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Re: Re: my driver's side seat just




Subject: Re: my driver's side seat just "snapped" on me - wtf?

The same thing just happend to me.  I took the seat out and partially pulled
off the fabric/seat cover material.   I then noticed, to my horror, that the
steel frame in the backrest(just behind my left shoulder when I'm seated) had
snapped completely through.
So, I'm really glad you posted this mail because I was starting to feel like a
fat ass for snapping my seat in half. :-) I guess you could weld it back up or
just find another used seat.  I'm still looking for a used one...Anyone in NJ,
NY, PA have one thay want to sell for $40.00 US (It doesn't have to be
pretty...just functional)?

Brian Potter
88 Scirocco 16V
98 Audi A4Q

David Liu wrote:

>
> hey all-
> so, i was driving somewhere when all of a sudden, i heard a "snap" in my
> seat. as i'm driving, i put my hand along the back to feel what's up and
> .... the top portion of my seat just snapped?!? (left hand side of the
> driver's seat) - my seats are leather (i don't know if this makes a
> difference).
> what gives? anything i can do about this? (i don't have time to take a
> closer look, but i'm hoping that it's a simple fix and not one where i have
> to buy a new seat.)
> any ideas?
> dave
>


Are your current (broken) seat material in good shape? I would get a seat from the junk yard and rebuild the back of the seat using your current material. The bottom and top halfs separate. Be sure to get a similar style (sport) to what you currently have.

I could elaborate further if you need me to. I have done this several times (not from a broken frame but to clean the seat upholstery)

good luck
and happy driving!




mark hausler
'81 scirocco s
'94 toyo 4x4
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