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  1. path

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    #1 path, Feb 25, 2011
    i am 5ft 6 inches and can only just fully depress the clutch pedal in my 88 1/2 countach

    i have put up with this for the last 11 years , but am wondering if it is possible to move the seat forward past its normal adjustment point by moving the whole seat forward
    has anyone done this before , and if so how does one go about it?

    i have also heard the unlikely story that it is possible to move the pedals towards the driver
    is this really possible ?

    thank-you for any advice
     
  2. ralfabco

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    #2 ralfabco, Feb 25, 2011
    The seat can be moved, and bolted to the floor.

    Try sliding down in the seat and putting a few towels behind your back ?
     
  3. path

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    #3 path, Feb 25, 2011
    thanks israel
    i have been using a small lumbar cushion for the last 11 years , and this helps a lot , but if i could just move the seat about 3 inches forward it would make driving more pleasurable

    how does one go about removing the seat , and how do you reattach the seat runners once you have moved them forwards?
    do you have to drill new holes in the cockpit floor?
     
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    #4 ralfabco, Feb 25, 2011

    I would talk to a mechanic. If he finds it difficult to fix, you may want to talk to one of the more experienced shops, that have worked on Countach autos. I cannot imagine, it is a difficult task to accomplish. Perhaps the seat rails, can be modified or replaced ?

    I imagine a few Countach owners who stand over 6' 3," are calling out all kinds of four letter words, after reading your thread. Just like yourself, I say make them even more compact :D.

    Ralph
     
  5. Chadbourn Bolles

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    #5 Chadbourn Bolles, Feb 25, 2011
    Real simple, just located the nut/bolt under the car and undo it.
    There are just 4 bolts/nuts per seat, no big deal.
    Chadbourn Bolles

    how does one go about removing the seat , and how do you reattach the seat runners once you have moved them forwards?
    do you have to drill new holes in the cockpit floor?[/QUOTE]
     
  6. deangpsx8

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    #6 deangpsx8, Feb 25, 2011
    Yes Countachs were built for short italians, just like me.

    I find having the seat all the way forward is perfect for me.
    I am also 5'6"
     
  7. path

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    #7 path, Feb 26, 2011
    dear chadbourn,

    thanks for this---i really appreciate this info

    please could you describe the process in more detail:

    1) are the 4 bolts accessed from underneath the car?

    2) having undone the 4 bolts , does this free the seat runners OR the seats themselves?

    3) do you have to drill the floor to make new holes , so that the 4 bolts can then be repositioned in a more forward position?
     
  8. mattymouse33

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    #8 mattymouse33, Feb 26, 2011
    I cant answer the details but I would have thought that a metal fabricator could make some lond brackets using the original holes rather than drilling new ones. Bear in mind any mod will have to be strong as ****.

    Bet when you do it, you wish you had done it 11 years ago :)
     
  9. mikael82

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    #9 mikael82, Feb 26, 2011
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    1. Yes, no need even to lift the car (13mm socket if remember right)

    For question number 2. and 3. are anwsered when you get seat out of the car
    http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u84/unknow82/Ct/3.jpg

    If I would be you, I would not make new holes to the car or seat. I would make brakets from flat steel (or aluminium) and weld bolts to it so it would fit car and couple nut so I could use original holes in seat.

    edit: Yes, just like "mattymouse33" wrote
     

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