Re: my driver's side seat just

[bpotter@ptdprolog.net]

No, the material on my drivers has a 4" gash in the backrest as a result of the snapped frame coming through the material.  But it is somewhat salvageable.  That's a good idea for swapping the seat frame and saving the material.  My local junk yard does have a
seat so I'm going to give them a call.  Thanks for the great idea! :-)

Brian Potter
88 Scirocco 16V
98 Audi A4Q

mark hausler wrote:

> 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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