They aren't torx bolts they are called Multi Spline bits. Torx have 6 splines multi splines have 12. You might well manage to get the bolts out using a torx bit but the chances of damaging the bolt are high. I'm an engineer so always adhere to the right tool for the right job. I've made up special tools numerous times when they are ridiculous prices but multi spline bits are cheap enough.

Yep, having frozen various extremities off having a look earlier today and followed that up by some focussed Googling, I agree it's a spline bit that's needed.  The question is now: which size?  Is there a dimension I can measure that would translate to the mm/M number of the bit I need?  I'd rather not have to shell out for a whole set if I can just buy the right one on its own.

Edited 31 January, 201412 yr by ejstubbs

I feel somewhat embarrassed as I too usually make sure I use the correct tool and not just something to bodge my way through. I did notice the torx did not fit snugly but the bolts came out without trouble or damage. I had previously released the bolts when I fitted my under seat drawers. I used the same front bolts but used new socket head bolts at the rear. I'm just going onto eBay to buy the proper tool.

Thanks for spotting my error.

Ordered some. Not expensive but fine for ocaisional use for an amateur.

Occasional.....sorry Graham.

Now adding bad spelling....time for bed!

Not high up at all; didn't work for me (6' 3" by the way).

I have seat set to lowest, then quite far back (not fully), backrest fairly upright and steering wheel pulled fully towards me with top of the wheel aligned close to top of instruments.

PS> it took me quite some time to realise this was the best having worked with higher positions.

Guy

sent from my Sony Xperia Z1

+1 to this from a fellow 6'3" (+1/2" maybe ) Yeti driver, although I find fully back and lowest most comfortable. Also, the lumbar support lever set to 45 degrees to put a little "kink" in my lower back. Very comfortable and easy enough to adjust after SWMBO has been driving. The electric gizmos that adjust the seat and one for the rear-view mirror in particular would be nice though;it's the latter which is the most annoying to have to adjust I find (I'm pretty pernickety and making the mirror level with the rear window is important for me...getting more ocd in my middle age)

Edited 1 February, 201412 yr by fastestlouigie

+1 to this from a fellow 6'3" (+1/2" maybe ) Yeti driver, although I find fully back and lowest most comfortable. Also, the lumbar support lever set to 45 degrees to put a little "kink" in my lower back. Very comfortable and easy enough to adjust after SWMBO has been driving. The electric gizmos that adjust the seat and one for the rear-view mirror in particular would be nice though;it's the latter which is the most annoying to have to adjust I find (I'm pretty pernickety and making the mirror level with the rear window is important for me...getting more ocd in my middle age)

The electric seat has a memory function for the exterior mirrors but not for the internal mirror. so you'd still have to struggle with that one even if you had had the electric seat.

Ordered some. Not expensive but fine for ocaisional use for an amateur.

 

Would be grateful if you could share the link, or the eBay item number.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MULTI-SPLINE-12-POINT-TORX-SOCKET-SET-M5-M6-M8-M10-M12-/251137496594?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3a78f61612

 

hope this helps...£8.45 seemed a reasonable buy

 

Nigel

This bit set arrived today. Good service.

 

They look OK....no chance to try out as our drive is being dug up today ready for our new block paving.

 

My car is not happy having to spend her time outside on our neighbour's drive. Currently I'm looking out of our home office window at a full size JCB on the drive 

 

   

This bit set arrived today. Good service.

 

They look OK....no chance to try out as our drive is being dug up today ready for our new block paving.

 

My car is not happy having to spend her time outside on our neighbour's drive. Currently I'm looking out of our home office window at a full size JCB on the drive 

That looks a serious bit of kit for the driveway! Make sure that they compact the subsoil VERY well.

I have 4 Yeti sized depressions in mine and I did watch them doing it!  

With the current weather the underlying soil is probably saturated and will require considerable battering. 

 

Fred

Fred

 

We live on Quarry Road. Up until 35 years ago it was a working sandstone quarry and we have very little soil before you get to hard sandstone. This coupled with the fact that the builder is well known to us and we use him on our own property and our rented out houses give me a certain degree of confidence. The original tarmac of the lower part of the drive has not sunk at all over our 25 years here. The upper part was a number of different concrete slabs laid at different times and although they had cracked there was no massive deterioration.

 

Being retired it has been fascinating to watch the work progressing. 

 

I usually put our cars in the garage but despite having 4WD I think it will be too much of a challenge to make it tonight! 

