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sph33r · 03-21-2003, 10:30 PM

A while ago I swapped S14 seats into my S13. Everything I read said they dropped right in with no reported problems. However, after I installed them, I noticed that there was a decrease in leg room. A quick look told me that the S14 seat was hitting the seatbelt reel located behind the seat. Tonight I installed s14 seatbelts to see if that would take care of the problem.

Before I began, I measured the distance from the front of the seat to the clutch pedal.

*Please note, these measurements are just for reference.. they aren't 100% exact, I just needed to see if the belts made any difference*

The measurement from the front of the seat to the clutch pedal was 20.5". I then removed all of the S13 belts and installed the S14 belts. After reinstalling the seat, I measured the distance again and it was 21.5". The seatbelt reel stops the s14 seats from sliding back another inch.

After driving around cramped for a few weeks, this 1" of room makes a world of difference. I recommend the s14 seatbelt swap to the taller 240 owners.

rancid240 · 03-21-2003, 11:23 PM

Hmm...I just put s14 seats in a week ago, and I havent noticed the decreased leg room. I am 6'3", but I drive with the seat about 1/4 of the way up the rail, it just feels more comfortable that way, since I can bend my legs and they will have some kind of support.

masta · 03-22-2003, 12:06 AM

Pics?

sph33r · 03-22-2003, 10:36 PM

What do you want pics of??

03-21-2003, 10:30 PM	#1
sph33r Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s14 seats in a s13 - Findings A while ago I swapped S14 seats into my S13. Everything I read said they dropped right in with no reported problems. However, after I installed them, I noticed that there was a decrease in leg room. A quick look told me that the S14 seat was hitting the seatbelt reel located behind the seat. Tonight I installed s14 seatbelts to see if that would take care of the problem. Before I began, I measured the distance from the front of the seat to the clutch pedal. Please note, these measurements are just for reference.. they aren't 100% exact, I just needed to see if the belts made any difference The measurement from the front of the seat to the clutch pedal was 20.5". I then removed all of the S13 belts and installed the S14 belts. After reinstalling the seat, I measured the distance again and it was 21.5". The seatbelt reel stops the s14 seats from sliding back another inch. After driving around cramped for a few weeks, this 1" of room makes a world of difference. I recommend the s14 seatbelt swap to the taller 240 owners. __________________ ka24e.com

03-22-2003, 10:36 PM	#4
sph33r Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What do you want pics of?? __________________ ka24e.com

03-21-2003, 11:23 PM	#2
rancid240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 2,770 Trader Rating: (72) Feedback Score: 72 reviews	Hmm...I just put s14 seats in a week ago, and I havent noticed the decreased leg room. I am 6'3", but I drive with the seat about 1/4 of the way up the rail, it just feels more comfortable that way, since I can bend my legs and they will have some kind of support.

03-22-2003, 12:06 AM	#3
masta Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pics?