Seat gremlins?
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Seat gremlins?
Hey guys, I know this topic is rather stupid, but I was wondering...
Is it normal for your seat to gradually recline over time without you adjusting it??? Every few weeks I notice the steering wheel is getting further away and I have to "unrecline" (that's what Microsoft would've called it) a few cranks. Anyway, I certainly can live with it, but the thought pops in my head - is this normal or does my seat have a flaw rendering it unsafe (like it'll snap in a wreck or something).
Your thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks.
Is it normal for your seat to gradually recline over time without you adjusting it??? Every few weeks I notice the steering wheel is getting further away and I have to "unrecline" (that's what Microsoft would've called it) a few cranks. Anyway, I certainly can live with it, but the thought pops in my head - is this normal or does my seat have a flaw rendering it unsafe (like it'll snap in a wreck or something).
Your thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks.
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Hmmm, you said crank. Does your car have the wheel adjuster like some recaros? My 240Z had recaros like that and the exact same thing would happen. Its nice that they are infinately adjustable, but it would be nice if they stayed where you put them!
My 951 has the more traditional lever/spring/gear cog type of adjuster. If would be hard for that to slip without a noticable thunk.
My 951 has the more traditional lever/spring/gear cog type of adjuster. If would be hard for that to slip without a noticable thunk.
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Sounds like you're shrinking. <img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" />
Sorry <img src="graemlins/nono.gif" border="0" alt="[nono]" /> . Couldn't resist.
Mike
Sounds like you're shrinking. <img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" />
Sorry <img src="graemlins/nono.gif" border="0" alt="[nono]" /> . Couldn't resist.
Mike
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Mike, now that's funny. No wonder I can't reach the top shelf at the liquor store anymore.
AutoXdriver - yes, mine is a crank, and infinitely adjustable. Thank you, that's what I needed to hear. I'll just write this off as one more thing that adds "character" to my car.
AutoXdriver - yes, mine is a crank, and infinitely adjustable. Thank you, that's what I needed to hear. I'll just write this off as one more thing that adds "character" to my car.
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While we're talking about seats, has anyone figured out a good way to add lumbar support to our original 944 seats? Mine have a lot of "character" too - the kind that will give you a backache.
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[quote] has anyone figured out a good way to add lumbar support <hr></blockquote>This remind me of my "good old" beetle years...
Take seat out
Take back off from the seat (be carefull not to kill the mechanism, it probably involves hammering out a conical pin at the transaxle side - inside and pulling the shaft that goes through, releasing the complete mechanism. It might be advisable to look carefully and mark the items first in order to minimise on "left over parts" after re-assembly)
Take out the levers and rims for the lock mechanism (pull and do not lose the clamp springs that hold the **** to the lever)
Undo upholstry (clips / hooks on bottom)and lift as required
Stuff it as desired / required BEHIND the original material.
Re-install in reversed order
The proper material can be found on any salvage yard handling VW seats. You need the back of one "salvaged" seat per seat to be re-done
TakeCare
Take seat out
Take back off from the seat (be carefull not to kill the mechanism, it probably involves hammering out a conical pin at the transaxle side - inside and pulling the shaft that goes through, releasing the complete mechanism. It might be advisable to look carefully and mark the items first in order to minimise on "left over parts" after re-assembly)
Take out the levers and rims for the lock mechanism (pull and do not lose the clamp springs that hold the **** to the lever)
Undo upholstry (clips / hooks on bottom)and lift as required
Stuff it as desired / required BEHIND the original material.
Re-install in reversed order
The proper material can be found on any salvage yard handling VW seats. You need the back of one "salvaged" seat per seat to be re-done
TakeCare
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Thank you, Hans... That's the first explanation I've heard for how to add lumbar support to these seats! I will try it soon. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
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Hi Sean, youre welcome.
Might want to have a look at the seats first before you pull them out. Might save you some time & hassle. Looked at mine yesterday evening and found a couple of bolts behind plastic covers. Expect them to connect the back to the seat part. My seats are the "Recaro standard" for 951 though.
The filling material to use is the "coconut hair woven whool type stuff" found in the back of the older (pre '85's) types of VW Golf / Dasher seats.
TakeCare
Might want to have a look at the seats first before you pull them out. Might save you some time & hassle. Looked at mine yesterday evening and found a couple of bolts behind plastic covers. Expect them to connect the back to the seat part. My seats are the "Recaro standard" for 951 though.
The filling material to use is the "coconut hair woven whool type stuff" found in the back of the older (pre '85's) types of VW Golf / Dasher seats.
TakeCare