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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 07:05 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by dlq04
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There are numerous posts from people wanting to lower, move sideways, and raise but no solutions mentioned -- other than seat pads which is not a viable long term solution as it defeats the snug holding of our seats.
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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 07:26 PM
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Originally posted by Pueo


I agree on the seat pads. Though I currently use one, it's not only uncomfortable but so uncool!

How much height were you able to get and did you take any pictures?
I just edited my prior post to be a little more descriptive about the washers I used.

As I said in the earlier note you can raise it 3/16" (slightly under 1/4") using the existing bolts and 12 washers. Anything higher, you'll need longer bolts and will need to work with the limitations I previously found.

No photos. Sorry.
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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 09:00 PM
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because these are easy to remove, I recently changed my bolts out for different heads. I hope you would do the same.

I'll be bringing a few replacement bolts with me to TWS to give out to a few of those who need them.
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Old Oct 4, 2001 | 01:14 PM
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Update #2

After the trip to the Indy F1, I determined I wanted to raise the seat more.

This time I raised the driver
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Old Oct 6, 2001 | 04:10 PM
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Wow! I've had seat time and spirited driving with the seat raised 5/8" and can report it has made all the difference I was looking for. I think I VETC'd every gear at every opportunity for the entire drive. It felt natural and good, whereas before I always felt I was compromising my arms body language to shift and to drive. It doesn't sound like much difference in height but it sure feels like it. Honestly, I have not been this excited since the first time I VETC'd an S2k in a test drive.
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