it fills the need. I've had both in a carbon fiber tub Formula Renault. The bead seat was made by a guy who did it for a living and was great. The foam seats weren't as good, but they were 1/20th the cost.
Good luck,
Rich
Good luck,
Rich
Thanks for both your inputs as I will need this stuff down the road. Right now its for the LeMons car and as such is a bit out of the price range we are aiming for.
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