DIY: You CAN lower the power seat!
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Great mod
Wish this mod had been posted before I bought my car. Because of headroom issues, I resorted to buying a base mode (manual seat, no sunroof).
Damn, now I need to start looking for another car....
Damn, now I need to start looking for another car....
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One more question
I've just completed this mod (with seat left in place). It went very quickly but In looking under the seat I don't see a sensor that I'd need to bang the seat pan to give clearance to? Attached picture from another thread. Can someone point out the area needing reshaping from this?
Thanks
Thanks
#29
If it worked, great! The sensor I was worried about was on the outside rail, and looked like it stopped the seat track from going too far. I could not get the seat back together without dimpling the seat pan.. However, I could not tell if it was needed if you did not take the seat apart.
Here is a picture. I seem to have forgotten how to embed it.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_YotTAsOuMrI/TO...r%20_03796.JPG
Looks like this one is confirmed. Thanks. Glad it worked, and glad there is an easy way.
Mike
Here is a picture. I seem to have forgotten how to embed it.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_YotTAsOuMrI/TO...r%20_03796.JPG
Looks like this one is confirmed. Thanks. Glad it worked, and glad there is an easy way.
Mike
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I've just completed this mod (with seat left in place). It went very quickly but In looking under the seat I don't see a sensor that I'd need to bang the seat pan to give clearance to? Attached picture from another thread. Can someone point out the area needing reshaping from this?
Thanks
Thanks
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The seat was left installed and the mod was completed with out removing it. No problems to date and I appreciate the extra head/helmet room.
#35
Just did this mod, works great! Pix are fine, just would have helped if mention had been made that they need to be rotated one quarter turn counterclockwise. Other than that the write-up is perfect! Thanks so much for the great idea!
Picture of what it should look like:
Attachment 162727
Updated picture, with some notes, some were confused...
Attachment 162812
If it works, take better pictures than I did. I took the whole thing apart, then put it back together this way. I really think you can do it without taking it apart, just be careful around the sensor.[/QUOTE]
Picture of what it should look like:
Attachment 162727
Updated picture, with some notes, some were confused...
Attachment 162812
If it works, take better pictures than I did. I took the whole thing apart, then put it back together this way. I really think you can do it without taking it apart, just be careful around the sensor.[/QUOTE]
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Just Did... Well worth it for a 6"3 or 6'4 with shoes person.... Funny thing no one mentioned that OEM bolt is 12mm. And you need you seat raised all the way in order to flip the bracket... would of been a big saver lol, almost thought it was not going to work the i raised seat and BAM, bracket flips like a pro. helps for a closed ratcheting wrench. or just a open or closed wrench will work.
and the new ones you need are going to be 1/2" or 13mm. as for washers kinds depends on what type you choose i chose "fattys" (aka the fattest washer so you dont have to use many) only needed 4.
If you go to Lowes its on Isle 16 in the pull out doors mustard yellow labled MM 0.8-1.25 bolt/nut/washers
one stop shop. so it cost 1.78 per seat..... hell if you are short i'd do it just as kindness for passengers...
Thanks for Everything my head doesn't have to be tilted anymore...
and the new ones you need are going to be 1/2" or 13mm. as for washers kinds depends on what type you choose i chose "fattys" (aka the fattest washer so you dont have to use many) only needed 4.
If you go to Lowes its on Isle 16 in the pull out doors mustard yellow labled MM 0.8-1.25 bolt/nut/washers
one stop shop. so it cost 1.78 per seat..... hell if you are short i'd do it just as kindness for passengers...
Thanks for Everything my head doesn't have to be tilted anymore...
#40
I just completed mine, well worth the 1/2 hour of my time. I went with two M8-1.25 x 40 bolts and four nuts. Using the threads on the (now) lower seat pan, and the nuts to hold the bracket in place, I figure it gives me a little room for adjustments.
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I finally got around to doing this myself, after a few strong words at the foam I just couldn't seem to keep out of my way I got everything done. And yes a ratcheting wrench would have made this a lot easier, to bad I didn't have any.
Haven't gotten in the car yet to drive around to see how it feels (it started to rain just as I was finishing) but I think I tightened the nut on top of the bracket to tight for my taste so when the weather clears I'll drop the seat down a little more.
I give this DIY difficulty a 2 out of 10, because it's hard to see what you're doing unless you sorta put your head upside down in the floorboard.
Haven't gotten in the car yet to drive around to see how it feels (it started to rain just as I was finishing) but I think I tightened the nut on top of the bracket to tight for my taste so when the weather clears I'll drop the seat down a little more.
I give this DIY difficulty a 2 out of 10, because it's hard to see what you're doing unless you sorta put your head upside down in the floorboard.
#49
Ditto, I'm 6.4, but have never had an issue in my 8. Probly cause I've got standard seats and no sunroof (wonder if that gets me more space?) Anyways I'm usually riding with the seat quite tilted back (cause I want to). But If I do have it all they way straight up, then I do feel cramped. Might do this, bet it works on a standard seat as well.
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Ditto, I'm 6.4, but have never had an issue in my 8. Probly cause I've got standard seats and no sunroof (wonder if that gets me more space?) Anyways I'm usually riding with the seat quite tilted back (cause I want to). But If I do have it all they way straight up, then I do feel cramped. Might do this, bet it works on a standard seat as well.
Now, with the information in this topic, I could upgrade to a better equipped model. Tempting...