oldguy668
01-29-2012, 05:40 PM
I used the now-discontinued fiberglass coupe seats on my first MK2 build several years ago. For the current MK4 build I decided to just go with the stock vinyl "Cobra" seats that come with the kit. I installed them with Breeze's mounting kit, which raises the front about 1.5".
After a couple of ten mile excursions, I realized that they are just not my cup of tea. My left arm is hard against the door, my legs are all scrunched up, the steering wheel is in my chest, and I feel like I'm sitting way too high.
I found and ordered a set of these, figuring I could push them back and to the right to give me some leg and elbow room.
7633
They arrived and look great, but they don't fit. The flat back, which would have been great, hits that diagonal brace near the door latch, so I end up with the same too-close-to-the-steering-wheel issue i had with the stock seats.
I ended up going with a set of old coupe seats that were on the shelf. They are a little narrow for me now, but I'm determined to lose 25 pounds anyway, so i should drop right into them by spring. It took me about 4 hours today to do the swap on the left side, and I'll probably do the right tomorrow night. I turned the Breeze mounts around to raise the rear and ended up with a ton of room to the left, and a better position for my arms and legs.
After a couple of ten mile excursions, I realized that they are just not my cup of tea. My left arm is hard against the door, my legs are all scrunched up, the steering wheel is in my chest, and I feel like I'm sitting way too high.
I found and ordered a set of these, figuring I could push them back and to the right to give me some leg and elbow room.
7633
They arrived and look great, but they don't fit. The flat back, which would have been great, hits that diagonal brace near the door latch, so I end up with the same too-close-to-the-steering-wheel issue i had with the stock seats.
I ended up going with a set of old coupe seats that were on the shelf. They are a little narrow for me now, but I'm determined to lose 25 pounds anyway, so i should drop right into them by spring. It took me about 4 hours today to do the swap on the left side, and I'll probably do the right tomorrow night. I turned the Breeze mounts around to raise the rear and ended up with a ton of room to the left, and a better position for my arms and legs.