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10-31-2004, 01:49 PM
Is there any way on most cars to switch the driver and passenger seats? I know that things like lumbar that have turn wheels whon't be possible, but what about just the tilt lever... etc? Is this possible on some cars?
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10-31-2004, 01:55 PM
Just unbolt them and see if they are interchangeable.
Possible Problems: 1. If drivers seat is powered and passenger seat isn't, there would be no power hookup for the seat on the passenger side. 2. Controls on wrong side of seat. 3. Clearance between seat controls and center console. If you don't mind the adjustment controls being on the wrong side I don't think there would be any large problems.
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10-31-2004, 02:28 PM
I don't see why it couldn't be done. You might need to swap the rails though, I know mine are different from left to right.
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4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant) 2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red) No longer onyachin. 
10-31-2004, 03:17 PM
Also, the seats in my 240 (and others, I believe) have the seatbelt reciever on one side or the other. If you switch sides, the seatbelts cease to work.
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
10-31-2004, 09:28 PM
Controls and seat belt attachment will be the big problem I see. I think next weekend I'm going to unbolt my seats and see what I can do. My driver's seat is beginning to show wear, and my passenger is perfect. I want to see if I can do the ol' switcheroooo
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11-01-2004, 10:41 AM
if that is the reason i'd forget it... not worth the effort.
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4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant) 2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red) No longer onyachin. 
11-01-2004, 01:58 PM
taking the seat out should be a peice of cake. Just look at how they bolt into the car to determine if it will work. You'll probably have to change the rails up, which will be a royal PITA IMO
11-01-2004, 02:04 PM
just buy yourself some of those red and white flower pattern seat covers and call it a day
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11-01-2004, 02:18 PM
changing the rails (in my car) is a simple affair. the seat belt will be the biggest issue, i don't see how you'd get around it.
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4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant) 2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red) No longer onyachin.
11-03-2004, 11:24 PM
check out workman's auto on liberty, in downtown h'burg. they could reupholster(sp?) the seat for less than a 100 depending on materials and condition of seat.
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11-06-2004, 01:57 PM
condition is great, and it's black leather. Don't think it'd be less than $100...
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11-07-2004, 12:41 AM
If it's just one seat you want to reupholster, I don't think it will be that expensive, if you don't believe, ask M. Chase.
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