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Seat vertical height adjustment

Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by Britward, Feb 16, 2022.

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  1. Britward

    Britward Karting

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    Rob Ward
    #1 Britward, Feb 16, 2022
    Hi Everyone,

    My drivers seat has perhaps 3-5mm of vertical adjustment and the passenger seat even less. Should I try to fix it, which very likely means removing the seat and replacing the motor, or is this just the normal range of adjustment? Or perhaps it's close enough to normal that it's not worth trying to improve it?

    The seating position seems really high to me, I feel "perched" up high, but again that could be normal. I sit low in my other car so it could just feel unfamiliar.

    Thanks!
    (1986 412)
     
  2. Ewan

    Ewan Karting

    Jul 5, 2015
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    Dorset, UK
    #2 Ewan, Feb 17, 2022
    Stop showing off with your 3mm of height adjustment. You’re making me jealous! There’s no height adjustment offered in my car!
     
  3. Britward

    Britward Karting

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    #3 Britward, Feb 17, 2022
    Well technically there really isn't on mine either...
     
  4. Al Campbell

    Al Campbell Formula Junior
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    Nov 22, 2013
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    #4 Al Campbell, Feb 17, 2022
    The drivers seat was higher than the passengers in one of my 400i's when I got it. There were 30mm spacers under the seat mounts - must have had a short owner at some stage.
     
  5. 360modena2003

    360modena2003 Formula 3

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    #5 360modena2003, Feb 17, 2022
    There is a lever underneath the seat, not sure what its function is, but that could be the height adjustment?

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  6. Il Tifoso

    Il Tifoso Formula 3
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    #6 Il Tifoso, Feb 18, 2022
    Rob, it’s been a while since I’ve adjusted the seat height on my 412, but it’s way more than 3-5mm. Make sure nothing’s jammed under the seat and or excessively gunked up / dirty.

    Did you get the car sorted yet? I’d be happy to get together and have you sit in my car if you’d like to compare. Shoot me a pm.

    Ruben
     
  7. Britward

    Britward Karting

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    #7 Britward, Feb 22, 2022
    Hey Ruben, NO, it's still at Dino. The main work is done, did the valve guides and powder coated the cam covers while we were at it.

    Drove it briefly last week with the bonnet still off, last thing to do is a new a/c pump. Most likely next week.

    Which I have said many, many, many times now...
     
  8. Il Tifoso

    Il Tifoso Formula 3
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    #8 Il Tifoso, Mar 1, 2022
    Ha! Welcome to the fabulous world of Ferrari repair shops!
     

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