Is it possible

TheJeanyus · 03-28-2005, 10:00 PM

to make the seat sit lower to the floor in an '03 Cobra? My seats in this car sit atleast 2" higher than my old '98 GT, and it would be much more comfortable if I could drop them about an inch or two while keeping my power driver's seat. Also, both seats need to sit at the same height (it would look uber-ghetto with one seat a couple inches lower than the other).

CrimsonRacing · 03-29-2005, 05:56 AM

I think you may be experiencing the same thing I did.

When I installed the new seat skins and foam that I got from Whit,I felt like I was sitting higher.Probably the fact foam had not beren broken in,but I can feel and see a difference in the seat configuration.

It may be that the seats were designed a bit different from'98 to your year model.

Other than shaving down the bracket at the floor I have no idea how you could lower the seat.

TheJeanyus · 03-29-2005, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonRacing

It may be that the seats were designed a bit different from'98 to your year model.

These seats are MUCH different than my '98. Maybe I need to take it over to Paul's one day when I'm off work and take them out. We might be able to figure out something.

joker · 03-29-2005, 08:41 AM

The seat rails from 99+ were different.

ChipR4cam · 03-29-2005, 11:03 AM

Have you adjusted them as far down as you can with the controls. I almost cant see over the dash with the seat all the way down

QWKSNKE · 03-29-2005, 12:21 PM

yeah the 01-up cobra seats sit way to high but I think it has more to do with the ass part of the seat being overall taller than anything to do with the seat track. I doubt you will be able to Joseph but it is definitely worth a try

ChipR4cam · 03-29-2005, 12:27 PM

In my experience. Trying to get a seat to do anything it isn't designed to do hasn't worked so far.

Shorty · 03-29-2005, 01:30 PM

just a thought, we have shaved the foam in motorcycle seats to lower the ride hieight. it may be possible a upholtery shop could do this.

TheJeanyus · 03-29-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChipR4cam

Have you adjusted them as far down as you can with the controls.

You mean the seats adjust up and down? :sarcasm:

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I almost cant see over the dash with the seat all the way down

Your seat must be WAY different than mine then. I feel like I'm sitting on the roof compared to my old GT.

QWKSNKE · 03-29-2005, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

You mean the seats adjust up and down? :sarcasm:

Your seat must be WAY different than mine then. I feel like I'm sitting on the roof compared to my old GT.

yeah the 99's do not have the 18" thick ass cushion like the 01-up cobras. I feel your pain Joseph, it sucks

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TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Is it possible to make the seat sit lower to the floor in an '03 Cobra? My seats in this car sit atleast 2" higher than my old '98 GT, and it would be much more comfortable if I could drop them about an inch or two while keeping my power driver's seat. Also, both seats need to sit at the same height (it would look uber-ghetto with one seat a couple inches lower than the other). __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

03-29-2005, 05:56 AM	#2
CrimsonRacing Comfortably NUMB Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ALIVE AGAIN Posts: 1,704	Re: Is it possible I think you may be experiencing the same thing I did. When I installed the new seat skins and foam that I got from Whit,I felt like I was sitting higher.Probably the fact foam had not beren broken in,but I can feel and see a difference in the seat configuration. It may be that the seats were designed a bit different from'98 to your year model. Other than shaving down the bracket at the floor I have no idea how you could lower the seat. __________________ '02 GT....just another money pit.

03-29-2005, 08:41 AM	#4
joker Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 2,452	Re: Is it possible The seat rails from 99+ were different.

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ChipR4cam You can call me mister. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plenty recovered. Posts: 3,518	Re: Is it possible Have you adjusted them as far down as you can with the controls. I almost cant see over the dash with the seat all the way down

03-29-2005, 12:21 PM	#6
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Is it possible yeah the 01-up cobra seats sit way to high but I think it has more to do with the ass part of the seat being overall taller than anything to do with the seat track. I doubt you will be able to Joseph but it is definitely worth a try __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

03-29-2005, 12:27 PM	#7
ChipR4cam You can call me mister. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plenty recovered. Posts: 3,518	Re: Is it possible In my experience. Trying to get a seat to do anything it isn't designed to do hasn't worked so far.

03-29-2005, 01:30 PM	#8
Shorty Pr0j3ct P1mp T1t3, y0! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere wondering why Crimson stole my avatar Posts: 2,022	Re: Is it possible just a thought, we have shaved the foam in motorcycle seats to lower the ride hieight. it may be possible a upholtery shop could do this. __________________ 93 GT----225rwhp/287rwtq--------1/4 mile= (but getting better)