Ever wanted an additional 1/2"... - LotusTalk

Bill R · 11-05-2009, 10:58 AM

...of rearward seat travel? This is a no-cost mod that allows the seat rails to move one additional "cog" (~1/2"). I did this on my '05 (non-ProBax) seat:

1. Remove rearward 3/8" of both seat bracket bases and shape the rear edge of the side plates to match the slope of the seatback (first picture). You'll also need to cut the right-side bracket base @ ~45 degrees to clear the console storage piece (similar to the rail).

2. Notch rear end of travelling seat rails that contact the rail-stops 1/2". Remove the "points" above the notch @ ~45 degrees to clear rear bulkhead (second picture).

3. You're done!

Every little bit helps

Michael F · 11-05-2009, 02:24 PM

OK, Now tell me how to get more headroom. I'm 6'3" and the leg room seams fine but I'm long bodied I guess. I need the seat lower. My new to me 2006 Elise will be to me on Saturday and as soon as I get the inspection done I will have to remove the sun visors and maybe rear view mirror to see out the windshield better.

Mike

Great looking mod!

Bill R · 11-06-2009, 10:32 AM

Sector 111 offers TALLrails which lowers the seat somehow, and you might search for a thread "Who has lower seat rails" here.

11-05-2009, 10:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bill R Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 34	Ever wanted an additional 1/2"... ...of rearward seat travel? This is a no-cost mod that allows the seat rails to move one additional "cog" (~1/2"). I did this on my '05 (non-ProBax) seat: 1. Remove rearward 3/8" of both seat bracket bases and shape the rear edge of the side plates to match the slope of the seatback (first picture). You'll also need to cut the right-side bracket base @ ~45 degrees to clear the console storage piece (similar to the rail). 2. Notch rear end of travelling seat rails that contact the rail-stops 1/2". Remove the "points" above the notch @ ~45 degrees to clear rear bulkhead (second picture). 3. You're done! Every little bit helps Attached Images

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11-05-2009, 02:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Michael F Big Guy in a little car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 58 Images: 18	OK, Now tell me how to get more headroom. I'm 6'3" and the leg room seams fine but I'm long bodied I guess. I need the seat lower. My new to me 2006 Elise will be to me on Saturday and as soon as I get the inspection done I will have to remove the sun visors and maybe rear view mirror to see out the windshield better. Mike Great looking mod!

11-06-2009, 10:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bill R Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 34	Sector 111 offers TALLrails which lowers the seat somehow, and you might search for a thread "Who has lower seat rails" here.

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