Does anyone have any advice as to how to prevent the seat-backs from coming loose and hanging off the seat?
It seems to be a fairly common issue....
Location: Near Toronto, ON
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My VIN: Previous Owner of 5875
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Does anyone have any advice as to how to prevent the seat-backs from coming loose and hanging off the seat?
It seems to be a fairly common issue....
Previous Owner of 5875 - 1981/Grey/5-Speed/Grooved Hood
Location: Camden, Arkansas
Posts: 347
My VIN: 04915
You're right, it's a common issue. When I replaced my seats the seat backs would not stay secured until I took the seats out and made darn sure I had the backs positioned as far into the retaining brackets as they would go, especially the top one. When the backs are pushed all the way up in position and secured they will stay on ... believe it or not!
Jack Skeens
Location: Purmerend, Netherlands
Posts: 747
My VIN: 06513
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But to get to that target, the interior of the seat back needs to be intact.Originally Posted by Jacko
You're right, it's a common issue. When I replaced my seats the seat backs would not stay secured until I took the seats out and made darn sure I had the backs positioned as far into the retaining brackets as they would go, especially the top one. When the backs are pushed all the way up in position and secured they will stay on ... believe it or not!
You can make it stronger with two aluminum strips from the side to the top.
IIRC there's picture of how to do that either on this or on DMCNews technical sections.
Welmoed
Black D 1981-11 sold
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Mazda MX-30 (BEV) 2020-09
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I removed my seat backs and surprisingly, none of the judges at DCS even noticed.
Location: Orlando, FL
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My VIN: Former owner of 1098
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That's because as a general rule, we don't touch anything on the car. If we need to see a certain functionality, we ask the owner to demonstrate it. This is also why we ask owners to be @ their cars when judging is going on.
Brandon S.
2014 Honda Civic EX
2007 Volvo S60R
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particularly in the "Dirtiest Car" category ........
Dermot
VIN 2743, B/A, Frame 2227, engine 2320
I don't always drive cars, but when I do, I prefer DeLoreans
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No-one is to stone anyone, even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say "carburetor"
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Indeed.
Brandon S.
2014 Honda Civic EX
2007 Volvo S60R
Location: Orlando, Florida
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My VIN: 01643
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I noticed. It was one of the more minor factors that led to your award, lol.
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