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Finicky Seat Runners
Avoneer - 4/7/07 at 05:55 PM

They are being right arses.

I've bolted them to the seats and when I nip them up tight under the car, they don't want to run anymore.

Had a good play and it's because they twist when nipped up every so slightly - approx 1mm - but it makes all the difference.

Any suggestions?

Pat...


tegwin - 4/7/07 at 06:31 PM

I have the same problem on my car...

I figured if I put penny washers between the floor and the seat runners to give the slide a bit more space...it seems to work a bit better...still sitff but it does actually slide


Avoneer - 4/7/07 at 07:12 PM

Tried that at first as I thought the middle of the seat was catching on the floor of the car - but that wasn't the case.

I need to try and level them on the base of the seat as they both tilt in slightly.

Pat...


omega 24 v6 - 4/7/07 at 08:48 PM

Could you try to fit them up loosely with a bed of epoxy glue. the retap the holes and fit the bolts after it's hardened??


Avoneer - 4/7/07 at 09:15 PM

Good point.

Even body filler may do it.

It's just to level up as such.

Pat...


Avoneer - 4/7/07 at 09:27 PM

Second thoughts, If I use 3mm thick bar across the seats (mounted in-between the runners and seat base), the runners should have a flat plate to sit on - will try that tomoz.

Pat...