Mods to shift driver's seat back a touch...any tips?

AllHailKingVolvo · Mar 2nd, 2019, 15:25

I'm comfortableish in my 245 (other than the aforementioned juddering!) But at 6'7" tall I find legroom could be marginally better. I've been considering altering the position of the runners/mounting points of the driver's seat by an inch or so to give me a bit more wiggle room knee-wise...has anyone else done this? If so, what is the best approach to take?

Any and all advice gratefully received, as always.

Patrick Garland · Mar 4th, 2019, 00:15

Hi, I can't help you on the runners etc but you do know that the seat height is adjustable by way of a lever accessed behind the seat. Go into the rear passenger area and put your hand up under the drivers seat and a lever pulls so you can raise/lower the seat. Didn't know if moving this may give you a bit more leg room. Just a thought.

classicswede · Mar 4th, 2019, 15:55

My dad did a post 10 years or so ago on how I did his seat for him. Search posts from Mike Brace

AllHailKingVolvo · Mar 4th, 2019, 17:29

Thanks guys! Will investigate the lever and post!

AllHailKingVolvo · Mar 5th, 2019, 09:25

Hi gents, just a follow-up on this, I found the aforementioned lever under the driver's seat at the rear, gave it a tug and hey presto, I now fit comfortably! Very surprised and pleased. Thanks for all your help on it 😊

Mar 2nd, 2019, 15:25	#1
AllHailKingVolvo Ye olde Volvii galore! Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sherborne	Mods to shift driver's seat back a touch...any tips? I'm comfortableish in my 245 (other than the aforementioned juddering!) But at 6'7" tall I find legroom could be marginally better. I've been considering altering the position of the runners/mounting points of the driver's seat by an inch or so to give me a bit more wiggle room knee-wise...has anyone else done this? If so, what is the best approach to take? Any and all advice gratefully received, as always. __________________ Barges of Distinction: '96 945 SE LPT M90 '95 945 GLE D24TIC M90 ‘88 745 GL B200E M47

Mar 4th, 2019, 15:55	#3
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 17:58 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	My dad did a post 10 years or so ago on how I did his seat for him. Search posts from Mike Brace __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Mar 4th, 2019, 17:29	#4
AllHailKingVolvo Ye olde Volvii galore! Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sherborne	Thanks guys! Will investigate the lever and post! __________________ Barges of Distinction: '96 945 SE LPT M90 '95 945 GLE D24TIC M90 ‘88 745 GL B200E M47

Mar 5th, 2019, 09:25	#5
AllHailKingVolvo Ye olde Volvii galore! Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sherborne	Hi gents, just a follow-up on this, I found the aforementioned lever under the driver's seat at the rear, gave it a tug and hey presto, I now fit comfortably! Very surprised and pleased. Thanks for all your help on it 😊 __________________ Barges of Distinction: '96 945 SE LPT M90 '95 945 GLE D24TIC M90 ‘88 745 GL B200E M47

Mar 4th, 2019, 00:15	#2
Patrick Garland Patrick Last Online: Sep 30th, 2022 00:07 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Clarbeston Road	Hi, I can't help you on the runners etc but you do know that the seat height is adjustable by way of a lever accessed behind the seat. Go into the rear passenger area and put your hand up under the drivers seat and a lever pulls so you can raise/lower the seat. Didn't know if moving this may give you a bit more leg room. Just a thought.

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