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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by johng, Mar 25, 2006.

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  1. johng

    johng Formula 3

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    #1 johng, Mar 25, 2006
    my 1990 TR driver's seat only moves forwards/backwards with the manual lever. the three buttons on the side of the seat don't work. i knew this when i bought the car, and at first the seat position was fine, but after putting some miles on the car, i would like to fiddle with the seat. i am technically challenged so i'm not sure where to start. any help would be greatly appreciated.

    john

    ps. this is my first attempt at DIY maintenance on a ferrari!
     
  2. vincenzo

    vincenzo F1 Rookie

    Nov 2, 2003
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    #2 vincenzo, Mar 25, 2006
    John,
    Hate to say it, but perhaps your expectations are too high.... Mine (a 1990) also never worked very well. As I recall, they are cable operated and not too functional of a design. I've just learned to ignore it. Got the seat where I like it and and leave it be.

    What the heck - the car is fast. Who needs seat buttons anyway ;-)

    Anybody else out there have TR seat buttons that work effectively??

    Wish I could offer better on this one,
    Vince
     
  3. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 Rifledriver, Mar 26, 2006
    Mine do.
    They are cable operated and if you adjust them properly they will work just fine.
     
  4. johng

    johng Formula 3

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    #4 johng, Mar 26, 2006
    is this something i can do as DIY? i have a variety of metric and non-metric tools. will i be removing the seat? i would love to do this myself rather than send it to the dealer.

    any help is greatly appreciated.

    john
     
  5. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #5 Rifledriver, Mar 26, 2006
    Remove the seat and flip it over and have a look. It is pretty self explanatory.
     
  6. johng

    johng Formula 3

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    #6 johng, Mar 27, 2006
    ok, thanks. i'll give it a shot.
     
  7. Myhorse

    Myhorse Formula Junior

    Oct 31, 2003
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    #7 Myhorse, Mar 27, 2006
    very easy
    as a brief introduction to the testarossa seat mechanisms, just have a look at the cable system that operate the brakes on any men's 10 speed bike

    it actually nothing more than that

    IF you take your seats our that would be a great opportunity to get clean everything outof the car and condition them well
     

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