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Re: billy's plans built sonex 1735

Postby DCASonex » Thu Oct 11, 2018 1:39 pm

Depends on your legs, and seat option. Made mine just deep enough to house standard circuit breakers, 1-5/8 or 1-3/4" if memory is correct.

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Re: billy's plans built sonex 1735

Postby Rofomoto » Thu Oct 11, 2018 5:14 pm

DCASonex wrote:Depends on your legs, and seat option. Made mine just deep enough to house standard circuit breakers, 1-5/8 or 1-3/4" if memory is correct.

David A.

Thanx Dave. Is your seat lowered?
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Re: billy's plans built sonex 1735

Postby WesRagle » Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:12 pm

Hi Billy,

I'm not Dave but ... I lowered the seat in my Sonex. Then I sat in it and *did not* like it. Changed back to standard seat. If you lower the seat your knees end up higher I think. That means less sub panel space.

YMMV.

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Re: billy's plans built sonex 1735

Postby Rofomoto » Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:24 pm

WesRagle wrote:Hi Billy,

I'm not Dave but ... I lowered the seat in my Sonex. Then I sat in it and *did not* like it. Changed back to standard seat. If you lower the seat your knees end up higher I think. That means less sub panel space.

YMMV.

Wes

I agree Wes. I’m 5’11 and did not lower the seat. So I think 1 1/2” lower panel is it.
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Re: billy's plans built sonex 1735

Postby DCASonex » Fri Oct 12, 2018 8:21 am

Bill,

Mine does not have the lowered seat, but my legs are short. (Not so short that knuckles drag on ground) Lowered seat puts one's butt further back and you end up sitting straighter, but I am long in the waist and wanted a more reclining position. Also have custom contoured seat back upholstery that puts butt further forward, and with Clarity Aloft's head set, I just clear the canopy. For me, the notched seat back support of the B model looks like an improvement that could be incorporated into the A series if needed.

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Re: billy's plans built sonex 1735

Postby Rofomoto » Sun Oct 14, 2018 9:54 am

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Re: billy's plans built sonex 1735

Postby racaldwell » Mon Oct 15, 2018 11:44 am

Here's a picture of cable diff. brakes. At least this is one way to do it.

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Re: billy's plans built sonex 1735

Postby Rofomoto » Mon Oct 15, 2018 12:21 pm

Rick. Great pic thanx for the help! Billy
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Re: billy's plans built sonex 1735

Postby Rofomoto » Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:55 pm

Welding time!!
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