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Old 06-07-2008, 12:28 PM
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my passenger recaro in the s2 tilts backwards when drivin on my own. but someone in the seat it is fine. any ideas?
Old 06-07-2008, 12:31 PM
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The whole seat, or just the back bit?
Old 06-07-2008, 12:34 PM
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just the back bit its really annoyin as the seat is a minter
Old 06-07-2008, 12:45 PM
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My mates onld rs youst to do that it caused by the winding mechanism being loose so when you go over a bump the back of the seat bounces and winds itself back when sum ones sat in it it puts weight against it and stops in bounceing.
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can i tighten the mech up?
Old 06-07-2008, 07:31 PM
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not sure on that, my frst did the same.
Old 06-07-2008, 08:03 PM
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My passenger seat does it as well,lol
Old 06-07-2008, 08:38 PM
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mine did 2 pmsl.just got used to it haha
Old 06-07-2008, 08:39 PM
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can i sort it out
Old 06-07-2008, 11:25 PM
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Mine did it aswell, moved back slightly when no one was sitting in it
Old 06-07-2008, 11:31 PM
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MY cossie does this too
Old 07-07-2008, 05:09 PM
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there is a way to do tighten it, as my mate has done it to a few of his cars, i shall ask and get back to you when i nexty speak to him
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My last set of recaro's did it!
I'm sure it's something to do with a C clip or a washer but i cant rememebr now
Old 08-07-2008, 06:37 PM
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Like your rs turbo cab with the cossie kit any chance of a bigger picture?
Old 08-07-2008, 09:50 PM
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Thanks makaveli96!

It's beeing resprayed as we speak should have it back in a week or 2, i'll get some fresh photo's up as soon as i get it back!
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Mine does it as well - lol

If someone knows how to cure it I would love to know how.
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