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RRS front seats into D3
Well, after 2.5 yrs and over 50k miles, I still cant get comfy in my D3 S seats, even after the seat base update (larger, firmer side bolsters).
So...as the D3 and RRS share the same floorpan, I'm guessing that seat mounting points are likely to be in the same place, such that a RRS seat, including its frame, would probably fit a D3. I've seen a couple of RRS's being broken, just wondering if its worth haggle a price for a couple of front seats. Are all RRS front seats electrically operated (with RRS owners being lazy gits)?
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22nd Jul 2008 1:16 pm
parksie
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I can't get properly comfy in my D3 HSE seats either . The seat squab does not seem long enough to support my legs as it finishes a few inches before the back of my knees. I am 6 ft tall.
I had a RRS supercharged and found the seat great, so if it is possible to fit them in a D3 I would be interested too.
PS Not all RRS owners are lazy gits
28th Jul 2008 5:32 pm
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parksie wrote:
PS Not all RRS owners are lazy gits
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28th Jul 2008 7:38 pm
10forcash
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This is an 'upgrade' i've been considering for some time, the RRS seats are much more supportive especially offroad, the mounting points and the SMM are the same so it should just be a 'bolt out, bolt in' job
28th Jul 2008 8:44 pm
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maybe it can be tested with VA's donor car at the southern meet tomorrow....? Bodsys Brake Bible
How very dare you ......... but the seats are incredibly comfortable
Incidentally - if you are not able to fit into your seats I can recommend any number of diet or exercise programs to assist D3 05 SE (old one)
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28th Jul 2008 9:43 pm
BCP
Member Since: 25 May 2005
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Think it may be the "lack of padding" in we D3 athletes that's the problem
28th Jul 2008 9:46 pm
sclg
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Did anyone ever get any further with trying RRS seats??
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28th Feb 2009 12:38 pm
London Lad
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I would be interested in this too as I have always found the D3 seats really uncomfortable..
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28th Feb 2009 1:10 pm
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would the wiring be the same for the heated seats and also the movement of the seat?
ie one out one in
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Glad it is not just me who finds the seat less than comfy. The biggest issue for me is the lack of any sort of tilt mechanism. I prefer my knees to be slightly above my hip. Having been used to the excellent sport seat in my BMWs where I could pull out an additional bolster at the front of the seats the Discos are a disappointment.
1st Mar 2009 9:52 am
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Would there be a possibility to change the mount of the front of the seat to make the base higher?
I think there is nothing seriously wrong with the seats.05 TDV6 HSE AUTO 7seats, tonga green/alpaca, alpine roof, privacy glass, tow kit, wood kit, 20" stormers n summer, 18" in winter, fancy exhausts, rear seat ent., club fooked turbo!
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. The seat squab does not seem long enough to support my legs as it finishes a few inches before the back of my knees. I am 6 ft tall.
