Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Adjusting drivers seat height
#1
Hi all, new to the forum, looking for some advice please. We've just bought a 2013 XTR, absolutely love it . My wife finds the driving seat position a little uncomfortable, she finds that the seat base angle is making her driving position uncomfortable. We have tried different set ups, without success so far. Is there any way to tilt the base forwards ? Has anyone else had this issue ? Any ideas in how to fix this would be great, thank you.
Reply
#2
I had a similar need and solved it by buying a wedge shaped cushion that fits the seat squab. Got it from Aldi I think, but a back specialist shop should do one...
[-] The following 1 user says Thank You to cliffy for this post:
  • Macca79
Reply
#3
I've done 180k with a normal cushion on the seat,it soon moulds to how you need it
[Image: smokingdog-1.gif]

Berlingo First,75bhp 1.6hdi,58 plate....225k and counting.
Reply
#4
Not sure if it's mounted the same as the m49,but I fitted 2 x 1" steel blocks under the rear mounts and replaced the 2 bolts for longer high tensile ones.
Aldi over here in Australia has a set of 2 memory foam chair cushions on sale this week for $29. So I replaced the ones I bought 4 years ago for fresh ones.very comfortable. Our clark rubber stores sell similar product for nearly $100 each cushion!
[-] The following 1 user says Thank You to robfitzi for this post:
  • Macca79
Reply
#5
Not exactly related to seat height, but does anyone actually find the armrest of any use?

I'm of fairly average build but the armrest seems to be in the totally wrong position and is completely useless.
Reply
#6
I also fitted spacer blocks on my Mk2 van which worked well for many miles / couple of years ( eventually sourced new seats ).

Arm rests - When I changed my van for the car version I was really pleased to have arm rests but then having tried them I found them more pain than the worth of it, my wife as passenger didn't like them also - arm rests removed sharpish.
2007 M59 1.6 HDi 

Serieal Berlingo owner  Heart Heart Heart
[-] The following 1 user says Thank You to geoff for this post:
  • Macca79
Reply
#7
Thanks for the suggestions, I had thought about fitting spacers, although the I wanted to see if anyone else had successfully tried it first. I'm assuming you guys have fitted your spacers under the frame base rather than directly under the seat runners ?
Reply
#8
Yes that's correct to place the spacers under the frame
[-] The following 1 user says Thank You to robfitzi for this post:
  • Macca79
Reply
#9
My last Berlingo had armrests---never used them.
Strawberry flavoured windows  Dodgy
Reply


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)
[-]
Welcome
You have to register before you can post on our site.

Username:
  

Password:
  




[-]
Search
(Advanced Search)

[-]
Latest Threads
Berlingo 2007 1.6 hdi - intermittent sticky acce...
Last Post: Vossy1
Yesterday 04:37 PM
» Replies: 6
» Views: 306
Battery upgrade
Last Post: evdama
Yesterday 03:58 PM
» Replies: 0
» Views: 49
Wanted: 2003 M59 steering rack
Last Post: evdama
Yesterday 12:45 PM
» Replies: 1
» Views: 38
roof rack with slats
Last Post: BigVtwin996
Yesterday 09:22 AM
» Replies: 2
» Views: 158
M59 Throttle pedal
Last Post: Romahomepete
Yesterday 07:32 AM
» Replies: 4
» Views: 153
Fault Code B0079 Airbag
Last Post: Cumbrian
26-03-2024 03:06 PM
» Replies: 1
» Views: 195
Timing pin sets
Last Post: evdama
26-03-2024 11:50 AM
» Replies: 10
» Views: 265
injector plastic neck broken
Last Post: magoo1
25-03-2024 05:15 PM
» Replies: 7
» Views: 123
Multispace Forte for sale
Last Post: ffrenchie
25-03-2024 01:58 PM
» Replies: 1
» Views: 115
Spare wheel
Last Post: chrisl
24-03-2024 09:18 PM
» Replies: 17
» Views: 2042

[-]
Recent Visitors
Locations of visitors to this page

[-]
Hosting by

QuickHostUK