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Fiat 126 Chat => Tuning & Customising 126 Models => Topic started by: cudhso on March 10, 2013, 08:47:00 PM

Title: Another replacement seats question!
Post by: cudhso on March 10, 2013, 08:47:00 PM

Hello,

Ford KA leather seats look quite small and I am considering buying some for my BIS. Trouble is my time at home is very limited because I work away in Nigeria 8) (makes it dificult to take measurements etc.). 

Does anyone on the forum have Ford KA seats fitted to their 126?  If so are there any isues with the size?  I am pretty sure the rails from my seats could be swapped to the KA seats using a plate, I am more concerned about the physical dimensions.

Cheers,

Richie

Title: Re: Another replacement seats question!
Post by: dajwid on March 11, 2013, 07:00:48 AM

I bought leather KA seats to fit. I spent a ling time cutting the subframes and drilling to fit.
Bolted them into the car.
I then had to remove the door pockets as the doors don't close properly.

they are a couple of CMs too wide. The door will close but needs one hell of a slam.

I removed them and sold them on.

Title: Re: Another replacement seats question!
Post by: michaelodonnell500 on March 11, 2013, 08:33:06 AM

I have previously fitted a set of Nova GTE seats to my 500. They fitted ok, although my 500 never had door pockets.
Another good set is the metro GTA.
Both of these come with good lumbar support, the only downsides are that they are a bit tricky to find, and the choice of cloth on these seats is very 80's/90's boyracer!!

Title: Re: Another replacement seats question!
Post by: Topolino on March 11, 2013, 04:29:23 PM

What about lining the seat out a bit from its normal position? So make an adaptorplate and move the seats a bit closer to the tunnel of the heating system. I'll bet an inch will due. Is that an idea?

Title: Re: Another replacement seats question!
Post by: cudhso on March 11, 2013, 08:04:42 PM

Thanksfor the replies.   :good:

Decision made: I shall refurbish my seats using a leather or leatherette type fabric. Should be an interesting exercise anyhow.

Cheers,

Richie

Title: Re: Another replacement seats question!
Post by: Topolino on March 11, 2013, 08:38:50 PM

Are going to buy ready made covers? Or do you let it be made in Poland?...and come home with lot of spareparts too  :P

Title: Re: Another replacement seats question!
Post by: cudhso on March 12, 2013, 07:09:43 PM

I shall use a local car trimmer.  I have the name of one somewhere...

Richie.