Seats

1. SaxoDave1971 Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15 Owned-Escort-Orion-Clio 1.8 16v-206 Gti-Impreza O

   #1 27th April 2011, 13:20

   Recently got a Vtr & when i sit in either front seat they slighty rock forwards & back,noticed this on 3 cars that i looked at,is it a common problem & can it be fixed?.I like the idea of going for a bucket seat of some kind but i have noticed the cable under the seat,is that for the seat belt pre-tensioner?.
2. samburton53 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Norwich Posts: 247 2002 Citroen Saxo VTR, 2001 Fiat Punto

   #2 27th April 2011, 13:23

   It is a common fault in saxo's, I've never come across a fix!
3. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #3 27th April 2011, 13:24

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by SaxoDave1971 Recently got a Vtr & when i sit in either front seat they slighty rock forwards & back,noticed this on 3 cars that i looked at,

   You mean just the back rest rocks forwards and backwards - not the entire seat?
4. samburton53 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Norwich Posts: 247 2002 Citroen Saxo VTR, 2001 Fiat Punto

   #4 27th April 2011, 13:24

   The orange cable is to do with either the tensioner or the airbag, not sure which...
5. SaxoDave1971 Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15 Owned-Escort-Orion-Clio 1.8 16v-206 Gti-Impreza O

   #5 27th April 2011, 13:26

   [QUOTE=johnr32;5275116]

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by SaxoDave1971 Recently got a Vtr & when i sit in either front seat they slighty rock forwards & back,noticed this on 3 cars that i looked at,/QUOTE] You mean just the back rest rocks forwards and backwards - not the entire seat?

   Think the entire seat doe's,though will check to make sure
6. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #6 27th April 2011, 13:36

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by SaxoDave1971 Think the entire seat doe's,though will check to make sure

   Ive never came across an entire saxo seat rocking, its normally just the back rests. You sure the seat is bolted down properly/tightly?

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7. SaxoDave1971 Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15 Owned-Escort-Orion-Clio 1.8 16v-206 Gti-Impreza O

   #7 27th April 2011, 13:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by johnr32 Ive never came across an entire saxo seat rocking, its normally just the back rests. You sure the seat is bolted down properly/tightly?

   Il'l look to see if its secured properly.If i decide to go for a bucket seat are they an easy swap (mean as in regarding the seat belt buckle as its attached to the standard seat).
8. samburton53 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Norwich Posts: 247 2002 Citroen Saxo VTR, 2001 Fiat Punto

   #8 27th April 2011, 13:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by SaxoDave1971 Il'l look to see if its secured properly.If i decide to go for a bucket seat are they an easy swap (mean as in regarding the seat belt buckle as its attached to the standard seat).

   The only issue is getting the right subframe. Apparently the seats from Imprezas use a vaery similar subframe, and slot in nicely. You might have to weld a plate on front and back to stop the seats sliding off the rails.
   
   You should be able to find aftermarket subframes to fit most bucket seats though.
9. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

   #9 27th April 2011, 14:59

   Only thing you can do is take the seat out, turn it upside down, and tighten every visible bolt underneath, thats what I did with mine and mine were pretty solid after.