RLV Sprint Metric Seat Mounting Hardware Kit - Conical & Nylon Washers - All Sprint Classes
$19.87 USD
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When sourcing premium racing parts to eliminate chassis bind and secure your driving position, the RLV Sprint Metric Seat Mounting Kit delivers the exact clamping force required for high-G cornering. A properly mounted seat acts as a structural cross-member in your sprint kart chassis. If your seat shifts or flexes under load, you lose vital feedback and scrub speed through the apex. This metric hardware set utilizes specialized conical and nylon washers to distribute stress evenly across the fiberglass or carbon shell, preventing stress fractures while maintaining the frame's engineered flex characteristics.
Precision Hardware for Two Cycle Engine & Four Cycle Engine Karts
Whether you are tuning a high-revving two cycle engine or dialing in the momentum-focused line of a four cycle engine class, chassis harmony is critical. The RLV metric kit ensures your seat is locked into the exact millimeter, allowing the chassis to twist and grip exactly as the manufacturer intended. The included flat head cap screws (FHCS) sit flush against the seat interior, ensuring your rib protector doesn't catch on exposed bolt heads during aggressive weight transfers.
Complement Your Go Kart Brake Kit & Chassis Setup
Upgrading your seat hardware is just as crucial as installing a new go kart brake kit or executing a go kart steering wheel upgrade. Every point of contact between the driver and the kart must be rigid and responsive. This kit provides the exact metric dimensions required by modern European and domestic sprint frames, speeding up your pit-side adjustments and ensuring your setup remains consistent from practice to the final lap.
- Metric Flat Head Cap Screws: Includes two long and two short FHCS bolts for versatile, flush-fit positioning.
- Plastic Conical Washers: Four angled washers designed to adapt to the seat's natural curve, ensuring stress-free mounting.
- Nylon Seat Washers: Eight high-density nylon washers that prevent fiberglass scratching and eliminate slippage under load.
- Vibration Damping: Engineered to absorb track harmonics, keeping the driver focused and reducing fatigue.
- Chassis Integrity: Acts as a structural reinforcement, optimizing the torsional stiffness of your sprint frame.
- Universal Metric Fit: Perfectly aligns with standard international frame tabs and mounting points.
- Nylon Lock Nuts: Prevents hardware from backing out during intense racing conditions and heavy vibrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is it important to use conical and nylon washers for my seat?
A: The conical washers allow the hardware to sit flush against the curved surface of the seat, while the nylon washers prevent the bolt heads from cracking the fiberglass or carbon fiber shell. This combination ensures a secure fit without creating stress points that lead to fractures.
Q: Will this kit fit my specific sprint kart chassis?
A: Yes, this is a universal metric hardware kit designed to fit standard international frame tabs and mounting points found on almost all modern European and domestic sprint kart chassis.
Q: How does seat mounting affect my kart's handling?
A: Your seat acts as a structural cross-member. If the seat is loose or flexes incorrectly, you lose chassis feedback and speed through corners. This kit ensures the seat is locked rigidly, allowing the chassis to flex and grip exactly as the manufacturer intended.
Q: Should I use thread locker on these bolts?
A: While the included nylon lock nuts are designed to prevent backing out under vibration, many racers choose to use a small amount of medium-strength thread locker on the flat head cap screws for extra peace of mind during high-G cornering.