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Old 30-08-2009, 07:45 AM   #181
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100mm higher? like 10cm? you sure?
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Old 30-08-2009, 07:53 AM   #182
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just checked, more like 50mm, although feels like 100
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Old 30-08-2009, 09:39 AM   #183
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cus the seats are still stiff.. give it a few weeks
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Old 30-08-2009, 01:52 PM   #184
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Man if there 5-10cm higher i dont think id fit in my car if i got them
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Old 30-08-2009, 02:13 PM   #185
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Well, I'm really worried now, cause I ordered and paid for them for the TX3! I might have to get lowered rails professionally done...
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Old 30-08-2009, 02:16 PM   #186
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hmmm i wouldn't think so mate... u have to remember the rails will make a differance too. not just the seats.... i think the seats a the same its just the the rails have been made 4 there seats... stress less
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Old 30-08-2009, 03:16 PM   #187
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its simple man, get the skiniest universal rails, that sit flush with the seats, amd get lowest possible brackets made.. if i had better brackets my seats would be down one inch..
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Old 30-08-2009, 03:34 PM   #188
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true, my rail sit 10mm lower than the originals, just gotta find a bride/recaro/cobra seat i like.
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Old 30-08-2009, 06:11 PM   #189
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Hey Marc, you do realise the rails are height adjustable? The bolts at the front just above the mountng points shoulenable you to adjust them, from memory. Or are they already all the way down?
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Old 30-08-2009, 06:30 PM   #190
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used recaro rails made for the bj, didn't quite fit (seat mount issues) but do the job

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Did you compare the Recaro rails alongside the stock rails when everything was out of the car? If it's just a case of the Recaro rails being much higher for rice boys, I don't feel so bad now.

I might have to get some BF FWD Recaro rails from Dan. At least that would give me something to hack up that I won't miss...

Still no word on my seats...
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Old 30-08-2009, 09:51 PM   #191
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Well, I'm really worried now, cause I ordered and paid for them for the TX3! I might have to get lowered rails professionally done...
Its the rails that have added the height, not the seats

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Hey Marc, you do realise the rails are height adjustable? The bolts at the front just above the mountng points shoulenable you to adjust them, from memory. Or are they already all the way down?
lol, nope, didnt know that! I'll have a check tomorrow... Reckon it'd be adjustable for the rears too?

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Did you compare the Recaro rails alongside the stock rails when everything was out of the car? If it's just a case of the Recaro rails being much higher for rice boys, I don't feel so bad now.

I might have to get some BF FWD Recaro rails from Dan. At least that would give me something to hack up that I won't miss...

Still no word on my seats...
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unfortunately I did not, but if what dan says is true, i'll take them out & compare...

I ventured all through brisbane this afternoon, followed by a drive to the coast & home again tonight, and can say they are as nice to sit in as the factory items
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Old 30-08-2009, 09:55 PM   #192
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lol, nope, didnt know that! I'll have a check tomorrow... Reckon it'd be adjustable for the rears too?
I'd think so, but i'm not positive.
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Old 30-08-2009, 09:56 PM   #193
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its got me intrigued, im going out to check NOW!
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Old 30-08-2009, 10:07 PM   #194
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OK,

The rails have 3 settings on both the front & rear, and all mine are on the lowest

I have been feeling like I want to slip out of my seat, so im going to see what taking the front up 1 setting will do tomorrow afternoon...
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Old 31-08-2009, 08:55 AM   #195
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Old 07-09-2009, 05:22 PM   #196
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Seats have settled down, no more slipping outta the seat now

Plans for Friday for the car:

Wash
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replace spark plugs
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im gonna be a busy boy
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Old 07-09-2009, 05:27 PM   #197
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you gonna ignore tash all day? you are brave! or did you bribe her with jett photos the next day?
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Old 07-09-2009, 05:30 PM   #198
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lol, she'll be at work, so no bribing

Just been told by the woman herself that I have to now clean her car too! Geez louise!
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Old 07-09-2009, 05:35 PM   #199
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