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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Ron Damiana, Dec 18, 2019.

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  1. Ron Damiana

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    #1 Ron Damiana, Dec 18, 2019
    I am wondering if anyone else has the issue of two drivers that need the seats set at different heights for optimal driving. I have lowered the seat so my son has head room etc, however, it is a bit low for me to be able to see as well out the front as I would like. I am thinking of getting a small cushion made for me when I drive. Does anyone have experience with this issue? Thanks for your input. Ron
     
  2. miurasv

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    #2 miurasv, Dec 18, 2019
    Posted in the wrong forum. Post your question in the 458 Italia/488/F8 section/forum.
     
  3. Edward 96GTS

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    #3 Edward 96GTS, Dec 18, 2019
    doubtful :cool: you will get a proper answer here.
    wait for it.........:) someone will be along shortly:rolleyes:
     
  4. Ron Damiana

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    #4 Ron Damiana, Dec 18, 2019
    I am new to the site. Where should I have posted it? It is a bit unclear as to where to post questions.
     
  5. Edward 96GTS

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    #5 Edward 96GTS, Dec 18, 2019
    you placed it in the vintage section. its now in the right section
     
  6. bart12

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    #6 bart12, Dec 18, 2019
    Can you post a pic of your seats?
     
  7. PTG1

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    #7 PTG1, Dec 18, 2019
    I believe these are adjustable but it's not that easy, there is some kind of manual bolt and bracket they adjust for you, dealer will do it and maybe you can ask if they can show you and you can do it yourself next time
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  8. aggiestckl

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    #8 aggiestckl, Dec 18, 2019
    Just buy the lifter off parts website you can ad it after the fact. I’ve done it before
     
  9. Rory breaker

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    #9 Rory breaker, Dec 18, 2019
    Dealer unbolts, moves to different setting, bolts back in. No way to change this that I’m aware of unless you a) do it yourself or b) go aftermarket or c) use a cushion.
     
  10. bart12

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    #10 bart12, Dec 18, 2019
    Before I can teach you how to do it, i would need a pic of your seat to be sure.

    The sport seat is easy to adjust.

    Move seat backward, you will see the front bolt attaching to the floor.

    Move seat forward, you will see the rear bolts to the floor.

    Once you unscrew it, take out the seat.

    Unscrew the side bolts attaching the seats to the bottom frame.

    Then adjust per preference.

    Its easier to do it when the seat is out of the car.
     
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  11. Viperjoe

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    #11 Viperjoe, Dec 19, 2019
    Perfect solution.
     
  12. Ron Damiana

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    #12 Ron Damiana, Dec 19, 2019
    We have a detailed procedure with pictures and instructions on how to adjust the racing seats from the shop manual. And we did the adjustments ourselves not that hard to do. However, we have it at the height that works for both of us, but it needs to be a bit higher for me to see over the hood better. So I need maybe a small cushion or something. I like your idea of a lifter. Any more details as to where to get it or just what it is called other than the lifter. Thanks for the info.
     
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    #13 bart12, Dec 19, 2019
    My first scud i felt the seats are too low. Ive gotten used to sofas in porsches and my f430 daytonas.
    Thats where i learned to adjust sport seats.

    Then I went to a speciale and another scud but i did not adjust it anymore. Thats because ive gotten used to it. Dont trust a car I cant see the hood but you will get used to it.
    Now I prefer low in a ferrari. If it is high, i feel its an SUV.
     
  14. docf

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    #14 docf, Dec 19, 2019
    I had mine done at the Dealer with NC. Initially my seats were too low.
     
  15. Rory breaker

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    #15 Rory breaker, Dec 20, 2019
    Just had them adjusted. There are 3 settings. Low, high, and high-er. If you look at the seat you’ll see what I mean. I went from low to high and (lowest hole to the next one up) and it’s night/day.
     

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