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gshopper 01-09-2020 06:00 PM

Anybody stretched seat springs for headroom? How did it work out?
 
Sorry for the cross post... not sure where it should go.

I just got a 2019 BRZ with PP. I am a tall driver and might track the car, so I am looking for ways to increase headroom. I read that some members stretched the springs under the seat and got an extra inch or so.

I haven't seen a lot of pictures, so I am a little unsure of how much to stretch the springs. Or how to do so other than grab and pull hard. Did you use tools?

And how did it work out? Any regrets? I am interested in doing this but I would love to benefit from anybody's experience first.

Thanks.

Glenn

nullredvector 03-23-2021 08:46 PM

Have you made any progress on this or any other way of lowering the seat/increasing headroom?

scion fr-s 03-23-2021 09:09 PM

You can buy aftermarket seat rails. Buddy Club is a good option.

nullredvector 03-23-2021 11:15 PM

Aftermarket rails will accept stock seats?

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gshopper 04-03-2021 11:40 PM

Did. Stretched out bottom springs. Got a little bit extra headroom. Maybe 1/2 inch.

nullredvector 04-04-2021 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gshopper (Post 3419519)
Did. Stretched out bottom springs. Got a little bit extra headroom. Maybe 1/2 inch.

Any effect on comfort/support?

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sato 04-05-2021 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nullredvector (Post 3416193)
Aftermarket rails will accept stock seats?

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I'm new to the aftermarket seat rail topic too, so I'll just BUMP his question further.


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