Front seats for Indica Xeta

Adi_k · 10th September 2006, 04:27

Hi Folks,

I have recently booked a Indica Xeta. The only problem with Xeta is poor thigh support for the front seat ( I am 6.1 feet ). I have inquired about the possibility of fitting Indigo seats in the Indica. Has anyone done this? If yes could you please share your experience.

-Adi

wolfinstein · 10th September 2006, 11:36

well, I'm 6 ft Tall, and find the seats comfortable enough..in my XETA, although not comparable to the support from my lancer..! I suggest you go for customised seats made by Recaro.

harmon_bro · 10th September 2006, 20:53

Adi, Speedworks in Chennai have a couple of Recaro seats. He had 4 sets and now he is left with only 1. PM me if you are interested.

Adi_k · 10th September 2006, 21:03

Thanks guys, from what I learned from the net Recaro seats would be expensive, please correct me if I am wrong. If they are not I will check in Pune.

The dealer guy told me that I can go to Tata Johnson ( located in Pune) and get the seats changed. They were unaware of the difference in Price and I have requested them to check the difference.

-Adi

harmon_bro · 10th September 2006, 21:19

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Originally Posted by Adi_k

Thanks guys, from what I learned from the net Recaro seats would be expensive, please correct me if I am wrong. If they are not I will check in Pune.

The dealer guy told me that I can go to Tata Johnson ( located in Pune) and get the seats changed. They were unaware of the difference in Price and I have requested them to check the difference.

-Adi

Adi I suggest you call the guy at Speedworks and find out the rates of the seats. You are right, these are a bit expensive. Do check with him if he can get replicas of the same if possible. PM me if you need his contact number.

narred74 · 9th July 2008, 13:51

Gents, please don't replace seats as you wish or with speedworks or with Recaro. TJC will not be in a position to supply or fit INDIGO seats in INDICA. There is a safety element attached to seat frame design and it is not recommended to modify or fit any other seats. Please visit CMVR or ARAI websites for the tests done on seats for the occupant safety in case of a crash ( seats connects occupant with BIW)

GTO · 9th July 2008, 17:53

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Please visit CMVR or ARAI websites for the tests done on seats for the occupant safety in case of a crash ( seats connects occupant with BIW)

You mean submarine seats? Interesting viewpoint you put forward.

hrag · 9th July 2008, 18:04

The Indica / go series already has anti-submarine seats. I always feel that the Indigo seats are slightly shorter (in terms of under thigh support) but taller (in height) than the Indica seats.

narred74 · 17th July 2008, 18:52

Gents, Indica or Indigo seat are not anti-submarine seats for sure. Active anti-submarine is a mechanism which will stop occupant slipping through lap/shoulder belt. Anyhow, who cares when 1 lakh people are dying on roads in India every year and many more becoming physically handicapped with faulty design of seats / no airbags / faulty seat belts / retractors / belt anchorages / BIW bolts / non-collapsable steering wheels and what not? Do we follow any traffic rules?

hrag · 17th July 2008, 19:46

So you think the Tata website is dishing out false information? Check out the section on safety. What about other manufacturers?

abdriver2000 · 17th July 2008, 20:36

I am 6.1 and using the XETA for past 28 months. Never had any issues with the seat. Have you tried changing your seat position? I prefer using the notch lower than the max setting (max. pull back).

Also you need to adjust the pedal heights during your first service, else you might end up getting pain in your calves.

greenhorn · 17th July 2008, 20:41

yep, even I've found that a very laid back position to be suitable when driving

only negative is that you have to lean forward when maneuvering through tight traffic

10th September 2006, 04:27	#1
Adi_k BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 146 Thanked: 45 Times	Hi Folks, I have recently booked a Indica Xeta. The only problem with Xeta is poor thigh support for the front seat ( I am 6.1 feet ). I have inquired about the possibility of fitting Indigo seats in the Indica. Has anyone done this? If yes could you please share your experience. -Adi
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10th September 2006, 11:36	#2
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	well, I'm 6 ft Tall, and find the seats comfortable enough..in my XETA, although not comparable to the support from my lancer..! I suggest you go for customised seats made by Recaro.
	() Thanks

10th September 2006, 20:53	#3
harmon_bro BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Madras Posts: 542 Thanked: 14 Times	Adi, Speedworks in Chennai have a couple of Recaro seats. He had 4 sets and now he is left with only 1. PM me if you are interested.
	() Thanks

10th September 2006, 21:03	#4
Adi_k BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 146 Thanked: 45 Times	Thanks guys, from what I learned from the net Recaro seats would be expensive, please correct me if I am wrong. If they are not I will check in Pune. The dealer guy told me that I can go to Tata Johnson ( located in Pune) and get the seats changed. They were unaware of the difference in Price and I have requested them to check the difference. -Adi
	() Thanks

9th July 2008, 13:51	#6
narred74 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Gents, please don't replace seats as you wish or with speedworks or with Recaro. TJC will not be in a position to supply or fit INDIGO seats in INDICA. There is a safety element attached to seat frame design and it is not recommended to modify or fit any other seats. Please visit CMVR or ARAI websites for the tests done on seats for the occupant safety in case of a crash ( seats connects occupant with BIW)
	() Thanks

9th July 2008, 18:04	#8
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	The Indica / go series already has anti-submarine seats. I always feel that the Indigo seats are slightly shorter (in terms of under thigh support) but taller (in height) than the Indica seats.
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17th July 2008, 18:52	#9
narred74 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Gents, Indica or Indigo seat are not anti-submarine seats for sure. Active anti-submarine is a mechanism which will stop occupant slipping through lap/shoulder belt. Anyhow, who cares when 1 lakh people are dying on roads in India every year and many more becoming physically handicapped with faulty design of seats / no airbags / faulty seat belts / retractors / belt anchorages / BIW bolts / non-collapsable steering wheels and what not? Do we follow any traffic rules?
	() Thanks

17th July 2008, 19:46	#10
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	So you think the Tata website is dishing out false information? Check out the section on safety. What about other manufacturers?
	() Thanks

17th July 2008, 20:36	#11
abdriver2000 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 331 Thanked: 30 Times View My Garage	I am 6.1 and using the XETA for past 28 months. Never had any issues with the seat. Have you tried changing your seat position? I prefer using the notch lower than the max setting (max. pull back). Also you need to adjust the pedal heights during your first service, else you might end up getting pain in your calves.
	() Thanks

17th July 2008, 20:41	#12
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,402 Times View My Garage	yep, even I've found that a very laid back position to be suitable when driving only negative is that you have to lean forward when maneuvering through tight traffic
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