Still not able to do my long weekend journey without getting a sore back ,,,,,,, tried loads of positions ,,, properly taking the shine off this car to the point I'm beginning to think I made a mistake buying it :-(

Almost crippled with back pain in the yeti,,,,, is it me ???!!!

 

Anyone want to buy a brand new yeti ???

Oh no....and you liked it so much on arrival. Hope you are joking!

Oh no....and you liked it so much on arrival. Hope you are joking!

 

Mate, not really no,,I drive just 120 miles to work on a sunday, at the end of that small journey my back is screaming, thats with the lumbar support fully out. Its because there is no tilt adjust for the seat base, my knees will always be above my hips creating a very bad driving position. I'm having to use a cushion to get any comfort at all. Now in an old rustbucket I would be happy with that, but in a brand new 26 grand yeti, thats not good.

 

If i do end up selling, i wont lose much if i do it quickly. Gutted is an understatement.

 

To anyone reading thinking of buying a yeti ,,,,, select the electrically adjustable seats option before any other !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sure you will have no problem at all selling it, what a shame!

To anyone reading thinking of buying a yeti ,,,,, select the electrically adjustable seats option before any other !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But the great majority of drivers don't seem to experience this problem. Having electric seats is no bad thing if you can afford it, but not necessary for most owners.

Of course we are all different shapes and sizes, but it almost sounds to me like you should have the seat higher (and maybe less far back possibly).

But the great majority of drivers don't seem to experience this problem. Having electric seats is no bad thing if you can afford it, but not necessary for most owners.

Of course we are all different shapes and sizes, but it almost sounds to me like you should have the seat higher (and maybe less far back possibly).

 

I have had the seat in all kinds of positions, true , the higher I have it the better it is, but then you find yourself having to lean to one side to change gear because the gearknob is quite short.

Kerms have you thought about trying the 40mm lift mentioned upthread? I realize this might not be something you would want to do yourself, but maybe your service chap might do it for you. If might work out a lot less expensive than having to change cars

Kerms have you thought about trying the 40mm lift mentioned upthread? I realize this might not be something you would want to do yourself, but maybe your service chap might do it for you. If might work out a lot less expensive than having to change cars

I'm no mechanic andy ,,,,, and I've asked the guys where I got the car from if they could do this ,,,, was only today I asked , will see what they come back with

Honestly this mod takes 10 minutes. Cut 40mm tube, loosen the front two seat bolts, remove the two rear bolts , insert spacers, refit with longer bolts.

I'll cut you two pieces of tube and I bought a pack of 10 bolts so I have 8 spare. Such a shame you are 200 mikes away otherwise I would have sorted it fir you.

I'm no mechanic andy ,,,,, and I've asked the guys where I got the car from if they could do this ,,,, was only today I asked , will see what they come back with

 

I've just bought a 1m length of the requisite alu tube and I have a bunch of the longer M10 bolts on order.  I'm in Edinburgh so just down the road from you and I'd be happy to try applying the fix to you car when I've finished doing it to mine.

 

Just to add some perspective to the issue, in my case the front of the seat isn't high enough for me.  Raising the seat makes it tilt forwards more, which is probably why you get a little relief by making that adjustment - but it's no use to me!  Admittedly I'm not suffering the discomfort that you seem to be, but it still irks me that I can't get proper support under the lower part of my thighs.

Edited 6 February, 201412 yr by ejstubbs

I've just bought a 1m length of the requisite alu tube and I have a bunch of the longer M10 bolts on order.  I'm in Edinburgh so just down the road from you and I'd be happy to try applying the fix to you car when I've finished doing it to mine.

 

Excellent..... this what forums are really about .......helping each other. Well done EJ

I've just bought a 1m length of the requisite alu tube and I have a bunch of the longer M10 bolts on order.  I'm in Edinburgh so just down the road from you and I'd be happy to try applying the fix to you car when I've finished doing it to mine.

 

Just to add some perspective to the issue, in my case the front of the seat isn't high enough for me.  Raising the seat makes it tilt forwards more, which is probably why you get a little relief by making that adjustment - but it's no use to me!  Admittedly I'm not suffering the discomfort that you seem to be, but it still irks me that I can't get proper support under the lower part of my thighs.

Hiya ej ,,,,, on further thought I'm going to give this a go ,,,,,,,, you must be a giant if the yeti seats don't support your thighs ?????