I was just wondering with the rash of stolen seats lately, if anyone would be interested in seat locks for their Evo?


I HAVE NOT LOOKED INTO WHAT IS REQUIRED (minimums) from the company.

Back in my S2000 days this was a huge epidemic, and unfortunatley it is now bleeding into our community.


Just wanted to see if there was interest before I made calls and made an *** of myself.


Very simple and effective design.




The original design was called "Kodokan Seat Locks" , requested by Pete.



************UPDATE 07/13/09**************************

I am really sorry guys, they just got back to me today.





Bill,



We are aware of the seat theft problem with these vehicles. In fact I’m told that the replacement cost of each seat is $7600 so I can appreciate the need. Unlike the Honda seat lock bolt, this size is not a stock item so we will have to design a special bolt for this application. We are actually waiting for Mitsubishi in the USA or Japan (both are customers) to provide the drawings for this part. Since these bolts are holding a seat in place you can understand that they have safety requirements so it is important for us to know what the specs are. I can’t tell you at this point if we are going to be able to make locks for this application but I will get back to you as soon as I have some information.



Best regards,

John



John Mondo

Vice President

Sales & Marketing

McGard LLC

3875 California Rd

Orchard Park, NY 14127

*************** UPDATE 07/14/09 *****************************

Bill,

Thank you for offering to send in your seat bolts, we already have a sample bolt we ordered from the local dealer. We would like to get the drawings (blueprints) from Mitsubishi because they will contain all of the critical dimensions and material specifications. We will try to move things along as quickly as possible. Thanks for your interest. John



John Mondo

Vice President

Sales & Marketing

McGard LLC

3875 California Rd

Orchard Park, NY 14127

 

good idea. never heard of it

 

Yup, having an S2000 it was a double whammy. Not only are your seats stolen, but your top was ripped too. This was a blessing for us when he came out with it.


Now all you had to do is replace the top after they ripped it open and realized they could not steal your seats.

 

It's good idea I'm sure there would be plenty of people interested in this especially the folks with Bride or any aftermarket seats.

 

Planning on having recaro recover my seats or going with Bride's. Highly interested.

 

on second thought why not just buy an alarm? we dont have convertibles...

 

Maybe somebody can buy cheap seat covers and cover the seats before you leave the car unattended.

Just an idea.


Sad that people are stealing seats.

 

Believe me, an alarm is ONLY a deterrent.


Friends car was armed with a Viper alarm w/ motion sensors. He heard his car start at 7:00pm and watched his car drive away down the street.


His Viper 2 way showed that he was still armed.

 

Yeah, but they know whats under those covers.

 

I had those on my S2 back in the day. I would get a set. Would def slow down a would be thief thats for sure. I'm not sure if the Evo and S was same thread pitch or not. I was gonna buy a set and if they didnt work I was going to just modify them to fit.

 

Like I said in another post, I would/will be definitely interested in them when I get my Evo.

 

rev - we would also ask you become a vendor with IB to do this if you do it. Contact IB Advertising for information.

 

So, instead of stolen seats you end up with ones with cuts or screwdriver stab wounds?

 

I like em. Not sure how much I'd pay for them but a great idea none the less

 

You know this is how I look at it. Its not going to stop someone from breaking into your causing you to have fix stuff anyway. The way I look at it its going to ruin their day as well so why not....you've already screwed with my car......if you don't get to walk away with the prize then its a lose lose for both pf us. I'll probably still need to have the seats fixed/replaced but at least those b@st@rds didn't get what they came for.....I hate thieves.