Seats - Too big for car?!
Seats - Too big for car?!
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stimshady

Original Poster:

1,323 posts

216 months

Wednesday 24th September 2008
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Is it just mine or do all T350's seats turn 'in' slightly... what i mean by that is if you stand outside the front of the car and look through the front window, the seats look as though they are turning in slightly, almost like they are too wide to fit in the space allocated to them!?

Targarama

14,784 posts

312 months

Wednesday 24th September 2008
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Yes, to clear the roll cage padding.

I took my seats out and removed the spacers TVR fit (look underneath - you will see them). They still fit fine and are now more level (although not 100% since the chassis/floor goes up a little on the outer edge. It has completely stopped that odd feeling you get of leaning on the transmission tunnel all the time.

Nigeyboy

96 posts

221 months

Thursday 25th September 2008
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Targarama

What has been the effect of removonving the spacers in terms of clearance or otherwise of the roll cage padding?

Nige

Targarama

14,784 posts

312 months

Thursday 25th September 2008
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Nigeyboy said:
Targarama

What has been the effect of removonving the spacers in terms of clearance or otherwise of the roll cage padding?

Nige
Minimal.

rfisher

5,063 posts

312 months

Friday 26th September 2008
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Get a Tamora.

The roll cage cramping inside the 350 put me off buying one.

That and the fact that I couldn't get in it without bending in 2 planes at the same time.

Is the 'in your face' roll cage really necessary in that car?

I'm sure I'm just a safe in a Tam.

piscola90

368 posts

226 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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rfisher said:
Get a Tamora.

The roll cage cramping inside the 350 put me off buying one.

That and the fact that I couldn't get in it without bending in 2 planes at the same time.

Is the 'in your face' roll cage really necessary in that car?

I'm sure I'm just a safe in a Tam.
Fingers crossed

astonman

839 posts

239 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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Whats involved in removing the shims? Do you need a ramp?I would like to do this mod.Simon.

Targarama

14,784 posts

312 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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I'm 6ft 5 and fit in a T350 just fine with no 'close' feeling from the roll cage. Its no different to get into than a Tamora with the roof on. I have a slightly thinner seat cushion which helps me (long body).

You just unbolt the seats from under the car (lie down and reach under - no ramp needed). Careful taking them out/putting them in as the bolts will tear the trim if you're clumsy. turn the seat upside down and you'll see what needs to be done. The spacers can easily be seen by putting your head in the footwell and looking under the seat with a torch.

astonman

839 posts

239 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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Thanks Trefor, seems like an excellent mod.Simon.