Ford Lowers The Focus RS's Drivers Seat
Discussion
I read yesterday that Ford dealers can lower the RS's drivers seat by about an inch if you ask (& probably pay) them nicely. Has anyone had this done? If so, what do they actually do... sounds like a potential home modification if it's only 20mins work.
Apparently the ST & RS's seats are set at the same as in the regular Crocus due to type approval / crash test rules. If Ford were to change the height for the ST & RS, they would have had to have been re-type approved / crash tested. Given the daft rules in the EU, this sounds plausable.
Interestingly I never found the ST's seat that high (I'm 5-11), but I'd be intreagued to hear if any one has had the mod done as I might give it a go on the ST (assuming the same can be done) before the RS arrives next yr. Afterall, there's a little level that allows me to move it back up a bit if it's too low anyway!!
Apparently the ST & RS's seats are set at the same as in the regular Crocus due to type approval / crash test rules. If Ford were to change the height for the ST & RS, they would have had to have been re-type approved / crash tested. Given the daft rules in the EU, this sounds plausable.
Interestingly I never found the ST's seat that high (I'm 5-11), but I'd be intreagued to hear if any one has had the mod done as I might give it a go on the ST (assuming the same can be done) before the RS arrives next yr. Afterall, there's a little level that allows me to move it back up a bit if it's too low anyway!!
I have lowered the seat on my RS, its an easy job, 20 mins, 4 bolts. To be honest, i never found the seat to be too high even though i'm 6ft2, but thought i'd try the lower setting, it does make quite a difference & makes you feel you're sitting more in the car, worth trying to see how it suits you.
Gareth350 said:
I have lowered the seat on my RS, its an easy job, 20 mins, 4 bolts. To be honest, i never found the seat to be too high even though i'm 6ft2, but thought i'd try the lower setting, it does make quite a difference & makes you feel you're sitting more in the car, worth trying to see how it suits you.
I heard the seat needed to come out to get the inner bolts, if its that easy i might give it a go. S26VE P said:
Gareth350 said:
I have lowered the seat on my RS, its an easy job, 20 mins, 4 bolts. To be honest, i never found the seat to be too high even though i'm 6ft2, but thought i'd try the lower setting, it does make quite a difference & makes you feel you're sitting more in the car, worth trying to see how it suits you.
I heard the seat needed to come out to get the inner bolts, if its that easy i might give it a go. jackwood said:
Gareth350 said:
jackwood said:
Taking the seat out doesn't throw up any issues with the ECU? I know if you pull a seat out of a Porsche it throws up a load of diagnostic crap.
Mines been fine.BTW, any good Focus RS forums? Like RS246 for Audi RS4's........
Edited by S26VE P on Friday 14th August 14:40
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