AP1 v AP2: getting in and out
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Honda did add the weight sensors to the passenger seat rails starting in '06 which would add a little height so I would assume that they also raised the driver seat for symmetry? For sure the AP1 driver seat rails are somewhat different than the '06+ rails.
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So the 06+ seats aren't PNP for earlier models... I wonder if the rail setup has something to do with what I experienced. I'll have to search to see if anyone has put the 06+ seats in an older model.
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Originally Posted by Hfreak' timestamp='1470098963' post='24030239
Honda did add the weight sensors to the passenger seat rails starting in '06 which would add a little height so I would assume that they also raised the driver seat for symmetry? For sure the AP1 driver seat rails are somewhat different than the '06+ rails.
I have installed AP1 seats in MY06 but had to swap the rails over to keep the airbag disable function on the passenger side, the driver rail was also swapped.
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OK, here's specifically what I noticed: In the 2000-2001 years, when I go to get out of the car, it feels like I have to step backwards to get out. Or if I turn sideways in the seat so I'm facing the door directly, I still have to step out to the left and the steering wheel is a bit in my right side. For the track it's perfect, for grocery getting not so much. I'm 5'10 and 165lbs, so i'm not a big guy, but I do have a longer torso.
The 2004, 2005 model years don't appear to have this restriction, and the 2007 is even easier. So I'm wondering if the change is due to the seat and the AP1 seats could be swapped for later model seats, or if there are additional changes making it tighter to enter and exit the early year models?
The 2004, 2005 model years don't appear to have this restriction, and the 2007 is even easier. So I'm wondering if the change is due to the seat and the AP1 seats could be swapped for later model seats, or if there are additional changes making it tighter to enter and exit the early year models?
Originally Posted by Car Analogy' timestamp='1470093458' post='24030123
There was mention of one of the ap2 changes being more 'shoulder' room. I was under the impression this was due to changes in door panel. Perhaps thos accounts for entry differences noted?
I imagine ones bulk, and where ones bulk is concentrated (how high up), would be a factor if this is the case. Meaning for some there would be no discernable difference ap1 vs ap2, but for others there would be.
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I imagine ones bulk, and where ones bulk is concentrated (how high up), would be a factor if this is the case. Meaning for some there would be no discernable difference ap1 vs ap2, but for others there would be.
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There's really zero difference getting in and out. Except that on my ap2 my doors seem a little more robust than the fragile ap1 doors, might just be the way my cars are though or the way my ap1 is? Not that I'd want to slam the door on the ap2, but I don't feel like I'm slamming it when I shut it a little harder than ridiculously gently.
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The 2004, 2005 model years don't appear to have this restriction, and the 2007 is even easier. So I'm wondering if the change is due to the seat and the AP1 seats could be swapped for later model seats, or if there are additional changes making it tighter to enter and exit the early year models?
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Originally Posted by ragtophardtop' timestamp='1470095724' post='24030157
The 2004, 2005 model years don't appear to have this restriction, and the 2007 is even easier. So I'm wondering if the change is due to the seat and the AP1 seats could be swapped for later model seats, or if there are additional changes making it tighter to enter and exit the early year models?