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hey guys, so im out in the okanagan right now and went to go for a drive a few days back and leaned into the seat as I was driving and then all of a sudden got thrown way back like a rocking chair. I pulled over and looked at the seat and saw the metal bracket which holds the bottom rail to the seat at the front had sheared right off. I cant believe of all things that this would fail. Needless to say, what do I do now? I have taken some pics of the bracket and today got a very strong wire to hold the seat down for the drive back to Calgary next week but I am not too impressed with this bracket failing. Im not a big guy either, only about 180 lbs and 5'11'' give or take. Any one know what to do or have seen this happen?
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<<<Ben>>>
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Never heard of anything like that.
Do you have launch control?
I would say go to the dealership and say wtf? but in all honesty they are probably going to tell you to pound sand. Find somewhere that will weld it for you and be done.Comment
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Re: R32 seat, WTF!!!!
I'd say if you have the time go to a fabrication shop in Kelowna and get it welded. If you are in a rush and need to get home, than just strap that bastard together and drive home.GT3071R and more...Comment
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Re: R32 seat, WTF!!!!
Looks to me like the previous owner was a Fatty!
LOL.
PS. Time for some new seats bro!
Rob
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Re: R32 seat, WTF!!!!
I have to ask....what kind of seats are those? Bellissimo is all I can say.Chris - TR 03' WolfsburgComment
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Re: R32 seat, WTF!!!!
They are recaro sportster cs seats with yellow diamond leather inserts with yellow stitched swede bolsters. Droool!Comment
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Re: R32 seat, WTF!!!!
i will not spend my stampede bonus on these seats, i will not spend my stampede bonus on these seats, i will not spend my stampede bonus on these seats, i will not spend my stampede bonus on these seatsOriginally posted by Deuce View PostLooks to me like the previous owner was a Fatty! LOL.
PS. Time for some new seats bro!
gawd damn those are sick!sigpic
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1997 VW Jetta VR6Comment
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Re: R32 seat, WTF!!!!
Didnt Recaro Sportster CS's come STOCK in the European R32's?Patryk
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Re: R32 seat, WTF!!!!
That looks like quite the safety hazard... Imagine that happening if you got into an accident. Law suit anyone?
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Re: R32 seat, WTF!!!!
Since that was a US R32 the seat breaking makes sense...Name: Brent
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yes mk5's had a similar seat. They are much more expensive than recaro's though. around 8 grand for the oem set iircOriginally posted by P Arkus View PostComment
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Re: R32 seat, WTF!!!!
Take that strait to the dealer, that is a defect in the seat it should not matter what you weigh a seat that breaks in this manor is a severe safety issue. Make them fix it by replacing the seat. And if the dealer will not play go right to vwBeen driving VAG for longer then allot of the members have been alive
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Re: R32 seat, WTF!!!!
took the car to SCFC and was told that VW would not do anything as the car is out of warranty.Originally posted by toplessvw View Post
I have one more route I will try , but does anyone know any good welders or welding shops that would be close to macleod and 50th?Last edited by asp gti; 08-13-2012, 02:45 PM.sigpic
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