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Old 07-07-2012, 09:20 PM
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So I got a new car.
Nice car. Love it.
the problem is the seat is a bit low. I'm short so I can barely see over the steering wheel - I feel like an idiot. Seat is a Sparco - with only back/forth movement and a manual release latch. Not power/electric seat. No height adjustment. Basically like the S2000 seat. I think this is done to save weight.
Is there an aftermarket/performance shop I can take the car to so they can install some sort of adapter to raise the seat height? Preferably around mid peninsula somewhere.
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Some seat rails have multiple mount points in the brackets. What brackets do you have?
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Originally Posted by eklipz98
Some seat rails have multiple mount points in the brackets. What brackets do you have?
stock. The seat mounted directly to the floor. trying to figure out if there is an adapter to raise the height.
Not sure if this is something I can or should do myself. This is why I ask about a shop.
depending on the price and how easy this is I may just have the shop do it.
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couple of washers and longer bolts should solve the problem.
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The best S2000 shop in the Bay Area is Blacktrax Performance in Milpitas. They will be able to sort it out for you.
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thanks. Not too far from where I am. Will give them a ring. Wish I were taller
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A lot of people have a hard time passing track inspections in the S2000 because they are too tall. Be glad you're short!
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Originally Posted by thomsbrain
A lot of people have a hard time passing track inspections in the S2000 because they are too tall. Be glad you're short!


I have to buy new seats and rails to pass broomstick.
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Thanks again. When have time will bring new car to Friday night meet one of these days...


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