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Mk5 GTI seat is in....

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Singular as only the passenger seat is in.... Has been an interesting conversion.... The track was only 10mm wider with the MK5 seats, compared to the fabia, but that in itself was a real pain to overcome. In the end, the "adjustment" came on the outside edge where there is a sliding bolt. Cue much swearing, drilling, filing, etc and it's in. Quite a bit of carpet has gone, and holes had to be drilled to get a nut in under the metal, and then another one in the side to get a spanner in to hold it.... Still, secure.

Driver's seat another time, then engine rebuild time. Still enjoying 54hp of 1.0 litre micra POOOWWWWAAAHH! :cool:

Pics or GTFO.

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Why don't you STFU! :P :rofl: I had to bail early so only know it's in by text.....

Some shots I did take though.

Some early adjustments needed to the rails....

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How the seats look. Might give them a quick wash, but they're in real good condition (from an '07 GTI)

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Comparison of height - (GTI seat adjustable though, for passenger as well :))

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To the old seat (non-adjustable height wise)

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agree with andrew here,all i see is some mk5 gti seats in a garage type setting,any one could do that and say they had mk5 seats in their fabia:rolleyes:

Lol, ta butt!

Love those seats though!

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Wait until next Saturday! ;)

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Guess the party hasn't livened up yet? ...never mind piccies of your snazzy seats, are we gonna get the party pics? :D

One I took on my phone.... :o reflection in a full size mirror.

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*creapy voice* What's your favorite scary movie?!

Didn't have to make that extra hole in the end, had a cunning plan which involved a magnet, a washer and a mig welder. Perfection.

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*creapy voice* What's your favorite scary movie?!

Didn't have to make that extra hole in the end, had a cunning plan which involved a magnet, a washer and a mig welder. Perfection.

[scary] Do you want to die tonight, Sidney?!

Not that I'm planning to, but how easy will removal / refit be after this? The sound of "welder" makes me think you've made the new holes permanently and easily accessible. :thumbup:

PS: You don't get any royalties for the above photo! :P

Very easy, all fixings are captive just like originals. So who met a gory end last night?

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Very easy, all fixings are captive just like originals. So who met a gory end last night?

Everyone in my house. I'm now the sole occupant. :thumbup: Better get on with the body disposal now - Good job the garden is nice & big. :D

I think you should sell those seats, they dont suit a fabia ;)

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Proof for all the doubters :D Nothing done on the car this weekend but I was there to drop some parts in and get a photo or so.

Car is looking very sorry for itself at the moment. :(

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Car has looked better Jason - I'm sorry :(

:( shame to see it parked up like that... one of the nicest fabias i've seen

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Hoping RAC respond to the bodyshop quote soon so work can start on that, even whilst the engine work is on hold for a short while (bodyshop is right next door so can be rolled in there)

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Yeah - She'll get a full in & out detail once I get her back. :thumbup: The bumpers will be on, and the freshly cleaned up and polished intercooler will go back on and help "the look" overall. :thumbup:

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You not decided to sell these yet? My pm box has nothing from you? :rofl:

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As much chance as me selling the whole car! ;)

Nice bit of Tartan, Canee Beat it :D

Should look great when all done .. :thumbup:

Loving the Dodge behind the Vrs, Ultimate Cruise Mobile ...

Cheers

Dean

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Yeah - He specialises in restoring campers and doing up customs, hence the huge truck :D He also does a fair amount of work on my car, with the main garage I use being next door, only this time it's not me paying for it. :D

As much chance as me selling the whole car! ;)

I'm after front and back to go in my golf if you see another set ;)

Anyone got dibs on the vRS seats? :)

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Anyone got dibs on the vRS seats? :)

Nope - but believe me (if you see my for sale ad) you do not want the passenger seat as it's subframe is FUBAR'd and the driver's seat cover is tatty (but structurally intact hence it being in my car)

The only good that could come out of it would be to remove the cover off the passenger seat, clean it right up and fit it to the driver's seat, thereby giving you one good front seat. I'm not letting anyone have the passenger seat - I'll remove the cover myself and dump the seat myself - for my own peace of mind it will never end up in another fabia

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