Driver Seat getting deeper..!!!

kpzen · 11th September 2007, 13:55

My Zen is now 7.5 years old and has done 50k kms.
My car's driver seat is getting deeper and deeper with time now. The cushion seems to have totally gone and I'm feeling the springs underneath my bottom while passing through every bad patch on the road..

Rest of the seats in the car are pefect as they are rarely used.
What could be the best possible way to solve this issue?
Should i change the complete seat assembly?

Will adding cushion to the existing seat be a good idea? I doubt it as it will raise the hieght of the seats too much...

Regards

panky12345 · 11th September 2007, 14:40

kp, i'm facing a similar situation in my 6 yr old 99K Indica....the local guy suggested using foam and i did that, but of no use....seat tend to get deformed as the foam is not stable.

i think i'll go for changing the entire seat.

Sankar · 11th September 2007, 14:53

The seats would be having springs inside them. The seat is becoming saggy as the springs lose their tension. It should be possible to replace the springs and get a new foam lining which will bring back the firmness.

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Originally Posted by kpzen

My car's driver seat is getting deeper and deeper with time now.

Hey KP that's what you call a proper 'bucket' seat

panky12345 · 11th September 2007, 15:06

sankar, any idea how much does it cost? and where to get it done from?

iraghava · 11th September 2007, 15:32

That's the seats way of telling you two to lose some weight

I think re-upholstering the seat & replacing the foam will do the job, provided that it is done in a good place.

Sankar · 11th September 2007, 15:42

panky, your upholstery guy would be able to do it for you.

rjstyles69 · 11th September 2007, 15:46

Chuck those seats and get your self recaro/sparco look-a-likes Prajesh.

gd1418 · 11th September 2007, 18:04

A cheaper way for you would be to eat two paranthas less everyday for next 6 months...The seat will automatically recover..

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Originally Posted by panky12345

kp, i'm facing a similar situation in my 6 yr old 99K Indica....the local guy suggested using foam and i did that, but of no use....seat tend to get deformed as the foam is not stable.

i think i'll go for changing the entire seat.

Jaggu · 11th September 2007, 18:37

If you want OE stuff then, zen has zig zag springs linked to clips that run around, check if these clip points are fine, if not a simple weld job will fix it. then see if these springs are ok, if not replace them and then move on to OE foams, buy them and replace the old one. This will be the best fix rather than going for stuffing and all.

If you want to upgrade go to a good apholstory guy and upgrade to leather upgrade, they will take care of the stuffin part also

contactme27 · 11th September 2007, 19:15

The other option is to ask furniture fixtures wala to give you some good quality foam to paste on the existance seat and cover with the new seat covers. Silly idea

kpzen · 11th September 2007, 19:38

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Originally Posted by Sankar

Hey KP that's what you call a proper 'bucket' seat

Ya sure but i dont like the springs making noise while the car goes through every bump.

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Originally Posted by iraghava

That's the seats way of telling you two to lose some weight

No way. I'm already underweight.

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Chuck those seats and get your self recaro/sparco look-a-likes Prajesh.

Where do i get those from? How much do they cost?

rjstyles69 · 11th September 2007, 19:41

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Where do i get those from? How much do they cost?

The look-a-likes cost roughly about 16k a pair. PM blueraven316 should be able to help you source them.

danlalan · 11th September 2007, 20:07

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Chuck those seats and get your self recaro/sparco look-a-likes Prajesh.

But wil they be as comfortable. Can they be used for everyday driving..Or will it feel like you got something stuck to the back of you the whole time..

rjstyles69 · 11th September 2007, 20:18

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Originally Posted by danlalan

But wil they be as comfortable. Can they be used for everyday driving..Or will it feel like you got something stuck to the back of you the whole time..

People who have used them, have personally told me that its comfortable and they like it.

kpzen · 11th September 2007, 21:44

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

The look-a-likes cost roughly about 16k a pair. PM blueraven316 should be able to help you source them.

OMG...!!!
I'll find some cheaper jugaad. I dont think its wise enough to spend so much on a 7.5 year old zen.
My mechanic has told me that i can swap the front seats.

Riju..I'm still waiting for the Baleno seats pics.

11th September 2007, 13:55	#1
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Driver Seat getting deeper..!!! My Zen is now 7.5 years old and has done 50k kms. My car's driver seat is getting deeper and deeper with time now. The cushion seems to have totally gone and I'm feeling the springs underneath my bottom while passing through every bad patch on the road.. Rest of the seats in the car are pefect as they are rarely used. What could be the best possible way to solve this issue? Should i change the complete seat assembly? Will adding cushion to the existing seat be a good idea? I doubt it as it will raise the hieght of the seats too much... Regards
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panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	kp, i'm facing a similar situation in my 6 yr old 99K Indica....the local guy suggested using foam and i did that, but of no use....seat tend to get deformed as the foam is not stable. i think i'll go for changing the entire seat.
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panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	sankar, any idea how much does it cost? and where to get it done from?
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iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	That's the seats way of telling you two to lose some weight I think re-upholstering the seat & replacing the foam will do the job, provided that it is done in a good place.
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Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	panky, your upholstery guy would be able to do it for you.
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rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Chuck those seats and get your self recaro/sparco look-a-likes Prajesh.
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11th September 2007, 18:37	#9
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	If you want OE stuff then, zen has zig zag springs linked to clips that run around, check if these clip points are fine, if not a simple weld job will fix it. then see if these springs are ok, if not replace them and then move on to OE foams, buy them and replace the old one. This will be the best fix rather than going for stuffing and all. If you want to upgrade go to a good apholstory guy and upgrade to leather upgrade, they will take care of the stuffin part also
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contactme27 BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 225 Thanked: 21 Times	The other option is to ask furniture fixtures wala to give you some good quality foam to paste on the existance seat and cover with the new seat covers. Silly idea
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