Driver's Seat Adjustment Device - RSFT

I'm under the impression that the seat configuration is set at the dealer on both sides using this tool. It can be adjusted with this tool but not like the power seats.

 

The seat can be tilted. You can use the second, maybe also the third hole in the front to make the front come up. I use the second front / lowest rear...
The Lady at the Atelier confirmed that the seat-height with the device would be 20mm lower than without...

 

Assuming the Speciale seat lifter is the same as the F12 (which I believe is true), I posted pics in the F12 section a while back

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/ff-f12/441594-racing-seat-lifter.html

The "standard" race seat has 4 bolts securing the seat to the base; the bolts can be removed and you can adjust the seat vertically and, to some degree, add some tilt to the base. You can do this at home, just be sure to torque the nuts, you do NOT want a loose seat.

For the lifter, it is a simple pump handle...up/down. The F12 version came with a electric seat back tilt adjuster. Again, while we ordered this on our Speciale, I'm unsure I've seen a car with it installed so cannot confirm.

The seat bases are completely different, so unfortunately you cannot retrofit easily.

 

I drove FNE Speciale with the seat height adjuster and my head hit the roof with crash helmet on, dealer car without my head cleared the roof. seat is slightly higher on lowest position with the adjustment.

 

Sorry for an off topic question, but has anybody heard the Speciale's horn? Is it a air horn like the good old days or still sound like a Ford?

 

congrats on the car.

the "device" you picture is/are the standard racing seat mounting plates similar to a/our 458, though looks like the front edge has evolved. to adjust it, you need an Allen wrench and a 10mm socket

the lifter described above in the F12 allows you to move the seat up/down vertically while you're seated in it. no wrench required. interestingly, was a no-cost option as well...

in our 458, we set the seat for me, and had a custom booster pad made for my wife to put her in the right position

 

That is identical to the system used in the 430 Scuderia.

 

Since the driver's seat adjustment device is a "no charge" option, is there any downside to ordering it for the Speciale?

 

I drove a Speciale yesterday with the adjuster fitted at it's lowest level. It does take away some headroom and at 183cm (6ft) tall I suspect I would find the helmet rubbing against the roof lining.

 

RC33, my Speciale has the same Driver Seat Adjustment Device as yours. Dealer was uncertain if this mounting system is the option one can opt into. Said there are some instances when Ferrari makes changes to certain options and just does it ie. eliminate the assumed pump feature similar to F12, or were the pumps not on hand at assembly time. Either way, I am fine with the set up, don't envision using it. I may also tilt the front of the seat one notch higher, though the access to the inner bolt looks challenging.

A few asked about headroom. I am 6'3", no issue with head clearance on the lowest setting. With helmet, brushes the top, but not a problem. Will use Velcro instead of a HANS device when on the track.

 

This system is the option. Otherwise the drivers-seat would be like the co-drivers-seat - no adjustment at all...
The car displayed at the Atelier did not have that option (that was back in October last year).

 

Seems to,be conflicting info on this thread... Is the seat lower without device than one with device set at lowest position?

 

Ford horn .... ugly ... I will change it soon to an airhorn ...

 

Huh? We are taking about seat psotions!

 

Anyone can help here?

 

I need to lower more than the bracket clouds me. Any tips ? There is some company that sells a lower bracket for the racing seats ? I am 6.1' and my head is always hitting the side of the roof, and I like to be down in the car, like a racing car.