Driver Seat Loose?

cpnslow · 02-01-2017, 10:48 PM

I've had my 1LE for 2 months now, and it's still amazing to me what this car can do. However, I've noticed that my driver seat has a very slight give to it, front to back, and I notice it only when coming to a moderate to abrupt stop. If I get out of the seat and try to move it in the same way, it barely budges. It could be normal, but now that I've noticed it, it seems to bug me more. Has anyone else experienced this?

SS 1LE · 02-02-2017, 07:35 AM

Mine hasn't moved, and I'm a big guy 6' 2" 250+, so if it was gonna move, I would make it move lol...

BradfordCamaro · 02-02-2017, 07:49 AM

Mine does that too. Reported it to dealer when I was in for some brake noise.
They said they didnt find it..... anyway.
I was in a rush so I will deal with it later.
The seat should NOT have any back and forth movement.
I will be asking for a new seat.

Iron Oak · 02-02-2017, 08:29 AM

Its not a one piece seat. Some flexing is expected. Especially in High G scenarios

BradfordCamaro · 02-02-2017, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Iron Oak

Its not a one piece seat. Some flexing is expected. Especially in High G scenarios

Nope. You can sit down without the car even moving and make the front of the seat move up/down, which makes the back of the seat move forward/backward.
Not a nice feeling particularly when you are coming to a slow stop or accelerating and the seat moves.

I know it is not a FIA approved Carbon Race shell but even being multi piece there should be no movement. It will only increase after time.

keon718nyc · 02-02-2017, 09:28 AM

My seat was doing the same crap. Slight back and forth and i know dam straight the dealer is going to say its fine. What i did was adjust the seat a bit more down and it went away. This happened to the last BMW i had as well. Luckily the position its in suits me fine or else i would have serious OCD on it.

Iron Oak · 02-02-2017, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

Nope. You can sit down without the car even moving and make the front of the seat move up/down, which makes the back of the seat move forward/backward.
Not a nice feeling particularly when you are coming to a slow stop or accelerating and the seat moves.

I know it is not a FIA approved Carbon Race shell but even being multi piece there should be no movement. It will only increase after time.

I misunderstood you. This is unacceptable. I hope you can find a resolution.

Provoste · 02-02-2017, 12:57 PM

I've felt the same. Haven't taken it in yet.

Glen e · 02-02-2017, 01:03 PM

Thread hiJack: how do you take the seat out? a friend of mine drop something down in between the seat and I can't get to it, is it just bolts and Undoing harnesses?

SS 1LE · 02-02-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Thread hiJack: how do you take the seat out? a friend of mine drop something down in between the seat and I can't get to it, is it just bolts and Undoing harnesses?

Yup.

SS 1LE · 02-02-2017, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

Nope. You can sit down without the car even moving and make the front of the seat move up/down, which makes the back of the seat move forward/backward.
Not a nice feeling particularly when you are coming to a slow stop or accelerating and the seat moves.

I know it is not a FIA approved Carbon Race shell but even being multi piece there should be no movement. It will only increase after time.

Also remember the OP and you have very different seats...

I wonder if it has something to do with the electric motor having some give in some way? As that is what controls forward/reverse movement, dunno...

BradfordCamaro · 02-02-2017, 04:19 PM

I would bet that the seats are exactly the same. It would have little extensions on the frame to support the larger bolsters.
It is a way to save money and simplify parts.

The motor itself would have no movement. It would be in the linkages. My concern is the bushings / rivets that connect everything.

SS 1LE · 02-02-2017, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

I would bet that the seats are exactly the same. It would have little extensions on the frame to support the larger bolsters.
It is a way to save money and simplify parts.

The motor itself would have no movement. It would be in the linkages. My concern is the bushings / rivets that connect everything.

The Recaro seats are different internally. Different suppliers too.

BradfordCamaro · 02-02-2017, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SS 1LE

The Recaro seats are different internally. Different suppliers too.

OK. I'll take that as truth for now...You do have one

. I honestly wouldn't know. But I am involved with automobile seating.
Things are done a certain way over and over again. Doesn't matter what model or year.

Who wants to take apart their seat? Lol

02-01-2017, 10:48 PM	#1
cpnslow Drives: 2017 ATS-V, 2017 SS 1LE (Sold) Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 101	Driver Seat Loose? I've had my 1LE for 2 months now, and it's still amazing to me what this car can do. However, I've noticed that my driver seat has a very slight give to it, front to back, and I notice it only when coming to a moderate to abrupt stop. If I get out of the seat and try to move it in the same way, it barely budges. It could be normal, but now that I've noticed it, it seems to bug me more. Has anyone else experienced this? __________________ Check out my 1LE on The Smoking Tire! @nickrgeorge

02-02-2017, 07:35 AM	#2
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Mine hasn't moved, and I'm a big guy 6' 2" 250+, so if it was gonna move, I would make it move lol... __________________

02-02-2017, 07:49 AM	#3
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Mine does that too. Reported it to dealer when I was in for some brake noise. They said they didnt find it..... anyway. I was in a rush so I will deal with it later. The seat should NOT have any back and forth movement. I will be asking for a new seat. __________________

02-02-2017, 01:03 PM	#9
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Thread hiJack: how do you take the seat out? a friend of mine drop something down in between the seat and I can't get to it, is it just bolts and Undoing harnesses? __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

02-02-2017, 04:19 PM	#12
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	I would bet that the seats are exactly the same. It would have little extensions on the frame to support the larger bolsters. It is a way to save money and simplify parts. The motor itself would have no movement. It would be in the linkages. My concern is the bushings / rivets that connect everything. __________________

02-02-2017, 08:29 AM	#4
Iron Oak Club Motorsports Track Op Drives: STI, Land Rover and future 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Maine Posts: 317	Its not a one piece seat. Some flexing is expected. Especially in High G scenarios

02-02-2017, 09:28 AM	#6
keon718nyc Drives: Challenger SP Shaker/Arcadia Denali Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 1,928	My seat was doing the same crap. Slight back and forth and i know dam straight the dealer is going to say its fine. What i did was adjust the seat a bit more down and it went away. This happened to the last BMW i had as well. Luckily the position its in suits me fine or else i would have serious OCD on it.

02-02-2017, 12:57 PM	#8
Provoste Drives: E46 S54 race car, 964C2 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 912	I've felt the same. Haven't taken it in yet.

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