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jy116 · 08-23-2004, 02:41 AM

Anyone notice that s14 seats sit higher in s13s than the OEM seats?! Well I did... when I autoX, my helmet hits the ceiling. Maybe its hitting the frame from my dealer installed flip up sunroof... either way, it sucks.

There seems to be no way to custom mount the seat at a lower height, so I did what short bikers do... RIP out the seat stuffing... not all of it, just the middle section. It makes it a "bucket" seat... Heres the aftermatch:

No, im not writing this for no reason.... I have some pointers for doing this if others need to as well.

Needle nose pliers work best for unclipping the many rings holding the seat cover to the seat. Its a good idea to keep them on the seat in the open position, so when u reassemble it all, you dont lose any. No need to remove the lower seat from the frame, just take off the 2/3 bolts on each side so it can pivot out and you can access the clips. I put tape on the bottom so the foam doesnt crumble. It is about 1cm thick now.

The one CON to this project is that the seat cover has to stretch to reach the bottom of the mid section of the seat. Seems like sitting on a sharp object [keys] will break through the seat cover... So if you do this, sit carefully. The front bolster was untouched, so it is a bit higher than Im used to. Almost a "nut bolster," but bearable if you sit right...

PRO: the seat "sits" lower. The front and side bolsters are much more supportive. Time for some lateral Gs [i wish]! Its way cheaper than BRIDE or RECAROS! You can still be in stock class atuoX!

sorry no other pics, didnt have my camera while i was doing it...

holisticbeatz · 08-23-2004, 02:43 AM

Buy a new seat?

CreAziaN · 08-23-2004, 03:03 AM

I thought you took a picture of food, lol

240Stilo · 08-23-2004, 03:33 AM

Why take pics of stuffing and not of seat!? (sigh)

Andrew Bohan · 08-23-2004, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240Stilo

Why take pics of stuffing and not of seat!? (sigh)

yeah what the hell dude

nismo skyline · 08-23-2004, 09:16 AM

dude where the seat, oh and ur a hairy mofo lol

aznpoopy · 08-23-2004, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismo skyline

dude where the seat, oh and ur a hairy mofo lol

lol... after reading that i realized that weird thing at the bottom of the pic was his leg.

MakotoS13 · 08-23-2004, 11:40 AM

okay, good job on posting A pic but sadly you suck at targeting cause most of us are familiar with old torn foam.

pics!

S14Speed997 · 08-23-2004, 11:46 AM

LOL I am dying laughing over here...way too funny

BSeay · 08-23-2004, 11:57 AM

hairy mofo and you need to clip your toe nails...

Off topic but those two chicks in your sig are some girls i'd like to meet...almost like my girls here except mine here chug hurricanes and not OLd E...but either way they are both nasty as shit...

tastyratz · 08-23-2004, 11:57 AM

yea dood your a yeti lol how bout the seat picture?

08-23-2004, 02:41 AM	#1
jy116 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Berkeley, CALifornia Posts: 785 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s14 seat sits too high Anyone notice that s14 seats sit higher in s13s than the OEM seats?! Well I did... when I autoX, my helmet hits the ceiling. Maybe its hitting the frame from my dealer installed flip up sunroof... either way, it sucks. There seems to be no way to custom mount the seat at a lower height, so I did what short bikers do... RIP out the seat stuffing... not all of it, just the middle section. It makes it a "bucket" seat... Heres the aftermatch: No, im not writing this for no reason.... I have some pointers for doing this if others need to as well. Needle nose pliers work best for unclipping the many rings holding the seat cover to the seat. Its a good idea to keep them on the seat in the open position, so when u reassemble it all, you dont lose any. No need to remove the lower seat from the frame, just take off the 2/3 bolts on each side so it can pivot out and you can access the clips. I put tape on the bottom so the foam doesnt crumble. It is about 1cm thick now. The one CON to this project is that the seat cover has to stretch to reach the bottom of the mid section of the seat. Seems like sitting on a sharp object [keys] will break through the seat cover... So if you do this, sit carefully. The front bolster was untouched, so it is a bit higher than Im used to. Almost a "nut bolster," but bearable if you sit right... PRO: the seat "sits" lower. The front and side bolsters are much more supportive. Time for some lateral Gs [i wish]! Its way cheaper than BRIDE or RECAROS! You can still be in stock class atuoX! sorry no other pics, didnt have my camera while i was doing it... __________________ KYB AGX w/ dust boots $500obo... sadly serious

08-23-2004, 02:43 AM	#2
holisticbeatz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 988 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Buy a new seat? __________________ Trust and I don't mean GReddy.

08-23-2004, 03:33 AM	#4
240Stilo Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Age: 41 Posts: 1,160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why take pics of stuffing and not of seat!? (sigh) __________________ -Juan

08-23-2004, 11:46 AM	#9
S14Speed997 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 45 Posts: 527 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LOL I am dying laughing over here...way too funny __________________ I love signatures that aren't over 400x200!

08-23-2004, 11:57 AM	#10
BSeay Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 42 Posts: 634 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hairy mofo and you need to clip your toe nails... Off topic but those two chicks in your sig are some girls i'd like to meet...almost like my girls here except mine here chug hurricanes and not OLd E...but either way they are both nasty as shit... __________________ 1995 240SX SE - Sold

08-23-2004, 03:03 AM	#3
CreAziaN Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Milpitas (Bay Area) Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I thought you took a picture of food, lol

08-23-2004, 09:16 AM	#6
nismo skyline Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: American Gardens Building West 81st Street Posts: 927 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: nismo skyline Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dude where the seat, oh and ur a hairy mofo lol

08-23-2004, 11:40 AM	#8
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	okay, good job on posting A pic but sadly you suck at targeting cause most of us are familiar with old torn foam. pics!

08-23-2004, 11:57 AM	#11
tastyratz Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nh Posts: 995 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	yea dood your a yeti lol how bout the seat picture?