Removing the back of the seat... anyone ???

tominizer · 06-16-2016, 11:28 AM

Has anyone tried removing the backs of their seats? I want to try removing it to see if I can get a little more recline out of the seat as I'm 6'4".

Thoughts/suggestions??

tkeneklis · 06-16-2016, 02:35 PM

I have tried to put the back of the seat back into position and it was a PITA problem. You need to grab it by the sides and lift straight up. I don't think you get much room by doing this.

tominizer · 06-21-2016, 12:46 PM

Hmmmmm, still think I'm going to give it a try. I need to go on REALOEM and see the part.

AriuSen · 06-21-2016, 05:39 PM

This?

tominizer · 06-23-2016, 10:54 AM

^ Hmmmmm, little more involved than I was hoping to get !!!

BookerM3 · 06-23-2016, 03:20 PM

I removed the speaker grill behind the seat to get a little more clearance.

StickMon · 06-23-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BookerM3

I removed the speaker grill behind the seat to get a little more clearance.

I've been considering this.
At 6'0" I fit, just, but my Son's 6'5" and still growing.
How ugly is it? Have any pics?
Any other downsides?

BookerM3 · 06-23-2016, 07:21 PM

With the seat in position you can't see its missing. Had it this way for 6 years without issue.

If you were to remove it with the seat set in a more forward position it is noticeable if you look for it.

SaltyNC · 06-23-2016, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tominizer

Has anyone tried removing the backs of their seats? I want to try removing it to see if I can get a little more recline out of the seat as I'm 6'4".

Thoughts/suggestions??

If you decide to take off your seat back, would you mind taking a few pics, especially of the area where the seatbelt guide screws into it? I have a screw that just spins. I'm tempted to pull the seat back, but I understand it can be a bear to get it back on. Thanks!

Salty

tominizer · 06-30-2016, 11:08 AM

I will do. I haven't gotten around to starting this project yet. Too many other things in life cropped up recently.

but I will get around to it and I promise to post up some pictures.

fishboy · 07-20-2016, 11:26 PM

i removed the speaker grill and the back of the seat. you can move the seat back a bit. can't see the open gaping hole since it's back all the way. : )

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BookerM3 Private First Class 72 Rep 170 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	With the seat in position you can't see its missing. Had it this way for 6 years without issue. If you were to remove it with the seat set in a more forward position it is noticeable if you look for it.
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tominizer Lieutenant 98 Rep 500 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I will do. I haven't gotten around to starting this project yet. Too many other things in life cropped up recently. but I will get around to it and I promise to post up some pictures.
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fishboy New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: z4 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: san diego iTrader: (-1)	i removed the speaker grill and the back of the seat. you can move the seat back a bit. can't see the open gaping hole since it's back all the way. : )
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