Author Topic: Possible to lower seat? (Read 3161 times)

subsonic · « **on:** October 13, 2007, 10:48:52 pm »

OK, I am 6'4". I only wear a 33-34" length pants. I have a long body. Is there any way to lower the driver seat an inch or two? I have no sunroof so I am at maximum roof height right now. I fit, but it's tight. Kind of need to crank back the seat low rider style.

So short of welding a half dome over the drivers side, any suggestions??

BlackTieTD · « **Reply #1 on:** October 14, 2007, 03:18:33 pm »

scirocco and corrado seats are a direct fit (the adjuster might need messing with but the slider and secure pin will all work)....and they are height adjustable. and have much better bolsters.

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #2 on:** October 14, 2007, 04:17:21 pm »

Yep Corrado seats work well! I used a set in my caddy and it gave me more head room!
thanks Duane

subsonic · « **Reply #3 on:** October 14, 2007, 04:38:27 pm »

I did not know that. Thanks.

GO
PATS!!

burn_your_money · « **Reply #4 on:** October 14, 2007, 09:07:12 pm »

Most mk2 seats have the height adjustment as well.

You are basically the exact same height / leg length as me Jim and I didn't have any problems in my 92 jetta with stock seats.

subsonic · « **Reply #5 on:** October 14, 2007, 10:35:32 pm »

My seats are not height adjustable. Front back and tilt. thats it. They are stock Golf GL seats, vintage '85. Nice shape, not a tear in them.

I fit, but like I said it's a bit tight. :shock: :lol: Wife was reading over my shoulder on that one. She smirked and gave me a pinch. :lol:

When I get out of the car I almost always end up with my hair squished flat on top. Kind of gives me the nice block head look.

burn_your_money · « **Reply #6 on:** October 14, 2007, 10:48:06 pm »

Quote from: "subsonic"

When I get out of the car I almost always end up with my hair squished flat on top. Kind of gives me the nice block head look.

Pictures? :lol:

BlackTieTD · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2007, 12:46:02 pm »

you can also use a height adjust base, and cover it with your current seat material if you have a nice all-matching interior.

Quantum TD · « **Reply #8 on:** November 14, 2007, 02:33:37 am »

Quote from: "BlackTieTD"

you can also use a height adjust base, and cover it with your current seat material if you have a nice all-matching interior.

Yeah. It's not too bad to do. I do this mod on all the Rabbit's that I sell. I'm a big guy too, and I drive the cars I sell before they go. In an effort to keep the stock look, but add a bit of legroom, I pull the bases off of 1985-1988 Wolfsburg Jettas with the adjust lever.

Swapping the lower cushion cover takes about 1/2 hour. If you use Jetta bases, you'll have to pull the cover off the original lower foam and swap. Then reassemble.

Good Luck