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I completely understand that producing parts for the Viper, a small niche market, is tough and expensive to do. I get it. But I have to call b.s. on this seat lowering kit for $451. I once saw this kit being sold on eBay about 6 years ago for $200+. I studied it and figured out how it was built. I figured some ebay hack was ripping people off so I built my own. This kit has no more than $40 in materials.I made the same version but with a 1.50" that's adjustable.
I purchased the same slider mechanism used on this kit from Summit Racing. It's also available here for $25. Universal Seat Sliders - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop
I purchased u-channel aluminum stock for a few dollars from my local steel shop. I drilled two holes so that the sliding mechanism bolts can bolt on to the u channel stock. Easy to do.
I cut flat steel stock tabs and welded round-bar stock mounts to them. Drilled and tapped the round bar to accept the OEM bolts used to secure the seat to the track.
I didn't spend more than $50 on this and had spare material leftover to make a few more sets. A couple of nuts and bolts. Nothing special and nothing that can't be found at your local box store.
However, I now see this kit being sold for $451.45? Seriously? $451.45 of which $25 is a pre-made slider (cheaper if purchased bulk). I call b.s. and classic example of Viper tax.
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Are people really paying for this? I'm in the wrong fng business.
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Even funnier, is that you can modify your existing OEM brackets to drop the seat about 1.75" and still retain fore and aft seat travel. It takes a piece of cardboard, a Sharpie, a Dremel and a welder. I think it's time for a DIY.
This is the same kit above except that the slider mechanism is painted black @ $339.95.
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I purchased the same slider mechanism used on this kit from Summit Racing. It's also available here for $25. Universal Seat Sliders - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop
I purchased u-channel aluminum stock for a few dollars from my local steel shop. I drilled two holes so that the sliding mechanism bolts can bolt on to the u channel stock. Easy to do.
I cut flat steel stock tabs and welded round-bar stock mounts to them. Drilled and tapped the round bar to accept the OEM bolts used to secure the seat to the track.
I didn't spend more than $50 on this and had spare material leftover to make a few more sets. A couple of nuts and bolts. Nothing special and nothing that can't be found at your local box store.
However, I now see this kit being sold for $451.45? Seriously? $451.45 of which $25 is a pre-made slider (cheaper if purchased bulk). I call b.s. and classic example of Viper tax.
Are people really paying for this? I'm in the wrong fng business.
/Rant Off
Even funnier, is that you can modify your existing OEM brackets to drop the seat about 1.75" and still retain fore and aft seat travel. It takes a piece of cardboard, a Sharpie, a Dremel and a welder. I think it's time for a DIY.
This is the same kit above except that the slider mechanism is painted black @ $339.95.
