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General Information => Upgrades (non engine related ) => Topic started by: subsonic on October 13, 2007, 10:48:52 pm

Title: Possible to lower seat?
Post by: 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??

Title: Possible to lower seat?
Post by: BlackTieTD 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.

Title: Possible to lower seat?
Post by: blkboostedtruck 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

Title: Possible to lower seat?
Post by: subsonic on October 14, 2007, 04:38:27 pm

I did not know that.  Thanks.

GO
PATS!!

Title: Possible to lower seat?
Post by: burn_your_money 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.

Title: Possible to lower seat?
Post by: subsonic 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. :)

Title: Possible to lower seat?
Post by: burn_your_money 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:

Title: Possible to lower seat?
Post by: BlackTieTD 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.

Title: Possible to lower seat?
Post by: Quantum TD 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